First Time Trying Phở in America Since I Moved to Vietnam

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  • čas přidán 10. 05. 2024
  • In this food travel vlog, my dad and I eat some phở at a Vietnamese restaurant in El Segundo, California. This was my first time trying phở in America since I moved to Vietnam.
    It was interesting to compare phở in America to the phở I’m used to having in Saigon. It was also fun having a Vietnamese meal with my dad, and doing a dank rank food review with him.
    The exact name and location of the restaurant in the video is:
    Pho Dreams
    413 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245, United States
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Komentáře • 223

  • @henryjayh9269
    @henryjayh9269 Před 16 dny +27

    Hey man, these videos with your dad are awesome! My dad and I don't have a relationship like this so watching your videos makes me happy to see what a loving father and son relationship looks like!

    • @tanyenxao
      @tanyenxao Před 9 dny

      Invite your dad come travel Việt Nam!

  • @NhungLe-js7gk
    @NhungLe-js7gk Před 16 dny +25

    Your Dad Very Handsome👍

  • @jonathanluong4855
    @jonathanluong4855 Před 17 dny +12

    You should upload more videos so CZcams will pay you more, Tyler. So love watching and following your adventures does not matter in America or in Viet Nam

  • @user-ye8fw6ft4c
    @user-ye8fw6ft4c Před 17 dny +12

    Hi Taylor, you should try Pho Holic in Little Saigon. It’s very delicious !!😋

  • @jonwear9791
    @jonwear9791 Před 16 dny +9

    Tyler, your extensive experience living in Vietnam has given you a deep understanding of what authentic Pho should taste like.👍

  • @phoenixlai9423
    @phoenixlai9423 Před 14 dny +3

    the green vegetable is called basil leave or húng quế in Vietnamese.

  • @zhenxaxingzhing12
    @zhenxaxingzhing12 Před 17 dny +8

    Dear Mr TYLER,
    The reason I Like this video A Lot because I watch this good video with my wife.
    I as weLL as my wife watch your video TWiCE because my wife is a Vietnamese LADY,
    and my wife REALLY REALLY enjoy watching your video, because my wife tells me that
    your Vietnamese pronunciation is VERY Good. My wife is Vietnamese, my parents are from
    SiNGAPORE, and I Love Vietnamese people and Vietnamese foods.
    Speaking of Vietnamese food (pho), in this video, you (Mr) TyLer are generous to give that BowL of
    Pho 6.1. The reason is: my Wife and I have been eating Pho throughout California, [more than one hundred
    Pho restaurant from the Southern California to Northern California ].
    My Vietnamese wife tells me that Pho in California wiLL never be as AUTHENTIC as Pho in Saigon and Hanoi
    in Vietnam.
    My Vietnamese wife gives Pho in California a 4 on the scale from 1 to 10.
    one more thing, the waiter (who takes your order) is not as friendly as true Vietnamese that you met in
    Sài Gòn Vietnam.
    My wife enjoys watching your videos because my Vietnamese wife thinks that you (Mr.) TYLER are
    very smart man, because it is very difficult for an American man to speak and pronounce Vietnamese WORDs
    as correctLY as you do.
    My wife and i reaLLy appreciate your polite and respectful ATTITUDE toward Vietnamese people, therefore,
    my wife and i wiLL continue to watch every single video that you make and upload on your CZcams channeL.
    Thank you TyLer for another GREAT video, you and your father have a nice day.

    • @BigTimeBentley
      @BigTimeBentley  Před 17 dny +1

      Thanks so much for the comment and I’m really glad you and your wife enjoy the videos! Cheers to both of you

    • @zhenxaxingzhing12
      @zhenxaxingzhing12 Před 16 dny +1

      Your words are very kind, Thank you, (Mr.) Tyler. I am Looking forward to your next video.

    • @gametri-eq6lj
      @gametri-eq6lj Před 16 dny +1

      Texas has a pretty good pho

  • @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821
    @szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 Před 2 hodinami +1

    Those green vegetables are obviously basil.
    I think your Vietnamese is pretty good and your
    critique of the pho was very good.

  • @tringo999
    @tringo999 Před 17 dny +4

    Hello Tyler and your Dad, pho in US are more health conscious whereas Saigon Pho are all about flavor .Also slurping in Vietnam is considered a compliment for the chef that the food was that good. Your dad looks very comfortable at that restaurant as a frequent customers.

  • @user-nb6in4vq1b
    @user-nb6in4vq1b Před 17 dny +8

    Basil is the green leaf with stem

  • @Nathan-pm8mh
    @Nathan-pm8mh Před 17 dny +6

    I think you gotta travel a bit southeast from there to the actual "Little Saigon" area where the food is more diverse, abundant, and of course more authentic.

    • @josephbernardo159
      @josephbernardo159 Před 15 dny

      Yeah...El Segundo isn't exactly the hotbed of Vietnamese culture. Lol

  • @chesterphung1143
    @chesterphung1143 Před 16 dny +3

    Welcome back to America with Anthony Bourdain and Big Tyler lol❤🎉😮

  • @carolinescroggins
    @carolinescroggins Před 6 dny

    It always makes me happy seeing people outside of our ethnicity love our Vietnamese food.
    You have embraced our culture beautifully and with respect. I’ve only watched a few videos and recently subscribed.
    A lil disappointed in the hospitality of the first waiter. We are normally much more gracious to those who have learned our language and embraced out culture. I’m glad the second uncle made up for it.
    I hope your show grows in subscription!! It’s wonderful content. But perhaps it’s because you make me nostalgic for the South Bay as well as hopeful I’ll get to go back to Vietnam one day to experience the sights.
    On that note - you should try this whole in the wall in Rosemead called Banh Xeo Quan. Hands down best Banh Xeo. Anthony Gold (RIP) from the LA Times rated it highly.
    I’ll even meet you up for Banh Xeo if you go. 😊

    • @carolinescroggins
      @carolinescroggins Před 6 dny

      Also, if you want Pho Tai Bo Vien - next time ask them to leave the beef on the side rare. But make sure the broth is boiling hot when they deliver it so you can dip the rare beef into the soup.
      Another tip - ask for green onion stalks in the oil…take a perfect bite of the pho, then follow up with a bite of the green onion stalk. Delicious. Also, ask for sliced white onions and squeeze lime all over it. Add it to your bowl of pho!! Yummy!!

  • @fktygglbtchbtch1384
    @fktygglbtchbtch1384 Před 17 dny +6

    Awesome you're spending time with your Dad and in US but here's hoping you'll be back in Vietnam soon. KCCO

  • @Reichten
    @Reichten Před 17 dny +5

    You should try Pho Tasty in Cerritos- it might be more to your liking

  • @JJ-nh6to
    @JJ-nh6to Před 17 dny +3

    If you prefer rare beef in the Phở, you should ask to put the raw beef on a separate plate. Then you put the raw beef in the bowl by yourself. Also some VNese restaurants in US that let you choose between minced or sliced beef. Hope it helps and enjoy!

  • @hoatuyetly6841
    @hoatuyetly6841 Před 17 dny +7

    Dad needs another ice tea and his bowl surely didn’t look any larger than Tyler’s.

    • @ChrissieSM
      @ChrissieSM Před 16 dny

      Indeed, I was thinking the same, the small bowl was the same as the large one.

    • @tylertran93nsx
      @tylertran93nsx Před 16 dny

      its a trick, they just add more soup base and some place more noodles.

    • @bacvanvu1609
      @bacvanvu1609 Před 10 dny

      @@tylertran93nsx😂 Khôn nhà dại chợ 😂🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

  • @ChrissieSM
    @ChrissieSM Před 16 dny +1

    I was told that in San Francisco, there is a breakfast place which serves a fantastic pho in the morning. There is a long queue outside the restaurant every morning. It's not a Vietnamese restaurant, it's near the Embarcadero.

  • @YuriUK
    @YuriUK Před 6 dny

    Watching you and your dad meet after so long makes me want go back to Canada to see my dad faster after I now live 5 years in the Philippines being an expat.

  • @tammyn12345
    @tammyn12345 Před 13 dny +1

    Wow… you speak Vietnamese very well! This is my first time watching your video. 👍

  • @ngale4291
    @ngale4291 Před 16 dny +3

    Good to see you back

  • @VonMai-cb4fi
    @VonMai-cb4fi Před 16 dny +3

    Your Dad is so handsome

  • @steves.9440
    @steves.9440 Před 16 dny +1

    Nice to see your dad enjoying Vietnamese foods with you. Memories to last a lifetime, for sure. You are fortunate to have that wonderful relationship, too. I also like the sidewalk cafe's in Vietnam, sort of like you are doing here in Cali. Here in the Philly area(s), outside Vietnamese eating is a rarity. Pho tai chin with Cafe Sua Da is my favorite. Now I'm hungry....enjoy!

    • @BigTimeBentley
      @BigTimeBentley  Před 16 dny

      Cheers yeah we had a nice day filming and hanging out 😃

  • @avoid666
    @avoid666 Před 16 dny +1

    I'm so impressed, my son barely speaks and read Vietnamese. Thanks for your video

  • @SammyChannel-nw8tj
    @SammyChannel-nw8tj Před 9 dny +1

    you and your dad look like brother.

  • @lindachu4379
    @lindachu4379 Před 16 dny +1

    Good to see you back with your videos where you mention PhoHolic. You will absolutely love the pho there as it is my favorite especially Stanton location

  • @remhk6672
    @remhk6672 Před 17 dny +8

    Server is wearing a green power ranger suit.😂

    • @ninat6690
      @ninat6690 Před 17 dny

      LOL. why does it have a dinosaur in the front though?

    • @BigTimeBentley
      @BigTimeBentley  Před 17 dny +1

      Haha I noticed that when I was editing. “It’s morphing time!”

    • @tinhinnh
      @tinhinnh Před 16 dny

      He or his wife “mua Dai”

  • @tlseeslt3462
    @tlseeslt3462 Před 13 dny +1

    Hello,Mr.Tyler. After finished watching your video. You are absolutely right about Pho 🍲 soup at pho dreams restaurant. You’re right about the soup water and the beef and the bowls sizes. I went to a lots of pho restaurants in Little Saigon in California. In my opinion that I think pho in Vietnam taste a lots better. It’s has a natural taste to it and the price is much cheaper. Oh by the way, you speaking Vietnamese language. You’re great 😊

  •  Před 4 dny

    Your Vietnamese is awesome 😎! I am impressed 😊

  • @seanlee2250
    @seanlee2250 Před 16 dny +2

    PhoHolic, PhoHolic2, PhoHolic in the costa mesa mall are super good! ( Little Saigon - OC)

  • @JohnSmith-tz5ty
    @JohnSmith-tz5ty Před 9 dny

    Great video. I'll see you when you come back.

  • @esfkk
    @esfkk Před 9 dny

    Like most had said. Dang, your dad is good-looking. 😊 That's basils. Lol

  • @munoimay
    @munoimay Před 3 dny

    your dad is looking young like brother !

  • @neyler9314
    @neyler9314 Před 7 dny

    Your review is really sharp!! Most Vietnamese restaurants in America outside of Vietnamese communities are not authentic, they're catered to people who are not familiar like you.

  • @Lovetotravel23
    @Lovetotravel23 Před 16 dny +1

    Hi Tyler and your dad, I haven’t watched your videos since you left Vietnam. I am happy to see both of you back again. To answer your question about the broth, I think Pho in America in general contains less beef bone than pho in Vietnam because it is costing more these days.

  • @Trangha746
    @Trangha746 Před 14 dny

    I used to live in Phụ Nhuận district too. Just subscribed! So impressed by your Vietnamese language 👏👏👌👍😃

  • @poly800rock
    @poly800rock Před 13 dny

    I love this

  • @skatingcanuck9837
    @skatingcanuck9837 Před 14 dny

    The vegetable you are referring to is Thai basil. I have noticed often in the States jalapeno is served with the herbs. In Canada they serve birds eye chili, mint, and cilantro also is included.

  • @offhamsterwheel2789
    @offhamsterwheel2789 Před 15 dny

    Hey Tyler, gotta catchup on yur vlogs since airport, you should do the walkaround by Segundo Beach area. thx

  • @MrLimbozo317
    @MrLimbozo317 Před 17 dny +2

    I grew up in MB, Lawndale area...try Pho Hoa on Prairie Ave...pretty decent

    • @cnguyen32
      @cnguyen32 Před 15 dny +1

      That place closed down

    • @MrLimbozo317
      @MrLimbozo317 Před 15 dny +1

      Wow..didn't know that...then there is also the one on crenshaw near the el Camino college that is ok

  • @reavl6494
    @reavl6494 Před 9 dny

    those are the signature american fresh pho noodles, they are supposed to be al dente like that

  • @UncleHoCM
    @UncleHoCM Před 17 dny +1

    They defat the stock in the US but you can ask for a bowl nuoc beo at no extra charge to add as you please.

  • @tynguyen6649
    @tynguyen6649 Před 15 dny

    You should ask for a "chén béo" or fat bowl to add to your pho for a richer/fattier flavor. In the state, we don't want more fat. Thus, the chef usually scoops the broth under the surface. The pho noodle in Vietnam is fresh. If you like a rarer sliced beef, ask for it on the side or "tái để riêng".

  • @bugseeboss8991
    @bugseeboss8991 Před 17 dny +7

    The best Pho is in Orange County. Westminster, Garden Grove ….a lot of places

    • @BigTimeBentley
      @BigTimeBentley  Před 17 dny +4

      yeah some Westminster videos upcoming

    • @TrulyJ
      @TrulyJ Před 17 dny +2

      Pho Holic, or Pho Lover, pho 45 . They are the best 👍

    • @xdgs567z
      @xdgs567z Před 17 dny

      Can’t wait to see your pho videos in Westminster

    • @kellyt8836
      @kellyt8836 Před 16 dny

      Try Pho Good. Just look at the name hahaha. It’s in Garden Grove.

    • @BaoTran-xj1ff
      @BaoTran-xj1ff Před 11 dny

      Pho Akaushi

  • @MyTubeOne
    @MyTubeOne Před 12 dny

    Have a good one

  • @Kyoominenono
    @Kyoominenono Před 13 dny

    about the dipping sauce , i think you should put " sa tế " in there too

  • @tylertran93nsx
    @tylertran93nsx Před 17 dny +1

    Put hosin and sriracha for the dip, i like with slice onions in it.

  • @dragonliang3884
    @dragonliang3884 Před 15 dny

    Nice!!!

  • @vena936
    @vena936 Před 8 dny

    Your dad looks more like he's your older brother than your dad ❤

  • @lusd4839
    @lusd4839 Před 11 dny

    omg you speak Vietnamese, it's amazing

  • @tinhtamlethi11
    @tinhtamlethi11 Před 4 dny

    Người Việt nam 1o ngày không có phở là ...buồn,nhớ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @hisnameivu
    @hisnameivu Před 17 dny +1

    I always thought that Phở and other dishes that were made in Vietnam tasted so much better than the ones made from the Vietnamese people that have migrated to the US, Australia etc

  • @tylertran93nsx
    @tylertran93nsx Před 17 dny +2

    Im eating my home made Pho and right while watching and i rake mine 10.

  • @HOANGUYEN-js1vg
    @HOANGUYEN-js1vg Před 7 dny

    Your daddy looks like your brother. ..very Cool

  • @lancao9978
    @lancao9978 Před 15 dny

    Phở ngon quá❤

  • @cnguyen32
    @cnguyen32 Před 15 dny

    You'll probably enjoy Saigon Eatery in Torrance!

  • @seanlee2250
    @seanlee2250 Před 16 dny +2

    Chu a little surprise ! " Chu khong ngo Tyler noi duoc tieng Viet! He didn't expect that you spoke Vietnamese!

  • @robloxgamerkylehengfe1867

    Hey Bentley , your viet is excellent 👍. You should take your young dad to (Pho Vy) in Westminster, and try their Pho duoi bo (ox tail). It’s one of the best pho I ever had.

  • @saysamonenguyen558
    @saysamonenguyen558 Před 14 dny

    Bonjour hai anh noi tieng viet gioi qua vay bon appétit tu paris

  • @Trangha746
    @Trangha746 Před 14 dny

    Yeah you did 👍

  • @bugseeboss8991
    @bugseeboss8991 Před 17 dny +3

    If you eat Pho and you question yourself??? It’s bad Pho Bro!!!😂😂😂

  • @victorpham9136
    @victorpham9136 Před 15 dny

    Your VN pronunciation is excellent. Your speaking so clear. better than me trying anyway.

  • @tracytran1708
    @tracytran1708 Před 9 dny

    Flat noodle is pho tươi vs dry noodles.. restaurants in Orange County, they will ask if you prefer the flat or dry. It’s def not authentic phở .. I walked by many times and often told my American husband I rather American food over phở dream 😂

  • @l.h.tnguyen4916
    @l.h.tnguyen4916 Před 17 dny +1

    The herb is basil. If you smell it you will know immediately

  • @vietnamemperor123461
    @vietnamemperor123461 Před 16 dny

    That herbs called Thai basil. But where is the Culantro? In Vietnam pho also serve with rice patty herbs.

  • @italodisco007
    @italodisco007 Před 13 dny

    Phoholic is good. But hands down Phở 79 is the best. Very flavorful and clear broth. Phơ 101 in Westminster has the same taste because they are of the same family. They are recipients of both Zagat and James Beard Awards. Been around for over 40 years!

  • @minhho8719
    @minhho8719 Před 17 dny +3

    thai basil is that herb..

  • @UncleHoCM
    @UncleHoCM Před 17 dny +1

    Dad looks like hes living the life, haha.

  • @ThuyVy258
    @ThuyVy258 Před 14 dny

    Ngon quá

  • @snguyen1230
    @snguyen1230 Před 16 dny

    Actually Phở in Ameria is the best to many vietnamese living abroad. Many Pho restaurants are not the same though. Some good, some not good. You should try Phoholic in OC. Good to see back in America.

  • @T.L.-sg2yh
    @T.L.-sg2yh Před 12 dny

    Bạn nói tiếng Việt giỏi quá

  • @nguyenstillwell8685
    @nguyenstillwell8685 Před 15 dny

    You speak Vietnamese language very well!👍👏😁❤

  • @hungnguyen-tr4cn
    @hungnguyen-tr4cn Před 14 dny

    You and your dad should go to Little Saigon, Westminster in Orange County drive about 35 minutes from El Segundo they have all kind of Vietnamese foods the best in California itself. i live in Orange County . Have a good foods

  • @tracytran1708
    @tracytran1708 Před 9 dny

    Tell your dad to try Thai Lai restaurant on Prairie if you don’t want to drive to OC.. more decent VN food. Try Mì Quảng and Mì khô đặc biệt..of course cơm tấm thịt đặc biệt

  • @maihuynh3317
    @maihuynh3317 Před 13 dny

    Hi Taylor! You are more Vietnamese than me lol… cause I want my soup more lean that is more healthy 😂

  • @nuocmam714
    @nuocmam714 Před 17 dny

    Brooo. That green ranger suit is dank AF

  • @phillipphan1585
    @phillipphan1585 Před 9 dny

    Dad looks like an older brother and a lot younger than he is.

  • @mickholmes7571
    @mickholmes7571 Před 16 dny

    I find that the Pho in Australia is exactly as you danked yours..although if you can find a Vietnamese area it does improve and more authentic. I’m looking forward to a Saigon pho next month..I’m still up to buying you a beer or coffee if your around 👍

  • @patrickwilson2475
    @patrickwilson2475 Před 15 dny

    I followed you because of your daddy 😅

  • @bigcu6948
    @bigcu6948 Před 8 dny

    Wow nói tiếng Việt giỏi quá

  • @JLT2342
    @JLT2342 Před 15 dny

    Your dad looks so young and cool. First glance I though he is your brother or friend.

    • @patrickwilson2475
      @patrickwilson2475 Před 15 dny

      Do you mean Tyler looks old and chubby?😅

    • @JLT2342
      @JLT2342 Před 15 dny

      @@patrickwilson2475 - haaaa....haaaa...he just looks at his age.

  • @michaellong1184
    @michaellong1184 Před 16 dny +2

    Try pho Holic

  • @qdbodisava9210
    @qdbodisava9210 Před 15 dny

    Bravo

  • @impermanentworld3269
    @impermanentworld3269 Před 16 dny

    The best Pho in the USA and an only place I ever comment is Pho Holic in Santa Ana, California. Try them if you get the chance.

  • @kitty_kitty888
    @kitty_kitty888 Před 2 dny

    I went to eat pho yesterday in Fremont… the pho price was $25usd included tips

  • @dungrichmond
    @dungrichmond Před 16 dny

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Thank you Bạn Đã chia sẻ video rất tuyệt vời 🌹🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰Với món phở VN ngon lắm
    Chúc Hai Bạn ngon miệng Bạn nói tiếng việt giỏi quá nè 🌹🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍

  • @hoodhunter3262
    @hoodhunter3262 Před 15 dny

    The pho is the US is actually a lot better than in Vietnam. I tried some supposedly famous pho in Saigon but it was not as good as the one in the US. There are a few very good pho up in northern California, San Jose. And there are a few good one in Los Angeles as well. El Sugundo is a bit the outskirts of LA, but to get really good pho, you need to hit up Garden Grove, Wesminster, Santa Ana area. Phoholic is good but they have several locations.

  • @LanNguyen-oe2km
    @LanNguyen-oe2km Před 16 dny

    Actually that’s traditional southern Pho, the flat noodles you ate in Saigon was more like northern Pho Bac!

  • @samnguyen9245
    @samnguyen9245 Před 9 dny

    Hey if u Eat Pho in USA it will be Hit or Miss never the same as Vietnam Pho. I don’t go random pho place only go where the Best pho place.
    Good Tip for Knowing good Pho place is Alway Crowded of Peoples inside or Waiting outside 👏👏👍👍

  • @bearmerica6668
    @bearmerica6668 Před 16 dny

    That's a big contrast from Vietnam to California. Especially the prices and weather 😂. There's only rare places that make the broth a long time with good bone broth in the US.

  • @miki8877
    @miki8877 Před 12 dny

    Dad??? I still can't believe it

  • @skatingcanuck9837
    @skatingcanuck9837 Před 11 dny

    I find rare beef pho is almost never rare in North America. I think it's because Westerners are scared of rare beef. I have started asking for the beef on the side, as it cooks so fast in the broth. You can find pho broth in any grocery store here in Toronto. I wonder if the resto owner just used store bought stuff? I read in food book that it's easier to find good Viet cuisine in Canada. There are a lot of Vietnamese in my city.

  • @hungcuongnguyen293
    @hungcuongnguyen293 Před 14 dny

    It's Rau Hung Quê or basil in English .

  • @Trangha746
    @Trangha746 Před 14 dny

    Add sriracha into hoisin sauce it gives more taste Tyler.

  • @louyht7
    @louyht7 Před 16 dny

    California and Houston def has some of the best Vietnamese food

  • @kent4786
    @kent4786 Před 15 dny

    I know this video was filmed back in April 20th, but I wanted to update you that PhoHolic in OC, the quality of it has gone down quite a bit. I would no longer go there or recommend anyone to go there. Hope you enjoyed your time back in LA with family 👍

  • @bunnyhelper7791
    @bunnyhelper7791 Před 13 dny

    The best soup in Vietnam is hu tieu and bung rieu , bung banh canh , bụng bo,

  • @msloannguyen7322
    @msloannguyen7322 Před 17 dny +1

    Basil 🌿 “ Húng quế “ 🌿

  • @mwn7521
    @mwn7521 Před 10 dny

    Pho Restaurans are away from Little Saigon in Orange County mostly are not that good.

  • @donwynn9672
    @donwynn9672 Před 7 dny

    Dad looks like Dennis Quaid