Pho noodles are a type of rice noodle used in the Vietnamese soup dish called pho. They are thin, clear noodles made from glutinous rice flour
. Unlike ramen noodles, which are made from wheat flour, pho noodles are translucent and delicate in texture
. They are often sold dry, but some variations of pho use fresh banh pho
. Pho is typically served with thinly sliced meat, such as beef, and a clear broth made from beef bones and flavored with cinnamon, star anise, onion, garlic, and other herbs
