Corinne Trang is a prolific cookbook author and Asian cuisines and culinary expert. Her latest book, Noodles Every Day, is my kind of book. I love anything slurpable, pho or otherwise. Sure we're all about Vietnamese pho here on this site, but don't forget, pho is but one of many popular Asian noodle dishes. Each bowl of noodle provides a full meal in itself. So now that her new book is out, I am excited to have an opportunity for a Q&A with Corinne Trang. I got her to do a noodle face-off between pho and other noodles, and talk about finding one's roots, writing books, teaching others, making food and living life.

I know I know. Questions on Quora can be pretty stupid. On the other hand, there may be gross ignorance or misconception behind a question, so there's real opportunity to provide good information and context so that others may understand the topic better. So here are my views on this question.

Of all the dishes that the immigrants from Vietnam brought with them to American shores, Vietnamese pho is probably the dish that most Americans find recognizable. Americans actually find pho appealing because it is so rich in flavor and healthy to eat. For some of my friends it's hard for them to describe pho and why they like it, but they keep coming back for more. For me, there is no mystery in a bowl of pho. It's just good.