Pho

Just had my second lunch this week at Pho since discovering it a couple of weeks ago. What can I say .... the best noodle soup on Planet Earth (spicy chicken), great juices and a cool atmosphere. We love Pho.
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Sally
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, August 29, 2008

Was okay, nothing special and does not rate highly compared to other Vietnamese restaurants I have been to in London.

Had beef pho, which was lacking in taste and beef. The fresh spring rolls were nice.

Staff were very friendly and the place was busy, however, I personally would not come here again.
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Carly - View all reviews by this user
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Food 2 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Best pho in London - without a shadow of a doubt. Perfect for a quick lunch.
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, July 19, 2008

I have just discovered Pho on Great Titchfield Street and I have to say that it is absolutely excellent. I've never seen Vietnamese food of this high quality in London and in such a nice clean environment. The waiting staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the food really is delicious and so interesting too. What's more, its totally value for money. I can see that I will be a regular here almost daily!
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Turlough Murphy
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Went with a group of friends to the Pho near Oxford Circus last night and glad to say it was just as enjoyable as the Clerkenwell original. Almost identical menu, recognisable staff and the same great quality food and fun night out.

Food was delicious, I had the new hot and spicy beef which was bursting with flavour and not for the faint hearted once you add the sauce you get on the side with it! The pho steak and spring rolls were as good as ever.

A quality restaurant and a great value night out, especially considering its only new open. Really happy that they've finally opened a 2nd site in the centre of town.
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guy
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, March 29, 2008

i just discovered this place and have decided its my new favourite. ive been to vietnam many times and i think the pho here comes very close. there seems to be a touch less fish sauce in the soup than id like, but thats easy to remedy because there is some on the table. its the delicate flavour of a quality beef stock that i look for rather than loads of msg like on kingsland road

il definately be coming here again to eat, everything was so fresh, the meat was high quality, not jammed with gristle and there were loads of herbs to sit and smell and eat. yum
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kay
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Saturday, March 01, 2008

Quite simply superb. Wonderful food bursting with flavours, last night we had the pho with steak, brisket and meatballs and the bun lemongrass chicken which were both mouth watering. It's the attention to detail that keeps us coming back; high quality ingredients (cuts of meat of the same quality as much higher class restaurants), fresh herbs, a drinks list with the best fresh juices in town, wonderful service and a very cool dining environment. A real gem and a neighbourhood restaurant far too good to keep a local secret! I really can't think of another restaurant that delivers on all levels like Pho.
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Sam
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, November 30, 2007

Nice atmostphere and good value. Can see why its busy and always queues. Staff were helpful.

However not really that authentic- especially compared with the restaurants on Kingsland Rd. Had beef pho and pancakes. Overall found the taste was a little dumbed down: broth could have had more flavour, beef a bit plain, pancake lacking the subtle flavours of Vietnamese food.
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Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Saturday, October 20, 2007

Just had lunch at Pho with my family. 10 min wait in queue as restaurant was busy at lunchtime. Staff could have given us menus to look at while waiting but did not do so. However, the menu is short and easy to choose from. We had spicy pho with chicken, pho with beef and noodles with bisket. Food arrived after 10 minutes or so of wait. It tasted fresh, with subtle flavours.

In short, unfussy place with good value, basic and tasty Vietnamese speciality.
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Esther
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Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, July 03, 2007

I have eaten at Pho several times since I live in the area and I think the other reviews generally have it about right. Ok, it's not the same as being in Vietnam (but then neither are, for example, many Chinese or Thai restaurants just like being in China or Thailand), but it is near enough. The portions are tasty and good value - a bowl of Pho and a beer comes in at about £10, which is very reasonable - and the service is good enough. The atmosphere in the funky, slightly crowded, urban surrounds is very pleasant and relaxing.

I will continue to eat here without being too disappointed that it is not exactly like being in Vietnam. It is a great laid-back, reasonably priced place in Clerkenwell.
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OWJ
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, May 17, 2007