Originally Posted by
deniah
This is wrong. Beef was the first Pho. Chicken was a derivative.
A related note: the Pho in the north, where it originated, is distinct from that in the South. I think the broth is less aromatic and complex, and they garnishing herbs are also different.
Since the majority of emigrants were Southerners, its their style that is widely recognized as Pho in the USA
Pho here in ACT is the northern variety and rather aromatic and herby, I like it a lot
