PHỞ XƯA - Cozinha Vietnamita is a vietnamese restaurant in Batalha, Porto. Rated 4.9 stars from 155 Google reviews. Known for pho broth that tastes like it matters and fresh ingredients at a price that works. Best for solo dining and lunch break. Ranked #5 of 11 in Batalha.
Rankings updated April 2026
PHỞ XƯA - Cozinha Vietnamita
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Quick Verdict
Yes, locals return. Reviewers who've lived in Porto keep coming back because the pho is the best they've had since moving here, and the price doesn't insult you.
Go if you want authentic Vietnamese pho that tastes like it was made with care, not speed, and you don't mind a small, busy room.
About PHỞ XƯA - Cozinha Vietnamita
Phở Xưa is a small Vietnamese restaurant on Rua de Santo Ildefonso in Batalha, Porto, where the owner cooks and the staff moves fast. Walk in, order pho or spring rolls at the counter, sit at one of the few tables crammed into the space, and eat properly balanced Vietnamese food for €10–15. The broth takes time—reviewers mention waiting longer on busy days—but the payoff is rich, aromatic pho with tender meat and fresh herbs that tastes nothing like the Portuguese food you've been eating all week. Spring rolls arrive light and crispy. The rice is exceptional enough that one reviewer mentioned it twice. The owner customises dishes on request (shrimp instead of meat in spring rolls, for example) and staff replace spilled bowls in under 2 minutes. It's not a place to linger over wine. It's a place to eat something real and leave.
What Stands Out
Pho broth that tastes like it matters
Reviewers consistently praise the broth as 'rich and full of flavor' with 'perfectly balanced flavour.' One said it 'revitalizes and warms your soul after a hard rainy day.' Multiple reviewers noted this is the best pho they've had since living in Porto.
Fresh ingredients at a price that works
Reviews mention 'all mega świeże' (very fresh), 'ingredients tasted fresh,' and 'great tasting food at an affordable price.' One reviewer noted 'precios increíbles y calidad' (incredible prices and quality) for €10–15 a bowl.
Owner who knows what she's doing
Reviewers praise the owner as 'very kind,' 'very attentive and friendly,' and note she customises dishes on request. Staff replaced a spilled bowl in under 2 minutes. One reviewer said the dishes are 'truly authentic.'
What Customers Say
ポルトでベトナム料理だけどリーズナブルで本格的なフォーで満足。 ずっとポルトガル料理が続いていて、それはそれで良いのだけどアジアの味を思い出したくなり訪問。 感じの良い店員と美味しいフォーに大満足。
The owner is very attentive and friendly, and the dishes are truly authentic.
I’ve eaten there twice, and the food is absolutely delicious.
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Rua de Santo Ildefonso 16, Porto
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Frequently Asked Questions about PHỞ XƯA - Cozinha Vietnamita
Both. Reviewers who've eaten pho across Europe and in Asia say this is the best they've had in Porto. The broth is rich and balanced, the meat is tender, and the ingredients are fresh. €12–15 for a bowl with that quality is the price working in your favour.
Depends on how busy it is. One reviewer waited 'quite a long time' on what they noted was 'maybe a bad day.' Others don't mention waiting. The owner makes the broth fresh, so it's not instant. Arrive before noon or after 2pm if you want to sit down without standing.
No online booking. It's walk-in only. The space is small—reviewers mention it gets busy and full quickly—so go early or expect to wait a few minutes at the counter.
The pho (beef or vegetable broth both get praise). Spring rolls are 'light, crispy, and packed with flavor.' One reviewer singled out the rice as 'outstanding.' If you want something not on the menu, ask the owner—she'll make it if she can.
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