Food Pho Thought

In discussions regarding the best international cuisines around the world, I rarely hear Vietnamese cuisine mentioned.  I believe that this is due to lack of exposure; Vietnamese cuisine is relatively new to the American food landscape compared to many other ethnic cuisines.  Vietnamese restaurants didn't start popping up in the US until the 80's and 90's because the Vietnamese American population was almost non-existent before the end of the war (most arrived as refugees).  In this blog, I want to get more people interested in Vietnamese food by reviewing restaurants in the Bay Area, explaining the cultural significance of certain dishes, and documenting my attempts (whether successful or unsuccessful) at cooking various Vietnamese dishes by myself.