Phở, or Pho, is one of the most well-known Vietnamese traditional food in the world. Do you know Pho is served in different countries?
In this article, you can view pictures and read reviews about Pho around the world.
1. Copenhagen, Denmark
Pho from Pho Ha Noi is excellent!
The broth, the rice noodle, the meat and herb, all created the perfect taste of this dish.
Trying the dish, I thought that I was back to my home country, surrounded by my family members, and together enjoyed Pho.
I was not surprised when I knew that a Vietnamese family ran this restaurant because the taste was so similar. The restaurant is also on the top when you search for “Where to eat Pho in Copenhagen.”
Name of the restaurant: Pho Ha Noi
Address: Vester Farimagsgade 6, 1606 København V
Website: http://www.phohanoi.dk
Open time:
- Monday – Saturday: 12 – 11 pm
- Sunday: 3 – 11 pm
Note: When I got there, they asked me if I had reserved the table, I didn’t do that, but I still had a seat. Maybe I was lucky. However, to be sure, you can reserve by calling them: (+45) 33 91 18 19
2. Tokyo, Japan
In the summer of 2016, I was wandering around Tokyo with my 7-kg-backpack and a super hungry stomach. Even though I already ate tons of sushi and Japanese food, I was still hungry.
After passing by many restaurants, I stopped by a lovely Vietnamese restaurant named Vietnam Garden. I tried their Pho, and it was delicious.
At that time, there were lots of Japanese and foreigners at the restaurant, but the staffs were friendly and served professionally. I love the design of the restaurant as well.
Plus point: The restaurant provided free wi-fi and air-conditioner. I felt like melting already after walking around in the sunny day of June.
Name of the restaurant: Vietnam Garden
Address: Japan, 〒151-0051 Tokyo, 渋谷区Sendagaya, 5 Chome−24−3, NTTドコモアネックスⅠ
Phone: +81 3-3341-9889
Open time: Daily 11:30 am – 3pm, 5 – 10:30 pm
3. Pho in Paris, France
a) Pho Bida Viet Nam
Because Paris has one of the biggest community of Vietnamese living abroad, I thought it would be nice to try Pho here. I just randomly picked one restaurant to eat, and I was happy with my choice.
The portion came big with a decent price. Pho was delicious with yummy broth and fresh vegetable.
Bad points:
The size of the restaurant is pretty small, so it took a long time to wait for even I was there alone, and it was not a peak time.
Also, because this place was crowded, the service was not that good.
Good point:
They have home delivery! The price is low compared to other Parisian food.
Address: 36-38 Rue nationale, 75013 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 53 79 01 61
b) Song Heng – By Amanda
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” I walked two hours for Pho. It’s so hard to find good Vietnamese food in Europe. The tiniest of lines winding around the block and they only had two dishes on the menu – Pho and Bun Bo. So worth the walk.”
It is what she shared with me about this place. It’s worth a try, isn’t it?
4. Utrecht, Netherlands
I was wandering around Utrecht on the evening of one November day and found this restaurant by chance.
I came here first because of the bubble milk tea but finally decided to try other Vietnamese food as well.
The restaurant is quite small, more suitable for takeaway. I don’t remember the price though, but it was affordable compared to an expensive country like the Netherlands.
Pho was very tasty and enough to make you feel full.
5. London, England – By Amanda
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Amanda is an Australian/Vietnamese. She was born in Sydney and now living in London for two years.
To her, Mien Tay in London is the best one. She has been to all the other popular ones in London, but Mien Tay is most authentic.
6. Ha Noi, Vietnam – By Romix (向旭)
“What do you think about this one?”, I asked.
“Marvelous！I had this for breakfast after a long journey, after that I felt refreshed! The chicken soup is clear, transparent but definitely tasty, and the chicken is well cooked also kept its original taste. And I can saw the whole process of making it, looks so simple but I guess it’s difficult. First of all, it’s made of love 
“, she answered.
7. Prague, Czech Republic – By Sarah Reichenbach
Sapa, not in Northern rice fields but one of the outskirts of Prague: one of the biggest authentic Vietnamese markets outside of Vietnam.
The broth of the Pho is clear, the meat tender, the noodles fresh and the soup is served with tons of herbs! I will go out on a limb here and say it was as good as the ones we had in Vietnam!
8. Bratislava, Slovakia – By Martina Bušovská
It is from Bratislava, Slovakia. At Vietnamese bistro/restaurant near my university. They have a few variations, but this one is my fave. I am eating it often when I want something comforting and not heavy on my stomach. I have never eaten Pho anywhere else though, so I can’t compare but this is very good.
9. Montreal, Canada – By Chieh-Yi Chou
I had this on the trip to Canada. The restaurant is in China Town in Montreal. Interestingly there are many pho restaurants in “China” Town. In North America, I have been seeing people having Pho with Sriracha, which I seldom do.
10. Jakarta, Indonesia – By Krishna Sadhana
We have an entire franchise of Pho restaurants in my country. There’s even one near my apartment in Jakarta. Unfortunately, I didn’t eat there since my parents would go “You’ve come back to Jakarta just to eat Pho?”, but I will do it next time!
