Tonkotsu Ramen Vs. Pho

Creamy homemade Tonkotsu Ramen and soothing fragrant homemade pho. Is it possible one could be better than the other? Let's end the debate.
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[@WasuWasuSu]

My mom’s pho is a soup that’s cooked overnight while my dad’s pho is a morning’s work that’s ready for lunch. Grandma’s is a whole day process… honestly I could never tell the difference in taste from the three of them, but they would always blame each other for ‘messing up’ pho…

[@miguelgarciamartin358]

69 likes and no replies... Let me fix that!

[@pensfan112]

I love it. Sounds like your family had some good memories fighting over delicious food.

[@khalilahd.]

Lol love this

[@Prairiesandthewander]

As someone who had their family cook overnight and occasionally sometimes just in the morning. The flavor was consistent, it more so narrowed down to the meat and the texture it takes on. I don't eat meat anymore, but when I did, I preferred the meat that cooked overnight. It just sort melted in your mouth. There would be a roast that cooked in the broth over night with some ox tail and seasoning, and then when we served the food we also had fresh thinnly sliced steak that would have the broth poured over the top to cook. I never cared for that part the text just wasn't my thing, but that roast was gold, and it always to me was better when cooked overnight. I know not everyone cooks it this way and honestly for the most part there's no real wrong way to cook phó, there are several different types, however there are certainly things that do make the experience a mouthgasm. What I mean is there is a difference in how Thai, Lao, and even Vietnamese people make their phó and in their own ways it's all very tasty! I've learn to appreciate things for what they are and not just how I want them to be, there's a beauty within it. As far as that situation, what really matters is that no matter who made it, they took time out their day to do so and that it made a tasty meal, evennif it wasn't to the preference of the other.

[@zacterztx]

That's one happy family, one that I don't have.

[@TheCheat_1337]

The assessment at the end is accurate I think. Pho is better for daily eating and for the Vietnamese palate, Japanese ramen is a bit too heavy and salty. We tend to prefer lighter flavors, and most Vietnamese dishes are full of herbs too. Pho is nourishing and refreshing. As a Vietnamese I do like ramen every so often but pho fits our palate better.

[@Scaulder]

It depends on the ramen, there is only rlly one way to make pho, fundamentally, but ramen's broth is rlly easy to change, Josh simply done one of the most normal and liked which is pork bone broth, ramen can easily be rlly light

[@davidphan100]

Pho is for breakfast

[@HimmelWeint]

I feel that eating pho you feel good eating ramen you feel real heavy afterwards. I love both but definitely can’t eat ramen daily while I’d happily down a bowl of pho daily no problem.

[@Scott-vk8cr]

I prefer Ramen but Pho is not bad either

[@JohnHausser]

🎯

[@jakemauro5677]

Definitely Pho for me. My absolute favorite thing about Pho is that it precisely nails every angle of the flavor pallet and can be catered to your preference with sugar salt spices and veggies So savory, like he said, in a healing kind of way. Smooth. The noodles are like glass, so light and just get coated in that all that flavor like they’re wearing all wearing winter coats of 4-24 hour cooked broth. Generous delicious thin slices of meat. Or chicken or shellfish. But traditionally meat! ANDDD my favorite part, it NEVER upsets the stomach. If anything it soothes it. A satisfying full. Not heavy and waddling out of the resturaunt. So full, so satisfied. SO MUCH clean beautiful perfect flavor. SO aromatic without heavy rich thick broth. I’m Italian and grew up eating that way. But classic American Jersey style Italian food is so hard on my stomach I never eat it now even though it’s all I ate growing up. I have IBS and heavy greasy foods and gluten turn my stomach upside down. Ramen is phenomenal as well but as my taste developed into my late teens and adulthood, I always go for the more clean concise flavors. My roommate leans toward fats so he would definitely go Ramen. Also I’m not a big pork fan. Definitely enjoy the aromatics and more precise flavors in the Vietnamese pho. Damn I need a bowl now…

[@Hellocheem]

same because i from VietNam

[@barbatos3321]

gosh i feel bless because i can eat pho everyday,its just a regular food in vietnam,i didnt realise pho is one of the most delicous dish.

[@damiann4734]

I am Vietnamese, I used to like ramen but now I am realizing, it's very one dimensional and your palette just gets tired after a while. So I am agreeing with you. As I get older, I also like more layered flavours so that every bite is different. Pho hits all angles, sweet, savoury, sour, spicy, freshness, crunch, tenderness of noodles, meaty, beefy. When you are done. It's a very different type of feeling of satisfaction. Not like the satisfaction of finishing a tub of ice cream and hating yourself for being a pig.

[@Penly123]

I find Bún Bò (beef noodle soup) and Bánh Canh Cá (fish cake soup) tastier than Phở

[@ILikeMyGuitar]

Same because im half Vietnamese xd

[@user-fc6dk4sz8e]

Both, but you know what’s even better than pho and ramen? Bun Bo Hue and Tsukemen. Both underrated dishes from 2 respective cultures.

[@ALonelyCorsair]

BUN BO HUE IS LEGENDARY! as a viet, i can comfirm, im happy now

[@binhphan9077]

Yes, please Joshua if you are seeing this. Give it a try at Bun Bo Hue - The true king of broth

[@LittlezBoyz]

Có cái lồn, địt mẹ bún bò huế nhà mày tạp nham phàm phu tục tử vãi cứt, nó đéo bao h so đc với phở nhẹ nhàng tinh tế, bố cái thằng ăn tạp xong kêu bún bò ngon hơn phở :))))

[@LittlezBoyz]

Ngon thì tự khắc nó nổi tiếng nghe chưa óc con chó:))) đừng lấy ý kiến cá nhân của mày ra loè tây lông chưa biết gì, mà loè đc cl ấy, tây nó cũng công nhận phở là best cmnr, óc chó. Nguuuuuuuuu

[@owendawson5424]

Bun Bo Hue is gas but Tsukemen is not better than ramen dog

[@doodahgurlie]

The thing about Vietnamese food is that it's light, balanced, and has this freshness to it due to all the herbs/veggies used. So for that reason, pho can be eaten everyday and you won't feel heavy or weighed down, unlike eating ramen.

[@imkhai1824]

So true

[@jungwonsdimple9593]

i recently started trying some vietnamese food and i was surprised by how light it was! so much flavor yet i had enough energy rather than laying down for a nap for once

[@hanalee4433]

That's true but there are also other variations of ramen besides the famous tonkotsu that contain a clear broth and is pretty light!

[@doodahgurlie]

@@hanalee4433 But the wheat noodle used for ramen makes it heavier vs the rice noodle in pho. So it's not just the broth. And remember, it's all about herbs/veggies in Viet food.

[@ratatata183]

yeah that's right

[@m4x601]

As a Vietnamese myself, i would say both of the Pho and the Ramen noodles are winners. They all have their own unique taste, their own beauty, and their own way to stand out. I made Pho at home quite often with my mom, and made Shoyu Ramen by myself as often as Pho. They are like two of the pillars of the noodle world. So both of them are winners are fair in my opinion.

[@JOEFABULOUS.]

Watched Keith floyd making pho in Vietnam he said it's a breakfast dish is that true ? looks amazing

[@m4x601]

@@JOEFABULOUS. actually there's no specific meal that Pho is categorized for. It's a type that you can have for anytime in the day. (even though back then it was meant to be a breakfast meal, but time flies and now you can get that anytime of the day)

[@JOEFABULOUS.]

@@m4x601 thanks for the reply

[@NhiepKen]

@@m4x601 That's so random, where you get that from? Yeah, in modern days, you can eat anything anytime you want but in the past, most of famous Phở shops just open in the morning. Just like you can eat any kind of vegetable or fruit all seasons (because of genetic modification) but It doesn't mean their nature change and each season for specific food is still a thing (better flavour). Phở in traditional is a breakfast, you can eat it anytime of day doesn't mean it's not.

[@kemkumkim]

@@NhiepKen agree, I believe the origin of Pho was meant to be served as breakfast. Since Pho was first appeared in the North of Viet Nam, people used to eat it in the morning with a kind of slogan which was “nothing could chase the early morning’s cold away better than a hot bowl of Pho noodle”. Traditional Pho has to be prepared and cooked in a long time, mostly people let the bone broth cooked overnight and have it ready to serve in the early morning. So yeah, as a Vietnamese myself (though I’m from the center of Viet Nam, not from the North nor South) I believe Pho was originally a breakfast meal. Sorry for my bad English guys

[@DamirSecki]

1:27... it is the essence of what JW and this channel is!

[@luisantony199]

More legs please ❤

[@uctrinh2771]

Both dishes certainly are incredibly delicious and worth taking the time to try once. Every single one is one of the masterpieces of Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine. On special occasions, I always put those ones on the priority choice of going out plan with my friends and family.

[@ChampsJapaneseKitchen]

I also made my Tonkotsu ramen in a pressure cooker! The pork fat back in the blender is a great way to get that creamier milky color that you miss out on! Thank you Josh-Sensei

[@julianchong2933]

I love your vids! Thanks for also thinking about our health and giving healthier cooking alternatives as well as the traditional method

[@ZShadower16]

Pressure cooker is like rice cooker it make perfect rice

[@vn7512]

Pho is better than ramen.

[@FootmenVsGrunts]

As a non-Vietnamese person, PHO is life, PHO loving, and so on 🤣. Even though I told myself to stop eating out, I would never stop going to my fav. PHO restaurant with good chili oil.

[@MellowSkyy]

God the lemongrass chili oil is so fragrant

[@MeowTX]

Chili oil makes Pho taste so much better. I prefer chili oil to sriracha

[@Blazko877]

As a Vietnamese, I approve

[@Dee-mu6ol]

dude be spelling pho like hes a texan trying to convert an athiest over facebook

[@vn7512]

Pho you.

[@zivkovicable]

20 years or so I tried the most amazing Pho made by an old lady on street corner in Ho Chi Minh City...We sat on upturned buckets and rested bowls on a plank of wood, but it was better than any restaurant has been able to reproduce for me since. As for Pho v Ramen, it's got to be Pho or me, even though I love Japanese food. I would travel a long way for Unagi.

[@pudsrus2]

Like ur style👍brill editing too👌🏻

[@pvantran82]

Nothing beat a good bowl of Pho. Hands down. Ramen is good, but all due respect, a really good bowl of Pho will take you to heaven and back. And once you're up there, you'll thank God for given you an experience that you sure don't feel like you deserve it. YEAH, it's that GOOD.

[@Sg-hs4rv]

I couldnt have said better myself. The holy broth that cleans your soul. Pho FTW!

[@rickdavis32]

Pho p..h...o... Phat,Happy and your day is Over. After you eat it.

[@robbdevries7222]

Yup

[@totenkreuz6763]

Nah

[@Aivern]

Totally not biased view based on your profile name.

[@notluzzy6008]

Gotta go with pho on this one. Love how light it is and all the fresh herbs and bright notes from the lime. But it really does depend on the mood too

[@JuanChale563]

This!!!!!! Pho feels like a hearty and flavorful hangover and/or comfort food to me. Whereas ramen is: "Ah yes. Let me splurge and sleep for 12 hours" kind of food to me. Love them both, but I'm mood 1 more than 2.

[@rudetoy8264]

Bravo, one short video and cover two of the most delectable dishes and your conclusion is spot on! Couldn’t do Tonkatsu Ramen daily, but the light flavorful Pho broth will starting your hard day fine

[@CurtisPi]

I used to work at a pho restaurant, and I'd like to clarify the traditional method of making pho. To achieve a clear and light broth, bones are simmered for hours. Seasonings and flavors are introduced to the broth about half an hour before serving. If you slow-cook the broth with sugar and herbs, it can result in a darker broth, which is often the case when you order pho late at night in a restaurant.

[@binh5437]

Bingo! You are dead on! See how he used brown sugar instead of rock sugar too? 😅

[@mediummusic6817]

I love a good ramen in the winter inside next to the heater, but love Phō outside in the sun in spring.. verdict? Both BUSSIN.

[@khalilahd.]

Yessss I agree!

[@lemonzest8650]

any hot noodle soup is great in winter

[@deeznuatz1767]

Yes!! Phở is the best! The homemade ones are usually really good!

[@clarissakrigger4599]

After my first bowl of Pho I instantly became a fan. It's so rich but not heavy so I can eat it all the time. The taste is so amazing!

[@kprime433]

Pho was made to be eaten any time of the day. Back in Vietnam it's perfectly normal to eat pho for brekafast

[@Perseptics]

@@kprime433 because it was supposed to be eaten for breakfast lol

[@kprime433]

it's not "supposed" to. It's an all day thing. Same with other foods. Hu Tieu, Bun, etc etc. @@Perseptics

[@Perseptics]

​yea, I said " it *_was_* for breakfast" and you said " it *_is_* for whenever", and we *_are_* both right. Bro, don't you see the _past_ tense in my statement? fr lmao rn@@kprime433

[@Nucejc]

Both tasted good, have there own unique flavor ❤

[@rickgomez9612]

Thanks for always cheering me up papa

[@donavonpen6805]

Pho is something I can enjoy everyday, especially when my mom would make a huge pot of it. It doesn’t get old, and the mixture of flavors. Salty, sweet, spicy, beefy with delicious oxtails 😮‍💨. Ramen is something I can enjoy once every 2 weeks because of how consistent and heavy the flavor is. When you have too much of one flavor it slowly doesn’t become as enjoyable as your finishing your bowl.

[@noivongxoang235]

No it's not, by the 4th day eating the same dish, you'll feel sick of it.

[@no_longer_]

​@@noivongxoang235not for all people

[@HieuBui-bp6yx]

As Vietnamese I’m so happy to see everyone showing love to pho haha

[@zhipengren]

dont worry it is delicious

[@lehoang7780]

damn, I like ramen better. Not sure because it's more expensive here and I don't eat it often like pho or I just have lots of pho already.

[@05_maitienat45]

@@lehoang7780 damn... tôi chưa ăn ramen bao giờ nó thế nào

[@stevendang7430]

@@05_maitienat45 vcl

[@tuannguyenai5636]

​@@lehoang7780Pho better

[@anamazing2297]

I ordered pho takeout exactly one time. It was really good at first, but I didn't know the extra cilantro on the side wasn't _all_ meant to be added... It was _very_ overpowering, and _not_ enjoyable by the end. 😅 Luckily, there's a Vietnamese place near me that serves it, and I'm dying to try what it's supposed to taste like!

[@anamazing2297]

Tried the place near me, and it was delicious! 10/10 recommend!

[@Leewie]

As a Vietnamese living in Tokyo right now, I totally agree to your conclusion. Bun Bo Hue and My Quang (Phu Chiem version of My Quang if you can find one which is extremely rare) are my other recommendations to compare with Ramen or even Udon and Soba. My dream also is opening a store a restaurant that serving My Quang and Banh Mi here in Tokyo that carrying my hometown style/version. My hometown is Hoi An btw.

[@ngoclenguyen9546]

If pho in Japan is as cheap as in Vietnam, I will eat it every day, ramen is too salty to eat on a hot day. Hello my neighbor, I am from Da Nang and live in Funabashi, Chiba.

[@nghiavu3572]

Agree. For me, ramen is too salty. But tsukemen n soba r really good

[@hoaiphongtran9964]

quê HA hả, nhà ở đâu rứa b ơi ^_* ngoài mỳ quảng vs bánh mỳ ra có thể nấu thêm cao lầu, bún thịt nướng cùng vs bún bò cũng là ms món dễ ăn ấm bụng

[@VinhNguyen-mx7xx]

mì quảng và bún bò ngon hơn rõ😆

[@thachdao3624]

pho is absolutely W.

[@ngocvo9058]

I was born and raised in Vietnam. And now I live in Japan. I am so lucky that I got to try the authentic version of both dishes. I am excited whenever I get to try a new ramen place, but nothing can replace pho for me.

[@artemiswinchester6151]

I love both, honestly. Both Pho & Ramen(tonkatsu specifically, for me, in this case) seem to be just the perfect cold weather food. Like you said, it just depends on what you're feeling. The Pho is so light and filling that it really is soothing, while the tonkatsu is hearty and welcoming like a comfort food. I love both honestly. Chicken pho and tonkatsu are some of my favorite ramesn (when I'm not eating spicy ramens) and I may just go make one of the cheap pre-packaged ones I've got in my pantry now cause its cold and rainy :P

[@ddajt.28]

The Pho needs some sliced green onion to give more flavour to the whole bowl, you don't need to add it all the time depend on if you like it or not, but Pho will taste much better with green onion. In Vietnam, the Northern people usually serves Pho with a small bowl of poached eggs topping with some green onion or "bánh quẩy". The Southern people don't but they add basil and "spiked coriander". The bone you used to cook the broth can also be added to the bowl, both version taste delicious

[@Rose-bi2rg]

Pho is my go to! It’s aromatic and light. The noodles are chewy and it makes me happy. I’ve never really enjoyed ramen but the recipe looks great

[@Rose-bi2rg]

Also you’re looking extra thicc in this episode

[@youssefsellimi6302]

Waiting for uncle roger to see this 😂😂

[@babagandu]

Ha sadeek how is salat

[@UnveiledShadows]

Poor Uncle Roger is gonna have a fit when he sees how the noodles were prepped.

[@lanvinseandelossantos6118]

@@UnveiledShadows poor guy gonna get his uncle title revoked once more

[@charlesr.8159]

Then afterwards nick becomes uncle

[@X.L.B1]

Joshua is shaking in his boots waiting for the response

[@zsht]

I tried many "best pho in Hanoi" and noticed far lighter/simpler recipes than the Pho that has been exported around the world. Incredibly subtle broth, heavy on the coriander, generous with the beef, and my favourites included lots of thinly sliced raw garlic.

[@travisnguyen6661]

Haha thats exactly how you eat it. North people often use vinegar instead of lime. Pickle garlic is the must.

[@zsht]

@@travisnguyen6661 the pickle garlic was so good!

[@21.NguyenThanhSang]

@@zsht argee =)) , i also mix them with chili sauce and black bean sauce!

[@Western_ENT]

Northern cuisines are always more blanch than Southern ones, same in any country, the tastiest cuisines are always in the South or/and next to the Sea, spicy and flavorful: Sichuan, Canton, central Vietnam.. Southern Vietnam cuisines are quite sweet and different from Northern ones.

[@happy-us9mh]

@@Western_ENT Southern like a melody create they can get any food put in pho poor

[@hideyoshikinoshita1266]

I never had ramen so I can't comment on that but how Joshua described phở is exactly how I see it being consumed: daily as breakfast. So that description he said make sense to me. Of course there're high-end phở that you have once a month on your salary day but there're also many normal phở that's very good and doesn't cost a fortune...

[@gmmustoe]

Josh - this recipe is A-MAZING! Made it last night for my friends and it was a huge hit. I added some "qwispy" fried chicken skin for a garnish. OVER THE TOP. I love your recipes! Thank you so much for all that you do to help us homecooks out. Love your channel!

[@onnanoko777]

I’m Spanish and to me the best is Pho!!!! ❤️❤️I miss it everyday!!! 😢😢😢

[@user-fr1vu4xd8z]

Ramen is oily

[@phiphamuet]

So sadly if you can't try it everyday in your country. Aw I highly recommended you take a trip to VN again to get original taste :))

[@Amongus-sz4jn]

​​@@user-fr1vu4xd8zno you dummy ☠️ Pho doesn't use oil or anything if it was then half Vietnamese are fat as hell like US alr💀

[@tomle1283]

Very true Amigo

[@shahwarkazmi712]

homie u not viet leave the chat

[@brandykratz561]

Can the ramen broth be made in a larger batch to keep in the fridge? My son and I love ramen and I'd like to have some of the broth to keep in the freezer so I can pop it out and make ramen whenever the craving hits. How long will it last in the fridge made fresh and how long in the freezer?

[@jaejitso0]

Watching this video and didn’t expect that quad gains, sir!

[@CZTachyonsVN]

Pho is the only noodle soup I can have every day. I love ramen and laksa but I could only eat them regularly once a week

[@dungnguyen-pf9sk]

i can eat Pho everyday too

[@georgereynolds5107]

If i could, i would start everyday with pho. beef, rice (noodles), cilantro, lime, white onion, and some sort of chili paste or salsa are the building blocks of just about everything i wish i could eat every single day

[@deeznuatz1767]

Salsa in pho?

[@jessy7884]

Take a day to cook the both and cut the veggies. Make and frozen the both enough for a week of meal.

[@g_bxbbie3204]

i’m a ramen girly through and through, but i had pho for the first time in the last few months because there’s a vietnamese place near my dorm, and it got my RESPECT. two best soups on planet earth 😩🔥

[@monavanderveld6306]

Looks absolutely amazing! But it’s so complicated and require so many things ! 😢

[@quentinwagner8221]

Depends on my mood but normally a good clear northern pho is my favorite.

[@sonh99]

Vietnamese Bun Bo is better than Pho

[@um8440]

N pho dont have veggies on the side, i rules them out, the south for me.

[@kdm5706]

Southern pho is way better

[@tuannguyenai5636]

​@@sonh99No

[@huyoan24]

​@@kdm5706In my opinion, northern pho seems to be more famous in terms of origin and Nam Dinh pho is always the best, and Hue beef noodle soup is always number 1

[@PickpocketJones]

Pho is basically an addictive drug so I'd vote it every time. I do love some Tonkotsu ramen but if I go more than a week without Pho I might just go into convulsions.

[@heythave]

Must be the MSG calling you back 😁

[@heythave]

@@Channel17961 All restaurant prepared food has MSG in it, unless they specifically say no added MSG. Even then, there’s MSG because the sauces has them already.

[@nam4574]

@@Channel17961 are you vietnamese? Because I've never eaten a bowl of pho or any vietnamese dish without msg

[@morohahaimura4262]

😁lol

[@trunganh1]

@@nam4574 Không có mì chính thì nó đắt, hồi xưa người ta dùng sá sùng, nhưng giờ sá sùng có giá tận 4 triệu 1 cân với loại ngon, 2 triệu/cân với loại rẻ. Nấu phở bán ngày trăm bát mà cho sá sùng thì lỗ chổng vó.

[@Bigbob508]

All this stuff looks so good 😋 I wish I could have chachu

[@mina.corner]

As a Vietnamese, I will not say Pho is always my favorite (bc its obvious somehow). Instead, I want to say thank you to those who have their love and support for Vietnamese food. That's heart-warming, btw Vietnamese food is very diverse and delicious, if you are or will be in Vietnam, make sure to try more dishes besides Pho ♥️

[@pnewshare9961]

Âu kây

[@bugcatcapoo8613]

Mình cũng không ham phở lắm nhưng cứ thích đi xem người ta khen món nước mình =))

[@CarrieArt7]

I have so much respect for how much work Josh puts into his dishes, there's a reason he's been awarded the Uncle title.

[@christopherkarr1872]

I love Josh's enameled cast iron dutch oven. It's the first time in a while I've seen a filthy-looking (but just well-used, not dirty) bit of cookware in a YT video.

[@nizzlemania836]

I’ve been wondering where that went.

[@whoshotjj]

Is he the only foodtuber you watch? Because there's no way you haven't seen one on Adam Ragusea or anyone else aside from Babish lol

[@christopherkarr1872]

@@whoshotjj Love me some ragusea. His pots/pans are always immaculate, except his enameled, but the bottom never looks like it's seen a war zone, like Josh's.

[@whoshotjj]

@@christopherkarr1872 True. Both Dutch ovens are quite well used. I'd still put my money on Ragusea's though, mostly because I haven't really seen Josh's in a lot of videos. I get the feeling that Josh thinks he needs to make food for the content and not for the convenience, so he uses harder techniques (and not the Dutch oven because it's "dirty"). It's one of the reasons I love Adam.

[@boblehmann1644]

I watched a video where the cook's enameled pot was immaculate. My comment was along the lines of "Oh, brand new pan for your video!". She said that BTF (Bartenders Friend) was her go to for keeping pans looking like new. Mine look like Josh's.

[@sjvstar1]

You're totally right!!!

[@TyrantSupremoDark]

To be honest, i’ve never tried pho before. And i wish to try one someday. I’ve tried a lot of ramen before and i feel more used to ramen. So i’d go with Ramen. It never gets old.

[@vmassproduction7722]

You will switch.....trust.....just try one bowl of pho.

[@cheniseflowers8143]

Sigh. Pho is just everything for me. MIIIIGHT be biased growing up with a Vietnamese best friend and her mom. But I even got my kids and husband on board. It's our perfect Saturday lunch

[@yetiho530]

If you’re going to compare ramen to a Vietnamese soup I feel like Bun Bo Hue is a better comparison. Just a thought. But it’ll have to be a traditional bun bo hue with the blood cake and all. Try it out

[@crockodile85]

My dad took my white stepmom and I to a Bun Bo Hue restaurant. Her expression when we told her what she was holding up was blood cake was priceless.

[@B3NT0.]

@@crockodile85 bro I hate blood cake so much, like if it’s in the pot, I try to avoid it.

[@justanothernguyen2334]

@@B3NT0. you uncultured swine it's one of the best bites in a bbh bowl

[@tranlam2931]

Do you really think that white people can bear mắm ruốc and many other things in the bowl like us? No!

[@ffirstcomment]

@@B3NT0. how could you???? its my fave along with pig feet 🥲🥲🥲

[@EmiLetteEggo]

OMG PHO, MY FAV BREAKFAST FOOD, THANKS FOR THIS

[@redemption_media_]

I love thet 1:21 is the most replayed.... Joshua got BACK haha

[@richardhaw9757]

even after living in japan for 12 years and have eaten some of the best ramen around i can safely say that a great bowl of pho will beat any kind of ramen any day. theres a certain depth to its broth that no umami bomb could defeat.

[@wolfsokaya]

As a wise man said almost every one of his video (Uncle Roger), the answer is MSG. :D

[@hungtienbuio8093]

living in Japan for 6yrears now and cannot be more agree on that.

[@avant_gaming2283]

medal of approval from a vietnamese

[@pb25789]

I can eat ramen every once in a while but I can eat Pho every day

[@Ms.KGP88]

@@wolfsokaya the flavors from the Beef bones aren't MSG 🤣. Pho does not equal MSG 😆

[@Martinsinstituteofteaching]

Freaking love these two. Both are amazing. Great job Josh!

[@kennyx6796]

Nice vid. I love both and you’re 100% correct it depends on the mood.

[@chrishewitt4220]

Get my mind out of the gutter! You dragged me there in the first place! 🤣😂🤣

[@hoaithunguyenthi3918]

Cảm ơn Thank you

[@Lisuje16]

For me, pho is my preferred noodle soup. Main cuz I basically ate it every other day in college cuz there was an amazing vietnamese restaurant (that also made awesome boba tea) like a 5 min drive from campus. Ramen I had like twice a year at most, like it too but not my go-to.

[@AAsoberlife]

Pho is my late breakfast or brunch love of my life after a night of partying - Ramen is the quick get home late from work dinner while watching Netflix! Super comfort food. I love them both ---- Noodles RULE!

[@OriginalFallofMind]

This is a hard one. Hard to find good Ramen but when you do...bam! Pure Art! Pho is sooo good, easy to make and easy to spice up. Pho is my quick soup(pho bo base) when I want to make something quick and heavenly. Ramen is a 3 day process even for simple shoyu with chashu.

[@damiann4734]

If pho is quick, you are not doing it right. Beef bones take at least 6 hours and can go up to a week. Do you make your own beef balls?

[@FreetechShare-uy9zc]

😂😂😂😂 phở nấu nhanh 😂😂😂

[@The_Nova_Glow]

"Sache', ahh oui bonjour" lives in my head rent free. 😂❤

[@admirerofcreativity5295]

I want to eat both if these so much!!!! Thanks for the lovely sunday morning treat Josh! 😌

[@babagandu]

Pho looks amazing ... but the ramen isn't Kosher

[@khalilahd.]

Same! They look so good!!

[@babagandu]

@@khalilahd. be careful, the ramen is haram

[@yennhikim5920]

As a Vietnamese who loves Japanese food, I love them both. We can't compare them to each other because the flavor is totally different

[@Vespuchian]

Agreed. I don't think the question is 'which is better?', it's always going to be 'which am I in the mood for right now?'

[@bourbon369]

ramen is better

[@zenyrofficial5082]

aww bad@@bourbon369

[@nguyenanho1279]

@@bourbon369pho is better

[@levantai577]

​@@bourbon369 pho better

[@haraldodunkirk1432]

Both amazing and very different to each other.

[@TungBui-ym8ke]

I once ate a bowl of pho with clear broth but with a lot of flavor hidden in it. I think it's the ultimate in broth

[@Saechao629]

I was on a ramen binge during the pandemic in 2020-2021 but pho had retaken its place as my favorite noodle soup. My cultural heritage is in Laos and we have other noodle soup dishes like boat noodle kaosoy or kaopoon but for me, pho usually always has a very clean taste and almost seems to refuel you with electrolytes. It’s my choice for clearing up any type of congestion as well. I don’t think any soups can compete with the rich beef bone broth and subtle hints of extremely fragrant spices that is pho.

[@benjaminxiong553]

How I’ve had these dishes is on a cold day go with pho, but on a cold and snowy day go with ramen. That’s just how I grew up with it.

[@sonh99]

Vietnamese Bun Bo is better than Pho

[@chutiembun8491]

@@sonh99 that's just your fuking opinion

[@BestSFAplayer]

I love both

[@HenryPhung12]

I live in Viet Nam, not in Giao Cu - Nam Dinh, where pho was invented. But I get to go there once per week for business and always have pho for breakfast, just enough to appreciate how good pho originally is.

[@NoRCaLFiNeSt4o8]

I only had Ramen once all year long, where pho I have it over 100 times in a year. Im such a big noodle head especially the one serve in a soup form. In my top 5 noodle soup dishes I put Pho at number 1. 1. Pho 2. Bun bo hue 3. Hu Tieu Nam Vang 4. Thai Boat Noodle 5. Nom Banh Chok

[@sdfv4zx]

YOu missed bun rieu.

[@SimpleX84]

@@sdfv4zxmight as well add bun mang to the dish 😂

[@uberlisk]

It's funny that you describe pho as healing, because when I a feeling a total loss of appetite and just awful, I can and will seek pho. Given that I often experience this sickness for days at a time, it is an essential part of my diet

[@SuperGirl.2947]

Love your videos ❤ ❤ ❤

[@alria2133]

One quick note, i can't say for everyone but my family always remove the burn bit from roast onions and gingers. Leave them in just make the broth too dark and cloudy.

[@gokucrossover]

I love your Phở cooking and Ramen too! They're both look exquisitely and delicious 😋. Thank you! You are "Da Chef "

[@Neo-ys9xm]

I eat pho much more often than I eat ramen. The fatty richness from the Tonkotsu broth is too heavy for my heart and cholesterol for me to eat often (although I would like to). But I couldn't live life to the fullest without having both Pho and Ramen.

[@attechandgaming8791]

i got you, Bun Bo Hue is one of the most famous and tasty and freaking mouthwatering soup dishes in Vietnam if you got enough ingredients to cook it. the favour seems to be the god of a soup dish

[@donguyenthanh6650]

I feel so lucky my stomach is already full when I'm watching this

[@xuanlu8131]

Pho is so delicious and comforting! I love it for cold weather, sick days and after a night of drinking.

[@doanvn11]

I enjoy cooking both myself. But If I can only have one in this world, Pho is a "NO Question" choice, light but full of depth in flavor, the aromatic from herbs, the vegie, the noodles and most importantly you can eat it everyday.

[@JJ-ul1pf]

masterpiece!

[@nadeigeelie8925]

Please try your hand at Soup Joumou. If we’re exploring favorite soups this Haitian favorite should be explored as well.☺️

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

Oh lord I know he would love that 😂

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

I would also say Jamaican fair head soup and Nigerian goat pepper soup can be added to the list too

[@robbyrondez9820]

Japanese cuisine is my favorite and ramen is amazing, but I have to say, eating a hot bowl of pho is more satisfying.

[@huongho7017]

Good

[@vungtauboatclub]

So true.

[@chubbsdapengi2055]

Both are so delicious. 😋

[@huynhydpooh1349]

Yep😂

[@NateNakao]

My Nisei palate is way more accustomed to the flavors in ramen, but I definitely find phở to be a bit easier to eat regularly. Having more than one bowl of ramen in a week or two can leave me feeling worn out, but I can have phở 3 times in a week and feel just fine.

[@maxbusa7137]

garlic rope shot at the end inspired me fr✊

[@agookchild]

here's some more ideas for videos: spaghetti vs taco bahn mi vs ravioli jolof rice vs sushi car vs motorcycle stapler vs post-it notes cough syrup vs tennis shoes

[@jarrardscott]

Agreed. Pho for whenever, Ramen is best for cold days. I prefer the freshness of a good pho though

[@MMAallday67]

Freaking HILARIOUS!! The only way for me to learn! Thanks so much for making cooking fun...

[@JustCallMeOlu]

Caressing the garlic at the end was hilarious

[@charlesvelasco9450]

Hey Josh! I was just curious where you get your music for the b-roll. Does your team produce your own beats? Or do you get them from a third party?

[@zacharywong483]

That "extra meaty flavor" at 4:32 was on point Josh. And great video all around too!

[@BlueSkyDays7]

I've always considered pho great for sick days; it's got that zing that helps you get better faster. Meanwhile, ramen is great for the drunchies. So it's kind of nice to see that assessment (kind of) hold over here.

[@Illumiloni]

true! Ramen is great WHILE drunk, pho is great for AFTER you're drunk when you feel sick and miserable 😂

[@anhmluu]

Pho is a great hangover cure y'all know lol

[@19_ongiakyb96]

I wanna to say that in Vietnam we also have "Phở Khô" and it taste good !!!

[@JenniferPerryMyScraproom]

We have a local place around the corner from my house that is the best! I go there so often that I no longer have to place my order - they just bring it to me and a fork because I am the one person in the place that can not use chopsticks. 🙂

[@dutchkel]

My local pho places knows my order as well.

[@JazziBunniLive]

Ok so I’ve never seen your stuff before and I was not excited to watch this when I saw the time length. But then….. YOUR SO AWESOME! Yo you had be over cracking up. I love it. Bout to go on a binge watch ❤👌😋

[@mattmulvihill]

It’s a ten minute video… not exactly a long video

[@khanhtruong946]

Highly recommend you try Bun bo Hue (Bún bò Huế) next time. It's Pho's cousin, with a kick to it and thicker noodles, similar to udon (?) Hands down my go to whenever i feel like having sth spicier but still kinda Pho-ish.

[@TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight]

I wouldn’t compare bún to udon, because they’re not thick enough. Bánh canh, however, is more like udon.

[@khanhtruong946]

@@TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight oh my, yes yes bánh canh. Maybe bánh canh is a tad chewier than udon ? But yes both are delicious

[@TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight]

@@khanhtruong946 They’re similar; I’ve had both. I’ve even found recipes from Viet bloggers & chefs saying that if you can’t find real bánh canh noodles, just use udon and it will be acceptable.

[@ngoclenguyen9546]

@@TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight I tried making banh canh with udon noodles, but unfortunately, udon noodles can't replace banh canh noodles.

[@TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight]

@@ngoclenguyen9546 I correct my last statement. It’s acceptable depending on who you ask 😂

[@lilyianlee3404]

I feel like I taste and smell the earth when I eat a bowl of pho.... I'm grounded and comforted with its earthy broth, fresh fragrant herbs, filling varied types of tender meat, invigorating hits of spiciness and a fresh splash of the tropics (lime). Ramen is good too but I feel it's a heavy warm blanket, you just want to go into hibernation after eating a bowl. So I eat it sparingly.

[@hanhhieu5915]

Bruh I am a vietnamese guy and I eat Pho (phở) every day at every morning and I deal with you,is a very good taste with the soft meat ,the chewy noodle and the water use that make you like it forever! ;)

[@ckjourney481]

As much as I love ramen, I think I gotta go with the Pho on this one. Love the video!

[@artepjan]

I clicked so fast, these are my favorites 🔥 Looking delicious

[@kaosaechao2659]

Brother Chefs Joshua Your Both Dishes Ramen and Pho are Look Excellent Delicious Dishes but for me i Choose Pho i Eat Pho Very Often i Haven’t Tried Ramen before in my Whole Life Yet but it looks good Thank you for sharing us your Videos Brother i’m From Vancouver British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦🙏😊👍👍👌

[@justanoman6497]

This might be due to my specific location, but one problem I have with Pho is that.... there aren't any good place around me that actually do the full stop stuff. Their soup, which is one of the most important thing, tend to be watery and the toppings are things that died in a cooking pot(insead of flash cooked via hot soup). On the other hand, there are quite a few very good Ramen place near me. So unfortunately as a matter of circumstance, no contest. Neither ae really something that you can make properly for yourself, due to proper stock being rather costly and only worth making in large quantities. There are "short cuts" you can take, but then it won't be much better, if any, than the watery Pho I can buy.