Oh Pho Show ;J @ PHO - SPITALFIELDS

Ah London, back when it was cold enough to sprinkle a few snowflakes around or trying to cut you down its icy winds! I snuck out of the office, away from people clicking and tapping away, to tuck into this worthy venture.

Alright who put bees nest in here? Guys?...

Pho in Spitalfields, not exactly a hidden gem but if you've walked around Spitalfields but given in to the more flashy joints that lead up to #7 Spitalfields, you'd probably never of tried Pho, and for shame!

Because housed within all that dark wood lies some good slurps, now don't get me wrong, this place gets filled with hungry hippos if you're not in there before 1 or even 12.30pm and should you pass that deadline well you'll be tortured watching other people noodle it up as you ponder your next move, although the turnaround is pretty quick and come 1.30ish it does calms down again or you can always get some to go.

The dishes arrive within good time since our last few visits and gotta say, it's the sheer size of the meal that brings me back.... well I'll let you see for yourself.

Bun Bo Hue (hot and spicy brisket beef soup)

When it's cold like it has been lately, a big bowl of noodle soup (pho) with the tasty morsels is just what your punk ass needs to lift your spirits.

The soup broth here is full of flavour yet balanced, I didn't even bother ordering a drink after my first visit as I found myself gulping down the soup instead.

Should you go spicy you'll find yourself heating up soon enough, maybe a little too hot if you ask me (Ok, I was foolish enough to dunk the supplied chilli oil in also ><") and be it the steak, brisket, beef, chicken or prawns they are all well done and so far never been like chewing bubblegum or looking lacklustre.

What was that? I think that beansprout moved? Wait that's a Mantis !!

The price tag for this ranges from £8 to £12... yes it's quite steep for lunch and yet you should do it!

You don't even need to order a drink since you'll be gulping down the soup and if you do try the teas, the money king tea is good palette cleanser and it sounds funny too ;J

I'll give it a rating of:

TASTE: 4/5
PORTION: 5/5
PRICE: 2/5
SERVICE: 3/5
ENVIRONMENT: 3/5

Total: 68%

Verdict, for a lunch it's nice as a fortnightly treat but damaging to both your money and waistline if you do this everyday fatty, zee portions are big! As an after work meal though it'll leave you nicely tucked in ;J

- - - UPDATE - - -

I took a snap of the takeaway menu, roughly £6.25 to £7 for noodle soup that isn't filled with veg (darn you healthy Itsu) isn't too bad and the Bun ranges from £5.25 to £6 ;J

Address:

48 Brushfield Street,London,E1 6AG, Its near the massive white canopy in Spitalfields