🇻🇳 PHO - NOMENAL 60 Year Old Beef Brisket Pho + Michelin Bun Cha in Hanoi Old Quarter

[@EllisWR]

Proper smelly England weather in Hanoi this time of year! Last time we were there I think it drizzled for 98% of the trip. Food looks flippin quality.

[@sydney8382]

oh man… nothing better than a hot bowl of pho on a cold/rainy day 👍

[@theroamingcook]

You know it!

[@HoangLe-rc5vb]

pickled garlic vinegar is common in the North, especially when you're eating beef pho. Limes are generally used for Pho Ga, but you will often get both options at most shops. There's no side bowls because we Northerners don't dip like they do in the South. I've eaten at this place when I visited and it is by far the best pho and I've eaten at probably 150 different pho restaurants from around the world. The original location of Phoholic in Orange County, California comes in 2nd but still a distant second.

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks so much for the info, I’m learning all the time! Now I want to go to Orange Country haha

[@Emilysrichala.]

Looks amazing 🎉❤

[@theroamingcook]

So good!

[@datgal2u]

On a cold day like that, you need a bowl of chao/congee. Hunt down chao long (which often has the blood sausage and organ meats). It's the only blood product I'd eat and I love it. Although in Hanoi, they also make the smooth congee where the rice is blended to make a thick batter of sorts. Order extra fried breadsticks to dip in your congee or toss on top of it.

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah Chao Long would have been the one!

[@biffburk]

Went to both these spots in Hanoi when I was there in November! That Pho place is definitely one of the best I've ever had in Vietnam. I agree with you about Bun Cha, I really want to like it but I just find it ok, so many better Vietnamese doshes out there.

[@theroamingcook]

I feel like there’s something wrong with me because I don’t love it like everyone else haha

[@jeromevdg]

I think we had identical Hanoi trips! Cold, rainy, grey.. but it makes hot soups taste all the better. Love the Vietnam content! Very welcome after I have exhausted your Thailand content😆

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah it definitely makes you appreciate that hot broth 😅

[@eswillie]

Thanks, Gary. I still prefer Thai tastes, but I could eat like this for a good long time. I definitely would rather spend time and eat in the Old Town there, probably because I realize that it won't be there forever. It reminds me of where I grew up in NYC, and I love the action, the activity, the juice that you don't find in the plastic and glass malls which are springing up everywhere. My stomach might disagree, but I can deal with that.

[@carolrampling862]

Loved this Gary. That boiling Vat of beef broth ❤ and the spring rolls had my mouth watering. Cheers.

[@dannbangkok]

This Pho look amazing! Especially have that during winter is absolute delight. I've just put this in my to go list. Thx Gary. 😋

[@theroamingcook]

It was needed for sure 🥶

[@Del-Leigh-Adventures]

Great video Gary. Nice pho 🍜 bun cha looked amazing. Love the herbs I grow lemon balm & put it in my home made Thai soups & pho,s. Like it a bit hotter though 😂 Hope your back in the sun warming up now. 😂

[@SahejCharoenvorawat-ef8cr]

We were there early March and amazing weather. Tried this Pho and it was really delicious. Hope you tried the Bahn mi at Bami Bread ( old quarter ). It’s the best, like really the BEST. An have that every day👍🏻

[@theroamingcook]

I’m back in Bangkok and wishing I didn’t moan so much about the cold now 😅 Bami Bread is great!

[@emichin7010]

Another awesome video. Sorry that Bun Cha place at 74 Hang Quat wasn’t open when you went there. Thanks for the lead on the hotel 🙂

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks mate. I’ll just have to go back 😀 the hotel isn’t anything special, they are just ridiculously friendly and it’s clean and comfortable 👍

[@-UnknownX-]

I love Pho Ga(chicken) in the Northern because Its clear and light, mild sweet. And Pho Bo in the Southern because its rich, a lot of vegetables(herbs), meats. Bun Cha is my most favorite dish in Ha Noi and Bun Thit Nuong in Sai Gon!

[@theroamingcook]

Bun thit is the one!

[@fraac]

i always get pho when i visit a uk city, so actual hanoi pho is pretty tempting

[@theroamingcook]

Definitely!

[@hisnameisvu]

You're so ins-PHO-rational my brother.. i seriously cant wait to come back to Vietnam again..

[@BobSlowly4Me]

Pho Bat Dan is the best pho I’ve ever eaten. You missed out on dipping the fried dough sticks into the pho broth though!! 🍜

[@theroamingcook]

So good!

[@MichMichMe]

👍really enjoyable series.

[@theroamingcook]

Glad you enjoy it Michelle! 🙏

[@manhcuongnguyen603]

In the cold weather then eating a pho is perfect choice my friend!

[@theroamingcook]

You know it!

[@loudmouthnewyorker2803]

Keep up the great videos Roaming Butler!

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks buddy!

[@LeNguyen-g3z]

Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ ấm thực Việt Nam với mọi người cùng biết cảm ơn bạn ❤❤❤❤❤

[@chesterphung1143]

Welcome back to Hanoi Vietnamese well done.

[@theroamingcook]

Thank you!

[@hungrytoexplore]

pho-king good that!

[@brucewayne2773]

Glad you ventured outside of Vinfast Disneyland for this one😂👏. Like you said, was not your usual style.

[@theroamingcook]

Haha yes mate, I’m back!

[@brucewayne2773]

👏👍@@theroamingcook

[@AnhPham-nu3kh]

For the name of herbs, I don't know all of their english name so you can search by Vietnamese name by this list and recognize them by their shape: Rau mùi/ngò, rau tía tô, rau bạc hà, rau húng chanh, rau húng quế, rau răm, rau thì là, rau ngò gai, rau kinh giới, rau diếp cá, sả, cần tây .... still many left :D

[@ginettevandenkerckhove6593]

Yes was in hanoi very cool 12c de food is amazing

[@theroamingcook]

Back in Bangkok now so I’m actually missing the cold weather 😂

[@ginettevandenkerckhove6593]

Now back in Belguim 15c en sunny go back to Thailand okt

[@carlnicklin7971]

Eating chilli cheese on a crumpet mate, but that looks spot on 🤤

[@theroamingcook]

😂😂😂 I’ll take one mate

[@onetwo6595]

Gary has grown so much.

[@TheVegeta91]

I live in Saigon and was team Southern pho until having pho in Hanoi. The spicy sour chili sauce is the game changer, much better than Saigon sweet chili sauce. Bun cha dac kim is the best bun cha I have had. 100x better than the Obama one. Can’t find any place in Saigon that can compare :(

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah I’m with you on the pho! I think if I could combine the two and have the broth and sauce from the north but with the herbs and sprouts from the south I’d be a happy man!

[@nqanqanqa]

No way 😂 No true Hanoians ever visit Bun Cha Dac Kim (which is seen for us as a complete tourist trap) . They even dont use good quality meat and the right meat parts for it. Ha Noi has way many better spots for good quality authentic bun cha man.

[@theroamingcook]

@nqanqanqa totally agree, the one I tried to go to was closed. I think the nickname is hidden bun cha? I’ve been. To more local places and preferred them, it’s just not my favourite dish there. I like it I just don’t love it! 🙏

[@nqanqanqa]

@@theroamingcook yeah, Hidden bun cha is the english name for Bun Cha Hang Quat. It is much better than Bun cha Dac Kim. I agree that some local smaller shops might be better in the bun cha case as they have more time to focus on the ingredients, cooking process etc and dont have to make bulk imports (busy shops supplies might be worse in bun cha case as it requires specific parts of the meat, so busy shops will more likely try to save on that). Shops like Bun Cha Dac Kim know they have mostly foreigners eating there who probably never had bun cha before or don't know what a good bun cha is are just taking advantge of the family legacy, which is quite sad tbh.

[@KingRisen-g1n]

Great Video Gary, when are you back in Paradise, I mean Bangkok?

[@NorallySchumacher420]

Friendly vietnamese, I know nice place for many ladies

[@valentinacardona173]

That man in his pijamas jajjajajajjaa That noodle soup look amazing

[@theroamingcook]

Hahaha I didn’t even notice him 😂

[@AsiaStreet365]

I was there two weeks ago and it was cold, back to BKK for some warmth✌

[@theroamingcook]

Now I’m missing the cold 🥵

[@roywinkley2184]

15 degrees freezing yer nuts off 🤣🤣 tee shirt & beer garden weather in NW England BTW wanted to eat everything you had there 😋

[@theroamingcook]

Soft southerner that’s got even softer Roy 😂😂

[@danielj3010]

PHO-NOMENAL!!

[@theroamingcook]

Pho-real

[@HoaHongNguyen-xg2pm]

Lime is for Chicken Pho, vinegar is for Beef Pho, that is why you did not see limes in that Beef Pho Restaurant. You put too much chilly in your bowl:)

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks for the info, I’m learning! Never too much chilli though 😂

[@lololol112]

You think 15 degrees is cold by international standards? Been in Asia too long, my friend 😛

[@theroamingcook]

It was 13 in my defence 😂

[@marcelk.9871]

15 degree cold 😂👍🏻

[@theroamingcook]

😅😅😅 I’m used to that Bangkok weather now haha

[@JosephTorresSeph]

hey Gary, what month did you go to Hanoi? curious what is the weather there this december.

[@theroamingcook]

@@JosephTorresSeph this was in August maybe? December will be low 20’s

[@JosephTorresSeph]

@@theroamingcook got it thank you.

[@theroamingcook]

@JosephTorresSeph it’s a great time of year for a steaming hot bowl of soup! 🔥

[@JosephTorresSeph]

@@theroamingcook for sure

[@N18DTK]

More vietnam series mate 👌

[@theroamingcook]

There’s a couple more 🙏

[@mcdown]

the way hanoian eat buncha no using spoon, just dipping bun to the fish sauce and take it to mouth... cause fish sauce is not soup... Buncha HangManh is not the best buncha in hanoi but this shop make alot of meat for dish

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks for the tips!

[@adrianross3986]

You’re taking up valuable seating with your YouTubing 😂

[@theroamingcook]

😂😂😂😂😂 always

[@mikenelson1624]

✨✨🌟✨✨👍🍲😎

[@theroamingcook]

🙏❤️🇻🇳

[@le-phuongnguyen6181]

THAI people dont like char ?? i didnt know that

[@theroamingcook]

Yep!

[@Raszagal1983]

the michelin guide needs to stay in europe and north america because it does not know anything about asian food. that bun cha spot is literally the worst spot in ha noi for bun cha, like Gary said, the food there is always cold because they dont serve it to you fresh off the grill!!!