Southern vs. Northern

The epic battle is staged. Two dominating forces stand poised across from one another ready to put their lives on the line. They alone hold the truth to the timeless question that is: What is better? Southern or Northern style Pho?

I have had the opportunity (growing up in the mecca of diversity that is CA) to sample a number of different Pho "styles". From homemade Pho with beef bones still floating around, complimented by numerous veggies besides the basic trifecta of: bean sprouts, basil, lime. To classic Southern style, both with broth and on the side. To the enduring Northern style that most are familiar with. My personal choice? Well, since all good food comes from the South, I tip my hat to Southern style Pho. Hear is why.

1) Garlic, garlic, garlic. You gotta love having floating fried garlic on you soup, whole cloves of roasted garlic in the broth, and ground meat mixed with fresh garlic. I could knock over a sumo wrestler due to my garlic breath after a bowl of this stuff.
2) Cilantro! Love it; while present in Northern style pho, Southern style puts a big emphasis on it including it in the trifecta of fresh veggies.
3) Toppings, i'm done with beef for now. God said let them eat pork! The glories that is pork is readily apparent in Southern style, along with emphasis on shrimp, wontons, uhhhhh delicious.

That's it, i'm not discounting Northern Pho by any means. But when given a choice I will choose the South. Alas not many places offer these two distinct 'styles' get it while you can. Where can you get it? Vien Dong, woot woot. Cheers and happy slurping all! (if anyone actually reads this)