What Is Pho? The Complete Guide to Vietnam's National Dish

Pho (pronounced 'fuh') is Vietnam's national dish — a noodle soup of clear bone broth, rice noodles, proteins, and a fresh herb plate. It originated in northern Vietnam around 1900, influenced by French colonialism and Chinese cooking techniques. Today, Ottawa has 14+ pho restaurants serving this beloved soup.

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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