Bánh phở

Bánh phở are flat and wide Vietnamese rice noodles. They are characterized by their white color and slightly sweet flavor reminiscent of rice. When cooked, the noodles become almost translucent with a soft but firm and slippery texture.

These rice noodles are best known for their use in phở, but they can also be stir-fried and used in other noodle-based dishes. Although they are best used fresh (tươi), bánh phở also come in the form of dried, pre-packed noodles. Outside of Vietnam, they are also known as chantaboon or rice sticks.