These reviews have it all wrong. We live near Little Saigon in California. The broth is as good if not better than any place we have ever been to. The Vietnamese pancake was amazing. Fried rice with. Chicken had a good amount of spice and really hit the spot. 5 stars all the way read more

Not good enough, and the pho size is not big enough even for an Asia stomach, the beef ball is quite salty. Not recommended.

It was our 11th day of visiting London so we got tired of Spitalfields pretty quickly. We decided to take a break and as we walked we passed Pho and saw a couple of empty tables in the window calling our name. Waitress said the tables were being held for someone and there were no other tables available so we had to walk around and come back in about 25 minutes. It was quite chilly and pho sounded good so we returned. The window tables were still empty but we were seated at a small table by the kitchen. Husband isnt a Pho person so he had a rice dish and I ordered the beef pho. Oh my it was delicious. Husband enjoyed his rice but that pho!! Anyway as we finished all tables were filled. I hope everyone enjoyed their meal as much as I did. read more

Was denied entry when the restaurant was half-empty on a Friday evening saying that there's a waiting list when there was no-one outside, nor it had any queues with plenty of space to sit. If you're travelling to London for business, definitely not the place to get a meal. read more

Long wait time on Sunday evening at around 6:15pm. The restaurant is not very big. Very easily overloaded on the rush hour. They also has drivers non-stop come pick up the App orders too. The pho wasn't very good at all. I don't know this is the standard in London, or we're in the wrong area! But the pho in California is much better! The three stars reviews was mainly for the services only. They are working as hard as they can to taking care the customers. read more

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We ordered 3 Pho Combo and it was a disappointing because the meat balls were not that good. The both was so so and the service was ok. The waitress asked the Manager to add almost $6 tip to the total amount since we looked like tourists. I asked her to take it off so she had to go to the manager to delete it. If I don't read my bill and just clicked on confirm as the waitress asked me to, then I wouldn't have seen that they were cheated me. I am sorry to see dishonest business like that. read more

Good Pho with a variety of toppings, broth choices & proteins. Personable, friendly & attentive service. There's an upstairs for ordering take-out and restroom access. Located just across from the Spitalfield Market, Pho is prime real estate. Tons of shopping within steps of this restaurant. Don't let the small exterior appearance fool ya; there's plenty of seating available. The décor isn't shabby either; dope lighting, color pop and water vessels. Free Wifi while you dine...just login using your social media account. The vegetable pho was absolutely delicious especially the broth. I'd definitely return. ~Christy read more

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Wasn't satisfied with the taste. Green Juice was the best thing I got. The Nem Nuong were fried and did not taste right. Bun Rieu was disappointing. London food is def bland but edible, I suppose. Hipster vibes with tight table space. read more

The worst pho I have ever had, and I've had a lot. The food is terrible. I cannot believe anyone would revisit this place. The customers have no idea that they're being lied to. Seriously...what on earth do they think they're making? read more

Got tired from touristing around the tower, decided to look up Pho, since it was cold. Walked here and we liked the seating here a lot better than the previous place we were going to go to. Looked at the menu and I was a bit disappointed. I wasn't expecting much since we're in London and not California lol, but the options for the pho..... so I just got the brisket or the general beef one. Got it and the noodles aren't your usual pho noodles. Which was fine but I don't think it was "the same." Their oyster sauce wasn't even out lol. This place is good if you're craving something warm but it's definitely a 3 out of 5. read more

As we were walking past Spitalfields Market, you could smell the delicious scents of cilantro and pho wafting from the building! This was one of the best bowl of pho I've had in a very long time. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were the right tenderness. We shared a bowl and by the end, I was sad that this was over. It hit the spot on a dreary, rainy day. This bowl of pho set the stage for many more bowl of pho in London, to come. The service was really good and the waiters were attentive. Great experience. read more

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For a Friday evening bite to eat, we decided to sample Pho - Vietnamese cuisine with multiple branches in London and a nice, punnable name (PHO MY GOD). For starters, we picked out the Mc chiên giòn (fried baby squid) (please don't ask me how to pronounce it) and Cánh gà (seasoned crispy chicken wings with sriracha dip). And THEY WERE AMAZING. The wings were wonderfully seasoned and meaty, and the squid was just wonderful. I was completely sold on Pho by the starters alone, to be honest. The pho main course itself was pretty huge and very tasty. I chose the Prawn pho with chicken broth, and it was lovely and flavoursome - full of soft, well-cooked noodles. I did struggle with eating it slightly until I had my technique in check though... The portion size was very generous and I ended up taking some home with me - Pho also have a takeout counter upstairs so you can grab some on the go. The service was great too - despite having a sore throat and basically having lost her voice, our server was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was pretty lively on a Friday night, but we got a table immediately and were served quickly. I'm totally sold on Pho and will definitely be heading back very soon. PHO YES. read more

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While the picture that comes up on Yelp is a photo of the bathroom (WHY?), the restaurant itself is quite cozy. The menu is diverse and even if you aren't ordering pho, you still pick a winning dish. The pho comes with quite a lot of vegetables inside and a side tray of herbs to add, so in case the additional toppings to add confuse you, you will still get quite a lot of ingredients in your bowl. There are also a number of additional sauces you can add, however not all of them may be located on your table. We sat at a table for two and only had the sriracha and the fish sauce. We had to ask another table for their in house made sauces, which I would recommend highly. read more

Pho - Three mushroom pho - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

On a chilly day at the start of December, there are few things better than a Vietnamese pho to warm you up from the inside. I did a Yelp search from my desk and noticed that this restaurant was within walking distance and had a good rating. It was certainly a popular day for pho! The line of people seeking Vietnamese was almost out of the door. The winter air was crisp and we were keen to access the restaurant proper and get our fill. The pho was delicious and I was satisfied in just the way I wanted. The first spoonful of the broth was moreish. I scooped several more full spoons of broth down before I started on the noodles and beef. The noodles were cooked just right (a little firm, as I prefer) and the beef was tasty. I finished the broth. All of it. To the last spoonful. I think this is a pho restaurant for newcomers to pho. The menu has helpful comments about the dishes so you know what to expect. The waitress asked me if I had had pho before, when she dropped off the pho with the side dish of leaves and lime. For a newcomer, I think she may have given some friendly advice about how to tackle the pho. This is a bankable Vietnamese restaurant near work and I expect that I will be back again this winter. read more

Pho - Brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

I've walked by this place a hundred times going to or from Brick Lane and Spitalfields, but it's always been packed and I've never made the time. Well now I'm glad I did, because it's amazing. I had a shredded chicken salad that was light, crispy and flavorful. They also have very good Vietnamese iced coffee, but if you're not used to it, the caffeine hit will be like nitro to your veins. You've been warned. read more

Pho - Shredded chicken salad - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

Fresh and exciting, lots of fresh herbs and hot chilli Started with chicken summer rolls, very tasty, not too heavy, zingy flavour. Bun Bo Hue was hot and spicy, satisfying, exciting to eat. Lovely fresh herbs, beansprtouts and a kick from the chilli shrimp sauce is perfect. read more

Another really good Vietnamese restaurant. Really cool tables at the end facing directly the street. Vietnamese coffee is highly recommend as probably the best in the world Food is also delicious read more

This was my fifth or sixth visit to this restaurant. I thought it was wonderful. I was traveling with a friend so I suggested we give it a try. She liked it so much she suggested a return for the next day. I was happy to oblige. We had Gôi cuon for a starter. Actually we like it so much we repeated it the next day. I had Pho Tài lan. Just a Devine choice. The right amount of spice and salt. Oh my. Upon our return I tried Com tam dac biet. Another hit. My friend had the chicken curry. It was a different curry and was her favorite curry ever. She had it both days. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The location across from Spitalfields market is a plus. This is a chain restaurant but oh so worth the visit. I will seek out other locations read more

Being super generous with my rating. I'm a first generation Vietnamese-American and I've eaten my fair share of "Americanized" Vietnamese foods and this has to be by far the worst. They only thing they got right is the way they present their foods and lemonade. I had the Bun Rieu. Broth was warm at best, not hot enough to cook my round eye steak, which no where have I ever eaten have they put round eye steak in Bun Rieu. Noodles were overcooked. Their signature dish, Pho, was I guess you can say edible. Broth was lacking flavor. Noodles were dry pre-packaged, which I thought since their restaurant was named Pho that they would opt for fresh noodles. Nem nuong was overpowered with lemongrass. I would never recommend this restaurant to even my American friends must less my Vietnamese friends. I would get ridiculed! Save your time, effort and money and seek out a better Vietnamese restaurant. read more

Excellent Vietnamese street food restaurant with great celection of pho! Small cosy place with nice interiors and great service. I definitely suggest it either you are new or an experienced pho taster! Great menu & reasonable prices! read more

Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

Quest of a good pho in London. Fail at Pho, 48 bBushfield st. For my pho tai lan: Broth too heavy (the chicken based one of my friend had a layer of oil floating, un-drinkable) Noodles cooked unwell Meat too difficult to chew/cut My other friend took a Bun Tom, vermicelli with prawns, she didn't finish it neither... Setting and service thoughtful though. read more

Walked in for a late night dinner. The ca-ri with chicken was AMAZING! Also tried the Wok-fried noodles, but the rice was better. Its nice place, will recommend it. read more

This pho is the business. It was my boyfriend's first Vietnamese and he didn't even know what hit him, it was so good. Their broth apparently simmers for 12 hours and I believe it - such incredible depth of flavor. I got the house special which had prawns, tofu, and steak. Everything was amazing except the tofu which was basically just nothing but a few fried squares with a strange texture - I would've much preferred soft tofu to the fried stuff! Didn't hold up well in the broth. I added so many herbs and dabs of spicy sauce, and slurped every last noodle. Very cute atmosphere, there's seating and a bar on two levels, and the windows open up to the street and Spitalfields Market. Service was friendly, and I think one of the people we spoke to was the owner who was very kind and eager to know our thoughts. I can't imagine my boyfriend allowing me to go anywhere else next time we're in the area. Terrific stuff! read more

Coming from the Bay Area, California and being a Vietnamese American, I was curious to see how good or bad Vietnamese food is in London. I already had expectations that it would probably be hard to find authentic vietnamese food here, and this place was the closest my boyfriend and I found around the area where we were at. I had the Pho Bo (beef) Xao. When I got my plate, I had no clue why there were cold bean sprouts and fish sauce on one side so I found that odd. Don't get me wrong, the food was good and I was content, but of course it's nothing like vietnamese food back home in California. I would highly recommend making a trip to California, either the Bay Area, specifically San Jose, or Los Angeles for real authentic vietnamese food! Other than that, the service was great! And you get a postcard to take home if you're a tourist. read more

Pho - Pho Bo Xao - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

Wandering around looking for food options this popped up on Yelp. We both love Vietnamese food and, having checked the menu, we eagerly entered. It was quiet when we got there, so the space, dominated by a brick wall and a long rugged wooden bench in the centre was very welcoming. We got a table for two and started to look at the menu, sensibly opting to share a starter - Chicken Bánh xèo, a delicious savoury Vietnamese crispy crepe with rice papers & herbs. I'd not had the crispy crepe and will admit I've not mastered rolling rice paper yet but it was all very tasty if a little messy! For main I plumped for Cm tm rang. A wonderful aromatic dish of spicy wok-fried broken rice with chicken & dried shrimp, a generous helping of that, with a dash of soy and the only challenge was my poor dexterity with chopsticks! Kirsty had the Chicken & Prawn Ph Xào. Wok fried flat rice noodles with lemongrass, chilli and Asian greens. Served with peanuts & nc chm I managed to snag a few bits of that too and it was as fresh and tasty as my dish. We also ordered a side of green veg (green beans and sugar snap peas topped with pan fried peanuts) which were ok. Oddly we were told they were out of peanuts, yet Kirsty's dish definitely had them?! Service was good, food was fresh and tasty and for an eatery in London it was reasonably priced, win all round!! read more

Live pretty close to here and thought, why not, maybe a British chain restaurant could be okay...nope, I thought wrong. It's 'fa' not 'fo'. Staff can't even pronounce the name of your restaurant? Off to a good start. To summarize the food here: ITS JUST NOT AUTHENTIC TASTING AT ALL. Why are the noodles thick? Why are they undercooked? Where are the basil leaves? Spaghetti meatballs in my pho? Yea, no thanks. Soup doesnt have much flavor, only rescued by Sriracha. The Vietnamese coffee tasted like instant coffee with condense milk. Im giving two stars for the clean environment and the staff are quite nice. Definitely not coming back again. Maybe Im just spoiled by Southern California and its abundance of cheap, authentic Vietnamese food. read more

We ordered: Bun vermicelli noodles and goi bap chuoi salad "We really enjoyed Pho. The food was delicious, service was fantastic and the overall ambience of the place was welcoming and relaxing. It was the perfect pick-me-up before trawling the market stalls, and didn't leave us too full to enjoy a sourdough doughnut from Crosstown later in the afternoon. I wouldn't hesitate to order takeaway from there again, but at such a good location it's worth the travel and the chance to explore the nearby shops and nightlife." Read the full review on https://longingforlunch.wordpress.com/2017/07/09/pho-vietnamese/ read more

Maybe it's because I've spent lots of time in Vietnam over the years, seen it change from a few cars and lots of bikes to lots of cars and motorcycles and some bicycles. The food is always great on the street in the cafes and the high end hotels! Almost always great value for £! Sorry this place was a disappointment. Flavors were ok, not great, the service was ok but not great, the food quality was ok, even for London the prices didn't match up. Lots of people love it but I will continue my search for something more authentic. read more

The only thing authentic about this place is the name 'Pho'. Apart from that the food and the staff have nothing to do with real Vietnamese food. It's a chain of Vietnamese restaurant that tries to go mainstream but I think is a complete fail. The food is pretty blend. I ordered the vermicelli noodles with spring rolls. The noodles were big fat ones not really vermicelli and also undercooked. The spring rolls had a really strong weird taste (maybe cause of the meat?). Fish sauce on the side was tasteless. Overall very disappointed by the food. Staff was ok, but only did their minimal duty. Maybe one waiter was actually Vietnamese... Bottom line is: save yourself some disappointment and go to Kingland's Road where you can find the best Vietnamese food in town. read more

I've definitely experienced better. And I probably won't go back. But I gave it that 3rd star because they were friendly, food was fresh, and they brought a bottle of tap water for us. Otherwise, this isn't the pho I've had in NYC and in strip-mall Pho local Vietnamese joints in the suburbs of MD / DC. So unless you're telling me the Vietnamese do it differently in America, this wasn't what I expected. I had the pho tai chin and my companion pho chin. I was starving and finished mine, she left half a bowl. Again, fresh coriander, lime, basil and other herbs to add. Sauces on the table. But the noodles weren't cooked right (tough and stuck together) and my broth just didn't have it. i also could have use a little more meat in mine. If you do still want to go, get there before 12:15 when this place fills up. read more

I was craving noodles! Yelp comes to the rescue! Right across the street from my office. I'm in from the states on a business trip. Tired and hungry. Ordered upstairs at the takeaway counter. Hot and spicy vegan pho with tofu and mushrooms, and crispy spring rolls. Love the way it's packaged with the noodles and tofu in a little tray separate from the broth. Just dump in when you're ready and the noodles don't get soggy. A little bag of goodness including coriander, lime, hot peppers, sprouts and mint (I don't like mint in my pho so left that out) to dump in too. Heaven! The broth was amazing! Ate every last drop. Wish the portion was as big as the bowls served for stay-in customers but they tell you take-away is smaller portions and a smaller price. Tempted to go back the next night. Craving satisfied! read more

Pho is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine and it is hard to go to a Vietnamese restaurant without seeing Pho on the menu. Naturally, when I see a restaurant named Pho, I have high expectations. I have to say this chain is consistent and the noodles here are good, but not great. I find the beef noodle soup a bit on the light side. Though the soup is supposed to be clear, it should be full of flavor, which is a bit lacking here. However, it is so close to my flat, so it has become my go-to whenever I feel like a hot and spicy noodle soup to chase away the winter chill. Besides Pho, they also offer other popular dishes, like grilled meat on vermicelli noodles and stir-fry with rice. I have never tried those dishes, so I can't really comment on them. What I do like is their take out. Very thoughtful. The noodles and soup are packed separately, so the noodles won't get soggy. The container for noodles is like a proper noodle bowel, big and deep. You also get all the fixings in small packages. You can assemble your Pho whenever you are ready and your noodles will taste fresh. read more

Recently opened, this is a very convenient branch of Pho for Spitalfields market. The quality of the food is at the same high standard as the rest of their branches. And on the Thursday evening that I went, it was packed full. Service was good, the food was quick in arriving even though the place was full. Especially recommend starting with a prawn summer roll then of course a bowl of pho noodles (one of the best in London in my opinion), and finish off with some banana fritters. Read my longer review at The London Insider with pictures! read more

I have to admit I truly love pho it's one of my favorite things to eat. I've had my share of pho over the years all over the place. This shop is a bit different than my usual places dare I say a bit upscale? My usual places are typically family run and not usually is a lot of English spoken. The broth here was actually quite good. The noodles were the wide variety which I usually don't care for much and rarely have I seen them in pho. The meat was good different but good. I would say it was a higher quality meat prepared with more culinary knowledge rather than family tradition Overall a solid place to eat and very clean. I'd go back but my pho love will always include tripe and cartilage read more

So a little while ago I reviewed the Pizza Express by Liverpool St station - it was ok for a chain..this is much better. If you ever need somewhere for a bigger group in the city that accommodates children this is the place. It gets busy but we were there by 12pm (they open at 12pm) which gave us plenty of time before the city goes to lunch. I had the Bun with chicken & really enjoyed it. The kids had a great selection & got kids style chopsticks which entertained them while we were there. Can't wait to go back without the kids! read more

Pho - Enjoying the kids chopsticks as well as the good - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

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Great pho with a good selection of both pho and other Vietnamese dishes and reasonably priced. The place gets busy but the wait wasn't too long for a table for 2. Good appetisers too, we had the spring rolls which were nice. It's quick though, did feel a bit rushed so not a place to go for a long dinner. Good value for money. read more

The food was actually quite okay. But overall it lacks something. The fish sauce seems a bit flavorless. The spring roll doesn't taste Vietnamese to me, but it was okay. Will I go back? Hmm... probably not. But.... if there was not other choice for Vietnamese restaurant and I was craving for Vietnamese food, I probably will. read more

This place has amazing pho so good! Go for the Hanoi style beef which comes with garlic. Not sure y ther aren't more reviews for this place. It's always packed. Good service except for a female waitress who seemed v inexperienced! But I love the pho, way better than Houngs up the street. read more

Review for ubereats (love 'em!) delivery only - I had 0 expectations (thanks London for teaching me your ways about food delivery) when I ordered my spring rolls and chicken satay from Pho. So yes, they indeed exceeded my expectations! The spring rolls (with rice paper-fresh, not fried) were really tasty and they came with this peanut sauce, which was awesome. Chicken was really good too. Portions are generous so especially for delivery, you can order 3 dishes (1 starter+2 main or 2 starters + 1 main) to share between 2 people. read more

I remember going to Pho many moons ago and not being very impressed - this was back when Vietnamese food was pretty new to me too, so I hadn't been back since. It's undergone an extensive rebrand in the intervening period and after being recommended by a number of different people, I decided to give it another shot. This branch of pho is exactly how you'd imagine a slightly trendy-ish Vietnamese restaurant near Spitalfields. To. A. Tee. I bet there's one restaurant outfitters who have an Argos-type catalogue of settings and basically do every restaurant in London (this reminds me of the Northern Chinese restaurant on Lisle Street which had North African décor - I'm 90 % sure its predecessor was also Chinese, so I can only assume that that particular package was on offer. This is totally and utterly unrelated to this review so I'll STFU now). Pho goes for a fairly cosy feel (fairly dimly lit, obvs) despite the quasi-brutalist smooth concrete walls also found in House of Ho (remember, Vietnam IS a communist country after all). I don't know if it's the walls, but as a result, the main room is pretty resonant so I'd have to work harder in conversation here than other places (albeit not as bad as the deafening bathroom acoustics of Cay Tre in Soho). However, I am El Lobo Solitario. so no such problems this time round. I went for one of the large spring rolls and a Pho Tai Lan (the garlic variant) with an extra raw egg (mm, salmonella roulette). I liked the spring rolls - not too greasy, crispy outside, and nice - if not overly flavourful- filling. I would have liked a bit more variety in filling texture, but really it was a decent rendition with a good dipping sauce to boot. I thought the pho had a good flavour, and compared favourably to a number of places on Kingsland Road. The beef quality isn't the best, but the soup was pretty satisfying on the whole. I don't get some of the complaints about here, it was nowhere near anything resembling bland and I'll be definitely returning in the future. Being a bit upmarket, there aren't any options in the odd beef bits department (tendon, tripe), but that's fine. It's not the most authentic in the world but then again it's not trying to be - if that's what you're looking for, go to any one of the numerous Viet places in Shoreditch. However, I felt that pho does what it does pretty well. I also had a Viet coffee - pretty good, although I felt it could be stronger, and it lacked the signature chocolate-ness of a really good one. Still, the staff did manage to prepare it properly (no leaks here) unlike quite a few places. House of Ho still do my favourite one in town, but this one suffices in a pinch. Overall, a good experience, plus the waiter returned my wallet which I'd left on the table. Oops. Extra tips then. No complaints here and I think Pho's done a good job of pulling itself out of mediocrity. read more