Amazing food, service needs some work. 5 minutes from Highbury and Islington Tube and overground this Vietnamese restaurant had taken a tough area to do business, where the previous two business closed, to stay afloat. There is a very good reason. The food is amazingly good and what you expect from a great Vietnamese so I would advise that they do their best to keep the chef! The reason I say this is there were some unnecessary errors on the part of the waiting staff who were sadly a bit sloppy on a Monday night. First do not give a bill to a customer who has just arrived. Second do not start eating your food when the customer is still waiting for theirs at 10pm. However I do agree that you were very diplomatic and were quick to realise that a grave error had been made and then made the necessary changes to the bill. Thank you Andy, you saved the night for us and we will be coming to sample the food again. The restaurant is the standard hipster hangout with brick walls, artistic graffiti on walls and pipes hanging out so it looks unfinished. Lighting was good and tables were well placed to make you feel that there is enough space to enjoy a quick meal in peace. Vietnamese food always makes me think of street food. It is quick, light and filled with so much flavour. Our pork spring rolls had a crunchy outer layer with a sumptuous pork filling. The vegetable pancake went perfectly with the lettuce leaves and the sweet sauce. Sadly we waited a bit too long for the mains so had to have them when I got home. The Caramelised braised pork belly (Thit Kho) was just amazing. The fat just melted in my mouth and both the meat and the fat was infused with the rich flavour of the sauce. A good restaurant for a quick meal whether you are a couple or a large group. I highly recommend it even though I hope that the service is on par on the day you visit. read more

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Nice restaurant away from the busy London center, just outside Highbury & Inslington tube station. Cosy environment, nice graffiti over the walls, friendly stuff, excellent food (of course pho!) & reasonable prices. Worth a visit for a relaxed dinner or lunch! read more

Pho House - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

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Delicious food, great service. Good sized portions too. We got the pho and the broth was perfect. I highly recommend this spot.

One of the best Vietnamese places in Islington!! I had the Chicken Pho, takeaway. The staff were super friendly & even gave me a complimentary drink and some prawn crackers to have while I waited. When I go home, I unpacked my meal, everything was separated, which was brilliant as it ensure that the soup didn't make any of the ingredients soggy. The freshness was remarkable. I could smell the fresh mint blended in with ginger. I could completely recommend Pho House for a great and wonderful takeout - next time I'll dine it :-) read more

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These guys are amazing. Speedy, friendly service. Decent wine options. Very good, inexpensive food. Would definitely recommend! Oh - and i love the complimentary prawn crackers! read more

Excellent! Perfect Pho Ga, broth has just the right amount of star anise and sweet, the noodles al dente, the chicken white meat shredded and the vegetables very fresh. read more

I've been here a few times and I love the food everytime I go. I've tried several things, Pho, rice, stir frys... Always with good results. Last time I went, I ordered the veggie Pho. Let me say that the broth was great, the amount of veggies in it more than excellent (asparagus, pepper...you name it), the tofu was crispy and not soggy and the bowl and the amount of food was perfect. Prices are reasonable, the place is cute and they have plenty of space for you to sit and the door is always closed (trust me, I CANNOT understand why some business leave their doors open in the winter and let us freeze to death). Will come back for sure! read more

I really like this special little place! The waiter was super friendly and very attentive. Brought me some water without me having to ask for it. The food was delicious too have a green veggie curry with rice and a kick they only had house wine by the glass but must say the red one was absolutely alright which isn't usually the case with house wine. But was is super special is the design and layout of the place. It's really funky but beautiful with lots of flowers and stylish brick walls and amazing graffiti! I absolutely recommend it!! read more

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Excellent Vietnamese food, friendly fast service and reasonable prices! We would definitely eat here again!

The pho was nice but is not the pho I've had from home (Singapore, with travels to Vietnam). Really filling. Complimentary prawn crackers. Cool environment. read more

A very nice pho, quick service and nice ambiance. I recommend the house special pho, it was a mixture of all the various meats/proteins.

With so many options for good Vietnamese food in London, this one was quite disappointing.

The service was strange and music even more so. It was entertaining to watch how ill timed everything was. We sat down and were immediately asked about what we wanted and asked the server to come back and then struggled to catch anyone's eye to finally order. The summer roll with tofu was fine but I'm not quite sure why we didn't get peanut sauce with it. I ordered the tofu bun bo hue. It was served with thin vermicelli noodles and I usually expect the ones that are slightly fatter and wasn't spicy at all. The broth tasted fine but it's almost as if nothing did what is said on the pack. Regarding the music; it was a sweeping soundscape that made me think my friend and I were in a film about great love and loss in a time of war.... but it was Islington read more

Best Pho Ever I've traveled all across United States and Europe this place has the best Pho. Amazing and 3 minutes away from the emirates

Friendly atmosphere, super service and splendid vietnamese food, a perfect place after a bit cold football match, highly recommendable.

Great food! The service was a bit slow with our simple orders, but it tasted delicious. Definitely will come back for the pho.

Great food and big portions! Definitely try the spring rolls with peanut sauce - amazing!

This is a new Vietnamese restaurant super close to the Highbury & Islington tube station (less than a minute walk) and is definitely a strong contender for one of the best Vietnamese places I've been to in London. So why the 4 stars instead of the 5? Price. I feel like most items were £1-2 more than most other places in London. For example, their morning glory was £8.50 while you can usually find it for £6.50 at most Vietnamese restaurants. Is it because they are near the tube stop? In Islington? Along with the hike in price, came smaller portions than what you receive in Shoreditch, etc. I've enjoyed their pho and bun bo hue - always really fresh and high quality meats, herbs and veggies. I've been back a few times and also gotten take-out, always great! They pack the take-out really well so you don't have to worry about soup going everywhere. If you're in the area, you should definitely check it out. It's a great option - especially in the rainy/cold months in London. read more

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I was disappointed at the Vietnamese restaurants after visited le Hanoi and Cay Tre soho until I tumbled into Pho House. As the owner of biggest restaurant chain in Vietnam, I highly recommend Pho House. Try their Bun Thit Nuong and Bo Luc Lac are as good as anywhere. Pho need some improvement but it still a lot better than the other two restaurants. Great friendly service from Mr. Thanh read more

My favourite place around Islington and their pho is very authentic. The decoration is trendy and lovely, good service. Note: cash only.

Visiting from Brooklyn and came here for dinner. The food was great! I had the fried sea bass with rice. I also had the veggie spring rolls and they were so good I wanted to order another! read more

I passed by Pho House while walking down Holloway Road yesterday and couldn't resist stopping in for lunch! I ordered the Summer Rolls appetizer with tofu and the Bun Thit Nyong. I really liked the peanut sauce that was served with the Summer Rolls (there were two but cut into fours); they were fresh and I enjoyed eating them, but the lettuce wasn't of the highest quality I've had in this dish elsewhere. The serving size of the Bun Thit Nyong was filling and I liked the light sauce; however, I felt the amount of pork chunks was a bit overwhelming and the pieces had quite a bit of fat in them (I picked at them and probably ate about half). The service was good and I enjoyed a quiet lunch solo (there were only a couple other tables seated during my time there, although it was Bank Holiday so most people seemed to be lounging in the grass outside or having drinks on outdoor patios elsewhere in the neighbourhood). At the end of my meal, I was served an orange slice with warm tea on the house, which I thought was a nice touch to wrap up my dining experience. The prices were reasonable; I spent under £14 total. Thank you, Pho House, for my Vietnamese food fix! read more

Top marks! The service is v good, felt really looked after from the minute we got in, efficient and nice people. The pho is delicious with fresh bean sprouts and herbs on the side. Will come back for sure read more

Discovered this small and funky little Vietnamese spot today. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was tasty. I ordered the rice vermicelli noodles with tofu and whilst I enjoyed it, it wasn't the best bun bowl I have ever had as it could have been more authentic and flavoursome. read more

Good and authentic food, with very affordable price. Like the wall painting too. Definitely worth a visit.