Pho in Newham

Food was quick and service was ok

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. 🙌🏼

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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 :)

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 ,,,

really feel bad, she has rude attitude

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)

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

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!

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.

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

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 😔

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.

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.

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)

Ordered on deliveroo and didn't get the herbs ect for the pho disappointed as that's the whole point.

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.

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.

One of the best Pho Bo ever! The soup is fantastic (the broth is right on the point)

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!

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. 👍🏼❤️

Amazing staff and really nice food, is always a pleasure taking something to eat from them. Never disappointed.

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.

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

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.

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

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 you're getting 'authentic' or as authentic as it can be vietnamese food. I ordered a Wok Fried rice (Cơm Chiên) with chicken and dry shrimp. Those after halal, the chicken is the only halal option they have. Just be sure they're 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 didn't 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, they're so small they're almost invisible! You can't taste the shrimps but you can smell them! I did find a shrimp, take a closer look at the picture with the chicken piece. I've placed the shrimp on top of the chicken. Its almost the same size as a grain of rice that's 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.

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!

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

Pho lacks flavor all around, don't 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.

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

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

I haven't had Pho for ages, but it was definitely worth coming back for the crab noodle soup. I might try the new curry soup next

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

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..

i had the chicken pho- the broth was tasty, but the chicken was extremely dry and chewy, i'm 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.

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!

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

I'm regular customer, I personally love the spring rolls, super tasty and crunchy, the best ones!! You can tell they're 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, that's why I always come back! Always with the smile in their face and ready to help if needed.

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

Very dirty , the wood spoon didn't 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 !!

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.

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.

I tried almost everything on the menu. High quality service and food 😍 My fav restaurant at Westfield.

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. It's cooked right. Flavoured right. Everything about the experience was 10/10

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.

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.

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

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

Silvio was the best! Food is good too

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.

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

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

Food is too spicy and hot even for people like me who enjoy spicy food. I don't know if it's intentional to add so much spicy or something.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

£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, wouldn't hurt.

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.

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.

Fresh food,only big minus you can not pay cash

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.

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 didn't waste precious time waiting. Overall, Pho in Westfield Mall Stratford offers a tantalizing experience for anyone looking to indulge in authentic Vietnamese dishes. Whether you're a Pho enthusiast or eager to explore new flavors, this place won't disappoint. The delightful culinary journey they offer will have you coming back for more.

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.

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

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.

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

First time we went it was tasty but the second time the chicken was a bit rubbery so don't think I'd go again. The sauce that comes with the summer rolls was nice.

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

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!

Great food and very friendly stuff at Stratford site!

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

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 don't 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, it's 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 I've 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 it's 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 I've 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.

Great service and atmosphere. Very friendly staff and good value for money in terms of food

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

Food is delicious, and the service is high quality.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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