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The History of Pho: Origin & Evolution of Vietnam's Iconic Soup

Pho originated in northern Vietnam around 1900, influenced by Chinese and French colonial cooking. It spread south after 1954 and reached Ottawa through Vietnamese immigration in the 1970s-80s. Today Ottawa has 14+ pho restaurants.

At Pho By Night in Ottawa's ByWard Market (309 Dalhousie St), you can experience authentic Vietnamese pho made with 24-hour bone broth — halal-certified and MSG-free. Rated 4.8 stars with over 3,600 reviews.

Topics: history of pho, pho origin, Vietnamese history, pho etymology, pho Ottawa history

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