I spent a day learning what makes a GREAT bowl of Pho

Vietnam in Every Bite
Sep 7, 2026

I spent the day sitting down with Chef Khai Vu from Prime Steak House to understand what really goes into a good bowl of pho.

We talked through broth, balance, and the small details that most people overlook. Then we went back into the kitchen to break down the techniques and see how it all comes together in practice.

This is part one of my deep dive into Saigon style pho here in Vietnam. I am learning directly from chefs and locals so I can build a recipe that you can confidently recreate at home.

@David Nguyen