Ca Phe Viet
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About Ca Phe Viet
On Oldham Rd in Manchester, Ca Phe Viet is a Vietnamese restaurant serving pho alongside banh mi sandwiches and Vietnamese coffee and tea. The pho broth is clear but deep in flavour, and it comes with quay on the side, with beef portions running generous. Bun bo hue is also on the menu, along with beef stew noodles finished in a thick, clear gravy rather than a richer mi bo kho-style broth. Summer rolls (goi cuon) round out the starters, and Vietnamese iced coffee is a regular order. The room runs on a walk-in basis with no reservations. Tofu pudding (che) is available too, though it takes about 30 minutes to prepare and must be ordered in a minimum of two portions, so it suits those planning to stay a little longer or ordering for the table.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
62 dishes · mains £5–14- Bún Chà Nem£9.20
- Phở Xào Thịt Bò£9.20
- Phở Xào Tôm£11.00
- Bún Thịt Nướng£10.35
- Bún Thịt Nướng Chả Nem£11.50
- Bún Chà Thit£14.30
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef pho, spring rolls, vietnamese iced coffee and banh mi.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef pho, spring rolls, vietnamese iced coffee and banh mi.
Customer Review Summary
Pho is what reviewers return for, describing a clear broth with deep, complex flavour and generous portions, with several calling it the most authentic they have found in Manchester and one saying it recalled Hanoi. Close behind are the Vietnamese coffee, which one reviewer says brought them back a few times, and the banh mi, though one finds the classic and pork versions decent rather than the best they have had. Reviewers also praise the spring rolls, summer rolls, bun cha nem, stir fry beef noodles, banh quay and banh cuon, along with the vegetarian and vegan options and friendly, quick service. The main complaint comes from one reviewer who ordered the beef stew noodles expecting mi bo kho and got egg noodles in a flavourless thick gravy with fatty beef they had to trim, plus a sour broth. Another says the quality of the chicken and beef varies. That same reviewer still liked the che ba mau, and one notes the tofu pudding takes a while and has a minimum of two portions.
Customer Review Summary
Pho is what reviewers return for, describing a clear broth with deep, complex flavour and generous portions, with several calling it the most authentic they have found in Manchester and one saying it recalled Hanoi. Close behind are the Vietnamese coffee, which one reviewer says brought them back a few times, and the banh mi, though one finds the classic and pork versions decent rather than the best they have had. Reviewers also praise the spring rolls, summer rolls, bun cha nem, stir fry beef noodles, banh quay and banh cuon, along with the vegetarian and vegan options and friendly, quick service. The main complaint comes from one reviewer who ordered the beef stew noodles expecting mi bo kho and got egg noodles in a flavourless thick gravy with fatty beef they had to trim, plus a sour broth. Another says the quality of the chicken and beef varies. That same reviewer still liked the che ba mau, and one notes the tofu pudding takes a while and has a minimum of two portions.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Really delicious, very authentic, friendly waiter. Will definitely be coming back!!”
- Google user
“Nice restaurant, clean and open space. I ordered the beef stew noodles expecting mi bo kho with a rich soup but instead got egg noodles with a really thick clear gravy and fatty pieces of beef on top which I had to remove the fat and membrane off of before I could eat the beef. The gravy didn’t have any flavour and the broth served with the noodles was weirdly sour. Wouldn’t recommend the beef stew at all. Would recommend the che ba mau and the ca phe though.”
- Google user
“Lovely pho, portion is generous. Tofu pudding is delicious , but please note that it’ll take 30 mins and the minimum amount is 2 portions.”
- Google user
“Best pho I've ever had! The broth is clear, but the flavour is deep and complex. You can taste the beef/pork essence alongside the spices in perfect harmony. It brings the warmth of SEA to the middle of chilly Manchester. When the nasty summer heat kicks in, the bun cha nem, goi cuon (summer rolls), and the iced coffee are absolute lifesavers! And the best part is... the portions are incredibly generous. This is the kind of place that makes me feel like I'm enjoying a banquet at my auntie's house 😄”
- Google user
“Ever since I've got back from travelling Vietnam I've been searching for a pho that takes me back to Hanoi. This is my 5th pho and it was the first one that took me there. The broth was simple but deep in flavour like northern pho should be. They even had quay which really transported me. Portion size was huge. If you want to know what Pho is about. This is the one. Get the beef pho on a cold winter day and you'll love it. They also had very authentic Vietnamese spring rolls, they're not my favourite but they're still good.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Small, casual hideaway turning out pho and banh mi sandwiches, along with Vietnamese coffee and tea.”
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free street parking
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- College students
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Location
Vietnamese restaurants near Ca Phe Viet
- Wow Banh Mi4.88580.1 mi
beef pho, banh mi, summer rolls
- Viet Shack Restaurant4.51,3040.2 mi£15–30
shack fries, phở bò, com rice dishes
- Pho Manchester4.63,3090.6 mi
beef brisket pho, fried baby squid, fried noodles
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca Phe Viet | 4.7454 | — | £10–20 | beef pho, spring rolls, vietnamese iced coffee |
| Wow Banh Mi | 4.8858 | 0.1 mi | — | beef pho, banh mi, summer rolls |
| Viet Shack Restaurant | 4.51,304 | 0.2 mi | £15–30 | shack fries, phở bò, com rice dishes |
| Pho Manchester | 4.63,309 | 0.6 mi | — | beef brisket pho, fried baby squid, fried noodles |
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