Hai Pho
Complete Guide

All 4 Endings Explained

Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant has 3 bad endings and 1 true ending. Your choices throughout the game determine which ending you unlock.

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Mr. Gold is GoneThe Restaurant BurnsThe Boss DisappearsSilent Footsteps
BAD ENDING #1

Mr. Gold is Gone

Cậu Vàng đi đời rồi

Easy

Your loyal golden dog Cậu Vàng gets taken by dog thieves because you neglected to protect him.

?How to Unlock This Ending

  1. 1.Ignore Cậu Vàng throughout the game
  2. 2.Don't pet or interact with your dog
  3. 3.Don't respond when you hear suspicious sounds at night
  4. 4.Let the dog thieves take him without intervention

Pro Tip

This is often the first ending players encounter. The game hints at danger through barking sounds at night.

Cultural Context

Cậu Vàng (Mr. Gold) is named after the dog in the famous Vietnamese literary work 'Lão Hạc' by Nam Cao, adding emotional depth to this ending.

BAD ENDING #2

The Restaurant Burns

Quán cháy

Medium

Your restaurant burns down after you refuse to pay protection money but fail to gather enough evidence against the criminals.

?How to Unlock This Ending

  1. 1.Refuse to pay protection money to the thugs
  2. 2.Fail to complete the investigation missions
  3. 3.Don't gather enough evidence against 'Thiên Đường'
  4. 4.The criminals retaliate by burning your restaurant

Pro Tip

This ending shows the consequences of resistance without proper preparation. You need both courage AND evidence.

Cultural Context

Protection rackets (bảo kê) are a real issue in Vietnam, making this storyline resonate with local players.

BAD ENDING #3

The Boss Disappears

Cụ đi chân lạnh toát

Medium

You accept the offer to join the criminal organization 'Thiên Đường', betraying your father's mission and disappearing into the underworld.

?How to Unlock This Ending

  1. 1.Accept the criminals' offer to join them
  2. 2.Choose money and power over justice
  3. 3.Abandon your undercover mission
  4. 4.Betray your father's legacy

Pro Tip

This is the 'temptation' ending. The game tests whether you'll stay true to your mission or be corrupted.

Cultural Context

The Vietnamese title references cold feet - a metaphor for the moral coldness of betraying one's principles.

TRUE ENDING

Silent Footsteps

Những Bàn Chân Lặng Lẽ

Hard

The TRUE ending. You successfully complete your undercover mission, expose the 'Thiên Đường' organization, and honor your father's legacy.

?How to Unlock This Ending

  1. 1.Complete ALL side quests and NPC interactions
  2. 2.Gather all evidence against 'Thiên Đường'
  3. 3.Protect Cậu Vàng from the dog thieves
  4. 4.Refuse to join the criminal organization
  5. 5.Decode all the hidden messages (neon light patterns)
  6. 6.Talk to all villagers and collect key information
  7. 7.Pet your dog regularly (hidden mechanic!)

Pro Tip

This ending requires thorough exploration. Don't rush - talk to everyone, investigate everything, and protect your loyal companion.

Cultural Context

The 'silent footsteps' represent the quiet, methodical work of an undercover agent who brings justice without fanfare.

Endings Summary

EndingTypeDifficultyKey Requirement
Mr. Gold is GoneBADEasyIgnore Cậu Vàng throughout the game
The Restaurant BurnsBADMediumRefuse to pay protection money to the thugs
The Boss DisappearsBADMediumAccept the criminals' offer to join them
Silent FootstepsTRUEHardComplete ALL side quests and NPC interactions

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