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Authentic Thit Kho (Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly with Eggs)
A bowl of chicken pho with rice noodles, shredded chicken, cilantro, green onions, and fried shallots.

Traditional Homemade Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)
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I believe any day can be made better with a bowl of noodle soup.

Here you will find recipes from my Chinese/Vietnamese heritage and stories from my experience living here in beautiful LA. Grab a drink and stay awhile!

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A bowl of chicken pho with rice noodles, shredded chicken, cilantro, green onions, and fried shallots.
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