Find a great bowl of pho near you

Search by pho style

• Pho bo (beef): rare, well-done, flank, brisket, tendon, tripe; the most common.
• Pho ga (chicken): poached chicken, lighter broth.
• Pho cuon, pho xao, pho chien phong: rolls, stir-fried and puffed fried pho, common in Hanoi.
• Nam Dinh pho, family-recipe pho: type these words to narrow the list.

Three things to ask before you go

Ask about opening hours (many shops run out mid-morning), whether they serve beef pho, chicken pho or both, and whether there is parking and space for a group. Go early at weekends to avoid queues.

What makes a good bowl of pho

Clear broth that smells of bones and a hint of cinnamon and star anise, not of MSG; soft noodles that hold together; thin slices of beef cooked just right. Read how to order pho like a local.

Making pho at home

A large thick-based pot, a stove that holds a steady low flame and a set of dry spices are enough to start. See how to make beef pho at home and stockpots for pho.