PHO SHO BABY!

[UNCjigga]

OK, some recent Pho threads from the Vietnamese/Asians/Asian food fans on this forum have inspired me to try it, and tonight I'm going to a friend's house who lives down the street from a pho restaurant (Pho Hoa.)

What tips do you have fo a pho beginner? What style should I order? Will I need breathmints after? What will it do to my digestive system (I.B.S.-like consequences?) Also, I just worked out...is it fattening or full of msg and does it have lots of protein?

 

[DieselUV]

You will need to eat an hour later.

 

[richardycc]

OMGWTFBBQPHO! it's just a bowl of noodle soup, geez, just enjoy it.

 

[aircooled]

You do have some lysol in the bathroom correct??

 

[UNCjigga]

Originally posted by: DieselUV
You will need to eat an hour later.

Well, tonite it looks like I'll be having the 'munchies' later on anyway, if you catch my drift!

It's Friday, I ain't got no job, and I ain't got sh*t to do!

 

[sillymofo]

Dude... you'll need to put those red chilli paste in there, also the brown paste, mix it up with a decent amount of lemon squeeze. If you're a fan of herbs and spices, than mix them in accordingly as well. You might want to shred them up just a bit, I'm not a big fan of beens sprout so I never put them in.

Order beef noodle + meatballs+ large bowl = :thumbsup:

Damn... all this makes me want to grab a bowl myself.

 

[yukichigai]

It's balanced on protein and carbs. Pho is usually heavy with both rice noodles and meaty goodness. Though if you have any problems with cilantro, mint or basil you may have issues. (The soup doesn't have mint or basil in it, more like a cousin of both)

As far as what to order it depends on what meats you'll eat. The full-on Deluxe Pho has Brisket, Flank, Tendon, Tripe and Beef Balls. Most people like Beef Balls, Brisket and Flank, but Tendon and Tripe tends to throw people. Tendon is mostly cartilage, but in Pho it's been cooked long enough that it's not particularly chewy. (Damn good actually) Tripe is, well, small intestine, and most people don't like the thought of eating it. If you don't like either of those you can usually find one without them.

Oh yeah, if it comes up get the beef Pho, though "Pho" implies it's made with beef normally. You may also find that dipping the meat in some of the Hoisin/Plum Sauce makes it extra-tasty. I know I find that's true. :thumbsup:

 

[Semidevil]

if you order a big bowl...........dont eat too slow, or it will get cold.....

 

[Ameesh]

I'd say for your first experience with pho just stick the flank and/or brisket pho, i prefer well done vs rare. when you get brave try it with tendon, tripe, or extra blood juice.

 

[CaseTragedy]

just get basic pho tai for your first.

 

[db]

Greens, dark (Viet.) chicken, and hot sauce. Mmmmm.
If you like gizzards, add that too.

 

[jdiddy]

Originally posted by: Semidevil
if you order a big bowl...........dont eat too slow, or it will get cold.....

Yah eat it quick becuase once it gets cold it does not look appetizing at all. For anyone whos had PHO you know what I mean.

 

[axelfox]

You want to make the broth black with Hoisin sauce

 

[bolomite]

the best I ever had was at a place called Pho King

 

[777php]

dump some hoisin sauce in the bowl first.

 

[GhettoFob]

pho shizzle

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: GhettoFob
pho shizzle

my nizzle

 

[paulney]

Noodle soup is not bad, but some if the stuff they cook - smells like week old socks.
I just can't stand it.

 

[Svnla]

Since you are new, tell the waitress that you need a few moments to look at the menu. Order a small bowl and see if you like it. I agree with the posters about pho needs to eat hot, the hotter the better. Bon appetite

Edit: Now I want a LARGE bowl of pho very bad, but I live so far away (about 3 hrs). I will have pho soon.

 

[LongCoolMother]

let us know how it goes. pho tastes really good!!

 

[tennisflip]

You guys like instant Pho? I just bought a 30pack box of this instant Pho that is pretty good. It only cost $7.

 

[dighn]

just don't expect too much. t's good but it isn't all that

 

[Anubis]

WTF is PHO?

 

[Svnla]

Originally posted by: Anubis
WTF is PHO?

Pho is Vietnamese soup, very yummy. Check it out. Pho is good stuff.

More Pho is good stuff.

 

[UNCjigga]

OMG OMG OMG PHO R0X0RZ MY B0X0RZ IT IS SO YUMMY AND NOT WEIRD TASTING ++PLUS!!!

Ok so first I ordered the fried egg rolls and dipped em in watery sauce OMG YUMMY + PORK!11!1ELEVEN

Then I ordered BUBBLE TEA mocha tan SMOOTHIE STYLE OMG YUMMY BLACK BALLS IN MY MOUTH are good weapon at friend across table!

Then I ordered Pho with steak + flank + meatballs YUMMY GUMMY! Added 2 tbsp (or more) hoisin sauce, added some spicy pickled peppers (not the red one, the darker one) and added sprouts and green peppers and BIG GREEN LEAFY THINGS (NO STEM!) Then topped it off with red hot sauce from BIG BOTTLE!!!1111

tHEn I make some sauce out of hoisin and pickled peppers thingie and dipped meat in it while I ate OMG SO GOOD"!!!!!

AzN pRiDe!!!