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…

[TheCheat_]

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.

[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.

[jakemauro]

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…

[mx]

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.

[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.

[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

[Non-ys]

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

[mediummusic]

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.

[clarissakrigger]

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!

[notluzzy]

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

[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.

[ngocvo]

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.

[Rico-jl]

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.

[pvantran]

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.

[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.

[MySOBER-Life]

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!

[onnanoko]

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

[Rose-birg]

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

[DamirSecki]

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