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The Big Bowl

4.4 (10 reviews)
InexpensiveVietnamese
Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Moe K.

Nice food,very friendly atmosphere,I loved starter,spring roll very very fresh and reasonable price.

Stuart C.

There's a distinct lack of good Vietnamese restaurants in Brighton & Hove. But that's all changed. I just discovered The Big Bowl last week and what a revelation! Delicious and quick Vietnamese food in Brighton at long last... The Big Bowl offers a simple menu but it covers all the Vietnamese favourites such as Pho, Bun Noodles, Chicken Curry, Beef Noodle Soup, Summer and Fried Spring Rolls, etc. So far I've tried the Honey Pork Bun Noodles and the Chicken Curry. Both dishes were really tasty and authentic. The pork was so tender and fragrant and the Chicken curry was light, aromatic and delicious. The food is all home cooked... chain style 'mass produced' food this is not. The service is really, really friendly, attentive and helpful. The restaurant itself is quite small, there's only room for about 20 people. They also do take away. I'll be back very soon to try the Pho! Highly recommended ++

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10 years ago

Amazing food. The Pho meatballs was delicious. Good service, clean and nice music. The price is also good.

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Little Saigon

Little Saigon

4.7(6 reviews)
51.9 miLeytonstone
££

Really like it the first time, like it again the second time, and then again the third time. Now I…read moresometimes make the trip to just come here, for some good old authentic Vietnamese food. This is a little gem in Leyton. What makes this Vietnamese restaurant stand outs, is that it has a slightly different added menu, it still makes the traditional food, but stuffed chicken wings? Saying that, the traditional dishes were just as splendid, full of mouth watering flavours, combining with the freshness and texture when taking that first bite. And there was no skimping on the portion sizes. I left that restaurant quite full. The venue itself was spacious and open. really cool modern and simple decorating, but it works. Even when the restaurant was full, still did not feel crowded, quite the opposite, relax with a buzz vibe. That was also due to the part of the waiters, who were very friendly, attentive, and on point. They have some really good lunch offers at the moment, so that really helps, but generally the cost is quite decent and value for money, comparing to other Vietnamese restaurants. Other than parking and its awkward location, one way narrow road, I would say this is a good place to eat.

One of only very few places I'll go in London for a bowl of pho...I am not usually picky about my…read morefood except when it comes to pho! Staff are super friendly and helpful... Update 2/11/2016: Little Saigon have upgraded their menu and have included more home cooked favourites! Canh Chua Nem nuong! Highly recommend!!!!

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Little Saigon - Lovely style points!

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Muang Thai Restaurant

3.7(19 reviews)
0.9 mi
££

Muang Thai is my favourite Thai restaurant in Brighton and that's saying something as it has some…read moreseriously tough competition to fend off! The interior is gorgeous, really bright with fresh flowers on the tables and traditional Thai decorations adorning the entire restaurant. Upstairs pretty parasols hang from the ceiling. The staff are always really cheerful and attentive, without being overbearing. The best place to sit is definitely downstairs, as they have tables in a wonderful cushioned area with foot wells built in to the floor- I've made it sound kind of weird, but it's really cool! It feels like you're at a Thai tea party or something! If you want to sit in this area, I'd advise calling ahead. The food is delicious and the attention to detail is impeccable- every dish comes with really ornate carved vegetable flowers. Ok, so maybe this is a pretty standard Thai garnish, but I'm telling you some of the flowers that will arrive on your plate are incredible! Everything I've eaten here has been delicious, but I can particularly recommend the vegetable tempura to start and the king prawn red curry as a main. Yum, I truly love this place!

Muang Thai, you let me down with take three - delivering two sad looking chicken kebabs in a…read moreplastic box, instead of the second sticky rice ordered. It caused all kinds of kerfuffle as I had the exact money ready too! Ah well, I'll let you off as the rest was still delicious as ever - went for 55) Gai Pahd Khing (stir fried chicken with ginger and onion) at £4.95 and 68) Moo Gra Prao (stir fried pork with 'a variety of thai herbs') at £4.95... yumyumyum!

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Pho Saigon

Pho Saigon

4.3(6 reviews)
48.0 miEaling
££

I saw that Pho Saigon was nearby when I searched Yelp, and I'm so glad I decided (after walking…read morearound the block and back) to go in. I was offered a small bowl of homemade kimchi to go with my Tiger beer, which I was delighted by! I've wanted to try Kimchi for AGES! And it was so tasty :-) I ordered a king prawn pho. Flat noodles; halved prawns; fresh coriander, basil and mint; sliced red chilli and bean sprouts on the side which I added. I also asked if they could give it a bit of a kick to try and sink my blossoming cold and they kindly obliged. Not too hot, but enough to give it some warmth. Omnomnom! Gorgeous :-) I spoke to the owner afterwards and he said they were quite new. I would definitely be back if I'm in the area.

This is a nice little restaurant with friendly and polite staff. The menu is somewhat limited, it…read moredoes not offer Banh Mi, one of the most popular Vietnamese specialities. I had one of the soups with rice vermicelli, beef and vegetables. It was good but no matter what spiciness I added, the broth still seemed too bland for my preference. Same for my wife's rice vermicelli with mixed vegetables. The little bowl of pickled vegetables that was brought to the table were delicious. Just the right amount of spice and pickling. The restaurant is very clean, nicely decorated and it's front tables open to the sidewalk, with a couple of tables outside. Also the price was very reasonable. I'd like to give these nice people 4 stars for all the above, but the main entree failed to satisfy.

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View from my table.

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The Big Bowl - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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