Tonkotsu Ramen Vs. Pho

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  • 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
    @WasuWasuSu Před rokem +8154

    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
      @miguelgarciamartin358 Před rokem +72

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

    • @pensfan112
      @pensfan112 Před rokem +324

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

    • @khalilahd.
      @khalilahd. Před rokem +23

      Lol love this

    • @Prairiesandthewander
      @Prairiesandthewander Před rokem +98

      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
      @zacterztx Před rokem +20

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

  • @TheCheat_1337
    @TheCheat_1337 Před rokem +3598

    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
      @Scaulder Před rokem +91

      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
      @davidphan100 Před rokem +18

      Pho is for breakfast

    • @HimmelWeint
      @HimmelWeint Před rokem +40

      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
      @Scott-vk8cr Před rokem +7

      I prefer Ramen but Pho is not bad either

    • @JohnHausser
      @JohnHausser Před rokem +4

      🎯

  • @jakemauro5677
    @jakemauro5677 Před 8 měsíci +534

    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
      @Hellocheem Před 8 měsíci +4

      same because i from VietNam

    • @barbatos3321
      @barbatos3321 Před 7 měsíci +10

      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
      @damiann4734 Před 7 měsíci +8

      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
      @Penly123 Před 5 měsíci +4

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

    • @ILikeMyGuitar
      @ILikeMyGuitar Před 5 měsíci

      Same because im half Vietnamese xd

  • @user-fc6dk4sz8e
    @user-fc6dk4sz8e Před 10 měsíci +602

    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
      @ALonelyCorsair Před 9 měsíci +86

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

    • @binhphan9077
      @binhphan9077 Před 9 měsíci +24

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

    • @LittlezBoyz
      @LittlezBoyz Před 8 měsíci

      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
      @LittlezBoyz Před 8 měsíci

      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
      @owendawson5424 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @doodahgurlie
    @doodahgurlie Před rokem +1809

    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
      @imkhai1824 Před rokem +23

      So true

    • @jungwonsdimple9593
      @jungwonsdimple9593 Před rokem +104

      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
      @hanalee4433 Před rokem +26

      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
      @doodahgurlie Před rokem +56

      @@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
      @ratatata183 Před rokem +1

      yeah that's right

  • @m4x601
    @m4x601 Před rokem +1952

    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.
      @JOEFABULOUS. Před rokem +32

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

    • @m4x601
      @m4x601 Před rokem +83

      @@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.
      @JOEFABULOUS. Před rokem +9

      @@m4x601 thanks for the reply

    • @NhiepKen
      @NhiepKen Před rokem +35

      @@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
      @kemkumkim Před rokem +32

      @@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
    @DamirSecki Před 2 měsíci +11

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

  • @zivkovicable
    @zivkovicable Před 5 měsíci +9

    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.

  • @FootmenVsGrunts
    @FootmenVsGrunts Před rokem +871

    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
      @MellowSkyy Před rokem +19

      God the lemongrass chili oil is so fragrant

    • @MeowTX
      @MeowTX Před rokem +23

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

    • @Blazko877
      @Blazko877 Před rokem +15

      As a Vietnamese, I approve

    • @Dee-mu6ol
      @Dee-mu6ol Před rokem +2

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

    • @vn7512
      @vn7512 Před rokem

      Pho you.

  • @ChampsJapaneseKitchen
    @ChampsJapaneseKitchen Před rokem +713

    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
      @julianchong2933 Před rokem +5

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

    • @ZShadower16
      @ZShadower16 Před rokem +2

      Pressure cooker is like rice cooker it make perfect rice

    • @vn7512
      @vn7512 Před rokem

      Pho is better than ramen.

  • @uctrinh2771
    @uctrinh2771 Před 9 měsíci +7

    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.

  • @CurtisPi
    @CurtisPi Před 6 měsíci +26

    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
      @binh5437 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @clarissakrigger4599
    @clarissakrigger4599 Před rokem +138

    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
      @kprime433 Před rokem +7

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

    • @Perseptics
      @Perseptics Před 7 měsíci +1

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

    • @kprime433
      @kprime433 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

    • @Perseptics
      @Perseptics Před 7 měsíci

      ​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

  • @mediummusic6817
    @mediummusic6817 Před rokem +173

    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.
      @khalilahd. Před rokem +3

      Yessss I agree!

    • @lemonzest8650
      @lemonzest8650 Před rokem +3

      any hot noodle soup is great in winter

    • @deeznuatz1767
      @deeznuatz1767 Před rokem

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

  • @pudsrus2
    @pudsrus2 Před rokem +1

    Like ur style👍brill editing too👌🏻

  • @rudetoy8264
    @rudetoy8264 Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @HieuBui-bp6yx
    @HieuBui-bp6yx Před rokem +294

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

    • @zhipengren
      @zhipengren Před rokem +8

      dont worry it is delicious

    • @lehoang7780
      @lehoang7780 Před rokem +2

      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
      @05_maitienat45 Před rokem +3

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

    • @stevendang7430
      @stevendang7430 Před rokem

      @@05_maitienat45 vcl

    • @tuannguyenai5636
      @tuannguyenai5636 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@lehoang7780Pho better

  • @Leewie
    @Leewie Před rokem +151

    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
      @ngoclenguyen9546 Před rokem +12

      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
      @nghiavu3572 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @hoaiphongtran9964
      @hoaiphongtran9964 Před 8 měsíci +1

      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
      @VinhNguyen-mx7xx Před 7 měsíci

      mì quảng và bún bò ngon hơn rõ😆

    • @thachdao3624
      @thachdao3624 Před 4 měsíci

      pho is absolutely W.

  • @Nucejc
    @Nucejc Před 8 měsíci +3

    Both tasted good, have there own unique flavor ❤

  • @zsht
    @zsht Před 7 měsíci +11

    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
      @travisnguyen6661 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

    • @zsht
      @zsht Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@travisnguyen6661 the pickle garlic was so good!

    • @21.NguyenThanhSang
      @21.NguyenThanhSang Před 6 měsíci

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

    • @Western_ENT
      @Western_ENT Před 5 měsíci

      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
      @happy-us9mh Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @pvantran82
    @pvantran82 Před rokem +723

    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
      @Sg-hs4rv Před rokem +20

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

    • @rickdavis32
      @rickdavis32 Před rokem +1

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

    • @robbdevries7222
      @robbdevries7222 Před rokem

      Yup

    • @totenkreuz6763
      @totenkreuz6763 Před rokem +4

      Nah

    • @Aivern
      @Aivern Před rokem +16

      Totally not biased view based on your profile name.

  • @onnanoko777
    @onnanoko777 Před rokem +77

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

    • @user-fr1vu4xd8z
      @user-fr1vu4xd8z Před 8 měsíci +3

      Ramen is oily

    • @phiphamuet
      @phiphamuet Před 8 měsíci +5

      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
      @Amongus-sz4jn Před 7 měsíci

      ​​@@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
      @tomle1283 Před 7 měsíci

      Very true Amigo

    • @shahwarkazmi712
      @shahwarkazmi712 Před 6 měsíci

      homie u not viet leave the chat

  • @rickgomez9612
    @rickgomez9612 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for always cheering me up papa

  • @anamazing2297
    @anamazing2297 Před rokem +16

    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
      @anamazing2297 Před rokem +12

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

  • @notluzzy6008
    @notluzzy6008 Před rokem +421

    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
      @JuanChale563 Před rokem +24

      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.

  • @donavonpen6805
    @donavonpen6805 Před rokem +338

    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
      @noivongxoang235 Před rokem +1

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

    • @no_longer_
      @no_longer_ Před 10 měsíci +2

      ​@@noivongxoang235not for all people

  • @mina.corner
    @mina.corner Před 9 měsíci +5

    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
      @pnewshare9961 Před 8 měsíci

      Âu kây

    • @bugcatcapoo8613
      @bugcatcapoo8613 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @artemiswinchester6151
    @artemiswinchester6151 Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @ngocvo9058
    @ngocvo9058 Před rokem +149

    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.

  • @quentinwagner8221
    @quentinwagner8221 Před rokem +219

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

    • @sonh99
      @sonh99 Před rokem +7

      Vietnamese Bun Bo is better than Pho

    • @um8440
      @um8440 Před rokem +2

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

    • @kdm5706
      @kdm5706 Před rokem +4

      Southern pho is way better

    • @tuannguyenai5636
      @tuannguyenai5636 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@sonh99No

    • @huyoan24
      @huyoan24 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@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

  • @g_bxbbie3204
    @g_bxbbie3204 Před 2 měsíci

    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 😩🔥

  • @CZTachyonsVN
    @CZTachyonsVN Před rokem +130

    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

  • @PickpocketJones
    @PickpocketJones Před rokem +165

    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
      @heythave Před rokem +3

      Must be the MSG calling you back 😁

    • @heythave
      @heythave Před rokem +1

      @@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
      @nam4574 Před rokem +5

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

    • @morohahaimura4262
      @morohahaimura4262 Před rokem

      😁lol

    • @trunganh1
      @trunganh1 Před rokem +3

      @@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.

  • @hideyoshikinoshita1266
    @hideyoshikinoshita1266 Před 9 měsíci

    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...

  • @brandykratz561
    @brandykratz561 Před 9 měsíci

    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?

  • @georgereynolds5107
    @georgereynolds5107 Před rokem +66

    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
      @deeznuatz1767 Před rokem

      Salsa in pho?

    • @jessy7884
      @jessy7884 Před rokem

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

  • @gmmustoe
    @gmmustoe Před rokem +16

    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!

  • @monavanderveld6306
    @monavanderveld6306 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @OriginalFallofMind
    @OriginalFallofMind Před 10 měsíci +2

    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
      @damiann4734 Před 7 měsíci

      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
      @FreetechShare-uy9zc Před 7 měsíci

      😂😂😂😂 phở nấu nhanh 😂😂😂

  • @youssefsellimi6302
    @youssefsellimi6302 Před rokem +4052

    Waiting for uncle roger to see this 😂😂

    • @babagandu
      @babagandu Před rokem +16

      Ha sadeek how is salat

    • @UnveiledShadows
      @UnveiledShadows Před rokem +180

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

    • @lanvinseandelossantos6118
      @lanvinseandelossantos6118 Před rokem +152

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

    • @charlesr.8159
      @charlesr.8159 Před rokem +21

      Then afterwards nick becomes uncle

    • @X.L.B1
      @X.L.B1 Před rokem +20

      Joshua is shaking in his boots waiting for the response

  • @CarrieArt7
    @CarrieArt7 Před rokem +132

    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.

  • @ddajt.28
    @ddajt.28 Před 7 měsíci

    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

  • @jaejitso0
    @jaejitso0 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @Rose-bi2rg
    @Rose-bi2rg Před rokem +195

    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
      @Rose-bi2rg Před rokem +2

      Also you’re looking extra thicc in this episode

  • @benjaminxiong553
    @benjaminxiong553 Před rokem +86

    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
      @sonh99 Před rokem +2

      Vietnamese Bun Bo is better than Pho

    • @chutiembun8491
      @chutiembun8491 Před 8 měsíci

      @@sonh99 that's just your fuking opinion

  • @The_Nova_Glow
    @The_Nova_Glow Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @TyrantSupremoDark
    @TyrantSupremoDark Před 9 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @christopherkarr1872
    @christopherkarr1872 Před rokem +199

    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
      @nizzlemania836 Před rokem +2

      I’ve been wondering where that went.

    • @whoshotjj
      @whoshotjj Před rokem +7

      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
      @christopherkarr1872 Před rokem +5

      @@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
      @whoshotjj Před rokem +1

      @@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
      @boblehmann1644 Před rokem +1

      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.

  • @yennhikim5920
    @yennhikim5920 Před rokem +376

    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
      @Vespuchian Před rokem +52

      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
      @bourbon369 Před 8 měsíci

      ramen is better

    • @zenyrofficial5082
      @zenyrofficial5082 Před 8 měsíci

      aww bad@@bourbon369

    • @nguyenanho1279
      @nguyenanho1279 Před 8 měsíci

      @@bourbon369pho is better

    • @levantai577
      @levantai577 Před 8 měsíci +10

      ​@@bourbon369
      pho better

  • @sjvstar1
    @sjvstar1 Před 8 měsíci

    You're totally right!!!

  • @JustCallMeOlu
    @JustCallMeOlu Před 4 měsíci

    Caressing the garlic at the end was hilarious

  • @yetiho530
    @yetiho530 Před rokem +315

    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
      @crockodile85 Před rokem +24

      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.
      @B3NT0. Před rokem +4

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

    • @justanothernguyen2334
      @justanothernguyen2334 Před rokem

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

    • @tranlam2931
      @tranlam2931 Před rokem

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

    • @ffirstcomment
      @ffirstcomment Před rokem +6

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

  • @uberlisk
    @uberlisk Před rokem +18

    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

  • @redemption_media_
    @redemption_media_ Před rokem +2

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

  • @HenryPhung12
    @HenryPhung12 Před rokem +1

    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
    @NoRCaLFiNeSt4o8 Před rokem +27

    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
      @sdfv4zx Před 5 měsíci +1

      YOu missed bun rieu.

    • @SimpleX84
      @SimpleX84 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @doanvn11
    @doanvn11 Před rokem +26

    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.

  • @TungBui-ym8ke
    @TungBui-ym8ke Před 6 měsíci +1

    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

  • @chrishewitt4220
    @chrishewitt4220 Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @Neo-ys9xm
    @Neo-ys9xm Před rokem +30

    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.

  • @xuanlu8131
    @xuanlu8131 Před rokem +23

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

  • @EmiLetteEggo
    @EmiLetteEggo Před rokem

    OMG PHO, MY FAV BREAKFAST FOOD, THANKS FOR THIS

  • @josuesanchez1
    @josuesanchez1 Před 11 měsíci

    What are the best knife sets you recommend?

  • @robbyrondez9820
    @robbyrondez9820 Před rokem +214

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

  • @Martinsinstituteofteaching

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

  • @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
      @dutchkel Před měsícem

      My local pho places knows my order as well.

  • @marcosnovack8813
    @marcosnovack8813 Před rokem +1

    what u did with the chuck roast?

  • @cheniseflowers8143
    @cheniseflowers8143 Před rokem +210

    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

  • @AAsoberlife
    @AAsoberlife Před rokem +71

    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!

  • @maxbusa7137
    @maxbusa7137 Před 7 měsíci

    garlic rope shot at the end inspired me fr✊

  • @BestSFAplayer
    @BestSFAplayer Před 8 měsíci

    I love both

  • @kennyx6796
    @kennyx6796 Před rokem

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

  • @richardhaw9757
    @richardhaw9757 Před rokem +532

    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
      @wolfsokaya Před rokem +8

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

    • @hungtienbuio8093
      @hungtienbuio8093 Před rokem +11

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

    • @avant_gaming2283
      @avant_gaming2283 Před rokem +5

      medal of approval from a vietnamese

    • @pb25789
      @pb25789 Před rokem +16

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

    • @Ms.KGP88
      @Ms.KGP88 Před rokem +8

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

  • @NateNakao
    @NateNakao Před rokem +24

    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.

  • @Bigbob508
    @Bigbob508 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @nadeigeelie8925
    @nadeigeelie8925 Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @AckeeandSaltfish
      @AckeeandSaltfish Před 3 měsíci

      Oh lord I know he would love that 😂

    • @AckeeandSaltfish
      @AckeeandSaltfish Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @khanhtruong946
    @khanhtruong946 Před rokem +66

    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
      @TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight Před rokem +6

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

    • @khanhtruong946
      @khanhtruong946 Před rokem +7

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

    • @TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight
      @TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight Před rokem +1

      @@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
      @ngoclenguyen9546 Před rokem +4

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

    • @TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight
      @TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight Před rokem

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

  • @Saechao629
    @Saechao629 Před rokem +96

    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.

  • @justanoman6497
    @justanoman6497 Před 5 měsíci

    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.

  • @SegunNwarache-gl1gd
    @SegunNwarache-gl1gd Před 7 měsíci +1

    1:27 GYATT 😍😍

  • @admirerofcreativity5295
    @admirerofcreativity5295 Před rokem +59

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

    • @babagandu
      @babagandu Před rokem +1

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

    • @khalilahd.
      @khalilahd. Před rokem

      Same! They look so good!!

    • @babagandu
      @babagandu Před rokem

      @@khalilahd. be careful, the ramen is haram

  • @Lisuje16
    @Lisuje16 Před rokem +74

    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.

  • @agookchild
    @agookchild Před 7 měsíci

    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

  • @haraldodunkirk1432
    @haraldodunkirk1432 Před rokem

    Both amazing and very different to each other.

  • @BlueSkyDays7
    @BlueSkyDays7 Před rokem +29

    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
      @Illumiloni Před rokem +6

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

    • @anhmluu
      @anhmluu Před rokem +6

      Pho is a great hangover cure y'all know lol

  • @gokucrossover
    @gokucrossover Před rokem +3

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

  • @ainguyen5274
    @ainguyen5274 Před rokem

    i love both.

  • @charlesvelasco9450
    @charlesvelasco9450 Před 9 měsíci

    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?

  • @jarrardscott
    @jarrardscott Před rokem +68

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

  • @blackknightz5036
    @blackknightz5036 Před rokem +18

    I don't really care much about the winner i just love that Josh pointed out that Pho is light and you can eat it daily, it goes down easy and refreshing cause of the herbs~

  • @Babytiaah
    @Babytiaah Před 6 měsíci

    As a Vietnamese, I totally agree that pho is more refreshing, but if you ever got a chance to, please try BUN BO HUE as well. I can literally eat Bun Bo Hue 7 days a week.

  • @SheyD78
    @SheyD78 Před 2 měsíci

    For me it simply depends on if I feel like the anise/coriander seed flavour of pho or the salty velvet creaminess of ramen. I can't eat either very often, but in the right mood either is perfection.

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. Před rokem +46

    I’m not gonna lie I always choose ramen but that pho is looking AMAZING!! Over all I think both dishes are incredible 😋

  • @zacharywong483
    @zacharywong483 Před rokem +3

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

  • @ricksundberg5659
    @ricksundberg5659 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm reading the label on my ramen and it just says to heat up water till boiling, add noodles and spice packet then continue boiling till noodles are al dente.

  • @user-nz1wo4lx3l
    @user-nz1wo4lx3l Před 2 měsíci

    When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.

  • @ckjourney481
    @ckjourney481 Před rokem +18

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

  • @tunatuna8877
    @tunatuna8877 Před rokem +3

    6:08 can we just appreciate the framing of the frowny banana as he disparages the vegetable oil. perfection.

  • @donguyenthanh6650
    @donguyenthanh6650 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @attechandgaming8791
    @attechandgaming8791 Před 7 měsíci

    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