Game Guide & Tips
Master Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant with these tips, secrets, and strategies. Learn how to uncover all endings and discover hidden Easter eggs!
Pho Cooking System
Available Ingredients
Cooking Table Items:
- • Bowls (on the right side)
- • Plates (for side items)
- • Pho noodles
- • Raw beef (tái) or Rare beef
- • Beef balls (bò viên)
- • Green onions (hành lá)
- • Broth pot (against the wall)
Side Dishes:
- • Fried breadsticks (quẩy)
- • Eggs
- • Rice
Pro Tip: The handbook at the table explains all combinations in a humorous, easy-to-understand way!
Correct Assembly Order:
⚠️ Broth ALWAYS goes last!
Essential Tips for New Players
Read the Handbook First
Check the cooking table handbook before starting! It has clear, humorous instructions on how to make pho correctly. Wrong orders will be rejected by customers.
Watch Mr. Gold (Your Dog)
CRITICAL: Keep an eye on your dog Mr. Gold! If he slips his leash and gets caught by dog thieves, the game ends immediately with "Mr. Gold is dead."
Master the Recipe Order
Recipe formula: Bowl → Pho noodles → Meat (raw/rare beef or beef balls) → Green onion → Broth (ALWAYS LAST). Food appears in your hand automatically when done correctly.
Cashier Math Required
The cashier system is complex! Customers may overpay and you must return correct change. Currency follows 1, 2, 5 denomination structure - bring your math skills.
Customer Info is Displayed
Each customer's order appears clearly above their head. Read it carefully before cooking - this smart detail helps you work quickly without memorizing.
Feed Mr. Gold Wrong Orders
Made a mistake? Mr. Gold will eat rejected bowls of pho. This is part of the game mechanics and can affect your ending.
General Walkthrough
Opening
- ▸Start by familiarizing yourself with the restaurant layout
- ▸Talk to your first few regular customers to understand the basic mechanics
- ▸Check the kitchen and note all available ingredients
Rising Tension
- ▸Notice when customers start acting strangely
- ▸Pay attention to which pho ingredients they request
- ▸Explore the restaurant between customers - new details may appear
Critical Choices
- ▸When given major decisions, consider what you've learned from customers
- ▸Some choices lock you into specific ending paths
- ▸Don't rush - take time to think about consequences
Finale
- ▸Your previous choices will determine available options
- ▸Stay calm and select actions that align with your intended ending
- ▸Remember: there are no "wrong" endings, each reveals different story aspects
Easter Eggs & Secrets
Hidden Menu Items
Try serving unusual ingredient combinations to certain customers. Some have secret reactions to specific pho recipes.
Vietnamese Folklore References
The game contains numerous references to Vietnamese ghost stories and legends. Look for connections to "Ma Đói" (hungry ghosts) and other folklore.
Developer Messages
Check the restaurant's decorations and background objects carefully. The developer has hidden messages in Vietnamese and English.
The Clock Mystery
Watch the wall clock throughout the game. Its behavior changes based on story events and can hint at upcoming scares.
Secret Customer
Under specific conditions, a rare customer appears who isn't part of the normal storyline. Their appearance requires precise actions.
Advanced Strategies
For Speedrunners
The game can be completed in under 20 minutes if you know the optimal path. Key strategies include skipping optional dialogue, memorizing customer orders, and making quick decisions during critical moments. The fastest ending to reach is typically Ending #2 (Escape).
For Completionists
To experience everything the game offers, plan for 4-5 playthroughs. Use different save slots for each major story branch. Pay special attention to background details that change between playthroughs - the game remembers some of your previous actions.
For Horror Enthusiasts
Play with headphones in a dark room for maximum immersion. The game uses subtle audio cues to build tension. Don't rush through dialogue - the horror is in the details. Ending #4 (Truth) provides the most comprehensive horror experience.
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