Michelin-starred restaurant in HCM City among world's best
VGP - Pot Au Pho, a one-Michelin-starred restaurant based in Ho Chi Minh City, has been named among the top 31 best new restaurants in the world by editors of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
A bowl of pho is served at Pot Au Pho Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
The restaurant first opened in 2023 and mainly specialises in serving the nation's beloved pho noodle soup.
"At Pot Au Pho, Vietnamese banker turned chef Peter Cuong Franklin sets new standards for Viet Nam's beloved noodle soup, his 10-course tasting menu deconstructing phở and then reassembling the iconic bone broth," says magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
According to details given by the U.S. magazine, in addition to pho, it also serves mi quang, a traditional prawn and pork turmeric noodle soup prepared by Cuong's mom.
The restaurant is located on the third floor of a building at 89 Ton That Dam street in District 1.
With a small space of only 14 seats around an open kitchen, customers can interact closely with the chefs.
It serves guests with different pho versions such as traditional beef pho noodle soup, caviar egg pho, molecular pho, truffle pho and le pot au pho that includes wagyu beef, consommé, French puff pastry and Saigon bouquet garni.
The restaurant is open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday.
In addition to pho, it also serves mi quang, a traditional prawn and pork turmeric noodle soup, and desserts.
On June 6th, 2023, for the first time ever 103 restaurants and canteens in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City were honoured by the famous Michelin guide, including 4 restaurants awarded one Michelin star.
According to the Michelin Guide, these four restaurants are recognized with one Michelin star for providing high-quality dishes and exceptional culinary experiences that are worth stopping by on a trip to Viet Nam./.
