Pho & Bun is a match made in heaven

Matilda — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 09:15:23 +0000

Any place that has a never ending stream of customers (plus a queue out the door) has obviously nailed fantastic food and value, big time. Pho & Bun just happens to be one of those places – and it’s already a massive hit on Shaftesbury Avenue.

The USP: Vietnamese street food, but prepared so beautifully that what you get is a pick of wonderfully slurpy Pho soups or burgers sandwiched between buns so soft, they’d float away if they could.

The Food: So about those steam bun burgers. Apparently they’re the first of its kind in the food world, served in a steamer and available in three varieties: beef, pork or prawn. I could have eaten the prawn burger twice over, filled with a brill combo of with coriander, mango and wasabi Mayonnaise. And even though I’m not the biggest fan of Pho, a fat bowl made with rare sliced beef (PHỞ BÒ TÁI) surprisingly won me over. The sweet potato fries also deserve an honourable mention. Crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle? They could do no wrong.

Budget: Super friendly on the wallet, with the burgers a delightful eight quid and the Pho coming in at just under nine. No wonder there were queues.

Good for: Those hitting up a West End show, after work eats and maybe a cheap date (but the food’s so good, no one would mind).

Visit: vieteat.co.uk/pho-bun

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Somewhere you should eat… Pho

Matilda — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:00:06 +0000

The constantly evolving culinary landscape in the capital means you can now expect to see easy dining outlets that specialise in unique international cuisine once the preserve of those-in-the-know – ahem, Mexican – but now it seems Vietnamese food is happily making the rounds, with Pho now operating in six locations in the UK. With a heart for simple and nutritious street food, Pho first landed in the UK in 2005 and has been lauded for its use of quality ingredients and its affordable prices – so being a newbie to both Vietnamese food and Pho, I recently visited the ambient and cosy Wardour Street branch, discovering this cuisine is definitely a refreshing alternative to the usual pan-asian fare.

Starters like the goi cuon ga (summer rolls with chicken breast and fresh herbs – £4.25) and the massive goi du du (papaya salad with chicken and fresh herbs – £6.75) make for a tasty intro, with mint and side sauces like nuoc cham and peanut giving a fresh kick. As for the Pho – Vietnam’s national dish – expect a deliciously hearty main, created with homemade stock, and served with a side of basil, mint, coriander, bean sprouts, lime and chilli so you can season your meal to taste. I opted for the tiger prawn version (Pho Tom – £8.95).

Finally, dessert consisted of the pandan pancake (£5.95) – curiously green and chewy, filled with sugary coconut and a yummy honey and ginger ice cream – topping off the sort of meal I’d recommend to anyone after a neat and guilt-free lunch option which I imagine is even lovelier after hours. (Words: Matilda Egere-Cooper)

Pho, 163-165 Wardour Street, W1F 8WN

Tube: Oxford Circus

Price: (£)££££

Further info: http://www.phocafe.co.uk

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Pho & Bun is a match made in heaven

Somewhere you should eat… Pho