2022 Pho King Cook-off!

Sunday, DECEMBER 11, 2022

4-5pm (VIP Only) | 5-8pm (VIP & GA)

The River Center
340 SW 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50309

Due to popular demand, the Iowa Asian Alliance Pho King Cook-Off is baaack and we are hunnngry! Doesn’t matter if you’ve been a pho fan pho-ever or have yet to try it, this one of a kind event is sure to satisfy your pho fever or introduce you to all the possibilities when it comes to this iconic dish.

Pho is the king of all Asian noodle soups. This beloved comfort food while rooted in Vietnam, is so popular that many SE Asian ethnicities have their own version and way to eat pho. And we want to help spread that love!  

CALLING ALL PHO CHEFS

Is your pho better than your momma’s? Enter the Pho King Cook-Off today to defend or claim your throne. You can be crowned the 2022 Pho King Chef by our judges or take home the 2022 Pho King People’s Choice. And perhaps both…if you are that good. Click here to submit your interest.

The Sidekick Challenge where chefs compete for the Pho King Sidekick trophy. Chefs may choose to only partake in the Sidekick Challenge as well. Details are on the registration page.

CALLING ALL PHO KING LOVERS & VIRGINS

Stuff your face with pho from some of the top chefs in town and help us crown the 2022 Pho King! We are taking this event to the next level at The River Center in downtown Des Moines. Get ready for more food, more drinks, more entertainment, more merch, and way more Pho King fun!

For pho sake – don’t miss this limited ticketed Iowa Asian Alliance FUNdraiser event.

We SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR, so get your Pho King tickets now!