CLEVELAND, Ohio — Sisters Maya and Heidi Mai have revitalized the nearly 30-year-old Number One Pho, aiming to transform its menu and reputation to offer authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
The restaurant’s menu has been completely overhauled, now featuring a wide array of traditional and often rare Vietnamese dishes prepared authentically.
New ownership sparks an authentic revival
The nearly 30-year-old Number One Pho restaurant underwent a significant transition after sisters Maya and Heidi Mai took over the business last August. While the name and location at 3120 Superior Avenue remain, the sisters have embarked on a mission to transform the restaurant’s menu and reputation.
Their goal is to introduce Clevelanders to the authentic tastes of their home country, moving beyond the restaurant’s previous incarnation and establishing it as a destination for traditional Vietnamese food that tastes like it was made in Vietnam…