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The family who created Deep Fried Pho, which is among the five savory finalists at Texas State Fair’s 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards, is being accused of stealing the dish from a Vietnamese restaurant. About the dish: Michelle Le’s Deep Fried Pho is a combination of the traditional Vietnamese comfort food and the southern tradition of fried food in which pho ingredients are rolled up, fried and served with sides of pho broth, lime, jalapeños, cilantro, hoisin sauce and sriracha. The accusation: Although Le’s dish was previously celebrated and praised by media outlets and members of the community, it soon became the target of criticism by social media influencer Tim Lee (@tim vs food), who accused Le of copying the idea from the Dallas-based Vietnamese restaurant Cris and John.