In the world of restauranteurs (who do business in restaurants and are knowledgeable about food), people are not familiar with Huynh Trung Tan, also known as Alain Tan. Since 1989, he has opened the most famous western restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. At the heart of this small reform is a key concept: rediscovering the authentic values of that traditional gift.
PHO 2000, "Pho For The President" will forever be remembered where former American President Bill Clinton enjoyed his first bowl of phở during his state visit to Vietnam in 2000. Savor the delicious broth, slurp the glutinous noodles, and bite into the succulent beef; you’ll soon understand why the eatery continues to live on its legacy till today. Located near the heart Bến Thành Market, PHO 2000 provides respite after a day of haggling. Its quick, fast-food-style service also makes it a convenient stop, in case you’re eyeing to go back for more bargains!
The source of bones and meat to sweeten the broth is also selected from high-class beef and completely omitted MSG. The spices that create the fanciful flavor of pho: cloves, anise, anise, cardamom, coriander seeds, cinnamon which are spices originating from many Indian and Near Eastern cultures. As for pho, a typical product of wet rice culture, it is made with fragrant rice.
On the background of that rediscovered tradition, Alain Tan wants to bring the bowl of pho into a new dining space: the 2000 pho must be clean, cool and fresh; while ensuring a modern attribute: fast food, continuous service, ubiquity and affordable prices. Tan argues that if American culture has created a fast-food, modern McDonald's brand Japan has traditional Udon and Soba noodle shops everywhere; China with special types of instant noodles... then in Vietnam if you need an option, it's pho! Image Credit: PHO 2000
a. 226-228 Le Thanh Ton Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 70000
