Northern Vietnamese Beef Pho

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Phở bò tái chín is a Northern Vietnamese version of phở bò (beef pho). This soup is prepared with well-done ( chín ) and rare or half-done beef ( tái ) that's cooked by the broth when served. Other common components of the soup include beef broth, bones, ginger, onions, fish sauce, sugar, anise, cloves, cinnamon, and rice noodles. A few slices of roast beef and raw beef are served in each bowl before the broth is ladled into the bowls. Phở bò tái chín is usually garnished with Thai chili peppers, bean sprouts, cilantro, and Asian basil, while lime wedges are often served on the side.