Pho originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam, and was popularized throughout the rest of the world by refugees after the Vietnam War. Because pho's origins are poorly documented there is significant disagreement over the cultural influences that led to its development in Vietnam, as well as the etymology of the word itself. The Hanoi and Saigon styles of pho differ by noodle width, sweetness of broth, and choice of herbs. A related noodle soup, bún bò Hu?, is associated with Hu? in central Vietnam.
Pho originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam, southeast of Hanoi in Nam ??nh Province, then a substantial textile market. The traditional home of pho is reputed to be the villages of Vân Cù and Dao Cù (or Giao Cù) in ?ông Xuân commune, Nam Tr?c District, Nam ??nh Province.According to villagers, pho was eaten in Vân Cù long before the French colonial period when it was popularized.more...See more text
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