At last...pho
After wandering around a good portion of Hanoi for the early morning, Chan finally comes across a good spot for pho, the traditional Vietnamese dish of rice noodles in incredibly delicious beef stock. We found this bowl on the street, right next to a bridge. The stand was covered with a tarp and all the tables were filled with locals (always a good sign) grabbing a quick breakfast before starting their day.
This bowl wasn't bad. The stock was on the bland side and had to be punched up with some salt and red chilis, but the noodles were excellent. All in all, an ok bowl. So the search for an incredible bowl of pho continues...
Vietnamese Hot Pot
As much as Chan wanted to grab pho as the first Vietnamese meal,we ended up with Vietnamese hot pot instead. And that was perfectly fine since the street food spot was overflowing the sidewalk with locals enjoying an at your table steaming hot pot of vegetables, tofu, and beef.