How to Use pho in a Sentence

pho

noun
  • For those of you just looking for new types of eats, pho is a great place to start.
    — Jared Bajkowski, kansascity, 10 Jan. 2018
  • My most joyous laughs have been over a steaming, spicy bowl of pho.
    — Zuri Primos july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
  • Would love to try some different places, so hit me with your best pho.
    — Maria Torres, kansascity.com, 28 Apr. 2017
  • Of course, epicures of any age can always try the oxtail pho.
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2021
  • Of course, Yvonne has a bowl of pho waiting on the table for her.
    — Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
  • Three containers of pho broth were stored on the floor of a walk-in cooler.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There’s nothing like a steaming bowl of pho to stave off a gnarly hangover.
    — James Patrick Kelly, idahostatesman, 8 Feb. 2018
  • But many of them just use a bun bo Hue broth with pho noodles and toppings.
    — Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2024
  • The menu will include pho, pork belly and spring rolls, among other items.
    — Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Go for a classic pho with brisket and meatballs and be sure to add some onions with vinegar.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • If the chef Nhu Ton had her way, even the noodles for pho would be made in-house.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • The pho broth at Bánh is simmered for hours and makes use of star anise, cloves, and cardamom.
    — The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2021
  • And halfway through, half of them left to find a place for Vietnamese pho for $2.
    — Matthew Campbell, Bloomberg.com, 15 June 2017
  • His pho stands out with its beefy broth, layered with smoke from the charred aromatics and fall-apart brisket.
    — Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
  • His perfect meal was the street-stall pho of his favourite country, Vietnam.
    — The Economist, 16 June 2018
  • Those looking for pad Thai, chow mein and pho will not find such foods at this festival.
    — Kimi Robinson, azcentral, 18 Feb. 2020
  • Line them up with the noodles, beef topping(s), and pepper for a pho assembly line.
    — Charles Lam, NBC News, 11 May 2017
  • The vast sushi menu now also includes dumplings, salads, stir-fry dishes, pho and omakase.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Or, more likely, most of them needed to pay the rent and an $8 bowl of pho wasn’t going to cut it.
    — Anna Caplan, star-telegram.com, 17 May 2017
  • At Pho Hoa, the specialty is in the name, and the pho is what to order.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2021
  • My break was spent in Vietnam at the beach, reading, writing and eating pho.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022
  • There are a few salads, a few versions of pho, a couple of rice plates, and weekend specials.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2019
  • As for the pho, each choice comes with bean sprouts, basil, jalapenos and lime on the side, plus green onions, yellow onions and cilantro garnish.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Palm trees abound, as does, arguably, the best pho and bubble tea in America.
    — Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2022
  • These stellar birds make the Truongs’ lightly seasoned chicken pho some of the best in town.
    — Dominic Armato, azcentral, 15 July 2019
  • While pho gets the top billing, the other main entree option is Hainan-style chicken rice.
    — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2019
  • There is a slew of new offerings, from a coney flight to a pho brisket sandwich to butter chicken samosas.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Slurpable pho or meaty burritos.
    — Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
  • That’s noodles, pork, herbs and bean sprouts in each bite, with pho broth and hoisin and Sriracha sauce on the side, for dipping.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The pho at PHOnomenal is aptly named and worth the wait in line.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025

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