Excellent pho ! I had the mushroom beef with an egg yolk and it was amazing ! Great place to sit make sure you check out the history of the Corn Exchange . read more

Pho - Mushrooms beef egg yolk - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

My friend is vegan and this is her favourite spot so we decided to try it. The price is decent and their menu is fairly extensive. Tried their pho, chicken wings, wraps, and the Viet coffee. The pho was surprisingly decent, had good flavour and they were generous with the meat. Also enjoyed the appetizers and the fish sauce was decent with the wraps. Would try their vermicelli next time! read more

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Pho, the Vietnamese restauraunt in Manchester's Corn Exchange named after the is a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat (chicken or beef), which of course the menu is based around with dishes based around wok-fried noodles and different types of rice. Pho, being the national dish of Vietnam is a rather nice name and it is used in various similar restaurants - many of the negative reviews here seem to be regarding their bizarre decision to try and trademark the word - like come on, chill out - you can't trademark a food item otherwise I'd be rich opening restauraunt chains called Chicken and Steak and trademarking them. (Unlike some reviews on here, my overall decision is based on consumer experience and this decision has no overall impact on my negative rating) This was my first time trying Vietnamese food, with the most similar dishes I've tried before being at Wagamama, which is a similar brand but from a Japanese perspective. I came to Pho today having heard great things from fellow gluten-free folk and the fact most of their menu is gluten-free and they are accredited by Coeliac UK, the main body and non-profit organisation for Coeliacs in the country. This place didn't have an authentic feel to it at all, the only parts which offered some feelings of authenticity compared to a small Viet chain were the chopsticks table-side in lieu of cutterly and the writing on the menu, most customers and even all the staff didn't appear to refer to any of the dishes by their actual name - that's like going into an Italian restauraunt and the waiter calling a Margharita Pizza a cheese and tomato pizza - come on, offer some authenticity Pho! For my food I decided to try the rice bowl with chicken thighs, being unsure of the noodle dish - I like rice so had high expectations on the dish which were really not met. The rice might have been soft but it was tasteless, it tasted bland and wet, with the wetness provided by water or the horrible greasiness from the chicken and for a dish which is supposed to be a rice bowl - you'd expect the rice to be seasoned well, taste good and bring the whole dish to life. The chicken thigh also was bland, just picking it up made my hands really greasy, I know thighs are supposed to be fattier compared to the breast of the chicken which is my favourite part to enjoy for example, but it just tasted like more fat than meat. I ended up returning my dish, the waitress, of course, waived the cost off my bill leaving nothing to pay which was the least they could do as after all, my food was inedible and I wasn't going to pay for food I didn't eat. The Corn Exchange offers a variety of interesting cuisine from Italian (Gino's, Zizzi Pizza Express and Vapiano), Indian (Mowgli), British (Corn Exchange) and with this being the only restauraunt of its' kind (excluding Wagamama in the Printworks directly opposite), you surely would expect much better. A real disappointment. 1* read more

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I visited Pho for the first time for a Christmas meal with high hopes, but was disappointed. I ordered the vegetarian spicy mushroom and tofu Pho and the mushroom and basil broken rice, and they got both orders wrong on the first go; my pho had no mushrooms or tofu, and the rice was not fully cooked. They brought my corrected dishes, but it seemed they just added mushrooms to my original pho, which had eventually gone lukewarm with time. So I had to ask for another bowl, or for it to be warmed as Pho is best when warm! After an hour my correct dish comes out, and it was...ok. It was quite flavourless; the sides and toppings helped. The rice wasn't very flavourful as well. The staff are helpful, and the ambience is great, but not the best place for Pho. read more

Pho - Hot and spicy mushroom and tofu pho (vegetarian) - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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I've not had a lot of Vietnamese food in my time so I haven't really got much to compare it to, BUT I can say that the food we had at Pho was delicious. The restaurant is part of the revamped corn exchange, I really like it in there. The staff were really friendly and made recommendations. They seemed to know a lot about the dishes on offer which is a big bonus. We shared the Cha Goi (crispy spring rolls with dip) to start, these were light and tasty. I went for the Pho Tai, which is the traditional Pho soup with thinly sliced steak. I love that it comes with a platter of herbs and spices so you can adjust the flavour to your liking, it was fun! My friend went for the Cai ri which is the vege curry with nuts and rice, it smelt gorgeous and he enjoyed it. Washed down with some prosecco, i'll definitely be back. It's all pretty healthy too :) read more

Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Today was my second visit to Pho and it's safe to say I've enjoyed it both times. On my lunch break I fancied a bowl of Pho and so popped in to indulge. I was seated at the window straight away and handed a menu. I fancied something basic, so opted for the Chicken pho. I had previously tried the Pho with beef brisket and really enjoyed it so I was hoping this would be just as good. There's no messing around by the staff here. At lunch time they seem to be really switched on to the fact that most people get an hour for lunch, so they serve you quickly and keep you up to date on how long your meal will be. Mine was served within 5 minutes and was super tasty. I had to add some chillis and vinegar to spice it up a little, but it was great - lots of noodles and plenty of tender chicken. I'll keep coming back to Pho and it's most definitely worth a try! read more

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Whilst there are a number of places you can buy Pho already in Manchester, one of the the things that makes me really happy about Pho Restaurant opening it that it will bring the delights of Vietnamese cooking to a new audience. Situated in the newly refurbished corn exchange in Manchester the restaurant is perfectly placed to attract a city crowd looking for a nice restaurant and for the tourist crowd to stumble open. The starters were excellent with my favourites being the Nem hi sn (Large crispy spring roll of tiger prawn, crab & pork with nc chm dipping sauce). I would have also rated the Mc chiên giòn (squid / calamari) higher, but having just returned from a holiday in Greece i'm not sure any restaurant in Manchester would have compared. For my main i went with Ph đc bit (Tiger prawns, tofu & flash fried steak with garlic in beef stock). For newbies to the world of pho....its like a broth soup with noodles, veg and meat chucked in. However its also important to know that every pho broth should be adjusted to your own preferred taste using the array of sauces and spices you'll find at the table. All in all i think the opening of Pho in Manchester is a good thing. Its perhaps not the most authentic of Vietnamese restaurants, but it comes close and is suited to most palates and makes the cuisine much more accessible. The other pho restaurants in Manchester may be more authentic, but they are also more canteen like and not somewhere i'd want to go dressed up for a posh doo. Pho Restaurant has opened to great reviews and quite deservedly. read more

Pho - Pho with tofu, king prawns and steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Very good Pho. I am from the US. I really enjoyed the Pho in the UK. There must be something special in the water. It's very good and rich broth. read more

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I do love a good Vietnamese dish...after missing out on a night here,I decided to come and investigate. Stepping through a massive glass door , we settled near the window. It was only then a waitress came over. Flipping the menu over exposed a small selection of beer , and unheard of cocktails.. When I enquired about a beer , i was informed it tasted like Carlsberg...that put me off. I chose a phoito instead, very like a mojito but made with rice wine. Starters were limited, a few spring roles, chicken wings, squid and prawn crackers. I went for the baby squid while he had the chicken. The baby squid was delicately battered , which came with a pot of dried seasoning and chillis. The waitress instructed me to squeeze the lime into the lot, to create my own dipping sauce. Nice touch. The chicken wings were apparently succulent in the middle, encased in crispy skin and seasoned well. These were not the cheapest of starters..the chicken was probably the best value for money. Starters scoffed we went for the ramen..you could choose the standard,more delicately flavoured broth, with steak, meatballs, prawn, tofu? With a choice of chicken or veggie stock. These came with flat noodles. I chanced the spicy prawn ramen, which offered flat rice noodles or another like 'spaghetti '..I mourned for udon..strangely enough you can only choose what noodles you want when you order the spicy ramen..othrer places I have dined let you completely tailor your dish. When the massive bowls of soup arrived, they looked tasty.. the crimson broth looked nice and leathle..however..it was tasty but not spicy for me at all....even after chucking in almost all of the chilli oil and sauce condiments in on the side...a smaller plate was laid next to this , which held mint, beansprouts, chilli and other fresh seasoning to add. The waitress even offered me a bib , she must have known I was a messy eater. This bib saved my white dress from the chilli splashback. My other halfs Ramen was unfortunately the wrong one. He had meatballs instead of the ordered steak...this was quickly swapped over.. Overall, the meal was good. Service was okay.. however I found this very expensive for what it was..at the end of the day ramen is not an expensive dish to make..and £46 was a lot for Vietnamese food... I won't be back to this one, as I do know other tastier and cheaper places. read more

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The staff were completely friendly! They sat us down very quickly and gave us insight on the menu. We first ordered prawn spring rolls which tasted good! Personally I thought they weren't the best I've had, but they were still good :) I wasn't too happy that an order was only 2 rolls (they cut them in half so it looks like 4 pieces). However, I was pleasantly surprised on how well the beef vermicelli bowl was made! I love Vietnamese food and it's been a while since I have tasted a flavor profile close to what the dishes should be! Next time I will try the pho!! read more

Pho - Beef Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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This is probably only the third Vietnamese restaurant I've tried and I've not been fortunate enough to have travelled to Vietnam so I'm by no means an expert on this particular cuisine, however I can still compare it to its current peers in Manchester. First impressions from outside had me thinking they may have received the short straw location-wise within The Corn Exchange, the entrance being down a cobbled side street behind Sinclair's Oyster Bar. It's spread over three floors and the interior is a mix of darkened timber, exposed pipework, metal, brick, concrete and neon. They've really gone for the industrial feel, though a few more obvious elements from the 'homeland' would help soften it a little, if you know what I mean. We were there for their soft launch so the food and drinks were complimentary; so it's been taken into consideration that they're still new and rusty in a few areas. However, this is reportedly their 15th restaurant in the UK, so the food should already be at the top of its game. Unfortunately, on the whole, Pho didn't live up to Saigon Lotus in Ancoats and Viet Shack in the Arndale for me. The prawn crackers looked and tasted identical to those you'd get with any Chinese take away. On the other end of the spectrum, their stir fried morning glory (water spinach) in garlic was probably the best dish I tried all night. Our other sides of chicken wings, prawn summer rolls and beef wrapped in betal leaves were just ok; the fried baby squid didn't do anything for me, with friends commenting that its texture was inconsistent. For my main course I had the Pho bo combo (steak, brisket & meatballs) but it only had a small amount of brisket and lacked flavour, so much so I had to add plenty of traditional sauce from the bottle on the table. We had the opportunity to give the restaurant feedback on our experience which was great - I'd probably wait a while for them to have 'bedded in' before I return. read more

Pho - Pho bo nam trung (brisket, enoki & button mushrooms, creamy egg yolk) - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I've spent a long time debating my star rating for Pho. Going anywhere on the soft launch isn't really a fair representation of a place - but the free food is always fun - so although we had a four star experience overall, if we were paying it would be a three. The decor in Pho is a little bit unusual and I really like it: lots of neon and dark wood, with nice tables and chairs. We were seated in the upstairs section of the restaurant, so we not only had a great view of everyone else (and their food!) but also a nice insight into the grandeur of the Corn Exchange building. The menu is simple and includes starters, mains - both rice and noodle - sides, and desserts. They didn't have a full bar available so we went for white wine and beer, the latter of which wasn't very good according to the other half. We busied ourselves reading the menu and exploring the various condiments on the table, including homemade chilli paste and hot sauce, the idea being you personalise your dish to your taste. To start, we had the veggie summer rolls with 'authentic' sweet chilli dip and chicken wings. The wins were really delicious, with some proper crispy skin, and it was a generous portion. The summer rolls were good, though not very exciting, and the sauce alongside was lacking in any real flavour. For mains, I had to go for the pho, so opted for hot and spicy chicken. It was a huge portion and something I imagine would be perfect for hangovers, with the right balance between healthy and indulgent. However, the chicken was a little bit dry and there wasn't the heat I was expecting. The dish was comforting and tasty but nothing that made me say wow. We tried some green beans and sugar snap peas on the side with peanut dipping sauce but they were fairly disappointing: served cold, the peanut was too sweet on the beans and we left the majority of the plate. We had started with prawn crackers but they weren't very authentic - more like the ones you get from a supermarket bag - but the sweet chilli sauce was good. Service was friendly through if a little bit shaky from certain staff members, but it's always to be expected during the first week or so. An A-OK experience but, with so much else coming in to the area, it'll be interesting to see whether the popularity remains. read more

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I came to Pho a few days ago when it was still their "preview/soft launch". Now I don't know whether to review/rate Pho with the whole soft launch thing in mind?? When we booked, it said that the food would all be complimentary :) it turned out that it was ALL free including the drinks. I have not had Vietnamese food that many times. Actually I originally thought I had never had it before being reminded about going to Saigon Lotus (and also been to Viet Shack a couple times!). Pho is one of the many new restaurants opened (or opening) in the new Corn Exchange. I think there will be 12 restaurants in total. Its still a work in progress Corn Exchange with the main central area (which used to have escalators) now quite bare and a bit cold. Also, not many restaurants/bars have opened. I have never been to a Pho before so don't know if the decor is always the same but I liked the style - the lighting, dark woods etc. There were 4 of us so we decided to pick some starters/sides to share and then pick our own main. For starter, we had some summer rolls (not bad but had coriander in it - which I dont like), chicken wings (really nice), baby squid (was OK but some people were not keen on it) and beef wrapped in betal leaves, served with rice vermicelli sheets & nuoc cham. Never had anything like this before - I really liked the beef but it was all unusual trying to wrap it in the vermicelli sheets - which the waitress explains was what supposed to do. One of the sides we ordered was some prawn crackers which arrived just before the starters. I was a bit disappointed with them. Nothing wrong with them as such but they just tasted like they were from a packet bought from a supermarket. I have had fresh prawn crackers many times and these were certainly not fresh. I think you would be a bit annoyed if you paid £2.75 for them. For mains, I picked one of the house specials. Ph bò nm trúng which is Brisket, enoki & button mushrooms, creamy egg yolk, in beef broth. Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed with this as there was hardly any brisket in it. And the broth didn't taste of much and was lacking. Maybe we were supposed to add some of the numerous sauces on the table to it? It actually says on their web site about pho that: "The addition of these herbs and table condiments is an essential part of eating ph and adds another dimension to the dish - our chilli paste for a kick, fish sauce for extra saltiness, garlic vinegar for sourness. Don't hold back." But personally I think that the broth should have tasted good without having to add stuff yourself. Personally, for a similar ish sort of thing to the pho, I prefer Wagamama. But I should say that I actually like Wagamama - I know many people don't but I have also had a good food there. We got our other sides with the main which was morning glory (water spinach). I have had this a couple times before in Chinese restaurants and always enjoyed it. Enjoyed it this time if maybe a bit too salty - but thats just me. Everyone else really liked it. I had a couple Saigon beers with my meal and it was OK. Overall, its a nice place with potential. The service was good. I think Vietnamese food is one of those cuisines that uses coriander quite a bit - which is a bit of a problem for me since I dont like it. read more

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Pho-nominal, is all I have to say about this place (and not just for the sake of using the pun). There are so few places that you can get Vietnamese food from in Manchester, that when a good one comes along, you really can't put it down. Being located in the corn exchange already gives it extra umph as you can have the feel of outdoor dining yet still be tucked in a warm cozy environment. Especially since it's coming up to the winter time now, the comforting meal plus friendly ambience paired each other wonderfully. My friend ordered the curry rice, I had the prawn, beef pho special and we shared a classic summer roll wrap. Food arrived so quickly we were worried it wasn't fresh...but nope! Rolls were crisp and aromatic and both are meals were pipping hot just like a home cooked meal ought to be. My noodles were quite close to authentic Vietnamese pho but maybe not quite there yet (hence the 4 stars) but the curry was delicious and enhanced with a lovely coconut flavour. Price range wasn't too bad - on the upper range but still reasonable. All in all, if anyone is ever craving some South East Asian cuisine, this is the place to be. read more

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Every time I feel like I'm going to get sick my go to is a big bowl of pho! My friend was getting sick so I suggested we should eat Vietnamese food for lunch so we went to this place. There was no wait for lunch and we were able to sit in the courtyard area of the corn exchange. The menu is 80% pho and the rest are appetisers or other types of noodle dishes, so if you come here, you should really get their pho. We did order shrimp chips which was pretty good cause it was thickly cut with a sweet and sour sauce. There's many types of pho on their menu, but really they all have the same broth and noodle. The only difference with their pho is the type of meat they include. I was disappointed they didn't include protein like fish balls, tripe, pork. I opted for a pho that had a mixture of three different types of beef- meatball, thinly sliced beef, and shredded beef. It came with the traditional mixture of bean sprouts, mint, coriander, lime, and chilli slices. Wasn't really impressed with the veg side cause it wasn't a lot and I'm use to getting a big plate of it. The flavour was good, had a rich deep beef stock flavour. It was well seasoned and had the same taste as other pho I've had in the past. The dish was only £8.95 so that was cool and definitely filling. It was more than enough for one person. The staff was pretty helpful and welcoming. The restaurant is clean, sleek, and trendy. If you're in the area and hungry after shopping or just need to warmed inside, this place is a good spot for Pho. read more

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My friend and I got here around 8pm for a late dinner. They advised that the broth was made overnight with bones to give the depth of flavour. I totally agree with this, the flavour is amazing! I had the combo pho with brisket, meatballs and steak. The brisket came as strips of meat, which were a bit dry but very flavoursome. Meatballs are juicy. Steak were pieces of bulgogi slices of thin meat. I assumed the meat goes in raw and cooks with hot soup because when it was served the meat was a bit pink but by the time I finished mixing the pho the meat was cooked through. I also ordered the chicken rice spring roll - this was ok but not as good as others around Manchester. Plus the chicken was a bit dry. Overall the pho was great and I would go back for that especially. I gave it 3 stars because we had to wait a while before being seated and being served, but otherwise the service was good. read more

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Good vietnamit restaurant in the corn exchange. Really full during weekend and difficult to find a table, so recommended to go with the booking. The main dishes in the restaurant are the soups, which is goes around 7/9 pounds, the soup will come with some extra herbs and veggies to be place on the soup as you like! The water is free, but you have some homemade lemonade or beers. The service is quite fair, and the restaurant always look very clean. There is some more dishes but the best are the soups! read more

Pho - Chicken soup, really hot! - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

This is a great little Vietnamese place just round the back of the Cathedral - I've only ever picked up food to go from here so I can't comment on the dining experience but the food has been great every time. The Chicken & Prawn wok fried noodles is my current favourite - take out price for that was around £7.50 so it's pretty reasonable when you don't feel like cooking. read more

Pho - Chicken & Prawn Wok Fried Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Went here for lunch today. Almost everything on the menu is gluten free and dairy free so I was a very happy bunny! I had pork spring rolls and peanut sauce for starter and garlic steak soup for mains. It was delicious but really filling so I couldn't finish all the rice noodles. I can rarely have a pudding so was disappointed that I was too full to have one! The service was a little lacking. I had to wait a while for my bill even though it was quiet but the staff were friendly. I'll be coming back for more read more

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Here's the disclaimer: I'm Vietnamese and have eaten pho all over the world, from Vietnam to San Diego, Washington DC, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other far flung destinations - so I know my pho and am quite discriminating! So I've definitely had better and that's why this place is worth 2 stars. It's expensive, but the place is well decorated and clean so that may be worth the premium. It's also located right in the heart of the Corn Exchange so it's quite central to Manchester. What about the food? Well, they do give you all the right condiments and fresh herbs, so that's good. You also get hoisin sauce and sriracha sauce but that's where it ends. The broth is not that tasty or rich compared to other pho that I've had. It seems like it needed a bit more 5 spice or cloves or cinnamon or something. The familiar notes were there but it was lacking something. The meatballs were chunky rather than the smoother, finer consistency I'm used to and was expecting. Vietnamese beef meatballs for pho should be processed quite a bit longer so the beef is much, much finer. I believe they also add in a bit of potato starch or something to bind it all together and give it that consistency that makes a good Vietnamese beef meatball for pho. Aside from that, if you're just dying for pho, this place will kind of do but if you're willing to look further, your efforts may be well worth it. read more

Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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High street Vietnamese - not quite authentic street food but great for groups Everybody WILL find something good here, but it's not the most authentic Vietnamese: simplified for Western palates and with great service. In the beautifully refurbished Corn Exchange, this is the first joint I've tried in its new incarnation as a food and drink hub. Pho is a classic Vietnamese dish, made interactive with a selection of side dishes to personalise your meal. The restaurant Pho simplifies this so the pho you get served might seem bland at first but you need to add stuff to it. The service is amazing which is why I gave them four stars. The staff will explain what you're getting and their recommendations have been great so do ask for suggestions. Great atmosphere on three levels - I haven't been when it's busy so I can't say for sure what the wait might be, but they also offer take out so if you're prepared to assemble your own noodle soup, give it a go. read more

We went here during it's soft launch period and I must say I was very impressed. The services ce was 'work in progress' but I guess to be expected on soft launch. It was over attentive rather than under though. The food was fantastic, Vietnamese at it's best. Our starters were fresh and zingy and then we both followed with the Pho noodle soup. The broth had amazing depth of flavour and a little tip would be to add the birds eye chillies one at time as they were very spicy. Can't wait to get back here for more Pho! read more

Manchester doesn't have an amazing track record for asian cuisines, so I like to see anyone trying to have a go at this. The restaurant is in the newly redeveloped Corn Exchange though it's not on the main square but around the corner which I hop doesn't detract from their business too much. I quite like the look inside at least on the ground floor with a large hallogen tube sign informing that you are indeed in Pho and lots of dark wood pannelling on the walls. Upstairs where we ate is a little less interesting even though it looks out over the large triangular plaza in the middle of the corn exchange it lacks a little soul, but you could say the same about every other restaurant in the exchange form what you could see from the balcony. Unfortunately makes it feel a bit too much like you're eating in mall. Though this could well change as the other venues fill up. At the moment only about half of the Corn Exchange new restaurants are open. We received a selection of nearly all the starters. I won't go through them all in detail as others have already commented on them. I really liked the summer rolls, lovely fresh bundles of vegetables and prawn wrapped in a rice noodle parcel. a bit of peanut sauce, they were great. The pork spring rolls were really tasty, a great mix of spices and even through they were fried they didn't feel too heavy which is great. We also received chicken wings served with sirachi sauce they were great but on their own nothing special, so if you don't like heat you'd want to skip those. I really love pho which is a traditional and extremely popular vietnamese noodle soup. It's known for it's fresh fragrant ingredients and tasty broth. I ordered the beef brisket pho. It came out in a large bowl and a second plate stacked with the fresh herbs, bean sprouts, some chopped chilli and a large spoon. The pho was quite okay, not as fragrant or spicy as I would like personally but you have plenty of chilli oil, sirachi sauce and vinegars on the table to pep it up a bit. I would probably say that there wasn't enough beef in mine though the beef was done really well and they used good quality noodles, it surprising how much using the wrong noodles can really ruin asian dishes, but these were spot on. I would have to say that overall it was competent but not spectacular. Enjoyable and filling but not hugely memorable. I can't help but compare it to small family run places I've been to in the past where they make the summer rolls and soups right in front of you and the smell of the broth fills the entire restaurant. This isn't that experience. That being said though, I'd more that happily return for some Pho in the future. read more

Was excited to try this place as the menu looked good and I think it's great what Manchester has done with the Corn Exchange building. We were quickly sat at a table and given menus. This is pretty much where the good service from the staff stopped. After a long wait in a not so busy place, the waiter asked us for our food order. We went for two starters: The mango salad and the fresh rolls (vegetable). For the mains we got Pho Trung (Beef) and Pho Chicken. After ordering the food we then had to prompt the waiter that we needed to order drinks, which we had a Saigon beer and a Hanoi Mule cocktail. The drinks came out and the cocktail for the price was a disappointment both in presentation and taste. Our food then arrived, our mains came out first, then our starters followed. We thought it was odd, but no big deal. It soon made sense though as after mixing in the herbs and veg into the broth I spotted a strange looking piece of chicken. Turned out I was given a prawn Pho and my partner got what looked like Tofu instead of beef. After 5 mins trying to get a member of staffs attention, the manager came over and stated it was for the table next to us. We ate the starters which we both enjoyed, the mango salad tasted great and the fresh rolls were nice and crisp. When our correct mains came out we again mixed the herbs and veg, then started to eat. About 5 minutes into our meal, the manager came over again and asked us to move tables so they could a party of 4. I bit my lip and politely moved. Once sat at our now much smaller table, I notice the table that was next to us were ready to leave and had the manager brought them the card machine, the party of 4 could of then taken their table. The food was good but we don't have any plans of returning, bad service makes a bad meal and I have never been asked to move tables while eating. Wish we had stayed in and got a take away instead. read more

I didn't believe those low rating. I was thinking how bad could it be. It's Vietnam pho. WRONG! It's just even the same "noodles". The texture was so bad... and the wait for the line and the services is just... anyway, I guess there is no much choice around that area when I was craving for Vietnamese noodle soup. If I happened to be in the same area again, I would definitely go to others... just saying it's not worth me to go back again. It wasn't terribly bad... read more

A little birdie from London told me thus chain Vietnamese restaurant was opening up in Manchester at the end of August, much to my delight (as I do miss the variety of Asian restaurants one gets in London)! I managed to get a 25% off soft-opening offer and had been browsing the menu the week leading up to it. The restaurant is one of the many new ones making home at the Corn Exchange, which is now becoming a trendy hub! We ordered the Nem (Vietnamese spring rolls served with fresh fragrant herbs and lettuce), I wanted the steam rolls called Bahn Cuon which was absent from their Manchester menu! Later their Twitter account informed me it was cos their kitchen here is too small. That's was okay as I ordered one of their giant spring rolls and we were both happy with their fragrant brothy raw beef pho! Can not wait to come here again after they've fully settled in....maybe next week? read more

Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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This weekend was my second visit to Pho, the staff are good although I do wish we could get a small tutorial in seasoning the traditional broths as I think it would help those of us who have not grown up eating them everyday. On this trip I had the starter pork & lemon grass meatballs which was super and full of flavour and for main I had the Ph tôm - king prawns in broth, it was good but largely due to my lack of ability to experiment needed a salty hit that was missing. I will ask the staff next time for some advice, but they seem to know what they are doing and are very polite, the friend I went with is a fairly fussy eater and they put up with her requests fairly well. I will be back, but will leave my friend at home :) read more

Just had to try pho having missed out on the yelp event & seeing the pics of the food. We ordered off the Xmas menu 2 courses for £13.95 or 3 for £15.95. I opted for 2, starter & Main.we were seated in the outer restaurant in the exchange which I liked felt like I was on holiday....food came lots of things I had not tried before but always wanted to & Never had Vietnamese food before .It was amazing lots of different flavours loved it .we definitely come back again to try more of the menu.And I must say our waiter Luke was very attentive and couldn't do enough for us.. read more

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I was excited to see a new ph joint opening up in Manchester. There aren't many Viet joints in town, so I was looking forward to some classic grub...maybe some pho and a bánh mì. Went in and instantly liked the environment. Modern decor, very open with friendly staff and large windows. Browsing through the menu I saw they had no bánh mì, but several options for ph. They didn't have my favourite (tendon and rare steak) but they did have one with just rare steak so I picked that. Typically the broth is hot and will cook the meat while it's being served, so the ph is served with the thin slices of beef on top of the noodles. I don't know if it's a UK safety thing or their own choice, but it seems the meat was actually cooked in advance. Shouldn't be a major issue, except the result was a lot tougher, not the delicate thin strips that usually go along with the dish. The noodles were too firm, again I think a poor choice by the restaurant. Based on the quality of noodles and meat I wouldn't return, but the saving graces were the delicious broth and the fact they had Huy Fong brand Sriracha sauce! The sauce bumped it up a star on its own, because I've never been able to find it in any of the markets...plenty of Sriracha out there, but only one Huy Fong rooster sauce! Overall, would go again if the notion struck, but certainly not the best ph I've had. read more

I have been to this restaurant once before and again I had a lovely time. I have been to Vietnam and enjoyed the food there so I was a little skeptical to see what Manchester could do and it did not disappoint. I always believe you can never mirror food from its home country when your across the world but this place feels like a good reminder. I had the pho with steak slices and it went down so well I didn't need anything else. The service was great no qualms and very helpful. I would always recommend a visit here! read more

Pho - Pho tai - steak slices - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I wasn't expecting much more than average food here to be honest, and my expectations were met. I started with a fresh juice of apple and mint with ginger. This was really good and I'd order it again. It's not cheap and you don't get a lot for around the £3 mark but it was refreshing and satisfying. First up we had prawn crackers. They were nice. They tasted like most other prawn crackers, which isn't a criticism but also isn't a compliment. We ordered starters to share, which were: - Prawn summer rolls - Baby squid - Chicken wings - Beef wrapped in leaves The summer rolls were very tasty indeed. The baby squid was really hit and miss - I had a few pieces which were super tasty and one which was rock hard, whereas others at the table said all the pieces they tried were overcooked/hard/rubbery. The chicken wings were good, not super exciting but chicken wings never really are. They tasted good and came with a really nice sriracha dipping sauce. The beef in a leaf thing was really tasty and quite a lot of fun! As we shared between four we struggled a bit with the logistics of the dish as it's sort of 'build your own' as you wrap the beef in noodles and then lettuce and add sauces and garnish etc. For my main course I ordered the house special pho, which came with steak, prawns and tofu. I could have probably guessed that this would come with a lot of tofu and not much steak and prawns. There were, I think, two prawns. They were huge and tasty though. The broth lacked flavour and I had to add in a lot of sauces and garnishes to it. We ordered a side of stir fried morning glory (spinach) which was really delicious - I would definitely eat that again. Overall I won't rush back here, but if I do return I may try to order a little more wisely. read more

We went here for dinner with our friends. We decided to go here as we had heard a lot of things about the place and were in the vicinity anyway. We had three Phos and a chicken curry with rice. We had the Saigon beer to drink. The food and service were predominantly standard chain restaurant levels. Nothing great, but nothing bad either. Just an everyday Joe restaurant doing its job. We did have the Vietnamese coffee to finish, which was lovely. Am I keen on going back? Not for the foreseeable future. read more

Christmas night out for myself and Paula started at Pho restaurant at the corn exchange. Our fellow Yelpers had an event here sadly we missed it so we thought to give it a try. So glad we did the service was first class ( thanks Luke ) the food was absolutely delish. Will definitely return and recommend to every one. read more

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I could have been back in Vietnam! Lemongrass as far as the eye can see, and generous helpings of coriander! All the dishes we sampled were spot on! read more

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I nipped into Pho just to have a casual nibble, the place was easy to find and very accessible as it was inside the corn exchange in central Manchester....the service was extremely quick...the atmosphere was open plan but still seemed cosy at the same time. The waitress who was serving us was polite and prompt. The price at first glance seemed pretty steep for what I considered a bowl of noodle soup...but it was only when my order arrived that i fully comprehended (and appreciated) the size of the dish. I have never been to Vietnam however I assume and could easily imagine the food/taste to be somewhat authentic. read more

Pho - Phö bò combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Vietnamese food is some of my favourite, and Pho is amazing! My wife had been telling me about this place and it's vegan options for a long time, but we never went together until a couple of weeks ago. Some of the best vegan food I've had in a long while. The staff were great, the food was top-notch, and we had a lively evening. Thanks, Pho! read more

Visited on a Saturday at 7pm. Medium busy. The environment was quite nice, but some of the staff were quite direct or borderline impolite with our party of 6. I ordered a pho tau (soup noodles with thinly sliced beef). It was OK, but there was too much coriander in. The flavour was a little underwhelming, and I think there was few few noodles/meat for the £8.50 price. The rest of the party agreed it was mediocre and not great value for money. After the meal, despite looking not busy, the staff ignored us for a good 10 minutes before we got the bill. To top off the price, they added a 12.5% service charge on the bill, dropped it off, and didn't offer a cash machine, so we had to wait longer to get things paid up. All in all, unless you're looking specifically for Vietnamese food, I can't really recommend. read more

Pho is situated in the newly revamped Corn Exchange and specialises in Vietnamese food. The place is a chain but they have done it out in a way that feels authentic. I like the neon lights and dark wood. The tables are set out bench style similar to Wagamama so this place is best avoided on a romantic night out but for a group of friends the set up works well. We ordered a cocktail to start which was tiny in size considering the amount we had paid. The Vietnamese beer was better value so we drank that for the rest of the evening. Food wise a lot of things we wanted to try had sold out so our choice was a bit limited. We ordered the crispy spring rolls which were very tasty and the sweet chilli dipping sauce that accompanied them was delicious. For main I ordered the vegetable fried rice which was actually very good I also liked the fact that there were several sauces on the table including chilli, soy and fish that could be added to the dish and you could flavour it as you wanted. The service was a bit haphazard but very friendly and to be fair the place has only just opened so they are probably ironing out a few issues. In order to succeed I feel they need to lower the price of each dish by a couple of pounds as I feel for the casual dining they are offering its a bit overpriced and you can get similar food at other well known chains for less. read more

Ordered the tofu and mushroom vermicelli bowl. Tofu was soggy and there was about 5 mushrooms..It wasn't even the thin vermicelli rice noodles, but something that resembled spaghetti. Tbh there is really nothing genuinely Vietnamese about this place. read more

Have received the WRONG ORDER on TWO OCCASIONS * Phò Chay w/ Veggie Broth - Received Ph nm rm (3 types of mushroom rather than mushroom and tofu). weak flavour and left a weird film in mouth after eating. * * * Pho Dac Biet - good but was still hungry afterwards read more