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About Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant Fan Hub
Why This Hub Exists
Brother Hai’s Pho Restaurant (Tiệm Phở Của Anh Hai) exploded across Vietnamese social media in late 2024. Created by indie developer marisa0704 from Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the pixel horror sim blends pho-cooking routines with psychological twists. This site documents every ending, guide, and Easter egg so international players can appreciate the game’s cultural heartbeat as much as the jump scares.
Game Snapshot
| Detail | Notes |
|---|---|
| Genre | Horror, cooking sim, narrative adventure |
| Setting | Dan Phuong District, Hanoi (fictionalized) |
| Playtime | ~45 minutes for one run, 3–4 hours for all endings |
| Platforms | Browser & download via itch.io |
| Mascot | Mr. Gold (Cậu Vàng), the loyal shop dog |
What the Game Covers
- Pho Service Gone Wrong: You run the humble shop at “10 Dan Phuong,” prepping bowls while strange customers unload cryptic stories.
- Moral Decisions: Serving honestly, caring for Mr. Gold, and responding to suspicious visitors change the ending (only one route grants redemption).
- Folklore Threads: The narrative nods to ma đói (hungry ghosts) legends, guilt, and unfinished business between the living and the dead.
Vietnamese Cultural Context
Pho Culture 🍜
Family-owned pho shops are staples of Vietnamese street life. The game’s meticulous layering—bowl, noodles, protein, greens, broth—mirrors real kitchen cadences, and our guides preserve that authenticity for players everywhere.
Folklore 👻
Customers channel Vietnamese ghost stories where unsettled spirits seek closure. The mix of kindly advice, veiled threats, and neon glitches captures modern Hanoi folklore colliding with tradition.
Gameplay Pillars
- Cooking Mechanics: Follow the in-game notebook, manage ingredient stock, and time broth simmering.
- Psychological Horror: Lighting shifts, audio cues, and journal notes gradually reveal Brother Hai’s past.
- Multiple Endings: Greed, Negligence, Dark Secret, and Redemption routes each reshape the restaurant’s fate.
- Pixel Art Love: Warm interiors contrast with eerie basement corridors for a uniquely Vietnamese aesthetic.
What You’ll Find on This Site
- Walkthroughs: Day-by-day schedules, investigation checklists, and event timers.
- Guides & Tips: From pho workflows to paranormal triggers, curated in the Tips hub.
- Ending Lab: Requirements for each finale plus decision trees in the Endings page.
- Game Directory: Horror games with similar multitasking tension in the New Games section.
Keeping It Community-Driven
We’re fans first. Every article is original, credited where possible, and focused on uplifting Vietnamese creators. If you spot new clues, translation fixes, or patches, email [email protected] so we can update the archive for everyone chasing the perfect bowl.