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Pho, a rice noodle soup, has become synonymous with Vietnamese cuisine. Its mix of textures and flavors delivers a culinary experience cherished by many. Yet, the story of pho is often clouded with speculation; its exact origin remains debated. Historians place its roots back to the late 19th century, shortly after French colonization of Northern Vietnam. The French established silk production factories in the region, attracting a wave of rural migrants seeking employment. Among these new workers were the Co family from Vanu, who began serving a kind of rice noodle soup that would eventually evolve into the iconic pho.