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.
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