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Celiac.com 05/31/2023 - We get a lot of questions from people looking for gluten-free food of one kind or another. Our articles on the Best Phở restaurants in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco, have been very popular, and a number of readers have asked about where to get good phở in Phoenix. Phở, for those in the know, is the delicious broth-based soup, made from beef, oxtail or chicken, that is the national dish of Vietnam. We've done an article about how most types of phở are naturally gluten-free, as long as you remember to use only gluten-free condiments. Phở is almost always served with a variety of condiments, including bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, mint sprigs, scallions, and saw-tooth leaves, bird's eye chilis, sliced jalapeño peppers, Sriracha (Rooster) Sauce, and lime wedges. Sriracha Rooster Sauce is gluten-free. Beware of hoisin sauce, and make extra sure it's gluten-free; if you're not sure, then avoid it. NOTE: Definitely avoid egg noodles in your phở, and it is worth asking when you order whether or not the egg noodles are cooked separately from the standard phở rice noodles. Gluten-free Phở in Phoenix There are so many good phở restaurants in the Phoenix, that it's hard to count them all, let alone list them here. If we missed a favorite phở spot of yours, or if you know of a good one that's not on our list, please share it in the comments below and we'll be sure to add it to our list. NOTE: Restaurants can change owners, employees, recipes, etc., without notice, so it's always important to call ahead or ask about the gluten-free status of anything you order, including their phở. If you're looking for great phở in Phoenix, here's a list of thirteen places to start: Rice Paper Vietnamese Restaurant Rice Paper Vietnamese Restaurant - 2241 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Pho Thanh 1702 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015 Pho 43 2844 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Pho King Kitchen Pho King Kitchen - 3141 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Da Vang Restaurant Da Vang Restaurant - 4538 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015 Pho Leo 1734 E Main St #5, Mesa, AZ 85203 Kai Hoan Kai Hoan - 1537 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe Pho A.V. Pho A.V. - 3202 E Greenway Rd #1289, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Pho 602 Pho 602 Vietnamese Restaurant - 2120 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Pho Viet Pho Viet Vietnamese Restaurant - 1941 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Little Saigon Little Saigon - 7016 N 57th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

Celiac.com 10/27/2021 - Pho, for those in the know, is the delicious broth-based soup that is the national dish of Vietnam. We've done an article about how most types of Pho are gluten-free, as long as you remember to use only gluten-free condiments. Here's a list of some of the best pho houses in San Francisco. From southern to northern style pho, you'll find every type under the sun on this list. Enjoy! NOTE: Restaurants can change owners, employees, recipes, etc., without notice, so it's always important to call ahead or ask about the gluten-free status of anything you order, including their Pho. Miss SaiGon A San Francisco institution serving amazing pho at a tough corner. Worth the trip. 100 6th St, San Francisco misssaigonsfwebsit.wixsite.com Pho 2000 The Tenderloin isn't called Little Saigon for nothing. This classic pho spot does it right. 637 Larkin Street (at Ellis Street) pho2000.net Pho Tan Hoa This longtime Tenderloin favorite serving both dark, flavorful Southern-style beef pho, and pho kho — a dry-style beef pho that comes with all the fixings, but with the broth served on the side for sipping. Also, Pho Tan Hoa is also one of the few places in the city that serves a decent bowl of bun bo Hue. 431 Jones St San Francisco, CA 94102 No website - Cash only Turtle Tower Restaurant Turtle Tower is best known for its chicken pho, but equally famous for the clearer, less spicy Northern style beef pho served without the usual clutch of raw herbs. 645 Larkin St San Francisco, CA 94109 turtletowersf.com Bac Lieu Restaurant A newcomer to the Mission scene, but already making a team for itself with its dynamite pho. 3216 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110 baclieusf.com Pho Phu Quoc Classic southern Vietnamese style chicken and beef pho. 1816 Irving St San Francisco, CA 94122 ppqbeefnoodlehouse.com PPQ Dungeness Island - San Francisco Locations in SF and Millbrae 2332 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94121 ppqcrab.com Ben Tre The only place outside San Francisco that makes our list. If you're headed to SFO, and you're looking to eat before your trip, Ben Tre is your place. Get your pho ga with the chicken on the side and dig in. 398 Grand Ave (at Maple Ave) South San Francisco, CA 94080 bentrerestaurant.com Thanh Long 4101 Judah St San Francisco, CA 94122 thanhlongsf.com Pho Huong Viet 5733 Geary Blvd San Francisco, CA 94121 phohuongviet.business.site Lily Lily's take on chicken pho features a confit chicken leg and pieces of fried cruller. Yum! 225 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94118 lilyonclement.com Note that while Pho is naturally gluten-free, any dish you order in a restaurant runs the risk of being contaminated with gluten. Be sure to speak to the staff when you order to make sure they understand your concerns. Did we miss a favorite pho spot you know about? Share it in the comments below.

Celiac.com 02/16/2021 - We get a lot of questions about various foods and dishes. One question we've seen a lot is about Phở, or Pho, as in the famous Vietnamese soup. More than a few of our readers want to know if Phở is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. The short answer is that Phở is almost always gluten-free. The broth, rice noodles and vegetables are usually safe for people with celiac disease. For the uninitiated, Pho or Phở is a Vietnamese soup containing broth, rice noodles (bánh phở), herbs, and beef, called phở bò, or sometimes chicken, called phở gà. Phở gà, or chicken Phở is a soup of fragrant broth, tender chicken, chewy rice noodles, and topped with aromatic herbs, vegetables, and other condiments. While beef Phở is the national dish of Vietnam, both beef and chicken Phở are much loved and eaten regularly by people across Vietnam. Phở can be eaten as a snack, or as a meal, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We recently did a recipe for traditional Vietnamese chicken pho soup with soft-boiled egg, that is both delicious and nutritious. Choose Gluten-Free Condiments Phở is almost always served with a variety of condiments, including bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, mint sprigs, scallions, and saw-tooth leaves, bird's eye chilis, sliced jalapeño peppers, hoisin sauce (make sure it's gluten-free), Sriracha (Rooster) Sauce, and lime wedges. You definitely want to avoid ordering egg noodles with your Phở, and another thing to make sure of is that they do not boil the rice noodles in same pot as they do egg noodles or other things that might not be gluten-free. So, the takeaway is that Phở is typically gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Just be careful about what gets added and how they cook it. As always, avoid any ingredients you're not sure about.