Vietnam Market Ssalguksu — Restaurant in Seoul

I had the pho and spring rolls here, and it was a great experience! The pho broth was lighter and less aromatic compared to what I had in Vietnam, but it actually matched the Korean taste really well — still flavorful but not overwhelming. The spring rolls were even fresher and more delicious than what I tried in Vietnam — super crispy and packed with fresh ingredients.

One thing to note: everything from side dishes to water service is self-serve, so you need to help yourself. Also, most of the staff are Vietnamese and are not fluent in Korean. Some Korean customers might feel the service is a bit distant, but if you understand that they are foreign workers, it’s totally understandable and not an issue at all.

Prices are very reasonable (around 8,000 KRW for a large bowl of pho), and the free self-serve bar with herbs and sides is a big plus. Highly recommend if you’re craving authentic Vietnamese flavors with a...

I stumbled onto this restaurant while visiting the market. The restaurant is tucked behind a shop and can be difficult to find. The restaurant is spacious with a good amount of tables. I ordered the pho bo (beef pho) which costs 8000. The soup was clear and tasteless. The beef was over cooked and it was only a few strips. The noodle itself was soft which is probably the best thing there. It contained too much bean sprouts which is usually served on the side. It was also missing basil and fresh peppers. The chilli paste wasn’t bad if you want to spice it up but I used it because it was way too bland. One of the ladies in the kitchen spoke Vietnamese so it was Very disappointing that the pho lacked so...

Spring rolls were great 👍. Service is fast and kind. There is always a crowd here. I brought my boy from Boston and he loved it. The coconut desert is mouth watering delicious 😋. Gotta be there....