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For many vegetarians, finding a good restaurant with a variety of vegetarian options is tough. From casual diners to high-end establishments, many don’t offer much more than a sparse salad. Thankfully, Vietnamese restaurants make ordering meat-free easy with hearty, delicious bowls of custom pho. Here’s how to build the perfect vegetarian pho dish.

How to Order Vegetarian-Friendly Pho

1. Skip the Meat

Many restaurants stick to formulaic entrees of meat with only small portions of vegetables at the side. At Vietnamese restaurants, however, all ingredients of pho are optional, including the meat. Since pho is essentially made to order, it’s easy for the cook to leave out certain ingredients. All you need to do is tell your waiter to hold the chicken or beef. To ensure no meat comes into contact with your meal, request that it be made with completely separate cooking utensils and materials. Vegetarian pho is so common that it has its own Vietnamese name: pho chay.

2. Double the Veggiesrestaurant

Removing the meat from a dish sometimes leaves a lot of open space, so ask for extra vegetables. Pho dishes already come with an assortment of vegetables, including scallions, bean sprouts, and red and green onions. Doubling that portion results in a nutrient-rich and filling meal.

3. Ask for Vegetarian Broth

Traditionally, pho is served in a beef broth. Even if you order a bowl without beef or chicken, you might still end up with a meat-based broth. Be sure to request vegetable broth at a pho restaurant. Even if it’s not separately listed on the menu, they’ll likely have it. Pho is a highly versatile dish, so the restaurant should be able to give you a completely vegetarian bowl.

 

If you’re in the Monroe County, NY area, count on Mamasan’s for a mouthwatering vegetarian meal. Whether you’re in the mood for spicy noodles or fried rice, they have veggie and tofu options for just about every dish. They believe that food is made to be enjoyed, so each bowl is packed with flavor, love, and the highest-quality ingredients. Call (507) 526-3033 to speak with a friendly staff member. You can also view their menu online.

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