Taste Atlas has described in detail the richness of ingredients used to prepare beef pho. Pho broth, the soul of the dish, is simmered from many different types of beef bones such as shin, oxtail and neck, creating a sweet, rich flavor. The side dishes are also extremely diverse with many different types of beef: from thinly sliced beef (brisket), delicious ribs to soft tenderloin, crunchy beef intestines. Diners can even enjoy special side dishes such as chewy beef tendon or plump beef balls.
Pho Bo is typically seasoned with dry spices such as cinnamon, star anise, cloves, cardamom, and coriander. The dish is served piping hot in a bowl with rice noodles and is often topped with cilantro, sliced onions, and chopped green onions.
The unique flavor of pho has conquered the palates of gourmets around the world and affirmed the position of Vietnamese cuisine on the world culinary map.
Taste Atlas has affirmed that pho is not only a delicious dish but also a cultural symbol of Vietnam. Considered a national dish, pho appears everywhere, from small roadside eateries to luxury restaurants, becoming an indispensable part of Vietnamese life. From North to South, each region has its own variations in flavor, creating an extremely diverse pho family. The delicious, rich flavor of pho has conquered the taste of Vietnamese people and is increasingly loved by many people around the world.
This is an opportunity to affirm and promote Vietnamese cuisine to international friends.
Topping the list this year is Lechona, a traditional Colombian dish consisting of a roasted pig stuffed with onions, peas, fresh herbs and other spices. The World's 100 Best Foods is a ranking within the annual Taste Atlas awards, based on the votes and scores of food critics, chefs and gourmets around the world.
Founded in 2015, Taste Atlas (headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia) is known as a map that gathers traditional dishes from around the world. According to Matija Babić, founder of Taste Atlas, the food and beverage rankings are based on opinions and reviews from experts and food critics to ensure the reliability of the awards.
