Best Rare Cooked Beef Noodle Soup in Calgary

(127 reviews)

Experience our authentic Rare Cooked Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Tai), the quintessential Vietnamese comfort food. Featuring tender slices of rare cooked beef in a rich, aromatic broth with rice noodles, scallions, and onions. Served with fresh basil, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili oil for the complete traditional pho experience.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Spice Level: Mild

Authentic Vietnamese

Our Rare Cooked Beef Noodle Soup represents the heart and soul of Vietnamese cuisine. The foundation of this iconic dish is our carefully crafted beef bone broth, simmered for over 6 hours with aromatic spices including star anise, cinnamon, and cardamom to create a deep, complex flavor that's both comforting and invigorating.

The magic happens when paper-thin slices of premium raw beef are placed over fresh rice noodles, then immediately cooked to perfection by the steaming hot broth poured over them. This technique ensures the beef remains tender and rare while being safely cooked. Garnished with fresh scallions and white onions, and served with traditional accompaniments of fresh basil, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili oil, every bowl offers a customizable and authentic Vietnamese dining experience.

Ingredients & Nutrition

Main Ingredients:

Premium raw beef slices
Fresh rice noodles
Rich beef bone broth
Fresh scallions
White onions
Fresh basil leaves
Bean sprouts
Lime wedges
Chili oil
Star anise, cinnamon

Nutrition Information (per serving):

Calories: 390
Fat: 12g
Protein: 30g
Carbohydrates: 38g

* Nutrition values are approximate

What Customers Say About Our Rare Cooked Beef Noodle Soup

Sophie K.

Pho Enthusiast

"Authentic pho at its finest! The broth is incredibly rich and flavorful - you can taste the hours of slow simmering. The rare beef is perfectly tender and cooks beautifully in the hot broth. This is what real Vietnamese pho should taste like!"

April 5, 2024

Mike D.

Calgary Foodie

"Best pho in Calgary, hands down! The rare beef cooks perfectly in the hot broth - such a satisfying technique to watch. Fresh herbs and accompaniments make this a complete and authentic Vietnamese experience. Highly recommended!"

April 1, 2024

Linda T.

Regular Customer

"My go-to comfort food! The broth is warming and complex, the noodles are always perfectly cooked, and the beef is incredibly tender. Love being able to customize with the fresh herbs and condiments. Perfect on cold Calgary days!"

March 28, 2024