Padraic Etherton
I was recommended Madame pho by several people and I have to say it did not disappoint! The food was amazing, the service fantastic and I will definitely be coming back! The beef brisket pho was so tender and full of flavour. I can’t wait to try everything on their menu.
… moreJuan Morin
We’re in Derry for an Irish family wedding. We’ve been here almost two weeks and were looking for something “different” to eat and to get away from the normal fair of fish and chips, Derry curries, and potatoes any way you would like. We found the place! The starter, sweet chili tofu, as they say in Ireland, “was cracker!” Served with a Siricha Mayo, providing some of the sweetness and the Thai Bird chilis that dressed the crunchy, but tender fried tofu provided the spice. A must try, even if you’re not a vegan/vegetarian. The family ordered a variety of dishes. The vegan pho was exceptional, with depth of flavor that could surpass their non vegan counter parts. You can taste the ginger, star anise, onions, and other spices in their broth. The veggie, crunchy, spring rolls were “meaty” stuffed with a hearty and earthy mushroom and noodle. The broccoli, crispy tofu, and eggplant rice plate was amazing. The eggplant was tender, but “meaty” and full of smoky flavor. And if you drizzle the curry broth/sauce they provide over the rice, you will be pleasantly surprised. In the same category, I ordered the BBQ prawn and BBQ pork neck. It may sound off putting, but don’t let the name deter you. YUM! The vegan fried Bao Bun with crispy tofu was exceptional. A slight trend away from the traditional soft and chewy bao, the crispiness of the bun was on point. Finally, the family ordered an array of alcoholic drinks which I was allowed to sample were fresh, citrusy, sweet, and fruity. As told by staff, who were friendly and welcoming, we’ve only been open for a few months. We are still sampling and trying new items for the menu, but it is my belief that if they continue with their current trend of serving amazing Vietnamese cuisine, Derry style, you and all who come to enjoy the great walled city of Derry and Madame Pho, will leave smiling, content, and with happy stomachs.
… moreRyan
Came here before a concert, made an online reservation last minute.
Cauliflower bites / wings for starter were beautiful, so tasty.
The stir fry noodles dishes were great, we got duck and the other beef, but the portions are HUGE. We had to take home our leftovers.
Will definitely return, very different place with a nice buzzy atmosphere and very reasonably priced.
… moreMr. T
We recently moved to Derry and, being big fans of Vietnamese food, decided to look around for a good spot. We came across this restaurant and visited tonight. The atmosphere was fantastic! It was lively and busy for a Wednesday evening, especially considering the rest of the city was very quiet.
We were greeted by a large man at the front and seated at a table I wasn’t comfortable with. When I asked to move to the table next to it, I was told it was reserved to be joined with another table for a larger group. However, about 10 minutes later, another couple came in and were seated at that exact table. That felt quite disrespectful and left a poor first impression.
The rest of the food service was fast however!
For starters, we ordered the summer rolls. They didn’t look like the golden-brown rolls pictured on the menu, but I wasn’t disappointed as the taste was excellent.
The mains, however, were outstanding. I ordered the caramelised meat dish, which was absolutely delicious and unlike anything I’ve seen on Vietnamese menus during years of dining elsewhere. My wife had the pho, which she loved, though it turned out a bit spicy, but that was down to her adding chillies!
Overall, I’d recommend this restaurant. The only thing that let it down was the service we received by the large man at the front bar. If it hadn’t been for the poor service at the start, we would have happily given 5 stars. Hopefully, on our next visit, if the service improves (like being seated where we ask) then it might well deserve the full 5. We’ll wait and see!
… moreJohn Paul
Fantastic restaurant!
We attended here for a family celebration, and Madame Pho did not disappoint.
Our order included two bowls of pho (exceptionally tasty) and we ordered everything else to share. It was our first time here, and with Vietnamese cuisine in general, the staff were incredibly friendly, answering our queries & providing information. It was just a great atmosphere.
We ordered way too much food, but everything we tried was outstanding. The cauliflower wings and the chicken pho were my personal standouts.
The staff took our leftovers and returned them in takeaway boxes with fresh dipping sauce ❤️
As we left, we made our next booking – this can be taken as an indicator of how much we enjoyed it.
Thank you to the staff at Madame Pho for providing such a wonderful experience!
… moreDavid Gallagher
Never opens on time, says 12.00 on the door and online but seems to open when they feel like it. 4 times now I’ve been stood outside at 12.30 or more. Drove all the way from Limavady too. Shame as the food is very nice
… moreJustin Park
The food portions are amazing, great value for money! Real authentic Vietnamese food, especially the pho. Loved our experience definitely will be back when we get the chance!
… moreEdel
We were so excited to try this since it came to Derry. We had a fantastic meal in Madame Pho Belfast last year and I am so glad this was just as good. Beautiful meal, lovely flavours and really wonderful staff who made it such a great experience. We will be back.
… morestella08 almendras
Very helpful staff, only dessert menu missing but still would recommend if looking for vietnamese food.
… moreZee Mitchell
Despite coming with no booking, we got seated quite quickly. It was very busy when we went in but despite this food was ordered and came quite quickly. It was absolutely delicious both the pho and bao bun, but my favourite was the chips! So crispy and fresh, would definitely return to try other things on the menu
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