Pho
How a Vietnamese Refugee Became a Celebrity Chef
After his parents fled their native country, Luke Nguyen grew up washing dishes at their tiny Vietnamese eatery in Sydney. He now has multiple restaurants, cookbooks, and TV programs to his name.
This Vegan Food Stall Takes Vietnamese Cuisine Back to Its Pre-Colonial Roots
From banh mi to beef pho, 19th century French occupation shaped some of Vietnam's most famous dishes. But London-based duo Liz Nguyen and Joseph Tam want to show another side to the cuisine.
Making Killer Pho Is Way Easier Than You Thought
This soup is loaded with great ingredients like Chinese cinnamon, star anise pods, fresh ginger, and scallions, but, according to Charles, what really sets a pho apart is lots and lots of bones.
This Pho-Stuffed Burrito Is Better than It Sounds
"Everyone assumes that I’m going to serve it with a dipping broth but I just make sure that the beef is so juicy that it releases the pho broth when you bite into it.”
Why This Chef Is Taking Vietnamese Food to Another Level in Seattle
Some people thought it was a little bit bold for this chef to open a Vietnamese restaurant that had things like crispy frog legs with lemongrass, chili, and a tamarind dip on the menu.
Even This Tripe Shop Owner Hates The Taste of Tripe
“I can’t eat tripe. It’s horrible,” says Anita Clarke, owner of The Tripe and Sandwich Shop in Manchester. “It was like having snot in my mouth.” But how do you come to run one of the country’s only remaining tripe shops if you don’t actually like...
Pho Tastes Better Inside of a Taco
With so many crossover flavors between Vietnamese and Mexican food, it was only a matter of time until someone realized that even a dish like pho tastes better when wrapped in a corn tortilla.
Cozy Up with This Perfect Homemade Pho
You'll stay sweating through the winter months when you prep this amazing beef pho from Charles Phan that's so good, it would make a Vietnamese grandma proud.
Houston’s Diversity Is What Makes Its Food Scene Incredible
That’s the beauty of Houston—there’s no zoning. In most cities, you’d say, “I go down to my favorite sandwich shop on the corner,” but in Houston, that’s a banh mi shop.
How to Become a Better Eater in 2016
Fully embody your best self and smash every one of those #lifegoals by learning to cook and eat like a badass, courtesy of MUNCHIES’ favourite chefs.
Growing Up in the Midwest Didn't Make Me Forget My Laotian Heritage
Growing up as a Laotian immigrant in Kansas, I've had many influences in my life. So when people come in to my restaurant expecting traditional Laotian cuisine, I tell them that it’s inspired by my country, but I won’t be held to one type of cuisine.
Why You Will Find Fake Dog At Your Local Pho Shop
Vietnamese dog soup didn't make it in the USA like pho, spring rolls or bánh mìs did, but the reason why is not what you may have imagined (hint: communism). Also, no dogs were harmed in the writing of this story—only pigs.