VIETNAMESE BEEF PHỞ RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP 20 SOUPS WORLDWIDE 🏆

Vietnamese beef phở has been recognized by the news channel CNN as one of the Top 20 soups in the world, according to their 2024 list of best soups.

10/21/2025

The criteria for selection focus on the dish’s global historical and cultural significance, acknowledging its dual role as nourishment and medicine throughout history.

This phở variant is made with assorted cuts and parts of beef. The broth is simmered for hours using beef bones, shank, oxtail, and neck, infused with cinnamon, star anise, and other spices.

CNN described the broth as:

“A wonderfully aromatic base.”

In Vietnam, phở can be found everywhere – from roadside eateries and local markets to luxury restaurants and 5-star hotels.

Other soups on CNN’s list include:

• Banga (Nigeria)

• Bouillabaisse (France)

• Lanzhou Beef Noodles (China)

• Tom Yum Goong (Thailand)

• Ramen (Japan)

Source: VnExpress International – Aug 2024

Original list by CNN Travel – “Best Soups in the World” (2024)

A moment of pride for Vietnamese cuisine on the global stage.

Phở is more than food – it’s culture, memory, and comfort in one bowl.