Pho is a perfect companion for the cold-weather.
Luckily, as Southern Californians, we live near many of the country’s largest Vietnamese populations, based in the San Gabriel Valley, Garden Grove, and Westminster.
A good bowl of pho can be judged on the quality of its broth, which usually takes hours to simmer to a beautiful depth of flavor. The most traditional broth is made from a beef base, but a pho ga (chicken pho) is like a warm hug for the soul.
Los Angeles is also excellent at looking out for its vegetarians. In fact, this meat-eating correspondent orders the pho chay (veggie pho) at certain spots because it’s just that well-crafted.
Here are ten places we wholeheartedly recommend.