Pho in London

First Floor, Gallery, The Balcony, London E20 1ES, United Kingdom

★★★★☆
(1148 reviews)
Categories: Vietnamese restaurant Restaurant

About

Pho London is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant with loads of vegan and gluten free options. We specialise in pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup, and also serve delicious curries, rice dishes, wok-fried noodles and healthy salads, too. We also have loads of starters that are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Over a third of our menu is vegan, and nearly all of it is gluten-free, so we are a great destination for people who follow those particular diets. We are accredited by Coeliac UK. Aside from our lovely food we offer a brilliant range of healthy juices, as well as delicious wine and beer, and a fantastic cocktail menu too. If you’re unable to dine-in, you can click & collect your order, or find us on Deliveroo. We look forward ...

Website
phocafe.co.uk
Address
First Floor, Gallery, The Balcony, London E20 1ES, United Kingdom
Plus Code
GXVV+88 London, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–6:30 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Halal food Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Paid parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.0
★★★★☆
1148 reviews

Most Mentioned

brisket (29) food court (27) shopping centre (16) halal (14) quick service (12) mushroom (10) queue (9) chew (6) garnish (5) stir-fried egg noodles (5)
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285
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★★★★
November 10, 2024

I was doing my weekend shopping in Stratford Westfield and gave this a try as a quick lunch. Ordered the Beef combo pho; which came with steak, brisket and meatballs. The broth was decent and needed the garnishing that came with it to give it more depth of flavour. The portion was a bit on the smaller side(which would be great for those who are not too hungry). The noodles together with a drink came to a total of about £18 for one person. Overall it was decent; food was ready quite quickly, not much of an atmosphere to talk about considering it’s in a pretty busy shopping mall food court.

★★★
October 19, 2024

Once upon a time, the curry noodles here were legendary. Now? Not so much. What happened

★★★★★
September 4, 2024

This was best Pho that I have ever eaten so far. Even though this restaurant is in a mal they serve you the Pho so elegantly and nice in bowl and herbs on the side, so you can choose yourself how you want to eat your Pho. I had the Tofu & Mushrooms Pho with vegetable broth. It was truly wonderful. I really recommend to put the lime in. It was the best broth I have ever had. Really really good. 🙌🏼

July 14, 2024

Rubbish food, ordered a beef vermicelli without soup one, the portion of vermicelli was not even enough for kid , they were too soft,, like baby food!!what they have put was a lot of lettuce (like half cooked??) carrot,, to occupy the big bowl,,,peanut was ok, lots of msg as well as I was so thirsty, I have never had such bad Vietnam food in my life,, I really wanna rate 0!!! I think it’s because of busy Sunday,, but they should not give such food to their customer ,,,

★★★★★
May 30, 2024

This was such a treat! Whilst shopping this is a must visit . The food is light tasty and really fresh. The service was swift and as expected. Atmosphere in this restaurant was friendly. This ice part of eating is that you can spice up your food if necessary. Great place for vegetarians and children. Thanks for having us.

★★★★★
January 6, 2024

The pho was really good - it had a clean taste and the beef was so tender. The fried rice was a bit too spicy for us, but it was tasty and the serving size was quite big. Overall, great food for amazing value!

December 17, 2023

Visited Pho at Stratford Westfield again. Does not accept cash….!!! Rating from 2 stars down to a star. ************************ Mainly soup, not much noodles. It lacks flavour, and the quantity of the noodle compared to the soup is too little. Expensive for what is worth, paying for location. ************************ Thought I try Pho again to see if there is improvement. Answer is no. Still a 1 star rating. Very salty chicken and prawn fried noodles and small glass of coffee (expensive)

★★★★★
November 25, 2023

Loved their This isn’t chicken wok fried rice and veg spring rolls. Both were delicious. Service was quick even though there was a long queue. Lots of options to choose from. Update Aug 2024: we tried the tofu & veg rice bowl, and felt it was quite average. Will stick to the noodle soups next time.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Very good pho, not exceptional but more than good enough for a fastish food place. Good service. A bit tricky to get seating in the food court when crowded.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

A lunch, at the shopping center. Good cute

★★★★
December 2, 2024

almost everything is gluten free

November 25, 2024

I recently ordered via Deliveroo! The meal had no taste, was so oily and wet but the chicken was dry, maybe been cooked a few times not sure. About an hour after the meal I fell ill, maybe I am intolerant to something I didn t know was in the meal. I ve had Pho before, so not sure what went wrong here.

November 23, 2024

The least authentic food you could experience, the Bun is served hot and bean sprouts are stir fried - after raising this with the restaurant they have confirmed this to be correct. I was expecting a noodle salad, not hot noodles, they were so hot the cold dressing became warmed and lettuce also sweated. Very disappointing and overly priced. Perhaps Pho Cafe management team should be clearer on the dishes. Uneditable

Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I recently ordered from deliveroo and the food had no taste.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Set in busy food court but the service is amazing , the food was tasty , fresh & piping hot in temperature. I had a small issue with my food and went to just let them know in case they had any other issues and they were more when accommodating quick to offer to a fresh dish without it being an inconvenience upon collecting they also have another drink on the house which wasn t necessary as the staff had already given 10/10 service

September 23, 2024

Worst £20 I ve ever spent, feel bad writing about this cos the staff there were incredibly lovely. But I bought the pork rice bowl, and it was not worth it; tasteless dry and extremely small serving like 5 little cubes. Most of my dish was rice and cabbage, rice was okay but everything else lacked taste. Spring rolls were alright tho. But I will avoid the rice dishes completely. Just stick to the pho.

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Food was really bland.

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Food was quick and service was ok

★★
August 23, 2024

Fast and efficient, but the pho really is incredibly tasteless and prices are much too high. Some items on menu not available.

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

There is too little powder and it s hard for men to be full. The beef is okay.

Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Every time I eat here, I get an upset stomach and have to use the loo several times, but the food is good. I don t have an issue with the spice or any allergies, so it s just this place. May be to do with the high salt content.

★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Was very disappointed in this bowl. Break it down into the main parts: broth is pretty much simmered water with a whiff of beef, pho tastes waxy, beef is over cooked to the point of having no discernible flavour, Greens were not fresh, no chilli sauce option, zero flavours. I hope this was a one off and that if I ever go back the quality would have improved. Also, to those who think this place is authentic, please believe that nobody should eat pho with a wooden ladle!

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

First let me say I m a regular at Pho, 2-3 takeaways from Balham a month and visit the restaurants, in general they re great. The one in Stratford today really disappoints though. Ordered my regular fried rice, it was soggy, soft and flavourless - clearly too much water. Also bar missing key items from the menu. Maybe a bad day but definitely not the consistency I expect from Pho and although a good side a very below average main from one of my usually favourite restaurants

August 23, 2024

This place is taking the Pho-king piss. The bowl of Pho is just a huge bucket of hot water with oil flavouring. Theres about 100 grams of noodles and 30 grams of chicken. The broth is basically heated water, the chicken is bland, and the noodles taste like cardboard. This is a huge scam for the price you pay for this crap food. No wonder theres only 300 calories in a bowl that big, as there is nothing in the bowl. Instead of getting a large soup spoon to get the little bit of food out, you will need a search party, as there is nothing in the bowl. OVERPRICED AND UNDERWHELMING FOOD, AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

July 23, 2024

really feel bad, she has rude attitude

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I ordered the chicken & dried shrimp fried rice I love that it had really nice flavour & halal meat options available. The service was pretty quick too. Would go again :)

July 23, 2024

I ordered fried rice and wok noodles, but unfortunately, both were too salty to eat. Although they were very expensive, they turned out to be unpalatable.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

For those who relish Vietnamese cuisine, this place is excellent. Conveniently located in the food court of Westfield mall, Stratford. Plenty of seating but it can get crowded near the restaurant as they are always very busy. The pho is delicious and very filling. Having their apple mint juice was very refreshing too. Definitely a place to visit if you are looking for some authentic Vietnamese food.

★★
June 23, 2024

Was looking forward to enjoy pho today after a long day at work and was starving, until my delivery arrived and I saw there was a piece of hair in the peanut sauce!! Very disappointed

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

I always take there three mushrooms soup noodles as I am vegetarian and it taste delicious. Also there staff greets you well. Vegetarian options: Three mushrooms soup noodles

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Delicious food, very fresh ingredients and hearty flavours! We love this Pho store. It s in the world food court in Westfield. We get dine in, take away and delivery from this restaurant. They do fantastic chicken wings, crispy due their small size, with a delicious sriracha sauce! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Tasty food and efficient service. Obviously sitting in Westfield Food Hall isn t massively relaxing as it s heaving with people but the food at Pho is a good choice

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Not bad Vietnamese restaurants. Extra noodles were free, and kids menu were also available. Just a decent pho restaurant in a shopping mall A bowl of rice noodles for 13 euros.

May 23, 2024

Ordered on deliveroo and didnt get the herbs ect for the pho disappointed as thats the whole point.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

One of the best beef brisket pho I ve had in my life, convenient location in the mall, plenty of seats in the food court and the service is quick.the pho is a bit expensive at $13 and it can be so spicy if you eat the chilli that your eyes will sting for like an hour, but it s worth it (for the people that can reasonably handle spice) Vegetarian options: Plenty of veggie options

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

First time trying Pho and was pleasantly surprised. Very flavourful chicken broth. Comes in a big bowl so be prepared for the big fluid intake. Would have been nicer with the more noodles or beansprouts to go with the volume, the chicken itself was ok Westfield is busy so might be an idea to get a table before ordering. The Chicken Pho is halal, as are the other chicken dishes, but worth checking before ordering.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

the bun bo hue is amazing :)

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

price quality relation was ok

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Friendly staff, fast, tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

I really love there beef pho brisket. It s super yummy and just tastes amazing! Tried their squid salt and pepper as well which taste great too. Fast service as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Beef & mushroom noodles soup was amazingly good. The flavor of broth was very flavorful. All noodles soup comes with a complimentary plate of fresh coriander, mint, basil, red chili and bean sprouts. The size of the bowl is big (enough for 2 people). Nice and friendly employees. Medium prices.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

AMAZING FOOD! OMG! The curry was the absolute best, and the spicy chicken soup with extra tofu is so flavourful. My family had a lovely day out yesterday and enjoyed it so much. Would defiantly recommend and come back again. Staff were also so lovely and kind. Helped me and my family out when we needed guidance as it was our first time ordering.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Always craving for hot soup noodles in winter time. Steak with garlic soup noodles always the best choice for me to order in Pho. The beef steak is juicy and tender. The soup tastes good with the mint, coriander, bean sprouts, and of course the lime juice and chili. Don t forget to order a cup of fresh juicy. There are many combinations. They are no added sugar and mint, lime and apple is my favorite for sure!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Reliable spot in the Stratford food court. My Grandma s favourite! We always go together. Always know what you re getting and never disappoints! Only four stars because of the food court environment (can t be changed). My boyfriend thinks the food court is busy and unpleasant, but says Pho is good. Tastes fresh. Vegetarian options: Tofu and button mushroom pho is a great vegetarian option. They always ask if you want vegetarian or chicken broth, so nothing to worry about!

March 23, 2024

The staff is really kind, but the food its not enough. I spend 15£ on a beef Pho and after finishing I still hungry so I ask if I can have extra noodles to satisfy my appetite but they said its not posible. As a broke student its a shame that I spend the little money I got for a meal that its not enough (not even 50g of pasta in the Pho) really disappointed.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Nice staff and tasty food

★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

This place looks fresh, an open kitchen where you can see how your food is prepared. Chefs all appear to be vietnamese so you know youre getting authentic or as authentic as it can be vietnamese food. I ordered a Wok Fried rice (C m Chiên) with chicken and dry shrimp. Those after halal, the chicken is the only halal option they have. Just be sure theyre not adding alcohol and are not using the same utensils or pans from other food that is being prepared. Overall the food tasted great, the man did say at point of ordering it will be spicy and if i was sure? I said hell yea! Why not? Im asian as i come and nothing as of yet ive tasted has been too spicy! As the food arrived i could smell the dried shrimp. This may be off-putting for some but i assure you this is normal. Dried fish or shrimp will always smell quite strong so i didnt mind it. Afterall i am I bengali and dried fish (hutki) is kushboooi (amazing). The rice had a sticky texture to it which was nice, i could see a lot of chilli flakes too. Dissapointed at the amount of chicken though, i was expecting more chicken. I think i received a total of just two cubes of chicken shredded. I was still left hungry if im honest. As for the shrimps, theyre so small theyre almost invisible! You cant taste the shrimps but you can smell them! I did find a shrimp, take a closer look at the picture with the chicken piece. Ive placed the shrimp on top of the chicken. Its almost the same size as a grain of rice thats how small they are. My food was accompanied with a small pot of spicy soy sauce which was nice. Overall the meal cost me £10.35, normal price is £11.50. Nice to see that they accept Bluelight card which i was able to use. Having looked at how appetising their soup bowls are i may have to give this place another try... a 3 out of 5 from me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

very delicious

February 23, 2024

Food quality has been degraded on every basis. I m a regular customer of Pho. So I m writing this review because I received food with hair.. which made me review this.. being working as manager in restaurants this is reliance to health and safety regulations which they are lacking behind

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Loved the food. Would have loved a bit more noodles in my beef soup, but it was great anyway.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

The best food in London, delicious and nutritious Vietnamese soups and noodles

★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Pho lacks flavor all around, dont let the huge boiling pots of broth fool you. No hoisin sauce!? The noodles taste like plastic. The meat was very tough to chew. Definitely not authentic but what can you expect at a shopping mall right. Bean sprouts were brown. The juice was the best thing ordered here. Efficient service though.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

are the dishes halal? i would suggest making an effort of putting H infront of dishes which are halal. thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious, fresh and healthy! Prices are valuable and you do not eat junkfood!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This review is way overdue. We order the hot and spicy king prawn pho every time we visit Westfield Stratford, it is absolutely divine. My kids, from the oldest 15 to the youngest 6 love this. It s so refreshing, light yet filling and just full of flavour. It really packs a punch. I think this is one of my favourite dishes. Truly marvellous. And the staff have always been so friendly

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious pho. One of the best Ive had. The only reason I come to Westfield is for this place . Chicken is halal which is a plus point. Beef and broth is not halal, hopefully a halal option will be available in the future.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It was my first Vietnamese dish try and I have to say it was worth trying it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Never had this before but if I ever find another one will definitely go again. So much flavor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I had wok fried noodles with beef and morning glory today. Both dishes were absolutely delicious with lots of flavours! I recommend ordering a side dish along with your main when hungry. I visited around 4:45pm and my order came fast in less than 5 minutes. Overall Im very happy with my experience and will be back again for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was tasty will come back for more

December 23, 2023

We ordered beef brisket and beef combo. And taste was horrible and service is so poor. They didn t maintain hygiene.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food is overpriced for a bowl of soup (curry and Noodles) at £12.00. If you asked me there was no skills applied to the cooking for that price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The hot and spicy chicken pho dish was super tasty and fragrant with mint and coriander. The baby squid were lovely light and crispy. Would definitely order this dish again.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Whilst prices are a bit high the food was delicious. Had the chicken noodles and very good vegetable spring rolls . Everything came out fresh and piping hot . First time having this food and will definitely come back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I tried the This isnt chicken & veg rice bowl and it was awesome! Very healthy and tasty!

December 23, 2023

Girlfriend and I received the absolute worst beef noodles we have ever had. Beef was heavily overcooked and did not taste fresh, the noodles themselves had a strange texture too. Everything about it did not seem fresh.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

In the food court, but delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best spicy prawn curry Ive ever tried

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice & clean pho place in the westfield mall. Ordered beef combo for 12 pounds, the briskets and steak are good, meatball so so though.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ordered crab noodle soup, but asked for no thin beef steak in it (as I do not eat it) and whether I could get more tofu or prawns instead but told there is no flexibility whatsoever which is disappointing. £12.50 for this and saved Pho from adding beef in. Wish there are more dishes that are pescatarian friendly. Everything on the menu is much pricier than authentic, independent Vietnamese restaurants. I ll go there in future for better flexibility for dish requests.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Stingy amount of beef brisket in the Pho and it was chewy and tough. Noodles and flavour were decent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Stopped by here last night with my dining companion for some cà phê s a á (Vietnamese iced coffee). The lady who served us was friendly and helpful. Service was very efficient too as we were handed our drinks almost instantly. Overall, I quite enjoyed the drink. Coffee was perhaps a little weak but I didn t mind that as it was quite late at this point and I didn t want to go home and be bouncing around like a flea on steroids. Anyway, the coffee flavour was nice and was complemented by the optimal amount of ice and condensed milk. Well done, Ph !

★★
December 23, 2023

The food was really salty and the vegetables werent rally cooked well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very tasty food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was FANTASTIC. First time trying Vietnamese (big fan of Japanese and other Asian dishes) and was not disappointed. Tried the Pho and it was very tasty, though the mint I added was a little too much (good to try though!). Portions were large and left me glad that I didnt buy any sides, though by the end I was enjoying it so much that I was tempted to buy more. Also the Hanoi beer was lovely and complimented the dish well. Atmosphere was fine but it was a food court so nothing special.

December 23, 2023

The beef was overcooked, it felt like chewing a rubber band in my mouth. Meanwhile, the beefballs and noodles were undercooked. It was weirded to find both overcooked and undercooked beef in the same bowl of noodle.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very good food! Good for allergics!

December 23, 2023

Bun bo Hue tastes nothing but salty water. Not authentic Vietnamese food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Okay.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Recheck their bill thrice. Ordered Chicken soup which costs 10.95 and they charged 11.75. Even the person at cash counter argued.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love the food, but I

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I hate how white washed this place is ! I got the prawn bun noodles - the textures were great but the flavour was not there, very muted ! It s such a shame because the concept is there and I love the freshness but the flavours are always lacking ! I even asked the staff taking my order if she would recommend the spicy summer rolls and she told me they don t have flavour ! Not the worst but definitely not the best !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

My first taste of Vietnamese food, Im vegetarian & there was a good selection. I had noodle soup, with pakchoi,morning glory & green veg. The size of the bowl was amazing, very large, a full meal. The side tray with garnishes was a surprise. Excellent value for money. Staff welcoming,helpful & friendly. It was my friends first taste too, we plan to go again in the near future. Vegetarian options: A good amount to choose from.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I ve been to this place a couple of times now and it s always amazing, the curry noodle soup is my favourite. food is always nice and hot and cooked quickly too.

December 23, 2023

My friend currently has a stomach condition that means she can t eat garlic. Today staff refused to make a pho without garlic (she only asked that the meat going on top of soup wasn t directly fried in garlic and if they could just use another pan for her meal.) she was brusquely refused service because of this after waiting a long time for food (as she s been unwell it was her first meal in days a few days which she d tried to explain) and because of such rude aggressive service she began to cry, they just turned away and started serving someone else, no apology or acknowledgement that she was now quite distressed. Really unacceptable service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Quick and smooth service with an amazing food

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The quantity is small compared to the price. The wooden spoon was not washed properly. The red contamination is still there.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The standard of food has gone dramatically downhill over the years. I had the bun noodles my friend had beef wok noodles. Was more like Chinese than Vietnamese. Both dishes extremely salty, neither of us could eat it and went through 2 bottles of water each. The bun noodles is meant to come with salad, there was a tiny bit of lettuce & carrots, no fresh herbs, chilli or nuts, the sauce it came with tasted like sweet chilli mixed with water. Ive been to Pho many times and although none of the branches are as good as a few years ago, this is by far the worst meal Ive had there

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazingnplace. Cauliflower rice bowls is my new fav!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing comfort food. We tried it for the first time a week ago and got a steak and garlic pho and a beef brisket pho. It was so good we went back again and got the beef brisket curry noodles. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Never thought I would get the best Pho in the UK from a shopping centre in Stratford! The broth and sauces are the best I ve had in the UK, the portion is also hugeee! the bun is definitely enough for two people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Omg I love this place and their food delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Absolutely love the food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food served in good time and friendly staff with good advice.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food and portions for the price. Friendly staff. Quick service.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Why do you even try? 13 quid for is basically warm water with dissolved oxo beef stock cube. Add overcooked almost dissolved noodles and you call this a Pho? Why do you even try? Honestly, just hop on the overground to Shoreditch and get a proper authentic pho. Rated one star only bc a no star is not an option here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Not bad for a chain restaurant. Beef briskets pho is my favorite both spicy and not. Theres the house special which has everything if youre not sure which you like.

December 23, 2023

I took king prawn curry and Jasmin rice for £13.95. The bowl of prawn contained 4 prawns and a handful of huge mushrooms. Like a lot. Rice was undercooked. I HATED it, will never return and will NOt recommend

★★★
December 23, 2023

I got the King prawn Pho with an extra egg yolk. Although the broth tasted ok, the portion size of noodles was way too small. I eat pho quite often so I m aware what a typical portion size would be. I finished the bowl and was left hungry. On the plus side, the customer service was good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Located in food court. Viatenamese street food. Fresh veggies. And yummy taste. Planning to try the pho next time.

December 23, 2023

The food was edible but it tasted like bleach. My friend bought food again after tasting this trash

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food is delicious, and the service is high quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best manager ever! I ve ordered a salad with coriander by mistake, but I can t eat coriander. She resolved the problem in seconds and with a beautiful smile. Thanks so much

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great service and atmosphere. Very friendly staff and good value for money in terms of food Kid-friendliness: Friendly place and staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food is great, service is great, staff are friendly and organised, what more could you want.

December 23, 2023

This review is for the Pho Cafe in the Westfield Stratford and their poor customer service, especially the black women at the front counter named Nima (served at around 17.30 pm on 16/06/2023), who was extremely rude. I have been their regular customer since 2010 and usually go to their Farringdon and Angel branches for lunch as they are close to my work. However, sometimes when I work from home, I go to the Westfield branch. I dont eat meat so usually get spicy prawn Pho. There is generally something terrible about their Pho: they put too much oil/fat in the broth/stock/ soup, its like the kind of Pho you would get in the countryside of Vietnam before where people were too poor to have enough food and needed as much fat as possible in their food to make them less hungry. Nowadays, when everyone tries to eat healthy, they still make that kind of Pho in England. However, the good thing is the oil/fat always floats on the top so you only need to scoop it out when you take the stock and Ive always requested that when I order. Today the bowl came full of oil, so I requested then to remove it as I cannot eat oil/fat. Nima insisted it could not be removed as its in the stock. I told her the oil was only on the top and if she scooped it out, it should be ok. I have this Pho almost everyday and they always manage to get me very clear soup/stock without oil/fat. She then said well, I work here everyday and Ive never seen you before as if I lied to her. What kind of staff who would argue with customers like that when they just make a small request? They really need to train their staff to have some manners and behave more properly. Overall, this is not the place that most of my Vietnamese friends would go to as they say it is the most unauthentic Vietnamese restaurant in London.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and very friendly stuff at Stratford site!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Such a clean and friendly branch - a haven away from the rest of Westfield food court. Friendly staff, great food, freshly cooked & you can see them cleaning everything meticulously. Meat balls were amazing. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing all round, great options. Highly recommend their steak and garlic pho, so aromatic and hearty. Large portions. Definitely will return back !

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

First time we went it was tasty but the second time the chicken was a bit rubbery so dont think Id go again. The sauce that comes with the summer rolls was nice.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Will definitely return for more of your spicy beef pho. You can literally see the big pots where they cook their broth. Really tasty and you can smell it while queueing

★★
December 23, 2023

Served at the till by a friendly member of staff, however, after I received my food, I asked someone at the counter for extra tissues and utensils - the white girl with the red(ish?) ponytail and miserable face looked at me like I d just done the worst thing in the world????? She looked at me so angrily and there was literally no reason for it - why are you taking your anger out on me? Honestly think it s so ridiculous that a white girl can just get away with that sort of thing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Gud tasting food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I was served by Silvio with a lovely smile. Food was delicious and I was informed about any potential allergies. Overal me and my family enjoy all our meals 10/10 we will back again for sure

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent place to try Vietnamese food, but all the dishes are less spicy compared to authentic Vietnamese and Chinese food. Overall, very tasty and reasonably priced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Pho in Westfield Mall Stratford is a true gem for lovers of Vietnamese cuisine. The star of the show is undoubtedly their amazing Pho, which leaves you craving more with each savory spoonful. On my recent visit, I decided to try their curry noodle soup, and it was an absolute delight bursting with rich flavors and a perfect blend of spices. The convenience of having this restaurant in the foodcourt of Westfield Mall is a big plus. It makes it an ideal spot for a quick and satisfying meal during a shopping spree or a casual hangout with friends. I was pleasantly surprised by the efficiency of their service, as my order was prepared and served to me in just around 2 minutes, ensuring I didnt waste precious time waiting. Overall, Pho in Westfield Mall Stratford offers a tantalizing experience for anyone looking to indulge in authentic Vietnamese dishes. Whether youre a Pho enthusiast or eager to explore new flavors, this place wont disappoint. The delightful culinary journey they offer will have you coming back for more.

December 23, 2023

So it was my first time dining at Pho whilst I was strolling around Westfield Stratford shopping centre and I was influenced to grab a bite here by the big queue that was there. I went up to the counter and asked if they had anything similar to stir fried rice and the guy serving me recommended the chicken and shrimp spicy rice which sounded lovely and I also ordered a portion of fried baby squid. When my food arrived and I started to tuck in I realised that it was far from what the server said. The so called chicken in the rice was barely existent as it was shredded and was nowhere to be seen as for the shrimp tiny shrimps used in sandwiches which could not be located with a microscope let alone a spoon. As for the spice, it was just covered it hard red chilli flakes which felt like I was chewing on crisps. Horrible taste and just a waste of money. As for the squid it had no taste and just reeked of oil. First and last time visiting here.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fresh food,only big minus you can not pay cash Parking: Parking at shopping centre Food : 4/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I have to say, I enjoyed the meal in Pho. I had a prawn soup with some starter. Considering the quality, the price is reasonable. Ideal for those who want a healthier filling warm soup dish than traditional Asian and noodles food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice choice at good prices.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We have been very regular at this location, and have tried number of Phos; spicy chicken and prawn Kari have been our favourite. Will keep going here atleast for some time.

★★
December 23, 2023

£12 for a vegan soup that was basically few leaves, noodles, one piece of chunky raw onion and fill up with hot water. Mostly water. At least you could cook the onion. Nice flavour. It was hot. A little bit of bread, wouldnt hurt.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always fond of their summer veg roles served with peanut sauce, really good to try. However the fried rice was extra oily and not that good in taste.

December 23, 2023

I found a worm/caterpillar in my food. Being served food with insects really ruins the experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

great if you love spicy food, the noodles were great and the portion was big too!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Ordered pho with beef meat ball, brisket . Soup taste not too bad of course you should tried it once if you are in Vietnam the authentic one can gv it a try Score 5.5/10 Summer rolls- The salad wrap with rice paper it SUPERB! This one 10/10 the iingredient inside the wrap is so fresh , mint leaves, slice carrot, cooked shrimp and peanut sauce dip awesome!! Then mango salad, I gv 7/10 though the mango slightly ripe. Of course it will be more tastier if the mango is still green and it taste soury hehe try it when you go to asia. Again try it who know next time the mango they purchase is much better than the one i had yesterday. Food court is massive huge plenty of seats. Went thr during weekdays. Most important of all, after all the order taken they will ask if you have any allergy. I think is very important and very good. I would recommend people to try eat here.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The chicken and beef are chewy and taste like cardboard. Even ASDA chilled chicken and beef taste much better. Disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Situated on the top floor of Westfield Shopping Centre Stratford, this Vietnamese Restaurant offers a good selection of dishes at competitive prices. You order and pay first. You are then given a buzzer which will go off when the food is ready for collection. The glasses for drinks and bowls for food are very heavy, so be prepared for a mini work out session when you go to collect your food! The food itself was delicious; Vietnamese Chicken noddle soup and the Chargrilled Chicken thigh rice bowl. To drink; Apple with ginger juice and Beetroot with ginger juice. Both were fresh, vibrant and tasty. Unfortunately they had run out of pork but I will definitely return in the future to try some different dishes. Vegetarian options: Plenty of options on the menu. Dietary restrictions: Staff should ask you if you have any allergies. Parking: Parking within Westfield Shopping Centre. Hourly rate applies. Kid-friendliness: Family friendly restaurant. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious food, service has always been good. A great place for an informal place to eat, but you still leave feeling satisfied!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I have visited this establishment multiple times and have consistently chosen the Pho House dish, consisting of Pho noodles soup with steak, chicken, and prawns. The entire bowl of pho has always been impressive, particularly the broth. The only drawback I have found is that the portion size of the pho is relatively small. You receive only a few bites of flat rice noodles along with 2 to 3 small pieces of chicken, steak, and prawns, accompanied by a generous amount of broth and a few pieces of vegetables. Personally, I believe that the price does not correspond to the portion size. This restaurant would be ideal if they were to address this issue. Parking: Westfield Shopping Centre Parking

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Love this food , amazing place for Vietnamese food , been coming here ages and I will The staff is very polite and kind Food

December 23, 2023

Third time eating at this branch i had the stir fried rice and dried prawn with a fried egg Paid over £12 for a meal that made me best friends with my toilet for hours It is a shame as other branches never had a issue But never go to this branch

December 23, 2023

I found a caterpillar in my food which was moving not very hygienic at all.I wish I had taken a photograph and I have seen another review that this is not the first time this has happened. When I returned the food, they did not appear too apologetic but refunded my money.

December 23, 2023

Food is too spicy and hot even for people like me who enjoy spicy food. I dont know if its intentional to add so much spicy or something.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We visited here Sarurday and the food was beautiful. The buzzer service was very efficient and wormed well.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best food I ve had in a long time!! The pho tastes very clean and appetising. The wok noodles also had so much flavour!! Definitely coming back for more

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Foods are of great taste. I specifically like their soups. Their green curry, red curry with chicken or prawn are also my favourite. They do fresh juices as well. Customer service are good but can be improved little bit more.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Silvio was the best! Food is good too

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food is usually really good. Great variety of spices and chillis, a hearty pho for a winters day. I recently tried the vegan chicken. It was disgusting. Tofu would have been a better choice.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food and service here is always 10/10, my favourite restaurant in Westfield :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Super speedy friendly efficient service. Food was great whilst having a break from shopping. Would def recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My spicy brisket pho was delicious and a very generous portion. The food was delivered quickly and pipping hot. I would extremely recommend this place for your lunch break.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nothing beats a good pho. The service here is amazing. Such a friendly atmosphere. You feel welcome from the moment you walk to the till. And the food is perfect. Its cooked right. Flavoured right. Everything about the experience was 10/10

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I have recently visited Pho at the Westfield Stratford and had a really good experience. Staff was very helpful and kind. Mostly Jane, she suggested me this isn t curry noodle soup which was phenomenal and after she helped me to carry my meal to the table ( I m on crutches). All experience was great. I d highly recommend and will definitely come back. This curry vegan soup is addiction.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I tried almost everything on the menu. High quality service and food My fav restaurant at Westfield. Kid-friendliness: They have kids menu available.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food as well as the atmosphere. We had the chicken curry noodle soup, which was delicious and reasonably priced (£12) considering the portion, they had no draught beer so were recommended Saigon premium bottled beer which was fairly good too. Our server Jana made our whole lunch a very pleasant first experience in Pho. We will definitely be back for more. Thank you.

December 23, 2023

Very dirty , the wood spoon didnt clean well and I can swim the noodle soup , lots of oil, no taste even they save noodles. Nothing fresh! I never seen this Pho! Disgusting !!

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

As a Vietnamese, the flavour is super weird, like blunt food. I was shocked as I tried many Vietnamese restaurants around Uk but this one made me feel like I am eating some blunt food sorry you will not feel the authenticity here Herbs are not fresh, and fish sauce has no flavor Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Im regular customer, I personally love the spring rolls, super tasty and crunchy, the best ones!! You can tell theyre really fresh handmade compare to other vietnamese restaurants where they are frozen ones. The atmosphere is great, and the staff is super nice and friendly, thats why I always come back! Always with the smile in their face and ready to help if needed.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Thanks Silvio for today!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Ioana, and the whole team was great. They delivered amazing service and the food was delice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The Pho and Bun are pretty good in quality and sizing! The deep fried spring roll and chicken wings are very tasty! I am impressed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Love the pho!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Vietnamese cooking always tastes nice and fresh to me,today I had morning glory cooked in garlic delicious and prawn summer rolls with peanut sauce..both very tasty and filling..

★★★
December 23, 2023

i had the chicken pho- the broth was tasty, but the chicken was extremely dry and chewy, im not usually picky about overcooked meat but this was exhausting to eat. the noodles were also all stuck together which made them hard to eat. overall i enjoyed it but i have low standards and this could have been cooked a lot better very easily.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and 5 stars to waitress Jana for a great service. Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I havent had Pho for ages, but it was definitely worth coming back for the crab noodle soup. I might try the new curry soup next

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Had lunch here with a friend and not for the first time. We have never had a bad meal here, staff are always helpful and friendly. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options on menu Parking: Location is inside a shopping centre so has thousands of parking spaces. Wheelchair accessibility: Countertop isnt low enough for wheelchair user but staff are always helpful and friendly. I use elbow crutches and when I order my food and the buzzer goes off, the staff always bring my meal or drinks to my table.

December 23, 2022

I have been their client for over 2 years on weekly bases. Last time I clearly asked for no onion, but they put it anyways, instead of offering the solution they start arguing over it. I am very disappointed and that was the last time me being your client. Awful customer service and Very rude staff members!!!

December 23, 2022

8/11/22, 17.30 Very rude front staff. Me and my husband ordered 2 drinks and 3 dishes (one to share). I have an allergy, I requested my dish amd the one we wanted to share without onions. They made a mistake on the order and that can happen but when I took the dish back instead of apologising (redhead girl), the cook was showing my dish to someone that seemed like a manager with laughs and the tiny mouthy girl gave me attitude saying for future reference do not eat the beef and then take a dish back. My husbamd had started eating before I realised they had made an error with the order. I left the dish on the counter. We were not trying to steal 5 pieces of beef. No refund given by the manager, no apology by the staff, they were all really happy making fun of us and that was fully condoned by the manager. Avoid if you dont want insult added to injury.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

While chewing the food I found a hair tangled around my tongue, at first I thought it was just some fibrous vegetable or herb, but it was a hair and Its definitely not my hair.

December 23, 2022

Disappointing. The baby squid starter I ordered was stone cold. The service was bad. I spoke to several different people in the process of getting my food and they were all unfriendly and some were rude. The chicken noodle dish was uninspiring and tasteless.

December 23, 2022

The worst money I ever spent, bland disgusting food. I basically paid for over priced rubbish made pot noodles

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ordered beef pho and it tasted great. Authentic Pho. I recommend this place if you are craving authentic pho. The iced tea also tastes great.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good not good, no authentic taste.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food is ok. A bit salty but tasted good. Good size portion too on both meal and rice. Would try their pho soups next time. That seems to be the favourite by those sat around me.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

It s not bad because soup is decent but the noodle is a little too hard and meat is a little scarce I ordered the brisket

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Tried Vietnamese food out of curiosity and I am glad it was way beyond my expectations. Excellent service too

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good food but weird organisation. Most likely because it is a shop inside the Stratfords mole

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent food, must try the Vietnamese coffee! Like chocolate.