The Big Bowl in Brighton and Hove

Delightful! Lovely service. The spring rolls are very good, as are the mains generally (tasty broth with interesting flavours, great noodles, well seasoned meat/tofu). Try the plum wine!

Very quick and attentive service.We had the tofu and shiitake mushroom spring roll and also the tofu and avocado summer roll to start, both were fresh and delicious and we could get enough of the peanut sauce.For mains we both had pho, the vegan option was fragrant and their choice of meat alternative was good but not as tastes as some alternatives on the market. The “big meat bowl” was filled will noodles and meat and I was so full I couldn’t finish the delicious broth.Only 4 stars as; a glass with some ice would be nice when ordering a coke, especially when menu prices are a fair price for a good eatery. The vegan choice of meat alternative could benefit from further research, although it wasn’t bad at all. And the beef in the big bowl could be cut smaller.Will definitely return as it was a very satisfying meal.

We had today Pho vegetables/tofu extra prawns, and chili beef soup. Very tasty, fresh, quick service! Recommend!

The pho was so fresh and authentic yet the summer rolls had a fun twist for options. Such a lovely family run restaurant with warm service! They prepare everything in the morning so it explains why the food is so fresh! Can't wait to try the chicken wings after stuffing our faces we only saw that deliciousness served at another table.

Unassuming place with a fairly decent sized menu and all the usual favourites! We especially love the prawn salad and house special noodle soups. Service is always warm and they have some great Vietnamese beers!! Edit from Jan 2022: continues to be great food and service, decor has gone through an upgrade and there are a few new vegan items on the menu!!

Incredible food. Very fresh and dishes are full of flavour. Just like in Vietnam! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Be careful their beef is not fresh. Ordered a big bowl pho last weekend. Part of beef slices tasted sour and not fresh. While I described this issue to the staff, she had no intention to solve the issue or may be avoid doing so. She made up that the beef was marinated with vinegar. Come on, be honest and respectful to customers! A few minutes later she came back after asking the chef and insisted that the beef was fine. The other day unsurprisingly I had diarrhoea, which must be due to the unfresh beef. Warning sign to everyone who like to try!

Literally had the best bowl of Pho I've ever eaten here. I'm vegetarian and trying to find somewhere that has a flavoursome broth that isn't boring after a few sips, but this place!!! WOW!!! So yummy. Good Value, lovely restaurant and the staff are lovely too!!!Love love love also defo order the homemade lemonade it's so GOOOOOOOD

Beef pho had the richer broth base, the chicken bun was probably the best dish, cheap beer and the salmon / avocado summer rolls were great. Very reasonably priced.

Best pho in Brighton!! Authentic flavor!! The soup, the noodles and the beef or shrimp are all on point! Also the tofu cubes in the soup are soooo good! The spring rolls are delicious!