Tucked away in the heart of Liverpool, Pho is the kind of restaurant that turns a quick meal into an obsession. Founded by Stephen and Juliette Wall after a revelatory trip to Vietnam in 2005, Pho brings the spirit of Ho Chi Minh City to the UK - minus the jet lag. What started as a love story between two travellers and a steaming bowl of ph? bò has grown into a celebrated group of restaurants, each with its own character and charm.
At Pho Liverpool, the focus is on fresh, healthy, and deeply flavourful Vietnamese cooking. The hero of the menu, of course, is ph? (pronounced "fuh"): Vietnam’s national dish and one of the world’s most beloved noodle soups. Each bowl arrives with a side of fresh herbs and condiments so you can tailor the flavour to your liking, punching it up with lime, heat, or crunch.
Choose from the slow-cooked brisket, classic steak, or go veggie with tofu and button mushrooms. There are also house specials like the brisket and mushroom with creamy egg yolk or the Ph? House with king prawns, chicken, and flash-fried garlic steak. For those in search of something different, the crab noodle soup (Bún Riêu) offers a rich, tomatoey alternative.
If you're not in the mood for soup, zesty Vietnamese salads like the pomelo and prawn or spicy mango—offer a crisp, refreshing option, perfect for sharing. Or go all in on starters and sides, with crispy spring rolls, baby squid, or tender pork and lemongrass meatballs. The atmosphere is casual, warm and always buzzing - ideal for catching up with friends or enjoying a laid-back family meal. Everything is cooked fresh daily in the open kitchen, and the menu caters well to gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets.
So whether you’re a ph? fanatic or new to Vietnamese food, Pho Liverpool is a vibrant, good-value spot where fresh ingredients and bold flavours take centre stage.