Andrea Nguyen

Veteran author and Vietnamese cooking authority Andrea Nguyen demystifies pho, the infinitely popular noodle and soup, with more than 50 recipes.

The American appetite for pho seems to know no bounds as restaurants selling this signature soup of Vietnam continue to pop up across the country. Author Andrea Nguyen dives deep into pho’s Vietnamese roots, visiting the dish’s birthplace and teaching Americans how to make several different versions, from 30-minute weeknight cheats to 4-hour weekend feasts with stock from scratch, as well as other dishes using the iconic pho noodles. With a primer on ingredients and techniques, plus location photography and deep historical knowledge, The Pho Cookbook will teach anyone, regardless of skill level, how to make this comforting classic.