ββπ¬π§ From Greenwich to Holbornβ¨ββ
The Legendary Vietnamese Pho Finally Arrives in Central London!!! π The newspaper-famous Vietnamese pho pioneer has finally opened its doors in the city center!!! π Remembering how I used to trek all the way to Greenwich for their iconic bowls (since 1997!!!), now this Holborn branch makes it SO convenient for us city dwellers!!! π ββMy Pick: Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) - πΆοΈπ₯ββ Always go for the spicy broth when it comes to Vietnamese pho!!! π€ The thinner rice noodles were perfect (not too mushy!!!), and the beef shank was lean but super tender. The portion? GENEROUS!!! (Good thing I had friends to share with!!!) ββFriend's Choice: Pho Tai (Rare Beef Pho) - π₯©π¦ββ The star of the show was definitely the rare beef slices - that beautiful pink hue just melting into the hot broth!!! The fat-marbled texture? Absolute perfection!!! π (Why have I been missing out on this all these years???!!!) ββMust-Try Sides:ββ π₯¬ ββBanh Cuon (Steamed Rice Rolls)ββ - The slightly textured rice wrapper was fascinating!!! Filled with savory pork, dipped in that sweet-sour sauce... HEAVEN!!! π€€ π₯ ββGreen Papaya Saladββ - Extra shrimp made it EXTRA delicious!!! The crisp papaya shreds paired perfectly with those addictive fried shrimp chips!!! π€ ββDrink Recommendation: Vietnamese Three-Color Ice (Che Ba Mau) - π§ππββ This was the REAL surprise!!! The thick coconut milk base with red beans and jelly cubes tasted more like a dessert than a drink!!! π± (Order one for the table - you won't regret it!!!) ββπ Location:ββ Cafe East Pho Holborn 31-33 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SA Right in the heart of Holborn - perfect for a post-work feast!!! π ββFinal Verdict:ββ This place lives up to ALL the hype!!! From the nostalgic flavors to the generous portions, it's like a little piece of Vietnam in London!!! π»π³β€οΈ Will definitely be back (and bringing all my pho-loving friends!!!) #LondonEats #VietnameseFood #HiddenGemLDN #PhoLovers #HolbornEats #LondonFoodie #StreetFoodHeaven #CentralLondonDining #VietnameseRestaurant #FoodieAdventures