Blogger reveals the reason why Koreans prefer pho over bun bo

Having lived in Vietnam for over 10 years, Korean food blogger Park Woo Sung (also known as Wowsung) has a special fondness for Vietnamese cuisine.

Recently, he posted a humorous video explaining why Koreans prefer pho over bun bo Hue on his personal YouTube channel.

According to Wowsung, during his wife’s pregnancy, she had strong food aversions, so he had to limit eating his favorite "smelly" dishes like bun bo or food cooked with garlic.

Therefore, when his wife gave birth, the first dish Wowsung immediately had to enjoy was bun bo. The blogger revealed that his Vietnamese mother-in-law was the one who cooked the pot of bun bo for him to taste.

Wowsung shared that he enjoys adding a lot of chili to his bun bo. This is quite understandable, as most Koreans prefer spicy and hot dishes.

In addition, the food blogger affirmed that for Koreans, bun bo is like durian. Those who can smell it will love it, but those who can’t smell it will never touch it.

Although both are noodle soups, bun bo is less favored by Koreans due to its distinctive fish sauce smell. Wowsung humorously stated that he enjoys and likes both traditional Vietnamese dishes but has a bit more love for bun bo.

Previously, Wowsung had posted a video explaining why Koreans enjoy noodle soups in general. Besides giving a feeling of fullness while still being light on the stomach, Vietnamese bun or pho has many toppings, is nutritious, and is perfect for winter.

Wowsung’s YouTube channel currently has over 200,000 followers. The food blogger regularly posts videos related to exploring and comparing the cuisines and cultures of Vietnam and Korea.

He is known for having a palate similar to that of the Vietnamese, as he can eat most famous local specialties, even those considered difficult for foreigners to enjoy.

Wowsung has gained much love on social media platforms due to his handsome appearance, humorous personality, and fluent Vietnamese. In 2023, he officially opened a Vietnamese restaurant in Korea, receiving strong support from a large number of customers.

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