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Beef Pho

PHO, AN EXTRAORDINARY Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, meat, and herbs, is a favorite around the world. The soup has countless variations; one incredible example is the version served by Hà VL in Portland, Oregon (see “Soup’s on in Portland”).

At Hà VL, the pho is built on a deeply spiced, aromatic, savory-sweet broth and boasts slightly chewy noodles and a crown of thinly sliced

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