Discussion
A story from Connla
e40: Disappointing that there was not a single picture in the post. And, wow, it’s long!
theoriginaldave: He did speak a little distainfully of taking pictures of your pho or having your phone handy while eating.I think the lack of pictures emphasizes focusing in the moment and enjoying the experience and then remembering it fondly later.
pazimzadeh: I was just in Hanoi. I stool in line for pho at "michelin rated" shops and had it in tiny stalls manned by a grandma or old couple. always go for the grandma..the michelin ones seem more dilute and cost more. For example, Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su vs. the stall right next to it.
throwup238: If you can, always ask a local where to go. Most locals don’t want to wait in line unless it’s a special occasion and they know the best underrated and mom and pop restaurants. The ones with lines are usually tourist or internet hype traps and their food gets enshittified quickly.I learned this the hard way during Marti Gras.
pazimzadeh: Yeah. Some locals assume you’ll only like the touristy stuff though
vogon_laureate: I've yet to visit Vietnam, but a phở my daughter and I had in Reykjavík was properly life-changing. I get the obsession.
mi_lk: restaurant name if you want to share?
CarVac: I've never been to Vietnam but there's a Hanoi-style pho place by me and it is head and shoulders better than any other pho I've ever had in the US.Apparently most pho in the US is southern Vietnamese style?
sailorganymede: I believe I had the same one? I remember travelling Europe and going to the same place like 3 times while I was in Iceland!
anonymouscaller: For us Americans who can’t make it out to Vietnam, I’ve found the best Pho in the US is in Orange County, CA and Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood!
