Hey, I'm Brandon! I'm also known as the noodle whisperer, the broth sommelier, but most often as the Pho King. I grew up in the Salt Lake Valley, but spent summers in Southern California — debatably the Vietnamese food capital of America. I've worked in multiple restaurants, but also have a science background. I've even had a brief stint with NASA! I love food, dad jokes, and overthinking. I guess all of this rambling was just a natural progression. You can find more of my blabberings on Instagram.
Don’t you hate it when you’re just trying to find some quick info online and the article you find begins with the author’s entire life… Read More »It’s always soup season – where to find Salt Lake’s best pho, ramen, and more
I love pho more than Kanye West loves Kanye West. On my deep dive pho-rensic investigation, I ate and reviewed over 60 bowls of pho… Read More »Pho King presents – Salt Lake City’s pho-nominal top 25
When someone declares where you can get “the best” particular dish in town, how do they really know? One day I asked myself this question… Read More »Pho-mula for success: exploring the culinary science behind an exquisite bowl of pho