Pho vs Ramen: The Complete Comparison Guide

Pho uses rice noodles (gluten-free) with a clear, spiced bone broth simmered 12-24 hours. Ramen uses wheat noodles with opaque broths (miso, tonkotsu, shoyu). Pho is generally lighter — 400-500 calories vs. ramen's 500-700 — and lower in fat. Both are deeply flavourful, but for Ottawa, pho wins on variety and value.

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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