Pho House Restaurant in North Hertfordshire

Loved this place. We used to live in Singapore, travelling to Vietnam regularly to lap up the food. This place felt very authentic. The taste of the food bought back a flood of memories from our previous trips, it was delicious.

The chicken pho was a significant letdown. It seemed as though they relied heavily on shop-bought stock, resulting in an overly salty broth with no depth or authentic flavour. The chicken itself was of poor quality, and they attempted to make up for it by adding an excessive amount, which only highlighted the lack of care in preparation.

Very tasty food. Highly recommended

The food is fresh and delicious, and the owners are incredibly warm and welcoming. They offer a gluten-free menu and are happy to adapt meals to suit dietary needs. The decor is stunning; the owner shared that the beautiful seashell artwork is imported from Vietnam, with some pieces collected from France. We’re already planning to return today!

What a fabulous restaurant.The food was deliciously tasty and the staff were friendly and attentive. A very pleasant atmosphere and the level of the music was just perfect ( ie it allowed you to speak and hear each other). A wonderful place - very well worth a visit.

I do wish they could do a lunchtime special though.

Pho house has become a regular place for me and my colleagues to eat, and always a treat for us to look forward to. The staff are always friendly and have a smile on their face. The food is absolutely delicious. Everytime we go, we try something different and everything is always tasty and fresh. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat in the area.

We are very surprised to find a such delicious and yummy Vietnam restaurant in Letchworth Garden city. Started with Vietnam style coffee ( really tasted exactly the same that we had in Vietnam) , then come with delicious traditional style steamed rice rolls. We both ordered noodle soup/ pho with beef and rice noodle / bun with chicken which are all in super size bowls. It really worth the money ! The shop owner was very pleasant and friendly and shared two sesame dumplings for us and they are super super delicious. Highly recommend this place as so far can’t recall any other Vietnam restaurant better than this one in UK

A great restaurant. We were having a family weekend in the area and were looking for a place to eat. Although there were 19 of us, the wonderful staff at Pho House managed brilliantly. Although the menu could be seen as limited, with alternatives for many of them (chicken, beef, prawn, vegetable etc) there are plenty of choices possible. Vegetarian and Gluten-free requirements were easily catered for. Despite the large number in the group, the food was served to all of us with minimal delay. The consensus from the group was that everything tried was well worth a 5 * rating, with delicate and subtle flavours coming through

Been twice and I must say the quality of the food is excellent. Wonderful flavours. The menu is not long but for me this means that normally the food produced is made with fresh ingredients and it does not disappoint. Service is quick and friendly. We will go again!

Great food, and the staff were really accommodating and friendly despite us being a very large group. Would definitely recommend!

Such good food! I am vege so got the tofu summer rolls and tofu pho both were so good! The mango salad as well, looooooved that defo recommend or the papaya salad🤤 Amazing! And the meat options were amazing according to the meat eaters in our group. Service was great too. Thanks for a lovely meal and evening ✨

Unbelievably good food. Best pho I have had in the UK. The service is excellent.

Looks like an average take a way place from the outside but once you get inside the place is beautifully decorated, with comfortable seats and great food. The staff are very freindly

Service and food were impeccable. The grilled chicken lemongrass dish was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend!

Often come to Letchworth to visit family. We were staying in the centre of Letchworth and googled places to eat. Pho House had great reviews. And quite rightly. We arrived at 9pm on a Friday night. The staff were lovely and friendly. The food was excellent. Great flavours and large portion sizes. Relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend, and will definitely return.

Have had previous good experience however on this occasion I got chicken in a veggie dish. Staff didn’t see it as a big deal but offered to take it off the bill. The excuse was the pans got mixed up which isn’t really good enough. They don’t care about dietary needs or allergies so please be careful if you have any specific needs.

We went there once per month because their food was tasty and the portion was really big with Courtesy service.

I can’t believe there’s such a nice Vietnamese restaurant in Letchworth. Highly recommend. Immediately gave me feeling of home❤️🤤

Totally delicious food. There are only a few restaurants that achieve an average rating of 4.9 on Google. This one rightly has that grade. Also noteworthy is the extremely warm welcome we received. It was a bit touching and you immediately felt at home. Wanderer, when you come to Letchworth, announce there that you have Saw us eating here, as our review recommended.

Very delicious Vietnamese food. Must try when you are here around.

I don't usually write reviews, but Pho House and its owner were exceptional. We arrived before they had opened and were prepared to wait around, but rather than having to do so, we were warmly welcomed and invited in before the opening. The food was authentic and the portions were generous. The owner was kind, attentive and made sure we had what we needed throughout our whole dining experience. We travelled an hour plus+ (from Northampton) to try a new Vietnamese restaurant and we're glad we stumbled on this hidden gem. As mentioned, I'm not one to leave a review but with such good service deserves recognition. We will be back & thank you so much for dessert!

Had a lovely meal here. The Vietnamese iced coffee was great, and so was the mango salad. The rice rolls were also nice, and the lemongrass chicken was excellent. Would definitely come back.

Really lovely all round. Exquisite food and lovely atmosphere. Worth booking a table as its well known even though its only relatively new to letchworth

Great food, great service. Family run restaurant. Always great to support small business.

Came here for a delicious lunch. Everything was fresh, tasty and huge portions. Highly recommend the steamed rice rolls and grilled chicken, cooked to perfection and lots of flavour. Don't forget the fresh sesame balls to finish. Service was super friendly, quick and efficient. Small menu which means you know it's all cooked fresh. So lovely to find authentic Vietnamese food and flavours. Please do visit and support this local business, you won't be disappointed! We can't wait to go back. From the couple who came in on Sat 1st June, I'm the heavily pregnant one! 🙂

Delicious food (so much choice!), brilliant service, friendly staff and really reasonable. We shall return without hesitation!

Authentic & super delicious Vietnamese food, friendly and efficient service, spacious and nicely decorated environment, highly recommend!

All ingredients in every dish are fresh, plentiful and healthy! Staff are lovely. Have dined in a few times and collected takeaway too. The quality for both experiences met the same high standard. Always perfect. Best restaurant in Letchworth. But does look uninviting from the exterior. Inside it's lovely 😍

Foods are tasty. Hot spring rolls, salad, chicken noodle soups, and stir fry ho fun are highly recommended.

An excellent Vietnamese restaurant. Spring roll tells the difference to most vietnamese restaurant in UK. Rice noodle with lemongrass pork is great as well. The portion is justified with the money paid. So far the best one in UK. Highly recommend!!

Had the spring roll, pork Bun and some sesame seed balls for dessert. All the food was really tasty, great combination of flavours and great portion sizes. The staff were super friendly. We arrived half an hour before closing time and they still were happy to seat and serve us. Really would recommend. Much better than any chain restaurant. A local gem! Will definitely come back

Little gem, not the fanciest of exteriors but don't let that put you off, food and service were brilliant again. Food fresh and good size portions. Service with a smile. This was our second visit and our third visit will not be long away as we work our way around the menu! Best restaurant in Letchworth!

My partner and I had the pleasure of eating at Pho House recently. Had never eaten Vietnamese food before !! and it was amazing 👏 👌... The service was excellent and the atmosphere was very relaxing. Highly recommend to everyone, and if we are in the area again we'll definitely return for another visit... 👍

Friendly and helpful staff. Don't even look at the menu just ask! Food was so good, delicious, and massive portions. I really liked the Vietnamese spring roll

Such an amazing little gem. Service was fast, food was tasty. The staff were beyond friendly. Went above and beyond (we had a birthday celebration and from start to finish they helped make it special). I was really impressed. Would 100% recommend and come back.

I was dining alone, but still felt comfortable amongst the other guests. Service was good and food was tasty.

Do not confuse this Pho with the nationwide PHO. This is completely independent and therefore , better. Great tastes and flavours. Not a huge menu but one that should have something for everyone. Small compact restaurant with wonderful service, and with a smile. The Pho, beef, was really good and the noodles really tasty. A good all round experience and one we shall be repeating when we return to Letchworth.

Very good, tasty and fresh. The beef noodles were excellent and the portions generous. Attentive and friendly service. Will definitely be back.

Excellent. Very tasty food, fresh and full of herbs. Superb pho broth, the key ingredient always. Pork vermicelli (Bun) also great. Wonderful and lovely staff a delight. First visit. Will definitely go again.

Fantastic, quick and friendly service. Incredibly good value and all our starters and main dishes were FANTASTIC.

Could not recommend this restaurant enough, amazing food, welcoming & friendly service run by a Vietnamese family. They also offer vegan starters, mains & desserts (sesame balls, mango tapioca pudding). Even vegan Bánh Xèo! What a find!

Really amazing authentic food, smaller menu than most places but it is all quality. Service was perfect. A proper hidden gem!

Lovely food and good sized portions, perhaps wine quality could be improved, but 5 Stars goes to the food and very friendly service. 🙂👌👍😎

Great service and really authentic fresh food. Would recommend, it’s worth a visit. And if you’re unsure ask the staff as they know how to reocmmwnd what’s good.

This is my second visit to Pho. A friend and I had lunch there today. I cannot fault it, The food is great, good value and the staff are so lovely

Literally my favourite restaurant ever. The food is to die for. The service is amazing and you feel completely welcomed by them all. I cannot recommend this place enough!!

I love this place! Big portions of food, friendly service. Also they offered us dessert in the end. Try out!

Amazing little restaurant! Everything was homemade and tasted delicious and fresh. We had the spring rolls which were incredible, and the traditional Pho soup, very copious and tasty. All super reasonably priced. Special shoutout to our lovely young waiter who was extremely professional and kind. A little gem, highly recommend!

Lovely restaurant in Letchworth. Food is absolutely top notch and super fresh. Very friendly staff too. We will definitely be back soon.

Always lovely food and first class service!

This place is awesome, the food is great, and the staff are lovely. Highly recommended.

Fantastic food lovely friendly staff

Great dishes and friendly staff who looked after us very well. Generous portions! It was so good we had some to takeaway. We will certainly be back.

Excellent food, attentive staff and good value for money. Highly recommended.

Firstly, don't worry about the outside. It's on a shopping street in the centre of delightful Letchworth. Ignore that and go in. We went there as a family of 5 (2 adults, one 14 yr old, one 12 yr old, 1 11 yr old), having not been to a Vietnamese restaurant before, but have a holiday to Vietnam booked for a few months time so wanted to 'expose' the children to the type of food they'd be eating. We'd booked for lunch (ignore some websites.. they're open 12-3 Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon for lunch and every evening from 6-9 or 6-10 on a Fri & Sat apart from Tuesday when they're closed. The lady who welcomed us was very nice, and very happy to explain dishes on the menu and make recommendations of 'typical' Vietnamese dishes. She was also not trying to upsell us, and said we had ordered enough, and for the starters she would serve them to us in a way to ensure we could share them. Then - onto the mains. Again, both the lady and the gentlemen who were 'out front' had given suggestions on what to have. We had agreed amongst us that everyone had to have something different so we could try a variety of dishes. With the help of the staff we made our choice. When our meals came out, these were both generous portions, and excellent. Every dish was a clearly different flavour and every one was good. We struggled to finish, but mostly made it. Really good tastes, plenty of the protein (chicken, beef, prawns etc) and very enjoyable. Then, they kindly brought us a sesame bun with red bean paste each as a little dessert. Slightly strange... like a round churros/doughnut, covered in sesame seeds, with a bit of slightly sweet paste in the centre. 3 of us like them, the other two less so. So, we'd go back... it about half an hour from home so there's a lot of places to go within less than 30 mins from home but i am hopeful we'll go back as i really enjoyed it. I also hope that food in Vietnam is as good as the food we had in Letchworth!!

The service was amazing. They were kind and helped us with very warm and smiling faces. The pho was amazing as well. A must try for everyone who love Asian food or would like to experiment with new food!

Can’t believe I have now lived in letchworth for a year and not tried the food here. Really warm people who greet you with a smile and great selection of Vietnamese classics. Absolutely love it

Best Vietnamese food in the area no doubt!

Paid our first visit to Pho House after seeing a film at the Broadway. Conveniently situated 100 metres from the cinema. Not a massive menu, which I feel is good because it focuses on authentic dishes and makes them really, really well. I had the Pho with beef brisket and it was certainly a meal in itself. Great ingredients, all fresh and cooked to perfection. Others had noodle dishes, all of which were equally good. Friendly and efficient service, which was appreciated. Whilst Letchworth simply cannot compare with Hitchin for the range of different and high quality restaurants, this is certainly one that raises the bar in the town centre.

Louis is an amazing chef, great authentic pho and really tasty sesame balls!

An amazing truly family run restaurant and the fabulous Google reviews are completely justified. Our meal on Sunday night was freshly prepared, beautifully presented and above all tasty. We look forward to visiting again to explore the whole menu. What a find!

The BEST food I’ve ever had! Amazing service from the waitresses. I will be going there again soon and taking my friends too! Fully recommend spring rolls and steam rolls for starters!! I haven’t had them anywhere else this perfect before! I think it’s family run, but not sure. Either way, incredible service and food!!

We visited here as we are going on holiday to Vietnam all I can say is I hope the food is as good in Vietnam The waitress we had was very knowledgable of the menu explaining the dishes to us Highly recommend

Amazing food and at a very reasonable price! All 3 of us enjoyed our meal. We went around closing time but the owner was really nice and still served us with a smile. I will be visiting again for sure.

Fresh tasting food. They have a small menu but the food is good and flavoursome.

Amazing food. I highly recommend going

Absolutely love this place! I work away and stay in Letchworth regularly and this is my go to! The team are so friendly and attentive. I usually have the Pho, which is truly delicious. Also I can highly recommend the spring rolls. Can’t wait to try more on the menu. The music is always really good too!!

I've been here several times. Friendly staff and tasty food. Simple review for unassuming Vietnamese restaurant with good value, really good food.

Amazing place every single time. Visited a few times now together with the wife and our two kids. Ho served us and she was very kind and attentive. The food was very good and the little touches were so special. Thank you very much

we wanted to visit this restaurant ... nearly didn't as TripAdvisor showed it only open evenings... I'm pleased to report it is open at lunchtime . even more pleased to report that we all enjoyed our visit : food excellent , beers, wines and teas all good , not crowded , not noisy . we'll be back , thank-you .

My daughter wanted to have pho on her birthday which is on New Year’s Day. I researched restaurants within a 30 min radius of Cambridge that would be open on the 1st and have availability and found this one. It was definitely worth the drive. This was authentic, homemade Vietnamese food. The spring rolls were some of the best I’ve had. The papaya salad was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. The child portions for pho could have fed an adult. My husband and I shared a bowl of pho (really could feed two people) and the lemongrass pork. Everything was really delicious. On top of everything, they brought out an ice cream sundae with a candle to celebrate my daughter’s birthday which we weren’t expecting at all. It made her feel very special. We also got some sesame balls (amazing!) on the house for the special occasion. It was a really nice treat and we will definitely be back. It’s the best Vietnamese food I’ve had in England.

Really rate this place, food is fresh and very tasty. Very authentic Vietnamese food. Very friendly staff.

I came here for dinner with my boyfriend and was pleasantly surprised. The Pho was gorgeous and full of flavour. We shared a mix of starters which were all lovely and all the food was really fresh. Highly recommend and the staff were really lovely too!

Little gem, not the fanciest of exteriors but don't let that put you off, food and service were brilliant. Food fresh and good size portions. We will be back!

This restaurant is a gem. The food is outstanding and authentic, the spring rolls are the best I've had anywhere, the herbs which bedeck most dishes are fresh, aromatic and plentiful. The staff are friendly, informative and eager to explain anything that's new to you (how to put together banh con, for example). We eat here at least once a month and will continue to do so. Thank you for coming to Letchworth, Pho House - you have brightened our lives!

All round 5*s food was soo good,lovely & caring staff,would definitely come again for the 3rd time

A beautiful Vietnamese restaurant, the owners are really lovely but more importantly having a slice of Vietnam whilst on work is a real pleasure. I have now dined here twice and on both occasions the food has been superb. The Main courses are substantial so on my second visit stayed to one course. The food is freshly prepared and delivered in a relaxed way.

Sweet mum and pop shop (family owned) - the waitress at this store is so kind and attentive! And the food is delicious! The pho broth has a lot of flavour yet is not overwhelming! - great if you're feeling under the weather! Highly recommend the Vietnamese spring rolls! And the pork with rice dish!!! We came back 2 days in a row!

Fantastic! Amazing pho and get the spring rolls! Service was very polite. Will come back!

Lovely dining experience. Lovely staff and tasty authentic vietnamese food. Spring rolls is a must try.

Really lovely place run by a very lovely family. My husband and I ate here last week for the first time, both meals were really tasty and the atmosphere was very welcoming

My boyfriend and I had lunch here today. Started with spring and summer rolls, followed by Pho Hue. That's the spicy one! Awesome. Just unbelievably delicious, beautifully balanced, and proteins (prawn, chicken, beef) cooked to perfection. And the service was amazing. The only reason the score for atmosphere is lower is due to the fact that we arrived for a late lunch so it was pretty empty. Nice background music though, and not too loud. I would highly recommend it if you are a fan of Vietnamese cuisine. If you haven't tried Vietnamese food, but love Asian food, don't delay. Get your "pho" on!

The best Vietnamese food in UK, service was really good, I do recommend to try

Six of us pre booked lunch. Staff were polite, attentive and all dishes were delicious and very generous portions. We will definitely be returning.

We love it there, coming nearly every week !

The food is very delicious and the service attitude of the boss is top-notch. Fried spring rolls and steamed rice rolls are definitely recommended. Will definitely come again

Super food. Fairly priced. Good service. Strongly recommended. Good vegetarian options for the vegetarian in our family. Everything very tasty.

Super food. Super service. Strongly recommended.

Best Vietnamese and some of the best food I have ever had. Fresh healthy and full of flavour.

Amazing food. The service was great. Looking forward to a holiday in Vietnam after having a meal here.

Again a great dinner here tonight. Fresh, well flavoured dishes. Recommend the bun and summer rolls. Been here a few times now and left happy each time.

Very good service and very delicious food

We come here approx. twice a month and really enjoy the food, it really is great! However, on our latest visit, their level customer service when faced with an issue, really let them down. My food was sent to another table by mistake. We waited for them to make the food again, but it only arrived as my husband was finishing. Whilst we did receive an apology and we accept that accidents happen, we were surprised when we were charged full price for our bill. We questioned it, which resulted in them knocking off our cheapest starter. I overheard them telling the incorrect receiver of my dish, who received this as well as their correct order, not to worry and that they can take it home for their lunch tomorrow. They certainly had better luck than us! Safe to say, we did not feel valued customers and won’t be returning for a while. Update: after a 6 month hiatus we returned and sadly the service has not improved, my husband received his dish 15 minutes before I did. A real shame, as the food is so tasty but the service lets it down! People giving the 5* service reviews are certainly luckier than us :-)

Pho house replaces a long standing (and poor) Chinese restaurant The small menu means each dish is very good packed with flavour and well presented. 3 dishes. All hot and tasty Will return.

Absolutely fantastic every time I visit. Every dish is generous and well-made.

This is the best Vietnamese food I've had in the UK! The chef and his wife are incredibly welcoming, making the dining experience even more delightful. The menu offers a wide variety of authentic dishes, but there are a few standouts you must try: the Vietnamese spring rolls with rice noodles, Banh Cuon, Papaya Salad, and Sesame Balls with red bean paste are all exceptional. My wife and I have been so impressed that this place has quickly become our favourite restaurant. We find ourselves returning at least once a week to indulge in the amazing cuisine and warm atmosphere. If you're in the mood for authentic Vietnamese flavours served by wonderful people, look no further. Five stars all the way!

Probably my most favourite restaurant at the moment. Small menu but that's because the food is super fresh, flavoursome, plentiful and served with charm and smiles. TRY THIS PLACE FOR YOURSELF. It's fantastic.

Such an amazing meal. The staff are so friendly and the portions are very generous. Very authentic and one of my favourite places to eat out.

We've had such a lovely evening. Every single dish was we ordered was amazing. Everything tasted so good. The service was perfect too. Highly recommend this restaurant and also the take away is great!