What does Phở Hòa mean? Phở is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup dish primarily consisting of a beef stock soup base. Hòa means harmony. Together, Phở Hòa symbolizes the harmony of traditional Vietnamese roots blended with the modern, local community.

Pho is nutritious and is high in protein, but does have high sodium and calories. It may help reduce inflammation and improve joint health. Pho (pronounced “fuh”) is a hearty Vietnamese soup usually made with a meaty broth, rice noodles, various herbs, and either beef, chicken, or tofu.

History. In 1984, Binh Nguyen and Phan Jiang opened their first Phở Hòa location in Lion Plaza, the first Asian shopping center in San Jose, California, based on a Phở Hòa restaurant that opened in Santa Ana the previous year. In 1986, they began manufacturing a proprietary spice blend for their phở.