Restaurant & Bar Awards 2023

When Vietnamese chefs Anthony Le and his wife Hong Van Le opened Pho Aroi, they did so with the intention of creating a place where highly authentic Saigon cuisine could be enjoyed. Focusing on the details that set these incredible delicacies apart, it’s little wonder that the team has achieved success in the Restaurant and Bar Awards 2023. We take a closer look to see what has made this establishment such a staple of the region. Best Vietnamese Restaurant 2023 - Bangkok with more apprentice cooks who are keen to learn more about the intricate flavours and unique tones that Saigon cuisine has to offer. As the troubles of the pandemic have faded away, Pho Aroi has flourished and can once again claim to offer the most authentic Vietnamese food in Thailand. With new locations opening across the region, there is much to be excited for when looking at how Pho Aroi continues to grow. Needless to say, the team are happily exploring new opportunities to share their unique gift with the world. We celebrate their success and look forward to what new heights of culinary excellence they will set in the weeks and months to come. Company: Pho Aroi Email: [email protected] Website: phoaroi.com auded by both foreign visitors and locals alike, Pho Aroi offers an exemplary experience when it comes to sampling the very best of what Saigon culture has to offer. With a menu that embraces authentic dishes that use traditional recipes and local ingredients, this incredible eatery has found the perfect balance between the demands of fine dining in the 21st Century and the traditions that have made Saigon cuisine something to celebrate. The delivery of true Saigon flavours to the modern palette is achieved through astonishing attention to detail, with every meal carefully and lovingly prepared. In some cases, dishes can take over 25 hours to perfect, but the results truly speak for themselves. An incredible combination of herbs and spices, as well as premium Australian beef, mean that not only is the overall effect one which will delight tastebuds with every mouthful, but will enhance the individual flavours of each of the stunning ingredients at play. The commitment to authenticity is just one factor which sets Pho Aroi apart from the competition, with executive chef and owner of Pho Aroi, Anthony Le, provides patrons with the best food to reflect his own Vietnamese heritage. Over the years, he has prided himself not only on offering an exceptional gastronomic experience, but one which is nonfusion in any way. His awareness of the cultural importance of Saigon cuisine makes him and his team the ideal guides to exploring this part of world history. Nowhere is this pride in how things used to be done better shown than in the loving creation of the restaurant’s much lauded pho broth. This delicious part of the Pho Aroi’s repertoire uses techniques perfected over centuries with hours spent preparing the bone marrow before the soup is begun. When the broth has slowly boiled for 18 hours, herbs and spices are added before boiling continues for another four hours. Throughout the day, no matter what time it is, the delectable scent of broth can be smelt throughout the restaurant, inviting people in and making them feel at home. During the pandemic, people continued to need this sense of home, with home delivery becoming ever more popular. As times have returned to a new sense of normal, people have enjoyed coming back to the familiar smells and seats in Pho Aroi. The team has expanded L

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