Viet Shack Restaurant in Manchester

Decent food and buzzing atmosphere but probably wouldn’t again. Staff also aren’t the friendliest!

The kind of place where food tells stories!!!!!!!!!!

beautiful food would highly recommend !

Food is good but overpriced, there are a lot of Vietnamnese places in Manchester and this is probably the most expensive one for casual dinning. Still worth trying though.

Quick and friendly service, delicious food and very good cocktails. Would highly recommend the Shack Rice and the dumplings.

Vietshack is a special place in Manchester. Consistently high quality food. Excellent mocktails should be commended. Striking a fine and talented line in the fusion space. So many of their dishes are to die for.

Been to viet shack a couple of times, delicious food and a wide variety of options on the menu ranging from pho to loaded fries. This time I had the crispy duck with vermicelli noodles and the oolong iced tea to drinks. Our waitress was lovely too. FYI fellow NHs staff they have 20% NHS discount.

Viet Shack in Ancoats is a decent spot for Vietnamese food. The atmosphere is casual, and the menu offers a good variety of dishes. The summer rolls, which were great, and they do have a good selection of vegetarian options. It's worth noting that they don't take reservations, so there can be a wait, and the space is somewhat limited. If you're looking for a low-key meal and don't mind a potential wait, it's a great option.

Well happy, brilliant service and excellent food

The best Vietnamese pho in town, along with other delicious dishes! Never disappointed. Consistent flavor, quality, and attention to detail—this restaurant is top-notch with affordable prices. If you’re out and about and want a great meal, don’t hesitate to visit this place! Pd: take away isn’t the same

Stopped by by chance and it was very good! Exceptionally good quality.

La mejor comida que hemos comido por un tiempo. El servicio era rápido, la comida era fresca y la chica que nos sirve no podría haber sido más amable y servicial. La única desventaja menor es que no se puede reservar y solo hay una pequeña zona de espera, por suerte logramos entrar directamente, pero se puso bastante ocupado y lleno cuando la gente optó por esperar a que una mesa saliera gratis. Sin duda volveremos. gracias!

Authentic food, amazing service and a vibrant yet cosy atmosphere, 5/5

The food and atmosphere was exceptional, staff were very accommodating. I went with my mum and 1 year old son. There isn't a kids menu but my son shared most of the food we ordered.

Very busy, but for a good reason, great food, with lots of options to cover every taste, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the prices are very reasonable. I chose the crispy duck com as my main, after being advised by a member of staff that it was her favourite dish, I wasn’t disappointed, excellent taste, nice crispy finish to the duck, and way more than I could manage to finish. Well worth a visit, certainly glad I did !

We got here a few times a month and the food is the best in Manchester, amazing culture, service and always looked after.

Absolutamente increíble comida, no se puede reservar una mesa, estuvimos allí temprano a las 5 de la tarde un sábado por la noche, sentado al lado de la cocina. Eso fue as. La comida era simplemente impresionante como somos los cócteles! Inteligente, casual, pero si te sientas cerca de la puerta, probablemente te dejes la chaqueta puesta. Servicio amable, rápido y eficiente. ¡Definitivamente volviendo!

I am a regular here and always make an effort to come when I am in Manchester because the food is so delicious. The service is also lovely. Thank you Niamh for giving us such great service & Niki for the ice cream and helping to my valentine's be so special :)

Had the shack rice which was delicious. The meat was so well seasoned, particularly the beef. The food arrived quickly. The service was fantastic. I am coeliac and they were very happy to cater for me. Although Vietnamese is naturally good for gluten free, they made sure I had the allergen matrix and let the kitchen know to prepare my food safely. I felt reassured that the staff knew what they were doing, but not over-explained or patronised about my own allergy, which is perfect. Overall great service for a large group of 7, nice vibe, good value for money, and delicious food. Can't ask for more than that.

The food was really great, generous portions and wonderful flavours. The staff were so lovely and warm in their service and the environment was brilliant. Will go back again for both the great food and delicious cocktails.

Absolutely terrible experience, received main meal and it was completely cold. Asked if they could change it and within 2 minutes it was back! ( Same plate ) Problem with that was I paid for the steak topped fries and when they had reheated the steak was like boot leather. Inedible salty junk! I approached the waitress while paying, for her to tell me we don’t have microwaves we popped it under a heat lamp, what’s your problem? What’s my problem……… Her attitude was just as disgusting as the reheated steak. We were the second couple to complain as I over heard another lady asking for her food to be heated. There are so many better places in town to eat, I’d avoid this place at all costs!

Sat here eating the crispy duck diet fries.... yes still eating them, and had to drop this review. Saw a pic on line and thought, yeah they look good. They look good....but taste amazing!!! This has just become my must visit eating spot in Manchester. Ordered for collection, phone call came in to update me in the readiness of the order - which was bang on time. Greetings was friendly and from the 30sec I spent waiting for my order, the restaurant it seemed like a chilled place to go eat some popping food. 5 easy stars!! And man, them fries were banging!!! (finished them now👍🏿👍🏿)!

I'd been trying to find good Vietnamese food for a while in Manchester and this hit the spot. Service was very helpful navigating dietary preferences and the food was tasty and great quality.

Un buen lugar muy buena comida sabrosa muy sabrosa un poco pequeña y apretada en el interior No estoy seguro sobre el cargo de servicio del 10% que usted. Creo que el cargo por servicio debería ser un cargo opcional 1

We went with two kids and the kids’ food was very fatty. We had pho which was as bland as can be. The spring rolls were a different twist to the usual - sliced in half vertically and fried. They were also tastless. The service and atmosphere were both fine but nothing special. Won’t be going back nor would I recommend this place.

Authentic and delicious food and cocktails with good service. The manager also proactively looks after the customers. We came twice in a row during a short trip to Manchester!

Delicious food, the calamari was particularly amazing! Their homemade chilli sauce is lovely! Portion sizes are very generous, we had far too much with two starters and two mains. Will be back again! (You also get a 10% discount if you return with your receipt).

Both experiences have left a lot to be desired. 1st time items were missing from takeaway after a long wait. 2nd time in the restaurant we had a 50 minute wait for our food with tables who ordered well after us served before us. Menu reads like its going to be full of flavour but it was really average and well overpriced for what it is. Reheated pork belly that was dry. There were more servers than customers in a cramped dining area. Staff reaching across me and over my plate to serve drinks. Despite the number of staff we still couldn’t get the bill so paid at the counter. The 10% service charge at the end was the salt in the wound. Shame the seasoning wasn’t in the food. Won’t be back.

The food was fine but I saw two mice. When I reported this they brought me my bill and were obviously embarrassed but still thought it was acceptable to charge me for our full meal. Absolutely disgusted.

super delicious! I felt very comfortable

Tuve una comida encantadora La comida era increíble Recomendaría encarecidamente este lugar El personal es muy amable Muy buen ambiente X Dee x

Visited on a Tuesday lunchtime. My first time trying Vietnamese food,it was absolutely fantastic! The lunch menu is fantastic value, service was fantastic. I definitely recommend and will be visiting again

Great experience overall! Food was DELICIOUS - we shared the pho remix and the crispy duck noodles with some crispy fried squid to start — all highly recommended! Service was very friendly too :)

The most gorgeous food EVER. So fresh, light and absolutely delish. We’ve found our new fave spot. We got the Pho Remix and the Duck Noodles. (+ squid and crab for starters) and I could NOT recommend it more. (Especially the squid, my mouth is watering 🤤) so yes enjoy you’re welcome xx

As a Vietnamese, I’ve gotta say this restaurant is not an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. It is quite fusion. However, authenticity aside, this is still a very good place for dinner. I enjoy the vegan pho (pho chay) as the broth is very subtle and still flavourful. The fried halloumi with guacamole is alright. Although the halloumi didn’t taste much like halloumi, the guacamole saved the dish haha. It was quite busy on Friday night when we arrived at the restaurant. It will be best to pre-book.

Good! Service was a little slow but the food was nice

The restaurant has delicious, beautiful food, enthusiastic and attentive service staff. In addition, they also have very delicious and beautiful vegetarian dishes.

Fui con mi hija en una decisión de última hora por primera vez, No estaba decepcionado, El servicio fue impecable, el personal dio consejos y recomendaciones sobre elección, La comida era deliciosa, Un poco lento para salir pero muestra que está cocinado fresco, Teníamos rollos de primavera de verduras para compartir para empezar y carne de res y fideos Absolutamente delicioso. Sin duda ir de nuevo a probar la sopa

Within 20 minutes of opening the place was almost full. The food was good, arrived very quickly. Portions very generous. Pho was tasty, duck burrito was great.

Frequented this place in the past. Returned first time after 3years and hugely disappointed by the mains. Quality of meat was lacking for both cow burger and beef pho. Cow burger had too many ligaments and was completely raw in the middle (no longer medium rare). Beef pho also had too many ligaments

Really lovely, quick service, friendly staff and great food!

A lovely place serving authentic Vietnamese food at a great price, the flavours are great, and each dish is carefully made. The staff are very helpful and patient and were able to help recommend dishes also. The service was speedy, and all dishes were served well. The only downside was that some dishes had cooled by the time they reached the table, which was slightly disappointing. I would highly recommend the 3 plates for a set price as you can try multiple dishes, and if you're with someone to a group, they're great for sharing. I would and will definitely be going again, and as they also do delivery, I will make the most of that too!

Great find on a trip to Manchester. Amazing Vietnamese food and honestly the best pork I've ever had! Amazing mocktails and all round a fantastic meal!

Los servidores estaban atentos y no nos dejaron esperando por bebidas o para tomar nuestros pedidos. La comida era muy sabrosa y salió bien presentado. El lugar era íntimo y bien decorado. El baño estaba limpio y mucho más agradable que en la mayoría de los lugares.

Hermoso tazón de sopa Pho basado en plantas - recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar que es un verdadero hallazgo. El servicio era bueno y la comida deliciosa y fresca.

These days it's rare to have your expectations met or exceeded when dining out. Went for some food without expectations and enjoyed it so much. Was really surprised by the very generous portions and quality. Highly recommend!!

¡Increíble! Fantástico lugar en Ancoats donde la comida sabía tan bien como olía y se veía. ¡Estaba ocupado un domingo por la noche, lo que dice mucho!

Good Vietnamese dishes. Very nice service.

Food was amazing. Tables were close but not a problem for me dining alone; I found it entertaining. House wine was good. I was happy with my restaurant selection for the evening

Decent but there are much better options for Vietnamese in the city.

The food was phenomenal, we had the crispy squid (amazing!!!), dumplings, pork belly, roast duck bún and the pho remix. All of them delicious. Great atmosphere, worth waiting for if there's a queue

My all time favourite place to eat in Manchester, great quality food, service and atmosphere. We order takeout from here every other week and it still tastes incredibly fresh! A strong verity of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dishes 🤍 My go to is the Pho Chay and Avocado Summer Rolls and my partner’s is the Shack Fries and Hallomi Sticks 🍲

Nice place, nice food but there were many small flies around while we ate…

This was our 2nd visit to the Viet Shack - it is such a great place to eat. If you are visiting Ancoats in Manchester and need food, then you must eat here. The menu includes many vegan options - all of which are gorgeous. The staff are friendly and helpful. A feature of the place is that you can't make a reservation. You can leave a mobile number and they will call you if there is a table free at the time you would like. Certainly visit if you are in the area and want to eat gorgeous food.

An absolutely fabulous restaurant. The food is amazing, big on flavour and quality. We ordered lots of the small plates and it was scrumptious. Would highly recommend the summer rolls. We arrived early evening and by the time we left there was a queue out the door so I would recommend booking in advance! One of the best places I have ever had the pleasure of visiting in Manchester. The drinks menu is also very good and a good selection of wines, beers, and mocktails.

Very fast and friendly service. The vegan pho was incredible, so much flavour! One of the best Phos I’ve had and I’ve had them in Vietnam! The avocado summer rolls were good, however, they were slightly cold and chewy. The summer rolls from Pho in the corn exchange are much nicer. Would definitely go back and recommend.

Visited with my favourite, first time we've been. Great experience, both dishes were Fre esssshh! My noodle both dish was huge and utterly beautiful i went veggie. My good lady had a rice meat dish which she also thought s tip top.. got a tequila based cocktail which blew my b**llox off, sublime! Waitress was mint, super friendly. All round knocked it out of the park.. we'll be back!

Great food. Cauliflower and the veggie spring roll noodles were fantastic.

Great vegan options, lovely and friendly service and great quality food. Loved it, thank you!

Our experience at Viet Shack was terrible. We were a group of six girls visiting Manchester for the first time for a bachelorette, and we were excited to try this restaurant, but it was a complete letdown. Maybe food in Manchester is generally expensive, but with the quality of food and drinks at Viet Shack, it felt like a complete rip-off. My beef bún (vermicelli) was extremely bland and certainly not worth the price. There were minimal vegetables in the bowl, and the “medium-rare soy garlic infused beef bavette steak” was not only overcooked (closer to medium) but also had no flavor at all. They provided a bottle of nước mắm (fish sauce), and even after using more than half the bottle, the dish still lacked flavor. I genuinely don’t understand how this place has such high reviews—maybe people here don’t know what good Vietnamese food tastes like? I ended up sending the dish back because it was that bad. To be honest, this place feels very “white-washed.” While it might be trying to do some sort of fusion, there was nothing authentic or truly Vietnamese about it. The only decent thing was maybe the pho, but even that was overpriced and not worth it. The Viet Shack fries were also disappointing. They lacked flavor, and we couldn’t even finish them. In fact, we ended up not finishing a lot of our food and drinks because they just weren’t good. The drinks, in particular, were overly sweet with no discernible alcohol taste. If you want to risk diabetes, then go ahead and drink up! As someone with type 2 diabetes, I found the drinks ridiculously sweet. I couldn’t finish mine and ended up giving it to a friend. One of my girlfriends ordered the Lychee Rose, and it took over half an hour to arrive. By the time it finally came, the rest of us were already halfway through our drinks. Service was equally poor. Once our food was served, no one checked on us or even seemed to care. I had to wave someone down to complain about my dish, and when I finally managed to get someone’s attention, I overheard the waitstaff talking about us because they were standing just three feet away. When it came time to pay, we had to flag someone down for the bill. The staff member who brought it over suddenly switched to a cheery demeanor, asking how we liked the food and service. We were honest and said, “It was not good. The service was nonexistent, and you weren’t welcoming or attentive until it was time to pay the bill and get a tip.” She had nothing to say to that. To add insult to injury, we ended up spending around 200 GBP on this experience, which is painful to even think about considering how bad it was. Especially if you were to convert that to our home-currency. The reviews for this place are highly inflated. If this is considered good Vietnamese food in Manchester, then you all are missing out on what it really should be.

I found this place via the Amex gold dining offers, we were very pleased when we saw the menu and the reviews. The lady at the reception was so nice kind as it was busy she took our name and number and suggested to go for a walk while the table was getting busy and ready. There was a canal in the area and such amazing vibe we received a call within minutes. The drinks were fresh and nice to try so no issues there but the food we ordered did not shine for the reputation, the crispy Oyester’s felt oily, the cauliflower needed more seasoning, the tofu salad had fresh elements but the Pho was too strong of cinnamon flavour. The service was good from the start although the drinks arrived late after the first dish.

Asistí con mi esposa, estuve antes y disfrutamos de la comida. En esta ocasión a la llegada, el frente de la casa nos ignoró por completo. Estuvimos en la parte delantera esperando a que nos sentaran durante 10 minutos antes de que él viniera a nosotros con mesas visiblemente libres y nos dijera que serían 20 minutos (básicamente diciéndonos que nos fuéramos). Dijimos que esperaríamos. Llegaron 2 grupos de 3 y se sentaron inmediatamente mientras esperábamos. Luego nos llamaron 5 minutos después. Todo el escenario era muy extraño e innecesario y se sentía desagradable. La comida aquí siempre es genial, pero esta experiencia nos pospuso.

Great ambience, awesome food and good service! Overall an amazing dining experience! Highly recommended

Fast paced Vietnamese restaurant with incredible food. Vegan and vegetarian options and well priced. Plus keep your receipt for 10% off your next bill!

Had a peanut butter chicken burger. Wow. Dumplings were great too.

Very popular eatery in Ancoats. We tried several times to get a walk-in table, this time we were finally successful. Great grub, quick turnaround cantine style, lively atmosphere. It's no surprise to me that more Vietnamese venues have sprung up in the area.

Literally can't stop coming here... dreaming of the cauliflower rice at all times ❤️

Bought my friend here for lunch, Saturday 17th August, it was her first time (l've been a few times before). We were warmly greeted by Shalid, he remained friendly, informative (about the menu) and humorous regarding my friends Dad jokes. Thank him from us, she's from Lithuania...sure he won't forget her joking. Food was on point, never disappoints and l can't wait for any reason to return !!

One of the worst pho I have ever had and I felt it was expensive. And ofcourse you can’t complain

Buena relación calidad-precio para buena, fresca, comida interesante. El servicio no se apresuró, el personal, especialmente Daryna, era agradable y encantador. El pho de pato frito estaba llenando suficiente para dos personas. Para una delicia especial, prueba el "pudín" de mango con helado de coco.

A wonderful assortment of dishes well prepared and presented. Service was friendly and quick. Best item was the coconut ice cream. Well worth for a dinner in Manchester

This place was such a find! Food, decor and service was 10/10. Food was really delicious and halal (a part from beef). Highly recommend, gets busy quickly but the layout doesn't make it feel crammed when it's full. Definitely try the virgin morello cherry mojito (best mocktail i've had!)

Restaurant decor was on point and spacious. Friendly service but most importantly food was so tasty and well-presented!! I had the halal fries (lamb chops and chicken thighs on a bed of fries with sauces) and it was sooooo good and i'm not a messy fries person. Recommend: morello cherry mojito mocktail All meat is halal apart from beef.

It's one of my favorite places with fusion food

Great little place on great ancoats street. I’d say it’s more of a quick eat than a song sit down meal as the service is quite fast paced. The food was full of flavour and great value for money. We really enjoyed it, I wouldn’t say it’s amazing but it’s very good and worth a visit. The staff are very friendly and the restaurant is very modern and comfortable. Check it out!

The food is so fresh and so good it’s hard to put into words. We had 4 or 5 small plates and we could not find anything we didn’t love. I’d recommend tracking this place down and giving it a go.

Lovely chic place and great food with plenty of halal options. Service was excellent and the food came out within minutes! The crispy duck taco was delicious! Will definitely be visiting again when in Manchester

I have tried Pho all over the world and this was the best one without a doubt. Fantastic food and flavours. Great friendly service. Crispy duck was also a standout.

Fantastic Vietnamese food - we ordered the pho and it was cooked perfectly. The atmosphere is always good and quick service!

Literally the best delivery food I have had. Incredible.

Wow amazing food, and pork dumping so delicious 😋 😍

Bland dishes, cold food. My noodles were plain with no sauce, had to douse them in the bottles of hoisin duck sauce. This restaurant is just a whitewashed, expensive jumble. Not an asian in sight. The only nice thing were the drinks, which were drowned in ice for £7. Looks nice but there wasnt even salt on the food, like come on, bare minimum? Dont bother unless you hate unflavoured, expensive food! 🤞🏼

Sat down at 6.10 ordered noodles - 6.40 no food still, no one asked or checked if I was ok , thought it odd I had sat alone for 30 minutes with no food ? A guy came in took menu ordered take away and got his food in the time I was sat there. They serviced more than 10 food couriers while I sat there. They seem to just want to be high in the Uber league table an not interested in diners - left without a meal. Thanks - shocking service

Came here during the weekend, food was amazing and good vibes! Syl was great at giving recommendations! Would come back again!

We went there following heavy recommendation, but all four of us decided not to visit again. £20 for a fries share starter is ridiculous priced for two piece of charred lamb and few pieces of chicken and two portions of fries... younger son did not finish half of his sea food pho. chicken rice and noodles, both lack bold flavour... wasted our time, money and parking...

Excellent food, good value and very friendly staff! A+++

A nice surprise as it was my first time trying Vietnamese 🇻🇳 The food and wine were fantastic, and the staff was nice. However, I was a bit disappointed with the timing of the courses. The starters arrived promptly, but before we could finish them, the first main course was served and then the rest of the mains. This slightly disrupted the flow of our meal. Overall we had a good experience and defo come back!

Been here a few times before but yesterday 2024-06-22 was the absolute worst and definitely the last time eating here. Cold rice which must of been sitting for a while filled with clumps and the undercooked lamb chops was unbearable. Never again!

I’ve been here twice now for lunch and the real star isn’t the main dishes that you can get at a lot of other Vietnamese spots in Manchester for cheaper but rather the small plates. The summer rolls are great and this time I got the crab taco which was honestly amazing. It’s not very big but every part of the dish tasted fantastic. It’s a somewhat pricey spot especially if you are getting multiple small plates as I do but they do give 10% off to returning customers if you hold onto your receipts.

Lovely food , that was well presented Can’t book but it is definitely worth waiting , there are some outside seats but was a little cold So we just waited for about 10 mins Food was really good , really enjoyed Nice staff also

Delicious! Was out on an evening out with friends and wanted something quick to eat before meeting at the hotel. Was looking for a McDonald’s or somewhere but called in here as I was walking past. Had the loaded fries and a glass of wine. Wasn’t the cheapest but very well worth it. Would absolutely go again.

I really.l like this place. T he food is good, the service is good. And you get 10% off your next visit... The pho is really good too, as you would expect! And as a bonus, no eastern European are going to serve you!! (Nothing against them, but it sucks to be served far Easter or Asian food by non Asian or non far eastern)

Ordered the loaded fries that I have ordered many times before for take away and received a tiny little box of fries with a few scrapings of meat for £18. This is a street food place, not an high end restaurant. It is now extremely overpriced. What a shame, I’m sure you’ve lost many loyal customers recently.

Great food, very fresh and vibrant. Cocktails were a little expensive but so so worth it too!

I went here with a couple friends for one of their birthdays. It was a great spot with some outdoor seating. Unfortunately because it was an awesome day that was all taken up, but the indoor atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable. The food was great. They had traditional and fusion options. I had some chips topped with Viet inspired toppings (pork belly and chicken with sauces and green onions), which were delicious! My friend got a salad and a noodle dish, which they both loved. We also all got one of the non-alcoholic cocktail specials for the day, also very tasty. Can highly recommend! Would happily go again.

Food was amazing. My only complaint is that there was a long wait for a table but really that just means it is popular.

Amazing place staff super food outstanding service second to none will100% travel back recommend to any & all

Superb! Mission to bring good Vietnamese street food & vibes to Manchester is now well established & thriving. Fancy a taste of Asia but can't afford the flight, check out Viet Shack for aesthetically pleasing & fably fresh & tasty food. Considering City location, good prices on meals & Vietnam beers. Big thanks today to Chefs in open kitchen, working tirelessly despite the heat! All staff friendly, attentive & great service... but special shout out of thanks to Daryna. Will definitely be back!

Excellent food, helpful staff, only let down was long wait for food - at same time plenty of delivery orders went out. Still excellent quality food.

(sorry i forgot to take a pic before eating) overall great stop, i think the food is more tailored to British taste rather than authentic Vietnamese taste, it’s kinda a bit fusion. but overall it’s decent, and the staff and service is obviously a plus!!