Pho Birmingham is a vietnamese restaurant in Digbeth, Birmingham. Rated 4.7 stars from 4376 Google reviews. Known for spicy beef brisket pho and curry noodle soup and staff who know the table. Best for solo lunch and groups. Price range: £10–20.
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Pho Birmingham
Across 3,779 rated reviews, 93% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 4,376 |
| 1-star share | 2.9% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Noodle salad was fantastic, and Tan was a great server...great food and service”
“Good place to eat and being a Malaysian the dishes are very close to home food.”
“I have ordered spicy beef brisket pho and many different starters”
Ratings vary between platforms
5,282 reviews across two platforms
Better value than the Digbeth average
Around £15 a head, below the £25 typical for Digbeth and rated higher than the area at 4.7★ against 4.6★. Based on the 8 Digbeth venues we hold Google pricing for.
Quick Verdict
Pho Birmingham earns its #1 ranking in Digbeth through relentless consistency, staff who know their regulars, and Vietnamese dishes that taste like they're made fresh every service.
You want Vietnamese noodle soup made fresh and staff who remember what you ordered last time.
About Pho Birmingham
A chain dining room in Digbeth that punches well above its category: the broth here has real depth, and the chicken pho in particular has regulars coming back week after week. The beef brisket pho, curry noodle soup, rice bowl and wok fried noodles are the dishes that keep getting written about, and portions are sized to satisfy rather than tease. The kitchen takes dietary needs seriously — gluten-free and vegan options are both genuinely catered for, not afterthoughts. Service is where Pho Birmingham separates itself from the chain average: Helen and Sam are named again and again by people who clearly feel looked after, with suggestions made, needs anticipated and the whole thing handled warmly. For a pre-train meal near the station or a casual weeknight dinner, the welcome is consistent and the food delivers it.
In the last 90 days, Pho Birmingham has drawn 38 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — a measure of how actively its reviewers have been writing lately.
What Stands Out
Spicy beef brisket pho and curry noodle soup
Reviewers name spicy beef brisket pho and curry noodle soup as the dishes they return for, with recent notes that the chicken pho has noticeably more flavour than before.
Staff who know the table
Helen and Sam are named in 7 of the last 11 reviews as attentive, welcoming, and genuinely invested—suggesting dishes, remembering preferences, and moving through service with care.
Dietary inclusivity without compromise
Full vegetarian and vegan menus, dedicated gluten-free options, and halal chicken are mentioned across reviews and Google topics, with no complaints about quality or portion.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Grand Central, Stephenson Pl, Birmingham B2 4BQ, United Kingdom
+44 121 392 8915Visit WebsiteInstagramFrequently Asked Questions about Pho Birmingham
Pho Birmingham in Digbeth, Birmingham is popular for solo dining and lunch—the casual-yet-trendy setting, free Wi-Fi, and counter service make it easy to drop in alone. Recent reviews praise quick service and the quality of dishes like spicy beef brisket pho and curry noodle soup.
Pho Birmingham offers a full vegetarian menu and dedicated vegan options across noodle soups, rice bowls, and starters. Google reviews mention vegan options as a strength, with 40 mentions in the last 90 days.
Pho Birmingham accepts reservations for groups. The restaurant also offers counter service for walk-ins and quick bites, with paid parking usually plentiful in the Digbeth area.
Pho Birmingham has wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating, free Wi-Fi, and restrooms. Paid parking is usually available nearby, and the casual dining room is designed for comfort across all mobility needs.
Pho Birmingham is known for spicy beef brisket pho, curry noodle soup, wok fried noodles, and rice bowls. Recent reviews highlight the chicken pho for its fresh flavour, and baby squid and halal chicken are also popular starters.
Pho Birmingham in Digbeth has a casual-yet-trendy dining room with free Wi-Fi and a welcoming vibe. It's popular with college students, families, LGBTQ+ diners, and solo diners—the staff move through service with genuine care for each guest.
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