Discover the Next Level of Pho, Bánh Mì and Bún at These Little Saigon Spots

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • September 4, 2019
Pholicious. Photo by Edwin Goei Even if you’re a Vietnamese-food neophyte, you’re likely familiar with pho, bánh mì and bún. They are the primary colors of the Vietnamese-cuisine visible spectrum. As pizza, spaghetti and lasagna is to Italian...
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