A hearty broth-based Vietnamese soup most often made with beef, pho (pronounced "fuh") is eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Different recipes abound, but a traditional beef broth base is made with charred onions, ginger, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and star anise. Thin slices of beef are added, as well as rice noodles and a variety of garnishes that include scallions, coriander, Thai basil, lemon, lime, bean sprouts, fish sauce and sriracha.

Originating in the early 20th century, the first pho may have been influenced by the French dish pot-au-feu; others attribute it to Chinese culinary influences. It can now be found in Vietnamese neighborhoods in many countries, and is often used to name a Vietnamese restaurant, with the addition of its street number, such as Pho 67 or -- Brys's favorite pho joint -- Arlington's Pho 75.

Blog: Beef broth --> consommé --> pho (Cookthink)
Blog: Everything About Pho (Pho Fever)
Reference: Mega Pho Page (Viet World Kitchen)
Reference: A Bowl of Pho (SF Gate)
Discussion: The Pho Forum (eGullet)
Recipe: Beef Pho (Cookthink)
Recipe: Chicken Pho Noodle Soup (Viet World Kitchen)