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    Pho

    3.6 (50 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Brix H.

    My experience of Pho is near bang on the same as the lovely Gemma G's. On arrival we encountered a slightly, distracted waiter but our actual server was quite sweet despite not knowing the menu very well. (I always need a recommendation - can't bare food envy!) I had the prawn rice paper rolls and they were ok but again felt as if they'd been sitting around for a while... For mains I had the house Pho, (beef broth, sliced steak, prawns + tofu) which was quite exciting to look at as it comes with a load of herbs and chilli to whack in according to your own preference, I whacked it ALL in and still felt it was lacking in flavour. The noodles are SO bland, I get that they need to compliment the other flavours but when most of the dish is bulked out by big noodles they overwhelmed me with their blandness. Pass the salt. Pass the chilli. Pass anything that stops me feeling beige! My companions curry was nothing to write home about. The food was ok. Not terrible, not amazing, just middle of the road. We'd arrived about 8.30pm on a Sunday and ordered a bottle of wine and although we'd finished the food we'd still had half a bottle left to finish. Again like Gemma's experience - they'd made it clear to us they wanted to shut up shop and had switched the music off and blasted all the lights on. We'd only been seated 45 mins at the most. We got the message.

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    Joy H.

    I wanted to give this place a go as I love Vietnamese food. However my boyfriend and I were left so disappointed after the meal here. I had the veggie spring rolls as a starter which was tasty. But when our pho came, it all went downhill. The soup was tasteless and the noddles were just not cooked well. My chicken also tasted like it was shredded and then thrown in there at the last minute. But on a good note, service was prompt and friendly. Sorry Pho, but I don't think I'll be coming back.

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    Georgina W.

    My first taste of Vietnamese food & I loved it. The staff were super friendly & chatty, there was a really great atmosphere all around us. Luckily we booked ahead because it was really busy & I can see why. I tried the Pho Tam which is a tiger prawn noodle soup - the ingredients were so fresh & tasty, it was really good. After all the goodness I ended my meal with banana fritters & honey ice cream which was delicious. I will definitely be back to try some spicier options next time.

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    Ella T.

    Whenever I'm in Brighton I always go to Pho. It's my favourite restaurant! The restaurant itself is trendy, hip and modern which fits well being in Brighton. The staff are always quick, helpful and friendly and the food is so tasty and fresh every time. I usually take the Crispy pork spring rolls with peanut sauce and they are so delicious. I also take the tofu and mushroom cari which is just so yummy. It's packed full of fresh vegetables and fills you up. Portion sizes are great for the value of money! Would definitely recommend Pho to anybody visiting Brighton. The lunch deal between 12-5 is also worth going for.

    The last time I went to Pho was about 5 years ago when I was still at Uni. I really didn't enjoy it, but I think that's because I went for something (Pho/Broth with noodles) that isn't really my cup of tea. However I went again last weekend, as Scott and I fancied somewhere different and I thought I would give it another shot. I'm really glad I did! We had a delicious starter of pork spring rolls and chicken wings. They were both really tasty and flavoursome. For the main I opted for the 'broken rice' with brisket. Scott had the same but with chicken. It came in a coconut based curry sauce that was really nice. I imagine it to be the Vietnamese version of a Katsu Curry. I know what to get the next time I go to Pho :)

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    10 years ago

    Food at Pho is cheap, simple and clean. With many vegetarian and vegan options, Pho is the perfect place for a delicious lunch.

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    14 years ago

    Good food, full of flavour and relativity inexpensive. The place does have a decidingly wagamamasy feel to it though

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    Really good pho place, but the broth was a bit salty. The atmosphere was good though, and service was very quick and friendly

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    Fortune House

    Fortune House

    2.0(3 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    £

    Situated in the heart of Hove, Fortune House is a great little Chinese takeaway. Having always…read morecalled rather than visited the establishment I' can say they have always been uber friendly and prompt delivery staff. The menu has the usual selection of Eastern classic like sweet and sour and lots of noodle dishes. Obviously its not the most healthy option but if you hungover it has the ideal selection of delicious stodge. They are also open until 11.30pm most eves so if all else fails he Fortune House will be open.

    I'm always a fan of Chinese takeaway, and, having used to have lived in this neck of the woods, I…read moredid once give Fortune House a try. Sadly, it didn't really live up to expectations: the food was MSG-heavy and not particularly good, although I seem to have been lucky, judging by some of the reviews below. I certainly haven't experienced anything that badly sanitised, but it wouldn't surprise me greatly. The food here was truly nothing special. It's not as if Fortune House are doing anything particularly wrong: the prices and menu all scream of cheap, not-particularly-well-made take-away: if you're expecting anything more than that, then ordering take-away probably isn't for you in the first place. The stuff I had was basically perfectly acceptable, if not the best Chinese food I've ever had. I guess what I'm trying to say is: even the best take-away couldn't be more than 3 stars in my book, and this one seemed perfectly acceptable. In the end, there's nothing particularly to write home about when it comes to Fortune House. It's your bog-standard take-away; I didn't have a particularly bad experience, but if you're a frequent orderer of takeaway, you'll know the risks!

    The Big Bowl - the Big Bowl with meatballs.

    The Big Bowl

    4.4(10 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    £

    I was in Brighton for a conference in mid-September 2023 and decided to try this Vietnamese…read morerestaurant for an early dinner (5:45pm) on a Wednesday. First, the food quality is good and reasonably priced (13 pounds). I ordered the big bowl pho soup includes noodles, meatballs, and beef with a side helping of bean sprouts to add. It was satisfying and hearty. The only blemish was that the broth had a bit more fat than I would have liked. Location is convenient for visitors to Brighton. It's on Preston Street near the Waitrose supermarket. From the Brighton I-360 tourist attraction, it's about 1-2 blocks north away from the water. From Churchill Square (near the clock tower), it's about a 5-7 minute walk to the west (along the street that is reserved for buses and taxis only). The restaurant is a bit tiny - I would recommend it for solo diner or couples. It's not convenient for a large group. Preston Street has a nice boba tea shop across the way and other restaurants that are worth a look-see. Overall, I would recommend "the Big Bowl" for visitors to Brighton who are looking for authentic Vietnamese pho.

    I'm glad I got to try this place as I've been struggling to find good Vietnamese food. Coming from…read moreCalifornia, I was spoilt with options but there was only one place I trusted in Brighton until today! I ordered the Bún cha combo which has vermicelli noodles, grilled pork, chicken and a spring roll. It comes with a dipping sauce that's a mixture of lemon juice, ginger, chilli, garlic and vinegar. It was tasty and cost just under £9. Service was very friendly and nice. I will definitely come back and try other items on the menu!

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    The Big Bowl - Cute interior - but tiny space (better for 1-2 people).

    Cute interior - but tiny space (better for 1-2 people).

    The Big Bowl - Exterior of restaurant.

    Exterior of restaurant.

    The Big Bowl - Outside the restaurant on Preston Street

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    Outside the restaurant on Preston Street

    Beijing House - Haggis and the burger

    Beijing House

    4.7(3 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Like many of the other Chinese restaurants in Brighton, this place serves legit Chinese food. It…read morehelps to have a healthy population of Chinese immigrants. =P I ordered the duck noodle soup. The soup was light in flavor but they have chili sauce, pepper and vinegar to play around with the taste. Looking forward to trying their other dishes.

    I've lived in Brighton for nearly two years now and, as a person who spent my formative years in…read moreHong Kong, could not find any local Chinese restaurant that took my fancy -- until now. As the first dish arrived, a warm noodle dish with a fermented bean sauce that I've ordered at countless Chinese resistants over the years despite repeated punishing disappointment, I was shocked to find it to be... perfect. Just the right amount of rich meat flavouring, no bitterness or cloying sweetness dominating the dish, and perfect ratio of sauce to noodles. The best version of this dish I have eaten outside of China. Then I tried the next dish -- again a commonly available and frequently ordered seared green beans with some spice and minced meat. Disbelief began to set in -- this was the best version of this dish I had in my LIFE. I began to wonder if I had accidentally starved myself for a week to make everything taste this good. Maybe I was going insane from infrequent Chinese food consumption. Maybe I needed to eat at a trashy Chinese restaurant to make sure I was properly calibrated. How could this random restaurant on Queens road, full of eateries that don't even have to be good because they get tourist foot traffic, be blowing my mind? We ordered yet two more dishes. The "Chinese Burger" -- our server admitted he just couldn't find a decent translation for the dish -- which consisted of fatty shredded richly flavoured meat not unlike the Chinese version of the shredded whole roast hog sandwiches that have recently joined London food markets in Southbank Centre and Borough Market. Much like my discovery of Polish lard spread with bits of bacon, the flavour put me beyond caring about the fat content. We finished with a Hunan tofu dish that, again, was stellar and for me an interesting contrast to a lot of the Sichuan tofu preparations I've tried in the past. Unusual for Chinese restaurants in the area, the server/owner was really friendly and chatty, talking about his idea behind the restaurant and photographing the food for the pictures in the window. It was a really warm welcome and only made me more excited to return. The only caveats are the small seating availability (it wasn't crowded -- yet -- but they only just opened a week ago) though they do takeaway, and the fact that the English menu is different from the Chinese menu, and contains an odd assortment of things mostly that people who don't really like and/or know Chinese food could order. It's ridiculous and you should order from the pictures in the window or ask the waiter what is actually on the Chinese menu. I begged them to translate it before I left. I'm still really confused about how every dish was beyond delicious. I will have to go eat at the lowest rated Chinese restaurant on Yelp, a Michelin starred one in London, and here again before I will probably be able to truly believe this magical experience really happened and can be had anytime I'm willing to spare a 5 min walk and £15pp. You think I'm joking, but I'll report back after I'm sure I'm properly calibrated.

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    Beijing House - Storefront

    Storefront

    Beijing House - Beef noodle soup / 牛肉湯麵, pork and cabbage dumplings / 豬肉韭菜餃子 with dipping sauce

    Beef noodle soup / 牛肉湯麵, pork and cabbage dumplings / 豬肉韭菜餃子 with dipping sauce

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    Unithai Oriental Market - My favourite dish;)

    Unithai Oriental Market

    4.5(19 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    £

    Just one passing thought about Unithai Oriental Market sets me off into dream land again…read more.. thinking about the amazing red curry (likely the best I have ever had) and the spectacular soup (6c). It was like something out of dreams... and something that I never wanted to end. I wanted to become un-full so that I could go back and do it all over again. The bok choy was also amazing... simple, lovely sauce. Every dish could not have been any more tasty. The issue was with the time. We got there and were lucky to get a seat (arrived around 2:20pm on a Saturday). It was the last two seats in the house (not a large place to start with). Then the food took almost 45min to come out. And were I not so crazy-hungry it would have been okay. I heard the employee tell others over the phone that it would take an hour just for carry out. What this means is that the food is fresh - it's not some food stuffs hanging out in big pots just waiting to be placed in front of you. Just don't go too too hungry - it hurts. But the reward is so worth it. So so worth it. The staff are super friendly and the little food stuffs they sell at the market are great as well. I just love this place, and can't wait to be back in Hove at eating-time. It's what I'll go to sleep thinking about... then I'll likely have lovely happy dreams.

    Ok so I'd happily live in here…read more My review is for the restaurant in the back of the supermarket - I've been back a few times since my last review and the food is always incredible. It's now my favourite restaurant in Brighton without a doubt. The noodle soups (6a and 6b on the menu) are fresh and always delicious. They taste just like in Thailand and are truly a cure for anything, be it a hangover, cold or a bad mood (or just because...!) 6a is a huge bowl of clear, flavourful stock, beansprouts, perfectly cooked rice noodles and fish balls, amazing fish sausage and ground pork. SO good. 6b is the bolder, richer older sibling. A dark and seriously aromatic broth with rice noodles, tender pork slices, springy pork balls and ground pork. For just over £6 it can't get any better! Add some (or all) of the condiments on the table, but be especially generous with the chilies in vinegar, so good. The chili flakes are HOT though! Both noodle soups are wonderful, textural experiences and a true meal in a bowl, although we always order a side of morning glory in either oyster sauce or chilli and garlic - both are perfect. The service is always great but at it's best when the aunty is there because she is lovely, clearly passionate about Thailand and Thai food and is very chatty and impressed if you speak any basic Thai. It's always busy but you'll always get a table after a wait. When it's especially packed or if you're dining alone you may be put on the communal table which is still comfortable, fun and people are often very friendly. If your a fan of real Thai food and are happy to eat somewhere casual, unlicensed, cash-only and in the back of a Thai supermarket, you definitely won't be disappointed!

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    Unithai Oriental Market
    Unithai Oriental Market - This is their open times.Not open on Sunday for foods.You guys should change it.

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    This is their open times.Not open on Sunday for foods.You guys should change it.

    Mr Noodles - this may not be as good as Singapore's but this is by far one of the best noodles in Brighton

    Mr Noodles

    2.8(6 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    £

    Argh! I should have listened to my inner radar better…read more It was a cold and rainy evening when I arrived in Brighton for their inzugural official Yelp event. Having a little time before the event, I was looking for something warming for a quick dinner and Mr Noodles caught my eye as I drove past on the way to park at Churchill Square A quick walk back up the street led me to read the menu offering ramen - perfect cold weather food and cheap at £6.80 for their signature Mr Noodles ramen bowl. So, I headed in to find canteen style seating and a largely student clientele I supplemented my ramen with an order of fish sushi. Sadly, the sushi was dreadful. Possibly the worst sushi I've ever had. The maki rolls were pre made. The rice was cold, tasteless and hardened with anaemic filling The ramen bowl was large with yellow soft egg noodles rather than proper ramen noodles. The soup tasted more like Chinese noodle soup. The dish was at least filling even if it wasn't authentic ramen To be fair, the price suggests that they're catering more to the student rather than tourist trade and while I toyed between 2 and 3 stars, I can't quite fogive the atrocious maki rolls. Next time, I'll be more organised and arrange to have dinner with one of the local Brighton Yelpers

    I got bubble tea in Brighton!!!!…read more Yep, I've finally found somewhere that can satisfy my cravings for a sweet milky drink laden with chewy tapioca balls. Who would have thought that this somewhat strange combination could make me so happy! They have a selection of flavours which means I will have to return on a regular basis until I have sampled the lot. This time I tried the mango, the taste was fresh and subtle, I'm definitely a fan. And at £1.95 it's a tasty bargain too. The restaurant was empty when I went in, it was about half two in the afternoon so I'm hoping that trade does pick up at more regular meal times. It did give me a good opportunity to chat to the lady about the availability of bubble tea down south though! I didn't stop for food but had a quick browse of the menu. Lots of Japanese style rice and noodle dishes, katsu curries and a limited sushi choice. I will be back soon to sample the food and get my bubble tea fix!

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    Mr Noodles - Fish rolls

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    Mr Noodles - Mr Noodles ramen

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    Goemon Ramen Bar - The always excellent chicken kara-age (aka Japanese fried chicken).

    Goemon Ramen Bar

    4.6(16 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    £

    Successfully converted my girlfriend to the religion of Ramen! 5/5!…read more Arrived at 8pm without a reservation and it was pretty busy. Two other groups were waiting for tables. Always a good sign! Made a reservation for 8:45pm and went out for a drink. Make sure to make a reservation on Fridays! I ordered a Tokyo Tonkotsu (large with no extras) and a Kirin beer and my girlfriend ordered a Wakame Ramen (medium with extra pickled ginger) and a plum wine! The ramen was really really good. It looked like Jason Pollock splattered my t-shirt with Pork Bone broth afterwards! The large portion for more than enough (and we had just finished a long walk and we're starving). I would recommend adding extra pork but that's the only thing I would change. The extra pickled ginger also supposedly went really well with the Wakame (chicken) ramen. I will be coming back here soon and bringing the rest of the family!

    Not bad for a random ramen spot on the English seaside…read more The Tokyo Tonkotsu bowl is less like the complex, thin broths at self-aware ramen shops across NYC and more like the hearty, no-frills ramen I had in Japan (e.g. Tenkaippin!) - so unctuous and flavorful that the broth is undrinkable at the end. I was expecting something more watery and clean-tasting from the vegetarian soy milk ramen. What came instead was thick and rich, nearly as heavy as the tonkotsu (minus all that salt). It had no soybean flavor, but I can see it being a holy grail for vegetarians who want to experience the luscious guilt of a fatty pork broth. I'm still conflicted (my palate wanted soy milk!) but it was certainly tasty. The karaage was not what I expected either. It's more a boneless tebasaki - fried chicken morsels given the Japanese chicken wing treatment, coated in a thin, sweet soy glaze. I liked it but was craving the typical, dry karaage fried lightly in starch. I do wish the bowls had been served hotter. They use thin noodles (apparently made in-house?!) and wanting to retain the noodle consistency is one excuse for serving a broth less than boiling hot, but the noodles got soggy quickly anyway. Manager and staff are friendly. Actual Japanese people come here willingly! 10% student discount helps with the £8 pricetag.

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    Goemon Ramen Bar - The Tokyo Tonkotsu. Pork broth, pork chashu, seasoned egg, spring onion, onion, black garlic oil, fried onion.

    The Tokyo Tonkotsu. Pork broth, pork chashu, seasoned egg, spring onion, onion, black garlic oil, fried onion.

    Goemon Ramen Bar - Storefont

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    Goemon Ramen Bar - Tonkotsu

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