Surprisingly great Pho on the second floor of the train station in a fancy food court type area. 98% gluten free menu! I got the house special pho with all the things in it: beef, chicken, shrimp, the shrimp were the very big kind! They even had gluten free beer! very polite service, clean, highly recommend this place! read more

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With a couple of hours to kill and a large bag to lug around, I decided to grab a bite to eat from inside New Street. Having never tried Vietnamese food before, but having heard many good things about it, I gave it a go. Delicious! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, service was fast and the food was lovely. Unable to decide what I wanted, I had "Pho Dac Biet - Tiger prawns, chicken & flash fried steak with garlic in beef stock" so I got a bit of everything, the flavours were well balanced and there were sauces an oils available to personalise my food to my personal taste. My only criticism of Pho is that the as the restaurant is small, the tables are all very pushed in together, so I was very close to those around me. It's understandable that it will be a noisy environment being in the middle of New Street, but perhaps a slightly larger gap between each table will allow guests not to feel so enclosed in such a busy environment. Overall, very happy and will definitely eat Pho again! read more

Pho - Pho Dac Biet - Tiger prawns, chicken & flash fried steak with garlic in beef stock - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

16/12/16 Just a quick visit as eating a big meal later. Settled for a salad and beer. Chicken salad (goi ga) was tasty and ample. Had a large beer Lao, followed by another. First one not cold enough for my liking so on my second made a special request. I'd really like to try the noodles; I love noodles. However, as I began.... I'm sure the kids would enjoy. They were very busty when I arrived, but the service was attentive and quick. Also had a third bottle, whilst rest visited the German Market. Bill was about £24 (bumped up with the beer). read more

I have experienced better but I still enjoyed the experience. I have been twice now, the first time my starter of rolls that resembled condoms with vegetables in was okay and the main of noodles and vegetables was..meh. The only thing I enjoyed was the sorbet but it was sooooo good. It kinda made up for the other courses. The second visit was better. I had the noodle soup with tofu and it was flavoursome and really filling. My second choice of dessert was choc slab and green tea ice cream and it was lovely. So maybe this is THE restaurant for yummy desserts but mediocre mains? Service wasn't the best either but not completely terrible. Mainly due to a really hot guy who works there. read more

Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

This is the second time I've eaten here and both times I've been really impressed by the food. The service is quick and impersonal, but then it is based in a train station where a lot of customers are fitting in a meal before a journey. The food is fresh, flavoursome and filling. I had the pho Bo combo (£8.95) which is pho noodle soup with beef meatballs, beef brisket and thin beef steak. Basically all the beef. Really tasty. If you need somewhere quick yet unusual in Grand Central then head here. read more

Pho - My pho Bo combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I have been meaning to try Pho for ages....this weekend I finally got round to it and thoroughly enjoyed my Vietnamese Sunday brunch. Having got up a little earlier than usual myself and a friend decided to bin off our standard sausage based Sunday brunch and go for a vietnamese. I went fot the beef noodle soup which was amazingly fresh and tasty adding pak choi to the broth for an extra £1....well worth it. I had a Jasmine tea to accompany the food which seemed like a good idea at the time.....until the sweats came ha. I was eating a hot broth with a hot drink in a resturant with a pretty high temperature due to its location in the main area of Grand Central....I was HOT.....like grab a few serviettes hot......I mentioned to the waitress about the temperature of the resturant who said its always warm in there especially on sunny days. If you are looking for a sunny day lunch...take this into consideration when ordering. The staff here were all lovely happy smiley people and the food was fresh and fast. No real complaints other than the temperature....I suppose on the bright side you can loose a few pounds in the process of eating and remove any guilt....maybe next time i'll have the pork balls and spring rolls! read more

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I was in Birmingham with a couple of work colleagues, it was well past dinner time, and we were HUNGRY. Getting to the weak and pathetic stages really. We needed to find a suitable eating place quickly, and for the food to be served super quickly, as one of us then had to hop on a train. A quick glance at the menu and we were all happy - there was something for everyone. The first thing I asked was whether they use MSG. Nope, they don't! They don't use any weird stuff, just natural ingredients. Excellent! Their dishes can also very easily be made vegan, by leaving out the fish sauce from their veggie dishes. In a nutshell, the food is fresh and heathy, and really tasty. For starters, I had Gi cun - fresh rice paper summer rolls with herbs, vermicelli & pickle. Each roll had a giant fresh mint leaf wrapped inside it which gave the rolls a delicate, fresh taste. The peanut sauce on the side was fantastic. I had so much of it I scooped some of it into my main course too, as all dishes were brought to the table at the same time (on our request). Main course for me was tofu and button mushroom Bun Noodles, which is vermicelli rice noodles with a lemongrass and chilli wok-fried topping, served with fresh herbs, beansprouts, veggie spring roll and peanuts. I was brought soy sauce instead of the nc chm. I mixed it all together and got stuck in. Oh it was so delicious! For drinks, rather than my usual beer, I ordered a a juice which was carrot, apple and ginger, freshly made. Service was quick, friendly, and expert - our server knew exactly what was in the dishes, and what tweaks could be made. I was really impressed with Pho, and will be looking out for them elsewhere. I'm also really happy that next time I'm in Birmingham, I know exactly where to go to get fresh, healthy and delicious food. read more

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Recently ordered this for delivery as they finally extended their delivery area, and wasn't disappointed at all. The spicy chicken phō was unbelievable and came so well packaged (the chicken and noodles are kept separate from the broth so you can add at your leisure, plus all fresh ingredients are in a sealed bag) and was warm and delicious. Sure, a little pricey, but such a treat. Everything was spot on. Will order again 100%. read more

Such a shame to see so many three star reviews here.. This place is pretty good eatery for what it is, its not a restaurant!!! But more like a quick place to grab food. I went on a Thursday evening g yes it was a quiet time and as the waitress said the best time to visit. The staff are friendly and welcoming. They offer recommendations and are helpful with extra requirements and my friend has allergies. I asked for some water as j was very thirsty. They have jugs of tap water pre-filled so that came out in seconds. As did the food we waited around 10 minutes for the food which was very good we didn't even realise we had waited so it was a smooth service. The food was lovely I had chicken and prawn flat noodles. Spicy and tangy. Sweet sauce on the side if I wanted it too. With fresh veg and bean sprouts. Felt very healthy eating it. I love the fact they promote they use fresh ingredients every day any they clearly as you can see 5the chefs prepare the food in front of you. They also do fruit and veg smoothies/ juices which are a great idea.. Better to have different options other that juice. Only down side is that it gets cold being above the train station.. But you can wear a coat.. Simple! Overall a great pit stop eatery to grab a quick bite for lunch or after work. Great customer service. Will be coming back for more. read more

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Upstairs in Birmingham New Street station, this is a very large place that will often still have a lineup. Lots of vegan options, which is what attracted me and my friends. I ordered the spicy green pho (£10-ish) - very salty, fairly small portions, and not entirely satisfying. I'm glad they cater to vegans, but for the price, I wasn't too impressed with the dish. I wouldn't return. read more

This is a pretty cool place to have a quick lunch. I loved the space available between tables and the food though not the most distinctive tasting Thai food (you're never going to get the genuine article) was still very tasty. read more

Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Came here for the first time while visiting Brum. It's located in the convenient grand central station. The food and presentation was quite good -Almost Authentic but With a Modern twist. Service was good and price reflects the location. Would Go back again. read more

So after finally trying this place out and taking Laura C with me I found the food experience lacklustre. It was a Thursday at just before 3:30pm, so it wasn't busy. We were seated very quickly as to be expected and opted for a table overlooking the grand central atrium. I opted for a starter a main and tea, Laura going for the main, desert and a coffee later. My starter was the prawn summer role (no attempts on remembering the official name) it's essentially prawns with rice noodles and vegetables wrapped in a rice wrap - it tasted of nothing. I had to soak it in the chilli oil sauce to get any flavour from it at all. Laura described the texture accurately but for the sake of this review its like eating a piece of rubbery bag filled with vegetables. You feel healthy when eating it but it gives you no satisfaction. We both opted for the Pho as a main, that's what this place is really for right? I had Pho Tom which is prawns, it's like a bowl of ramen and if you don't know what that is that's a big bowl of broth with noodles and then some type of chicken and vegetables. The first few sips of the broth left a peanut after taste, I'm not sure why. It may have had that ingredient but I don't remember seeing it on the menu. There was nothing particularly wrong with the food and how it was cooked here, plenty of juicy king prawns. Again, just found it a bit lacking. My tea was cool though, a glass mug with a bundle of tea leaves that opens up showing a flower after you add boiling water. I did eat a few of the leaves accidentally though. Laura's desert look appetising, a chocolate truffle slab and last time she exclaimed the sorbet was fantastic - wished I'd plumped for the desert over my prawn filled rubbery starters. The servers were very polite but tended to get tunnel vision and didn't notice you til you jump in front of them. But saying that in the time we were there a lot of them were taking a seat behind us and chowing down on their own food. I can imagine a lot of the grand central restaurants don't have staff rooms or offices so where else are they supposed to go? I'm afraid I won't be going back any time soon, there are just other places that you drop nearly £20 or less on food and at least have a memorable taste. read more

Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Pho is yet another chain to land in Birmingham with the renovation of New St Station/Grand Central. It's named after the Vietnamese noodle soup that has reached legendary culinary status and whose appreciation has grown exponentially in recent years. Pho has opened their 17th location in Birmingham, providing their take on traditional Vietnamese street food. It's not atypical to find a Vietnamese restaurant menu the size of a bible, but Pho has distilled the essence of Vietnamese cuisine down to one large page. These include starters like goi cuon (rice paper rolls), salads, a large selection of pho, and other entrees like bun (vermicelli noodles), fried noodles, and rice. The back page of the menu includes a small selection of wine, beer, juices, and teas. For a Grand Central restaurant, the seating is adequate and the wait time is either non existent or reasonable during all but the busiest of times. Pho holds a takeaway only line near the entrance of the restaurant. On my first visit I entered the takeaway line (it was quite busy) by accident before realizing my error and waiting even longer for a host to show up and show me a table. My second visit was much smoother in this regard and I was seated right away. While I haven't tried the pho yet, the bun is a very faithful rendition to the classic noodle dish. I've indulged in both the veggie spring rolls and the tofu & mushroom versions. For vegetarians like me, Pho provides a choice of veggie broth and veggie or tofu versions of most dishes, marked as chay on the menu. The flavors are fresh, but are not as robust as I would expect from an approximation of street food dishes. It's easy to doctor them up though with the table side accompaniments, including Huy Fong sriracha straight from California. Overall I like the vibe, menu, and generally the flavors of Pho. The prices are a bit high for the portion size and the type of menu items though. I hope that at the corporate level they consider expanding their menu, as now it feels like Vietnamese cuisine for beginners. While it's not the best, it is still one of my top choices to grab a bite in Grand Central. read more

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I'd heard that Pho Gluten Free menu had been recently approved by the Coeliac Society so I knew I'd be in for a treat, but the range of options available was really impressive. When we arrived, I was surprised to note that I wasn't offered a completely separate menu! Instead, my very helpful waiter informed that almost everything was gluten and dairy free; bar a couple of deserts. It was so nice to have so many choices and also have the opportunity to share dishes with my husband; which we never get the chance to do usually! The food was delicious- their gf noodle soups are perfect for a rainy day- very good for the price considering how much you get. I also like you get a side selection of condiments, since you can decide how much chili/lime you want. They have a really good range of free from deserts too- the bananas are lovely read more

This is meant to be Vietnamese Street Food but I'd call it a straightforward Vietnamese restaurant. We felt welcome here, the staff were very nice, they recommended a few things. We had summer rolls to start with. They were very fresh, really good but not amazing. I had their noodle soup with tofu and mushrooms. It was much better than it sounds. Again not amazing but thoroughly tasty. We had a view across the huge station building, it's really well lit and there was as much atmosphere as you can get in a shopping centre. I had a mint tea and it had a lot of mint in it, and the cup was holdable without scalding yourself. Full marks there. We would definitely come back if we needed something fairly quick around here. read more

This is the second Vietnamese Resturent I've ever tried. The first one didn't leave good memories, but this one is different! Their Vietnamese chicken curry is so delicious! One of the best! I also tried their chicken spring rolls and they were okay. Would definitely go there again! read more

Pho - Chicken curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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Thought we'd give it a try for lunch. Food was ok but portions were small for the price. The overall thought of the meal was the place is freezing. Myself and my partner keep saying to each other was 'it's freezing'. It was actually warmer outside. read more

So I revisited Pho and gave them another chance. The service is still as luck lustre as ever. With no sense of urgency, pride, or eye contact. I wonder if it's me? Am I somehow off putting?! Anyhow, having learnt from the first visit I made here, I decided to order Pho this time, and avoided sides, or rice dishes. It took several attempts to place our order as the team were in disarray trying to manage tables and clear the queue. It was a mid week afternoon after 1pm so not exactly peak time, but fair enough it was busy. When the food arrived it was hot, and everything was presented well. The flavours in the pho were nice, but nothing amazing. I didn't feel that this was special. I think this serves a purpose being in the station and being able to get freshly cooked, healthy food quickly. I will not repeat my error of trying to get a catch up lunch with a friend here as this venue doesn't show off what Birmingham can do foodwise. read more

Pho is conveniently located in Birmingham's Grand Central and in my opinion is very reasonably priced. The Pho it's self was just like those I tried in Vietnam and the flat noodles with chicken were fragrant and very tasty. We had spring rolls which where perfectly spiced and some prawn crackers to mop up any leftovers. There are lots of options for a quick bite to eat in Grand Central; Pho is definitely one you should try. Be sure to try the Saigon beer if you want the full Vietnamese experience. read more