Master every system in Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant. From cooking mechanics to investigation systems, this guide covers everything you need to achieve 100% completion and the True Ending.
The game operates on a 20-day timeline divided into four distinct phases. Understanding this cycle is crucial for maximizing both your restaurant income and investigation progress.
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning is the best time to explore the village without arousing suspicion. Most NPCs are going about their routines.
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This is your primary income-generating period. Focus on speed and accuracy. Don't neglect Cậu Vàng even when busy.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Evening customers are more willing to share information. Take time with dialogue options - don't rush through conversations.
10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Night exploration is ESSENTIAL for the True Ending. Many secrets only reveal themselves after dark. Keep Cậu Vàng close.
Pho preparation follows a strict 5-step sequence. The order is CRITICAL - adding broth before toppings will fail the dish. Memorize this sequence to serve customers efficiently.
The most common mistake new players make is adding broth too early. If you add broth before the meat and toppings, the dish fails and you must start over. This costs time and can anger waiting customers.
Select a clean bowl from the right side of the cooking station and place it on your workspace. This is your foundation.
Add fresh rice noodles to the bowl. The noodles should be pre-cooked and ready. Amount should fill about 1/3 of the bowl.
Select the correct meat based on the order: Phở Tái (rare beef), Phở Bò Viên (beef meatballs), Phở Chín (well-done beef), or combinations.
Sprinkle green onions (hành lá) unless customer ordered 'Phở không hành'. Add bean sprouts and herbs if requested.
Ladle hot beef broth into the bowl as the FINAL step. The broth must be steaming hot to properly cook rare beef.
Master all six pho variations to serve any customer request. The price of 15,000 VND is suspiciously low - a hint about Anh Hai's true identity as an undercover agent (real pho costs 35,000-50,000 VND).
Rare Beef Pho
Easy
Thinly sliced raw beef that cooks in the hot broth. The classic choice.
Beef Meatball Pho
Easy
Pre-cooked beef meatballs. Popular with children and those who prefer fully cooked meat.
Well-Done Beef Pho
Easy
Slow-cooked brisket, tender and flavorful. Often requested by older customers.
Rare & Well-Done Combo
Medium
Combination of rare beef slices and well-done brisket. Best of both worlds.
Rare Beef & Meatball
Medium
Rare beef slices with meatballs. A popular combination.
Special Pho (Everything)
Hard
Contains all meat types: rare beef, brisket, meatballs, tripe, and tendon.
Phở không hành
No green onions - common request
Thêm rau
Extra vegetables/herbs
Thêm ớt
Extra chili - add carefully
Ít nước
Less broth - drier style
Thêm quẩy
Add fried breadstick
Cơm nguội
Side of cold rice
As an undercover agent, your mission is to gather evidence against the "Thiên Đường" criminal organization. The investigation system has three main components: documents, NPC intelligence, and environmental clues.
Total: 15
Finding all 15 documents unlocks the complete story and enables the Revelation ending path
Total: Ongoing
Building trust with NPCs unlocks exclusive dialogue options and story paths
Total: Variable
Environmental awareness separates casual players from True Ending achievers
Your restaurant's reputation affects NPC trust, ending availability, and story access. Maintain at least 4 stars to access the True Ending.
Requirements: Perfect service, no mistakes, all customers satisfied
Benefits: Unlock special customers, maximum tips, true ending eligible
Requirements: Occasional minor mistakes, mostly satisfied customers
Benefits: Good tips, access to most story content
Requirements: Some complaints, inconsistent service
Benefits: Basic income, limited NPC trust
Requirements: Frequent mistakes, unhappy customers
Benefits: Struggling financially, NPCs avoid sharing info
Requirements: Major problems, angry customers leaving
Benefits: Risk of game over, locked out of good endings
Managing money is crucial for survival. Running out of funds blocks story progress and can trigger bad endings.
Learn these denominations to make correct change. Wrong change angers customers and hurts reputation.
Tip: The game uses realistic 1-2-5 currency denominations. Practice quick mental math for customer payments.