Andy wrote:
> Becca said...
>
>> Andy wrote:
>>
>>> Is it absurd or uncommon to ask for chicken pho? I can do beef but
>>> because of gout, I've got some reservations.
>>>
>>> What's a typical "cut" of beef for pho? Do I declare "flank steak pho"
>>> or what?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Andy
>> They have chicken pho, but chicken was not common in Vietnam. I make
>> chicken pho at home fairly often.
>>
>> If you want beef, most of the places offer rare eye round, flank,
>> brisket and meatballs, they give you a choice on the menu. IMO, the
>> meatballs (bo vien) taste like rubber. You can also order pho with
>> tendon or tripe.
>>
>> Chuc may man! (aka Good luck!)
>>
>> Becca
>
>
> Somehow I still feel lost!
>
> Becca and George for lunch!?! Si vous plais?
>
> André

No need to feel lost, pho is easy, it is just a bowl of soup. Like
George mentioned, the sauces are on the table and they bring you a
platter of vegetables. You can add as many vegetables as you like to
your bowl of soup. You get to play with your food, so you should love
it. LOL

Becca