PHO 23 — Restaurant in Manchester

We were greeted by fairly friendly staff. Atmosphere and setting is very nice and bright. No allergy questions were asked. 2 of us ordered raw beef pho, 1 ordered tofu and mushroom pho and 1 ordered pork rice. Both the beef and vegetarian broths were bland. I didn’t think the beef was fresh. The noodles were nice. However, they forgot spring onions on my raw beef pho. The pork rice was rather greasy/oily and the pork pieces were very tiny and dry/over cooked. Through out our meal, the chef kept coughing up phlegm which was rather unpleasant. We also ordered Vietnamese coffee which was too watered down and bland. The Thai green tea was nice on the other hand. There were no check backs. Not really a Vietnamese restaurant as they sold Thai tea and Chinese rice dishes. The pricing was average but not worth the...

"Amazing Pho and Friendly Service!"

I had a fantastic experience at Pho 23! The food is absolutely delicious—rich, flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, and perfectly cooked noodles. Every dish I tried was packed with authentic flavors that kept me coming back for more.

The service was just as impressive. The staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making sure everything was just right. It’s always nice to dine in a place where you feel valued as a customer.

The environment is also a huge plus—clean, tidy, and comfortable, making it a great spot to enjoy a meal. Whether you're a pho lover or just looking for a great place to eat, Pho 23 is definitely worth a visit....

I am very disappointed with this restaurant. It's labeled as Chinese dishes, yet can't they even properly stir-fry vegetables? If they added some corn and tomato salad dressing, I could pass it off as a salad. Even the meat tastes like a spicy snack straight out of the package, and the marinated eggs seem pre-packaged, dry and tasteless. Most importantly, when I expressed my dissatisfaction to the staff, they defended themselves by saying that all their vegetables are served raw. This doesn't solve anything; it only means that all your dishes need improvement. I won't be returning. The nearby '老伙记' is cheaper（10pounds for rice dish) and much tastier...