Pho Bo is a famous Vietnamese beef noodle soup dish that is believed to have been developed to please the palate of both Chinese and French traders who frequented the textile markets of Nam Dinh province of Vietnam about a century ago.
It is perhaps the fusion of these distinct Eastern and Western cultures that has made Pho Bo the internationally popular dish it is today. You'll find its presence in the restaurants of major cities from New York to Hanoi and everywhere in between. In Thailand, especially in larger towns, you'll find a plethora of Vietnamese restaurants serving Pho Bo.