Appearing in Vietnam hundreds of years ago, pho has been passed down through many generations, becoming a familiar dish to all Vietnamese. Following the footsteps of the Vietnamese, pho has traveled everywhere, making its name on the world culinary map.

VietNamNet explores 'the journey of Vietnamese pho across the planet'.

Across Vietnam, there are countless delicious and crowded pho restaurants. But there are a few restaurants on the list that have received attention and appreciation from foreign media for their flavor, the way of preparation, and service attitude.

Across the S-shaped land, there are countless delicious and crowded pho restaurants. But only a few restaurants in the list below have received attention and appreciation from foreign media for their space, flavor, the way of pho preparation and services.

Pho Thin Restaurant at 13 Lo Duc Street, Hanoi

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Pho Thin Lo Duc on Korean TV channel KBS. Photo: KBS

This is a long-standing pho restaurant with famous rare beef pho. Although the menu is not very diverse, the restaurant still attracts customers thanks to its meticulous preparation and the standard flavor of pho, which is hard to find in other restaurants.

Thanks to its top quality, Pho Thin has been featured on many world-famous news channels such as CNN, AFP, South China Morning Post, Reuters, The Culture Trip... as well as major television channels like SBS, Nat Geo...

Pho Bat Dan Restaurant

Famous Korean chef Baek Jong Won tastes Bat Dan noodles. Photo: EBS

This is one of the most famous pho restaurants that attracts a large number of diners in Hanoi. Therefore, it is not surprising that this restaurant was praised by the US newspaper CNN as a pho restaurant that must be visited in Hanoi.

Korea's EBS travel channel also filmed a special episode about this restaurant in 2018. In this film, famous Korean chef Baek Jong Won was not afraid to line up to enjoy Bat Dan noodles and praised the wonderful taste of this pho.

Pho Ly Quoc Su Restaurant

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Former Korean President Moon Jae-in and his wife enjoy Vietnamese pho. Photo: Daum

When talking about famous pho restaurants in Hanoi, Ly Quoc Su traditional pho restaurant is one of them.

This pho restaurant was once listed by The Culture Trip, a reputable travel website, among the 6 must-try pho restaurants in Hanoi. Former Korean President Moon Jae-in and his wife came here to taste pho in 2018.

Pho Suong Restaurant

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Photo: Vietnamvn

Opened in 1930, Pho Suong is also a famous pho brand in Hanoi. Although it is a small restaurant located modestly in a narrow alley named Trung Yen, Pho Suong attracts a large number of diners for its special flavor. Pho Suong is also recommended by The Culture Trip as a must-visit restaurant in Hanoi.

Pho Vui Restaurant

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Photo: Traveloka

Located on Hang Giay street, in the center of the Old Quarter, the small Pho Vui Restaurant lures a large number of diners thanks to its impeccable pho quality. It is also named in the list of 6 must-visit pho restaurants when coming to Hanoi suggested by The Culture Trip.

Pho Hanh Restaurant

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Photo: Culture Trip

The only chicken pho restaurant in this list is Pho Hanh, located on Lan Ong street, which only opens in the evening. Pho Hanh was suggested by The Culture Trip as a suitable address for tourists to have a quick meal before exploring Hanoi at night.

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