# A Hot Bowl Of Pho At Wife's Ramen & Pho Is The Perfect Thing For A Cold Winter Day *By James Hills — Updated August 2026* Since moving from San Diego to Toledo, Ohio, there have been a ton of adjustments, and among them is the fact that things such as good pho shops are few and far between here in the Midwest. Heather and I have been craving Pho Point Loma back home and frankly nothing will ever compare - but we might have found an option here in Ohio that will keep our bellies warm and full this winter at Wife's Ramen & Pho. For Vietnamese pho purists [Wife's Ramen & Pho](https://www.wifesramenandpho.com/) place - located in Perrysburg, Ohio (just across the river from Toledo) is a bit different - no it's not that the younger, hipper vibe, but rather that Vietnamese and Japanese are very different cuilinary traditions even down to the chopsticks and serving styles. This is not a criticism of Wife's but for instance Japanese Chopsticks tend to taper to a sharp point where as Vietnamese (and Chinese) chopsticks tend to be longer and more blunt / less sharp at the end.  Personally, for me - someone who has used chopsticks based on a Chinese style - for more than 40 years, I found it very challenging to eat the pho noodles this way, and in fact, the noodles were different than what we've experienced in other more authentic and multicultural establishments too.  ### Kuwait Travel Guide: What to See and Do On Your Next Guys Trip Men's guide to Kuwait: Authentic Middle Eastern culture without Dubai crowds. Experience desert adventures, Islamic heritage, and Persian Gulf fishing. Perfect for professionals seeking genuine Gulf experiences. ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/EiY_KbbtXEBvqCyIr8INhw.1106) ### New England & Canadian Maritime Cruises There's more to cruising than the west coast cruises we love so much. 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For instance, you can find Pork Bun and Shumai along with Vietnamese Summer Rolls and Takoyaki on the appetizer menu.  We started with Pork Spring Rolls and Vietnamese Wings - we were a bit disapointed with the Spring Rolls as they felt mushy as if out of a frozen pack from Costco tha was microwaved quickly rather than placed in a fryer. However, the wings were quite good. ## Man Gear Pick of the Month November's Pick Amazon (affiliate) ### COROS Pace 4 Pro GPS Sport Watch Why we picked it: a screen big and bright enough to double as a photo frame, a titanium and sapphire build that came through a month of daily wear without a scratch, and battery life that still runs weeks between charges. 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Interestingly, when you order online you can make tons of adjustemtns including making it spicy, adding Pork Chashu, or even Tree Ear mushrooms to make it a cross-border fusion of Vietnamese and Japanese. Heather on the other hand tried the Pho Bo Vien with just meat balls. Both were good but we found it interesting that the sauces were served in a bento box like dish that made it difficult to get into the bowl but the very attentive server was happy to refill it for us to make it easier to get into our bowls. Wife's Ramen and Pho hits an interesting note in the market here, where Asian food isn't as popular as it is in California or more urban areas, and so it is hard to fault it for trying to do a lot of things in one spot. One area that they nailed it with though was as a place to stop and get milk tea - though our server looked at me sideways when I said just wanted it plain and no boba bubbles. They also offer jelly fruit teas and Yogurt Sodas if you are looking for sweeter drinks. Worth knowing if you are heading out for a bowl because you are fighting something off: the [reason hot soup helps with a cold](https://www.mantripping.com/food-and-drink/science-of-chicken-soup-yeah-it-really-helps-with-colds.html) is real, and the part driven by heat and steam works the same in a bowl of pho. Ultimately, while we have no complaints about the pho here, I look forward to returning and trying the Udon and Soba noodles next time, or maybe the Ramen instead. Top Picks Flow Voyages ### Book your next cruise with Heather at Flow Voyages Flow Voyages is a travel advisor specializing in cruises and resorts. [Contact Flow Voyages](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/eUL2H4g-VbjQul7XjDHeEQ.617) Promoted by FlowAds Details Written by: James Hills Published: 08 December 2023 Last Updated: 11 August 2026 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? 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