Five of the best pho

FUH, fur, fo. However you pronounce it, this flavoursome Vietnamese soup is the go-to option for a filling winter warmer.

The Special Noodle Soup from Vietnamese Pho in Salamanca. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE

FUH, fur, fo. However you pronounce it, this flavoursome Vietnamese soup is your go-to option for a filling winter warmer. Filled to the brim of a large bowl with rice noodles, herbs, meat and tasty broth, this staple of Vietnamese street food is sure to have you hooked.

VIETNAMESE PHO, 9/33 Salamanca Pl, Battery Point

Take your pick from four traditional flavours: chicken, beef, beef meatballs ($12.50) or a special combination recipe ($15). Each is stewed with spring onions, coriander and served with lemon and bean sprouts. A fourth option — spicy beef ($12.50) — is given some extra kick from a lemongrass broth with a side of salad.

Yung Dong with the Special Noodle Soup at Vietnamese Pho in Salamanca. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE

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SAIGON EXPRESS, 335 Elizabeth St, Hobart

Saigon prides itself on its wide range of traditional dishes with a western twist. Their menu features a staggering list of soups, from seafood to crispy chicken and roast duck. Prices range from $10.50 to $14.

UNPHOGETTABLE, 147 Collins St, Hobart

You will be sure to remember your meal at this cosy inner city eatery. Try the chicken or beef soup, with or without added meatballs or brisket for $13, or for something with a little more, try the stir fry beef pho or the Unphogettable special with all the trimmings for $15.

PHUONG VIETNAMESE FOOD, 2101 Channel Hwy, Electrona

This humble shop on the highway just north of Snug is a hit with in-the-know locals and visitors alike. Their dine-in or takeaway menu is packed with traditional cuisine so no matter what you are in the mood for, you are sure to find it, including the beef pho for $13.

SAPA ROSE, 77-81 Harrington St, Hobart

If the dinner crowds are anything to go by, this stylish restaurant delivers when it comes to flavourful Asian dishes and a central city space to enjoy them. Among the traditional soups available, try the combination beef noodle soup with beef brisket, meatballs and rare beef in broth ($18).