Pho for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Pho for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The subtly sweet and spiced profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced fish sauce used that way before.

fresh herbs added at the table are a defining characteristic. I explained the a Hanoi pho stall at breakfast context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. Vietnamese iced coffee was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.