Pho 2 bowls (Dry Pho) – A must-try dish when visiting Gia Lai

Easily recognizing pho dishes is something that almost every Vietnamese person can do. However, when enjoying pho 2 ton for the first time, also known as pho kho Gia Lai, Vietnam, many diners are surprised and feel skeptical about whether this is pho or not.

Gia Lai dry pho, also known as two-bowl pho, has a different appearance compared to familiar pho dishes such as pho in broth, stir-fried pho, fried pho or pho cuon. Instead of being served in a large bowl or a plate with a dipping sauce, Gia Lai dry pho is presented through two separate bowls: one bowl contains pho noodles and the other bowl contains broth. Therefore, this dish is called two-bowl pho.

The bowl of pho noodles is decorated with vegetables and spices. In particular, the pho noodles are the element that makes this dish unique. The pho noodles in dried pho are not as soft and moist as regular fresh pho noodles, but are dry and hard, with smaller and thinner strands than hu tieu noodles. When cooked, the pho noodles are boiled so that when eaten, they have a certain toughness and dryness. The pho noodles are rolled into a bun and do not come apart when lifted.

Few locals know why this noodle, which resembles hu tieu, is called pho. A local shared: "Everyone calls it that, so I called it too, and after that I no longer wondered." The owner of a famous restaurant on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street said: "We make dry pho noodles small and chewy and keep the broth separate to overcome the problem of fresh pho noodles expanding when soaked in water for a long time, which destroys the flavor of the dish."

When enjoying Gia Lai dry pho, people often serve chicken and beef. The chicken is skinned, shredded and placed on the pho noodles, accompanied by minced pork belly, pork rinds, fried onions and a bowl of clear broth simmered from chicken bones. Dry beef pho includes rare beef and beef balls, but the meat is placed separately in a bowl of aromatic cardamom broth of traditional pho.

Few people know how to eat pho 2 bowls, Gia Lai dry pho. Because the pho noodles are tightly rolled, mixing the ingredients becomes very difficult. You have to use a small spoon to separate the pho noodles. The important indispensable seasoning in dry pho is soy sauce made from soybeans and brown sugar, or soy sauce, not fish sauce. When enjoying a bite of pho, you will feel the characteristic flavor of rice, the delicious flavor of meat, along with a spoonful of hot broth, sweet from the bones and the fatty taste of fried onions and pork fat, along with the cool aroma of bean sprouts. All of these ingredients bring a wonderful experience when enjoying pho 2 bowls Gia Lai.

Pho 2 to, Gia Lai dry pho can be found in many places, but tourists often say that no place makes it as delicious as Gia Lai. In Pleiku city, you can easily find restaurants selling this dish from early morning to late at night. Some famous restaurants that have existed for a long time are Ngoc Son restaurant, Hong restaurant, Tau Ly restaurant, Be Tu restaurant... The price of each serving of pho ranges from 30,000 - 50,000 VND, depending on the amount of meat.

Gia Lai dry pho, or two-bowl pho, is a special dish of Gia Lai and has become a unique culinary symbol of the central region of the country. With its unique appearance and great taste, this pho has attracted the attention and favor of many diners, especially those who love traditional cuisine and want to explore new experiences. If you have the opportunity to visit Pleiku city and Gia Lai, do not forget to enjoy Gia Lai dry pho at famous restaurants. Traditional pho restaurants that have existed for a long time will bring you great culinary experiences and discover the unique flavor of two-bowl pho.