Details of some characters in Brother Hai Pho Restaurant

Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant is a Vietnamese survival horror simulation game set in Dan Phuong district, Hanoi. The appeal of the game comes not only from the dramatic plot but also from the uniquely constructed character system, from the mysterious restaurant owner to the diners with strange stories.

 

Below is a detailed analysis of the origins, personalities and levels of danger of the core characters in Anh Hai's Pho Shop.

I. Main Character: Brother Hai - Pho Shop Owner

Anh Hai is the central character, the player will transform into this character to experience the whole story.

 

1. Origin and Shape

1. Origin: Anh Hai is the owner of a newly opened pho restaurant in a seemingly peaceful village in Dan Phuong district, Hanoi. Behind this simple business is a haunting past that Anh Hai is forced to face.
2. Appearance: Although the player experiences the game through a first-person perspective, in some interactive scenes we can see this man has the appearance of a typical food vendor with white pants, a red shirt and an apron. Anh Hai can be imagined as a man with the working style of a small businessman in the countryside or suburbs. His image is associated with the work of cooking pho, serving and interacting with local diners.

2. Personality and role in the game

1. Personality: Through the dialogue in the game, you can see that this character shows resilience and courage , not only maintaining the business but also gradually realizing a dark mystery that is covering the village. He is a man of action, forced to face unexpected events to survive.
2. Role: Anh Hai is both the manager of the pho restaurant (cooking, serving) and the truth discoverer and the target of spiritual, mysterious events.

 

3. Time of occurrence and level of danger

1. Appearance: Appears throughout the game, from the first day of opening the pho shop to different endings.
2. Danger Level: Does not pose a danger to others. On the contrary, Anh Hai is the one who has to endure and directly face all risks and dangers from the environment and other characters.

Golden Boy

In the tense horror context, Cau Vang is the character that brings the element of relaxation and normality. Except when he slips off the chain and goes out into the street and gets caught by Exciter.

1. Origin and shape

1. Origin: Cau Vang is a dog , cared for and raised by Anh Hai by making mistakes in making pho. The appearance of this dog is a detail simulating daily life in Vietnam, where raising dogs is popular.
2. Appearance: A dog, requiring care ("pet the dog" is a feature in the game). The exact appearance is not described, but it can be inferred that "Mr. Gold" bears the familiar appearance of a Bull Terrier.

 

2. Personality and role

1. Personality: Shows loyalty and is a source of positive inspiration. The "Puff the Dog's Head" role shows that this is a gameplay detail to help the player relax.
2. Role: A companion and a life simulation element in a pho restaurant. Taking care of Cau Vang is also an important side quest that can affect psychological developments or the plot.

3. Time of occurrence and level of danger

1. Time of appearance: Appears right from the start of the game  in the pho restaurant, is an indispensable part of Anh Hai's daily life.
2. Danger level: Not dangerous at all . On the contrary, Mr. Gold can be a character that needs protection or a clue to mysterious events. Remember to keep Mr. Gold and bring him back into the house when he runs out on the street.

III. Other characters in the game

Character Name (or Nickname)	Personality & Traits	Food requirements	Level of danger
Quy Buu/The "Onii-chan" Guy	Funny, cute, uses Japanese internet language and culture ("onii-chan").	Pho with special requests, sometimes confusing or containing game bug elements (like game crash).	Cause game crashes or other technical errors when interacting.
Grab Comrade (Shipper/Driver)	Hasty, hurried, symbolizes a busy life. Implied to be Anh Hai's secret partner in investigation activities.	Quick and simple request	Low. Main role is to provide information or covert support (as a comrade).
Phu Ba	Classy, ​​picky, has strict requirements about food. One of the key members of an underground criminal organization.	Pho dishes are difficult to please and require precision. But they also cost a lot.	Very dangerous. As one of the final bosses behind Anh Hai's father's case, he must be dealt with.
Manchester United Fan	Dreamy, optimistic, passionate, always talking about football and his favorite team.	Pho requests can be football related or have humorous characteristics related to the passion.	Low. Mainly humorous elements, bringing relaxation to the game.
Old Man/Uncle/Village Chief	Simple, rustic, there are strange requests for pho, like "pho without driver" (pho without meat).	Simple pho, with side dishes like cold rice or fried breadsticks.	Low. Shows daily life in the Northern countryside. Sometimes shows content related to plot clues.
Father of Life	A shady, authoritative or gangster-looking character. Represents local dark forces (protection rackets, mafia).	Demanding pho and often involving money/protection.	Cao. Depending on how Anh Hai treats this character, the plot can change, leading to different endings.

 

Besides the characters above, there will be some other characters like Paralyzed Boy (T1 fan) and other "secret agents" waiting for you to discover.

Although Anh Hai's Pho Shop only has a few clearly named characters, it is the contrast between the ordinary life (Anh Hai, Cau Vang, the pho cooking job) and the dark forces (Strange customers, Mysterious characters) that creates depth for the game.

Every bowl of pho served is an interaction, a step closer to the hidden mystery. It is this cast of characters that makes Anh Hai's Pho Shop a standalone horror game phenomenon, attracting players to explore the 4 different endings the game offers.