Wardour Street – The Cultural Exposé http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk A blog from a lifestyle journo covering culture, food and style in London and beyond. Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:50:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cropped-logo_2017-32x32.jpg Wardour Street – The Cultural Exposé http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk 32 32 Five Dope Tracks is a curation of dope music, five tracks at a time. Check out the monthly playlist each month on Spotify. Wardour Street – The Cultural Exposé clean episodic Wardour Street – The Cultural Exposé megerecooper@gmail.com megerecooper@gmail.com (Wardour Street – The Cultural Exposé) The Five Dope Tracks music podcast Wardour Street – The Cultural Exposé http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/five_dope_tracks_podcast_cover.jpg http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk Somewhere you should eat… Pho http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/eat-drink/somewhere-you-should-eat-pho/ http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/eat-drink/somewhere-you-should-eat-pho/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 10:00:06 +0000 http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/?p=3815 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 […]

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]]> 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.

Papaya Salad and Summer Rolls

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).

Pho Tom

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)

Pandan pancake

Pho, 163-165 Wardour Street, W1F 8WN
Tube: Oxford Circus
Price: (£)££££
Further info: http://www.phocafe.co.uk

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