Phở (UK: /fɜː/, US: /fʌ, foʊ/, Canada: /fɑː/;[3] Vietnamese: [fəː˧˩˧]) is a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles (bánh phở), herbs, and meat (usually beef) (phở bò), sometimes chicken (phở gà). Phở originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam, and was popularized throughout the world by refugees after the Vietnam War.