Cafe East Pho - (Near Greenwich, South East)

4 /5 One more step along the world: For drinks we had che ba mau, Sam bo loung (CEP herbal tea) and a bottle of still mineral water. We shared a banh cuon and bi cuon. Then we had pho tai, bo kho, pho dac biet (prawns, chicken and beef), bun no xao (rare beef pho), bun tom hue. This was more than enough for 4 adults and 2 kids. You can make some of the plates spicy dishes or have them non-spicy. The pho broth was quite nice. Things we didnt try, but are popular- soy milk, mango salad and the pho tai chin. There were tables available on a Saturday in early March around 1pm. They have high chairs available (though the one we had wasnt the cleanest). The total bill was £122.80. Service is not included. The previous Cafe East in Canada Water was cash only, but this one takes card. Follow on IG for more travel and food and drink tips, ideas and reviews.

5 /5 Patrick Ng: I finally made it to Cofa East Pho, and it honestly felt like one of those quietly satisfying meals you keep thinking about afterward. We started with the fresh summer rolls, and they were exactly what I was hoping for — light, clean, and packed with flavour. The prawns were plump and sweet, the slices of pork tender, and the crunch from the lettuce gave every bite a lovely freshness. Dipped into the sweet chili sauce, they struck that perfect balance of savoury and slightly tangy. Simple, but done really well. The pho was the star for me. The broth had that deep, comforting richness that tells you it’s been given time and care. It wasn’t overly salty, just beautifully rounded and warming. The beef was tender with a blush of pink, and the generous scatter of spring onions added a fresh lift to each spoonful. It felt wholesome and restorative — the kind of bowl you slow down for. I also had a bright green iced drink that was refreshing and slightly sweet, which paired surprisingly well with the meal and added a fun touch to the table. All in all, it felt like an honest, satisfying meal made with care. I’ll definitely be back.

5 /5 Layla Lee: Wanna say amazing food and service everytime we come. Always get my usual Pho tai/ rare beef always hits the spot just so warming and flavorful especially for this cold weather right now. Would highly recommend their Pho and their starter banh cuon which is a rice pastry filled with pork and mushrooms topped up with the Vietnamese meat loaf on top, a spicy fish sauce is provided on the side. I would always order the homemade ice coffee or Che ba mau which is an ice drink, three layered with sweet red kidney beans, pandan jelly and coconut cream.

5 /5 Artur Pali: Loved our meal at Cafe East! Andy is a great server, thank you for making our experience great. Prices are reasonable, food and comes out promptly and presented beautifully. Food is fresh and tastes great. The coffee is incredible. Highly recommend.