Pho cures all. Pho realz…read more It's a little bit out of the way for me considering that I usually hit up the city centre for things to nosh on. But when I found out that there was a proper Vietnamese restaurant in Birmingham, I couldn't pass it up. Even though hubs and I took the longer way to get there, I was so glad we did. (Well I was, if you read my profile, one of my favorite foods is pho. Some people can understand and appreciate the healing properties that this simple soup has; some people may just see it as a bunch of noodles with broth and a few pieces of meat. But the broth is seriously, like, elixir for me). First thing I noticed was that it was empty inside, but that was OK for me. There was a couple who had just finished their meals when we came in and paid their tab. The restaurant was very clean and so was the restroom. I opted for summer rolls and pho tai (pho w/brisket) while hubster chose chicken pho. Usually at a Vietnamese restaurant, he has a vermicelli bowl/broken rice with meat, so I don't know what made him go for pho this time. Whether he paid attention at all to what he ordered was another question. And when the bowls arrived at our table, all I could do was stare. (Not having had pho since December when I went back home to SD has been difficult). My inner self had the biggest cheeseburger grin once the scent of the broth hit my nostrils. The broth was a decent balance of anise and saltiness, and it wasn't too cloudy or dark either. Brisket was done nicely also. The spring rolls were nice and light also. This is real comfort food, I thought. More people need to experience it. I wasn't too fond of the wider noodles used in the pho, so I hope this gets corrected soon. But I think I've found my go-to spot when I need a pick-me-up, and I hope other people wanting Vietnamese food will appreciate it too.

I don't know much about Vietnamese food but I know decent service, food and prices when I…read moreexperience them and you get all three here. It's a bit out of the way unless you're visiting the big Tesco store or the Spring Hill library, so you may have to put in a bit of effort to get there, but especially for groups it's probably worth it. Prices are very decent across the board with most mains well under £10. That means you can share several dishes amongst friends without breaking the bank. And that's probably the best way to experience the options here if you're as unfamiliar as I am. I've been twice and have to say I was much more impressed first time around. I made different choices for my order, was a chicken/rice combo of some kind, and just preferred it. This second time I had a chef special, which are sometimes not the best choice I find, of chargrilled chicken with rice. There is a lot on the plate, enough for two, but it was remarkably bland and certainly not 'special'. Don't get me wrong, it was nice enough, but the white rice just didn't do much while the chicken lacked flavour and punch. The iced lemonade was really good, a tad sweet maybe, but I could have gulped down a couple of those on what was a warm day. Desert was a tasty mix of banana, coconut milk and toasted peanuts. Worked out around £12 all in, so no complaints there. The service was good though a bit distracted, with the lady spending more time in the kitchen than out front. But I wasn't in any specific rush. Had I been in a lunchtime spin and needed fast service I may have felt different!

Surprisingly great Pho on the second floor of the train station in a fancy food court type area…read more 98% gluten free menu! I got the house special pho with all the things in it: beef, chicken, shrimp, the shrimp were the very big kind! They even had gluten free beer! very polite service, clean, highly recommend this place!

With a couple of hours to kill and a large bag to lug around, I decided to grab a bite to eat from…read moreinside New Street. Having never tried Vietnamese food before, but having heard many good things about it, I gave it a go. Delicious! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, service was fast and the food was lovely. Unable to decide what I wanted, I had "Pho Dac Biet - Tiger prawns, chicken & flash fried steak with garlic in beef stock" so I got a bit of everything, the flavours were well balanced and there were sauces an oils available to personalise my food to my personal taste. My only criticism of Pho is that the as the restaurant is small, the tables are all very pushed in together, so I was very close to those around me. It's understandable that it will be a noisy environment being in the middle of New Street, but perhaps a slightly larger gap between each table will allow guests not to feel so enclosed in such a busy environment. Overall, very happy and will definitely eat Pho again!

I'm from Southern California, just north of Orange County where the best Vietnamese food in the…read moreworld is. Traveling internationally 9 months out of the year, I look for Vietnamese everywhere I go and Eat Saigon is easily the best I've found anywhere in the UK. Seriously fresh, well prepared, made to order with attentive service.

Great Vietnamese restaurant just off of the main market square in Northampton. We had the wonton…read morenoodle soup and the chicken pho with rice vermicelli. Both dishes looked and tasted great (pics attached). Meals are relatively inexpensive (although i'm comparing to London prices) we paid less than 20£ for 2 people with Drinks. The place seems to be a hot spot for local vietnamese living around, hence I will presume that if it tastes good for their taste buds, it must be closer to traditional recipes/flavours. Recommend to everyone. Will come back again!

My first venture in Vietnamese food. I've had the occasional spring roll in a Chinese restaurant…read morebut I'm pretty sad to say I've never ventured into this cuisine. Strangely though there is a reasonably large Vietnamese population in Birmingham there really aren't all that many Vietnamese restaurants. I'm normally a dim sum and roast meats and rice kinda girl but I had been stalking some local brummy foodies on Instagram and noticed some talk about song tuoi in Chinatown. I did what a normal social media addict would do and quizzed the guy on menu recommendations. Me and my boyfriend ordered a papaya Salad And a BBQ pork and noodle dish to share. This was more than enough for two people. The restaurant was fairly quiet for a Wednesday evening but the restaurant had a few Vietnamese families dining - always a good sign. The couple next to us had a whole fish and lobster between them, another sign that the seafood here is pretty fresh and cooked well. Don't let the quietness and slightly 90s decor put you off - it adds to the charm, the staff are super friendly and are there to give you advice on how to eat the food. They also sell Pho, so any fans of the Grand Central branch should check out Song Tuoi, prices here are around 8.50 a bowl and you're supporting a local independent! Overall this was a great introduction to Vietnamese food and I'm looking forward to visiting again to try some of the other dishes.

My friend and I had lunch here today. She had been here before, while it was my first time…read more I didn't want a starter as they all looked like big dishes and some had pork which my pal doesn't eat. So we stuck with mains. We both had beef pho which is the soup noodles. It's quite an airy building.. Though it didn't look as big inside. Didn't go upstairs. I talked bout the food with my friend when we left, I didn't think it had much taste, I licked a chilli to give it more taste!!! The broth was quite weak in flavour. They play Vietnamese music so it's nice to have that atmosphere though I wasn't that keen on the painted walls. I wouldn't rush back as other places do better noodles.

Wanting a quick meal visiting Coventry. Stumbled upon Taste Vietnam round the corner from our hotel…read morein rainy August. The place was rather small. Several seats by the stool at the window and only one table for 4. No cards accepted, only cash. We bought 1 bowl of pho, one yellow rice and 2 bahn mi. While the pho & rice were good, the Vietnamese sandwiches were spectacular. The meals were tasty and affordable and I am still sad not having the chance for a second round before we leave the city.

We visited Pho with our young family (two adults, a toddler, and a baby), and while there were some…read morepositives to the experience, we left feeling disappointed and disheartened by how the situation was handled. Firstly, we want to say thank you for checking in on our food and being so responsive to our allergy concerns. That care was genuinely appreciated and gave us confidence in what we were eating. However, the experience fell short in how our family was treated--particularly as parents of a neurodiverse toddler. Understandably, our little one was tired and hungry when we arrived. While waiting for food, he became overstimulated and struggled to stay calm, eventually settling with a game that helped him regulate--though it did cause him to vocalize loudly in excitement. We were actively trying to manage this, including removing the crayons and activities when they became unhelpful. A supervisor then approached us and said other guests were complaining, asking whether we could "keep him quiet or go outside." While we understand the need to be mindful of other diners, the way this was said felt more like an ultimatum than a compassionate check-in. In that moment, we needed support, not pressure. What made it worse was overhearing a staff member say to a couple who had just been seated near us, "Let us know if you want to move at any point." This clearly implied our child was a problem. To their credit, the couple themselves questioned why they'd need to move--highlighting that the issue wasn't as disruptive as it was made out to be. Still, overhearing this exchange without any attempt by staff to reassure or support us left us feeling judged and unwelcome. We truly understand the challenge of balancing a calm environment for all diners, but families--especially those with neurodiverse children--need more understanding, not subtle exclusion. These situations require empathy and discretion, not public discomfort. Again, thank you for your excellent attention to food allergies. That part of the service was handled with care and professionalism. We hope this feedback encourages greater awareness and inclusive training for staff so that families can feel just as welcomed as anyone else.

为什么连pho英国的都没有美国的好吃，后厨看着有点业余，上菜很慢，牛肉正常来说是烫熟的但这个汤不够烫而且牛肉有腥气，整体来说还可以吧，份量不小性价比高，汤头还算可以，酸辣虾河粉更好吃一点但没有牛肉顶饱…read more

A smart, stylish restaurant with excellent service, and a pianist entertaining one whilst one…read moredines, with emotive songs of hopes and dreams. (There was no singing - this is just my interpretation of the music). There are both Vietnamese and Chinese menus, and the food is yummy (at least, I can vouch for what I had from the Chinese menu being so). The decor is most beauteous, and stylish. I say again, STYLISH. Got that? Good. Go to this restaurant. It's a bit out of the way, but go there anyway. You will like.