Pho 28 — Fragrant and nourishing, gently spiced beef or vegetable that is 'cooked' in a hot, aromatic stock. The stock is prepared using spices, charred ginger and onion which takes over 4 hours to prepare. It is arguably the most popular Vietnamese dish there is and it is also considered to be the national dish of Vietnam. Pho is a dish that is served primarily at breakfast time and remains a staple of the early-rising Vietnamese population.