Attention Pho King Lovers and Virgins!
Who’s ready to get away this winter to Pho King Paradise?
The 9th Annual Pho King Cook-Off is back—and it’s hotter than ever!
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025 (finally a Saturday for you party animals!)
⏰ 7 PM – 10 PM (VIPs, your getaway starts at 6 PM)
📍 Local Bites | Downtown Des Moines
The following excursions await you:
🍜 Endless pho stations to warm you up instantly
🥥 Coconut Sidekick Challenge for that tropical taste
🍹 Cash bars to keep you hydrated—we’ll even share our cocktail umbrellas
👕 A merch station—perfect for those you left behind in the cold
👑 Entertainment and games way more fun than your family vacay!
⚠️ Must be 21+ to purchase and attend.
🎟️ Limited VIP tickets available until November 20 (or until sold out).
General Admission tickets available while supplies last—and we did sell out last year, so don’t procrastinate or you'll have vacay FOMO!
Take a look at the past events
Pho King 'Licious Fans - February 2024
We can’t wait to escape to Pho King Paradise with you this winter!