The most EXPENSIVE and the CHEAPEST PHO in Vietnam 

Since Vietnam has so many different delicious food , I’d take the $1 pho and spend the $159 on other dishes to get the variety of flavors.

The $160 bowl of Pho is my budget for food in Da Nang for an entire month :)

your video popped out randomly on my fyp and it feels so nostalgic now... I have to admit that I didn't check your channel for a while since I came back from Vietnam probably cuz of emptiness I felt after coming back home and I can't believe how 3 years ago I used to watch your videos dreaming about visiting Vietnam and all the places u showed and how I ended up living there for a year, living my best life and now everything seems to be so... sad. Thank u for sharing this amazing culture with us, I can't wait to come back there

Wow, I can't believe how cheap the cheap one is. Great find!

Great video Van, here in Denver we have a restaurant called Pho Kim, always thought was a funny name, until I saw this video, keep the great content coming our way.

Love this, I live right near Tan My and haven't found this 20K joint yet, but I'm going to find it now! Thanks heaps Van oi!

Great video, thank you! Keep them coming. ❤

Love the video. I would spend $160 to treat the whole village to the 79 cent pho. ❤

Cảm ơn bạn đã giới thiệu ẩm thực và văn hóa Việt Nam cho bạn bè quốc tế chúc kênh ngày càng phát triển

We normally pay more because of the ambience. But this expensive Pho is fit for royalties and millionaires considering the ingredients. The truffles alone costs a lot. Very interesting vlog.

Very interesting topic, keep it going!

This channel was very impressive and informative. I never thought of taking vacation into Vietnam. I can honestly say that you open my eyes to a new world. I will definitely put Vietnam on my bucket list of places to visit.

Haha, such a cool video, I love the tra da and hope it gains global popularity free iced tea for all 😝🍵

Looks yummy. I’m going for the one at the beginning of the video.

I love your videos, and you are one of the reasons I went to Vietnam. I think the first Pho is the one that appeals to me as it is made with love, and an elegant simple authenticity. The second one seems to try too hard and as you said be more of a culturally mixed or "fusion" dish. In Australia, foie gras is banned I think. Nice view though. Your professionalism, attention to detail, energy, humour, and warmth make you the most watchable person on RU-vid, and I would really love to meet you one day, perhaps over coffee. cheers Simon ( Australia)

You are the best at explaining Vietnamese food and culture to us all. Thank you Van and you are the best.

Thanks for the video, Van!

@WhatThePho I just want to let you know few episodes of your youtube videos appeared on Varlamov latest video about the Vietnam. Varlamov is a Russian youtuber with 5 mln subscribers. His video about Vietnam already reached 1 mln views in 3 days, I hope some of his viewers will visit your channel.

Excellent video. Love the dialog and videography

Hấp dẫn quá. Ngon nha. Don’t need fancy pho. Keep it simple and delicious! Stay hungry my friend!

Congratulations for 200k subscribers ❤️ We want a about about wine and other unique alcoholic beverages of Vietnam and where can we buy this too.

Came across your channel. You are very charming and give us valuable and instructive guidelines. Going to Nam next year ,perhaps forever 😀Greetings from Poland

Awesome video!!!

For me … support family business , eating around diversity of people and get to know the owner , and love to try varied of pho broth that pass on from their family’s recipes

3:17 Since 2008 I’ve been living in Vietnam, I use to do the opposite. 😅 I know it’s impolite, but I always put some ice cubes inside the bowl. 😆 The truth is I’m intolerant to hot or/and spicy food, my tongue has « sensitive buds » (benign lingual papillitis) and all heat coming from hot food is multiplied by 100. 😭 So I only can eat warm or cold recipes. 😅 It’s a sad thing when we know Vietnamese food is more delicious when it’s eaten hot. 😢 But, « c’est la vie ». 😄

Thank you for your time and posting. Interesting. Most will not try the expensive, but some will. We are all on different spending limits. A few, no limits. :) I will be in VN in October for a few months to see if I want to retire there. :)

Me and my wife are DEFINITELY thinking of moving to Ho Chi Minh for a few months. Your videos have been a massive help! (and somewhat depressing considering we are living in the wrong country 😭😂😂) . Vietnam looks simply amazing. We do Thailand & Vietnam this November for a month, then eventually want to move there.

I don’t need to have truffles or gold leaf in my Pho… I’ll take a $1 Pho anytime… great video 👍🍲🍋‍🟩🥗👍❤

Cheers Van . I’m super hungry now but no pho for me here in England , just warm English beer and pork scrachings. Fab vid 🇻🇳🇬🇧🇻🇳♥️

Cool video on Pho 😊

Wow, this is first time i hear you talked with accent of West by Vietnamese 😆😆 so cute and extremely countryside

Visiting Vietnam in two weeks, and really enjoyed watching your videos to prepare!

Coming from New York, I generally felt super wealthy in Vietnam. But $160 for pho would make me lose my appetite. btw, your expression consuming the gold was priceless! ❤😂

My first authentic bowl of Pho came from a really good Pho place in Ho Chi Minh named Phở Phú Vương. That Pho changed my life. It was simply the best bowl of beef pho I have ever had!

That truly looks fantastic an a great time

I prefer the cheap Pho from the street stall. Pho is rich enough on its own, no need for truffle, foie gras or gold flake.

I might try to book ur tour later if things work out😊

honestly feel like you overpay with 160 when there is so much good pho stands around

Love you so much n your videos

Subscribed! From USA

Yum ❤❤ Yum Blessed day Van Vu 🙋‍♂️🫶❤️❤️🫶🙋‍♂️

I have been to the Landmark Building. Impressive at best. Never knew they served Pho there. As an Expat living in Phu Huu , I enjoy Pho and most Vietnamese food. I like simple foods and healthy . You are right Pho’s sweetness should come from the meat and the herbs and spices. I love Vietnamese Food and Coffee. This is a wonderful Country and I love it here.

Good topic idea for you.... Make a video of how Vietnam has change since the Vietnam war till now.

Interesting clip, specially the part of Cheapest Phở 👌 Recognized that you spoke Southern Vietnamese while asking that how long Chị Gái has been selling Phở (correct me if I'm wrong).🤔 If it's right, it's good to do it for your career (so you would easily blend on the local people for better content).👍 And as Vietnamese says:" Nhập Gia tuỳ tục" 😉

Hola Pho. ¿Cómo estás? He estado viendo tus videos y definitivamente quiero ir a Vietnam algún día. Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

Great video. I like the $0.79 pho for sure. It’s all about the vibe and sitting with strangers and chatting life stories. This is worth million Vietnamese Dong in itself. 👍😊❤️🇻🇳

I love you Ms Pho❤. You're the cutest girl on the internet 😊

Miss you so much long time Vu❤🌹, thank you for video, im in 2014 year try in German restaurant in some hotel in HCMC schnitzel with potato salad , and two german beers i pay over 3.000.000 VND.( My eyes nearly fall out 😂) Some restaurants are really expensive in HCMC.🇸🇰🇻🇳 Greetings from Slovakia.

Thank you!

5:16 I bet they're using wagyu beef, and they're throwing that gold leaf on there to jack up the price even more.

Anh chào em gái Vân nhen, đang cùng em gái đi ăn phở và tham quan Landmark 81 đây 😁 đúng là người đẹp được chăm sóc đặc biệt nhen, được chủ quán để ý thay nước lèo nóng luôn 😁❤️👍

I think I would enjoy the communal tables😊

2:29 This is why I hate exchange rates. This exact same bowl of Pho would go for $18USD, and that is a low end bowl from a mom n pop joint.

Hi Van Vu… Another great explanation video about one of my all time favourite dishes “Pho Bo” in Vietnam. Because I live in the north of Vietnam- fun fact where Pho originated from 😉😁 : Hanoi my go to Pho Bo eatery is near my home - easy walking distance 1 or 2 times a week 🙂 I really agree with you that adding sugar or flavour enhancements ie: MSG to any food prep is one of my pet hates..too. Great you referred 3 renowned Vietnamese food critics in this episode 👌 I consider myself to be in-touch with how many food groups go together as I’ve been a passionate home cook and follower of famous chefs and my personal culinary journey around the world for over 40 years! Until finally settling here in this wonderful country for some of the best foods on the planet Vietnam 🇻🇳😉🙂 Ive made countless stocks whether it be Ga- Chicken, Bo - Beef or Vegetables but using only real ingredients. My go to seasoning is muối & tiêu ( salt and pepper) at the table! I’m sure the vendor laughs under their breath knowing they have added MSG already in the huge cooker during preparation 😆 I have videoed many Vietnamese vendors preparing their special dish they sell! I have to confirm there are very few that don’t do it the proper way.. My Opinion Only 😊 But to add one or two bags of “AJI-NO-MOTO” MSG goes against my idea on how broths should be constructed and put together! My Opinion only that is… I think it all comes down to time.. and many vendors take shortcuts despite how many years they have been making it. For me despite knowing MSG is generally always added when vendor is preparing! I say “Không Mì Chính” = No MSG knowing it’s already in it.. My assumption for this is; an after taste of salty on the palate after I’ve eaten. Ive also conditioned myself over time whats in the foods and packaged products here in vietnam is not as regulated say in my country where ingredients have to be listed or else!! But the key takeaway to my theory over time is DONT BUY PROCESSED FOODS!! My ethos only. Unfortunately many families are so time poor here in Vietnam and convenience is first choice mostly over nutrition- my words only Keep your videos coming they are becoming so polished and interesting over time 🙏🏻🙏🏻

I personally would go for the cheaper pho since that’s the average there and more authentic vs 160 usd for the noodles only being Vietnamese.. plus you save money on other foods and adventures and shopping there!

What made the expensive one's soup less clear is the amount of collagen from the chicken feet; but, it now has a more rich flavor much like tonkotsu. The gold leaf will not add any flavor; albeit, increase the Aesthetics and price only. In my opinion, black or brown mushroom would be much suitable for the more Asian approach and taste. Wagyu is over rated at this point since the beef should be thinly sliced. I agree, there is no point of comparison between the first and second because the former is more traditional as to the fusion style of the latter.

You are a charming lady, Ms What The Pho!

I just sub your ch. Your ch is super informative and nice to watch. You are so beautiful.. and I thoguht you are English teacher or something... So good in English as well. I learn both from you. English and Culture, foods in Vietnam! Thank you!

In general, what you pay what you get. However, some decent dish is good enough for some, sister

Hihi. Welcome “ Chị gái “ to Ha Giang next nhé

7:42 Fois Gras is duck liver made by force feeding ducks a high fat diet. Originally, in France, the ducks were fed a lot of nuts and fatty foods, but now, it's mostly just a tube stuck down a duck throat and oil is forced into their stomach.

Finally someone who pronounces it better than most people😂

My plan is to visit this year. Possibly stay for a month or longer.

Can you do a video in HCMC district 1 best pho and restaurant please. Thanks

I think I'll just stick with your recommendation in your Vietnam travel guide and keep going to Pho Hoa Pasteur in Saigon and save myself the $160.

Love the Van Life... :)

Anyone, Gold leaf ? Are we talking the metal ? I have seen it on ice cream from some Japan video clips.

Are there any trips planned for the fall? I can't go this summer.

What's on the menu for this morning? How about some pho king? Mmmm, OK. Sounds good. But what should we eat?

I wouldn't even eat / pay for the $160 Pho if I won the lottery. But thank you for visiting this place and let us know it exists. One time, I ate Pho every meal, for a week straight, and wanted to keep going. So yes, you do want that second bowl of Pho, haha.

hay qua ❤

Can you do a video trying the Anam Pho?

Making me want some pho 🍜

Vietnamese food I will never get tired of eating

For the same price: eat a pho king expensive bowl for a day or a cheap street level but still taste good bowl of pho for 200 days straight.

I should move there. I was born August 6th 1968… 8/6/68 😮

Làm video ngắn đi em yêu. 😍😍😍

too much pho in hcmc, but i like most of it

I’m going to ho chi Minh at the end of August and staying at landmark 81. I will not be eating there but exploring the local venders

Great video between the two and I’m sure that the $160 Pho has a place in this world. But I’m sure there are tastier phos around Saigon that are less than 1/3 of the price.

I'd be grateful to have Pho in Vietnam -- whether the cheapest or most expensive (depending on my finances) --- pho is so yummy :) I miss Vietnam ...such a wonderful country.

The steak cover with gold . When u eat is tender.

$160 pho in Vietnam? Lord have mercy

I want to know how i can get at-shirt like that --- what the PHO i like that

Glad you’re growing your hair back. Anyway another top video, sorry I don’t mean to be rude but you’re beautiful.

Hey Van,just quick question.I will be in Vietnam for 2 days only.will I need to get Visa before coming?❤

WOW 🤩! I ❤ 🍜 sooooooooo... MUCH😋

I downloaded the app to learn Vietnam, I'll learn the best I could, after maybe two years I'm coming to Vietnam to find a wife, I think you should make a video about getting a wife in Vietnam.. And about how they feel about marrying foreign nationals especially Africans... From 🇿🇦🇿🇦

I love 💗 the environment and the friendly attitude of the owner and customers 😀, especially the RU-vidr 😀👍. Thanks for the great video 😀.

I’d rather have a pho experience on the street, full of toppings, best value. For the second location, I would like to have a Vietnamese coffee dripping all day long, enjoying the view😂

便宜的是最好的，因为便宜的食物，一定是当地上万年的菜肴，他们非常知道如何做这些食物，而且材料也是当地富有的，所以才那么便宜。

😂 omg I was not ready for you to drop f bomb. Guess I should turn volume down at work 😅 Great vid. Both Pho look amazing

im gonna go to vietnam too

Sis, we want to know where to buy quality wine and unique alcoholic beverages of Vietnam🇻🇳 Take love from India 🇮🇳❤️

I value authenticity over fancy :)

For the third point “You want to eat the second bowl after eating the first bowl of Pho”. Does it mean you want to eat immediately after or it means you would come back and have some again in the future?

Hello From Australia Great video....many thanks! I'm 68, male, of German background, still fit and energetic.😉 Will be going to VN by the end of May 2014 for a 6 weeks+ trip, perhaps visiting Laos and/or Cambodia as well? Looking for a female travel companion. Neither a 5 star nor a al-cheepo traveler..... $160 for a pot of soup would be a once/twice treat.....as long as it comes with a 3 kilo King Crab😊....love seafood. Any ladies out there that might have similar ideas? Cheers

You are the only reason i would to visit Vietnam. Bcuz after seen you i realize how Vietnam girls can be pretty. İ would to meet one them.

In San Francisco there is a Vietnamese restaurant that serves a bowl of pho for about S100. It has a big lobster and other delicious ingredients (wagyu beef, etc). I will try that the next time in SF. The $160 pho in VN doesn’t compare to that, I think. I may go there for the view, though, but wouldn’t order pho there.

Thank You VAN, for identifying HO CHI MINH CITY and not Saigon