Dishes are cooked as the chef envisions them, but sauces are on each table to add heat or spice as the diner wishes.

All versions of pho, from the northern Hanoi version to the southern Saigon variety, have one thing in common, however: They take a long time to perfect. Authentic pho has to simmer for around six ...

Others emphasize openness and creativity with traditional food, stating that "there are no strict rules defining what pho must be", and that the name should only be changed "if the pho noodles are ...

Unlike traditional pho served with hot broth, Pho chua (sour pho), a common dish in northern mountainous provinces such as Ha Giang, Cao Bang and Lang Son, lacks broth and is prepared differently from ...

The pho is what to focus on here ... Warmed and impressed, we headed for home, momentarily transported by this authentic dining experience. That is what the best food does. The Serial Eater is ...

But I owe myself an apology as well. Think about it — I have been depriving myself of Mama Hue’s deliciously authentic pho and noodle dishes for almost four years now! But rest assured ...