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Pho and Cultural Heritage

This chapter examines the cultural significance of pho and the unique naming conventions of pho restaurants, emphasizing the deeper meanings behind numerals used in their names. Through humorous anecdotes and discussions of historical events, it illustrates the strong ties between food, identity, and the Vietnamese American experience.

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