Reading your comment about seeing Vietnamese pho in the supermarket really resonated with me. Sometimes, a single flavor can instantly transport you back in time.

Your description of the feeling that "it only tastes authentic when eaten after a night shift at dawn" is so true. Many flavors aren't just about the food itself, but also the environment, the state of mind, even a touch of fatigue—all these contribute to the memory.

The combination of seaweed and tuna mayonnaise rice balls is also incredibly charming. The "little rule" of cooking noodles and eating rice balls simultaneously sounds so relatable 😄

I'm a little curious, what's the food you miss most from your time in the military? Or is this pho your number one favorite?