Pho Sen attracts Japanese people.

The combination of pho and Vietnamese lotus seeds, along with its sweet and refreshing taste, has made Pho Sen a favorite among Japanese people.

Sasco's Pho Sen attracted the attention of many visitors at the "Vietnam Pho Festival 2023" held in Japan from October 7th. Most consumers were impressed by the broth, which blends lotus root, sea worms, and traditional Phu Nhi fish sauce to create a subtly sweet and uniquely aromatic flavor, resulting in a balanced taste.

Diners line up to enjoy Pho Sen Sasco. Photo: Sasco.

Mr. Aoyagi Yoichiro, a member of the Japanese Parliament , said he enjoys eating pho. He also expressed his admiration for the creativity of Vietnamese chefs in combining ingredients to create interesting variations of the dish. Besides Pho Sen, he also highly appreciates Pho Sam, Pho Tra Xanh, Pho Hat Ket, Pho Tam Giac Mach, etc., as each type has its own unique flavor.

"The first Vietnam Pho Festival, held in Tokyo, Japan, took place under beautiful sunny weather. Cultural exchange activities are further strengthening the relationship between the two countries," Mr. Aoyagi Yoichiro added.

Sasco's head chef, Pham Quang Duy, prepares Pho Sen for diners. Photo: Sasco.

Akira, a diner, shared that pho is the most well-known Vietnamese dish among Japanese people. "I read about the Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 several days ago. I'm really looking forward to enjoying this traditional Vietnamese dish. The food here is all delicious, especially the pho," she expressed.

Along with Pho Sen Sasco, other famous pho brands such as Pho Dau, Pho Thin, Pho Hai Thien, Pho 'S Sam Ngoc Linh, and Pho from the Grand Saigon Hotel also participated in this event. Each chef and each brand has its own recipe and secrets to create a distinctive flavor, but all aspire to spread the traditional taste of Vietnamese pho to international friends.

Chef Pham Quang Duy introduces lotus seed pho and matcha pho to festival visitors. Photo: Sasco.

The event also attracted many Vietnamese expatriates in Japan. Ms. Thu Huyen said that since the festival took place on a weekend, she brought her whole family along to experience Vietnamese cuisine and meet and chat with fellow countrymen. "The activities at the festival were diverse and interesting, bringing a warm feeling like being in the atmosphere of home," Ms. Thu Huyen said.

The Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 also featured culinary expert Matsuo Tomoyuki, who directly introduced pho and demonstrated how to make pho noodles continuously for two days. The festival also attracted many Vietnamese restaurants and chefs in Japan, as well as Japanese restaurants and chefs, creating a colorful culinary culture.

Runner-up Bao Ngoc accompanies the event introducing Vietnamese pho to Japanese diners. Photo: Sasco.

This is also a rare event that brings together chefs who have won the Golden Star Anise Award over the years, such as Pham Quang Duy, Nguyen Tien Hai, Nguyen Tu Tin... along with chefs from famous pho brands in Vietnam, to meet with Japanese culinary artisans.

Over the two days of the event, the organizers also presented many activities promoting and showcasing the unique culture and arts of Vietnam.

Tue Anh

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