
Viet Shack Restaurant
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About Viet Shack Restaurant
On Great Ancoats Street in Manchester, Viet Shack Restaurant serves Vietnamese street food built around its peanut butter chicken, with the open kitchen visible from the dining area. The wider menu runs from pho and com rice dishes to Shack Fries topped with steak or chicken, plus crispy duck with rice and Muc chien crispy squid. Bao bun and mango cheesecake round out the desserts, and the drinks list pairs cocktails with mocktail versions like a virgin cherry mojito. It operates walk-in only, with no reservations taken, and opens daily. Evenings draw a queue, with a wait for a table common at that time. A take-out option is also available for those not staying to eat in.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shack fries, pho bo, crispy duck with rice and peanut butter chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shack fries, pho bo, crispy duck with rice and peanut butter chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Pho emerges as the clear favorite, with reviewers praising the pho chay as "beautifully seasoned" with generous portions and the Phở Bò drawing repeat orders. Close behind, the Shack Fries and loaded fries come up again and again as go-to picks, alongside standout mentions of the crispy duck with rice, peanut butter chicken, beef noodles with chicken wings, and the crispy squid (Muc chien). A few also flag newer additions like the Bánh Xèo and mango cheesecake as pleasant surprises, while cocktails and mocktails get a nod as "yum." Service is generally described as quick and friendly, though one reviewer found their waitress new but "lovely," and another noted the kitchen can run slow, if not "too long." The main recurring complaint concerns the steak in the Shack Fries turning out tough and overcooked despite a specific cooking request, and one diner felt the bao bun dessert "looked better than it tasted." Walk-ins are common, with several noting no trouble getting a table even without booking.
Customer Review Summary
Pho emerges as the clear favorite, with reviewers praising the pho chay as "beautifully seasoned" with generous portions and the Phở Bò drawing repeat orders. Close behind, the Shack Fries and loaded fries come up again and again as go-to picks, alongside standout mentions of the crispy duck with rice, peanut butter chicken, beef noodles with chicken wings, and the crispy squid (Muc chien). A few also flag newer additions like the Bánh Xèo and mango cheesecake as pleasant surprises, while cocktails and mocktails get a nod as "yum." Service is generally described as quick and friendly, though one reviewer found their waitress new but "lovely," and another noted the kitchen can run slow, if not "too long." The main recurring complaint concerns the steak in the Shack Fries turning out tough and overcooked despite a specific cooking request, and one diner felt the bao bun dessert "looked better than it tasted." Walk-ins are common, with several noting no trouble getting a table even without booking.
Featured reviews
- Trang
“Best Vietnamese restaurant in Manchester! It’s always bright, spotlessly clean, and has a lovely atmosphere. I usually order the Phở Bò and the seabass with rice, but I had a nice surprise today when I saw they finally serve Bánh Xèo. It was perfectly crispy, with just the right amount of filling, and the dipping sauce was pleasantly light. Their mango cheesecake was also excellent. The staff are super friendly and helpful!”
- Chris A
“I had beef noodles with chicken wings as a side plate. The portions were perfect for evening meal and the beef was absolutely delicious. I had mine done medium rare and the food came in no time at all.”
- Gabriel
“Had the peanut butter chicken and shack rice, Both were really good and the portion sizes are fantastic. The waiting staff were attentive and kind. Only gripe was the u satisfying amount of peanut butter sauce in the peanut butter meal, since it was so delectable.”
- Khazara Taqeer
“Never fails to impress on every visit. I usually get the loaded fries, and they taste amazing every time! Despite always being busy, I've never had any issues with waiting times or getting a seat. Great food, great service, and always a good experience.”
- I love good food very much
“Best Pho and Vietnamese food in Manchester. All the food is delicious, even some of the plate doesn’t seem original Vietnamese but I feel like it’s a good fusion. The food is quite slow but not too long and you can see the kitchen as well. No need to book but in the evening it’s kinda busy so you might have to wait long queue.”
Hours
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Good to know
“Vietnamese street food & cocktails served in a trendy chain outlet with a take-out option.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Vietnamese Restaurants near Viet Shack Restaurant
- Wow Banh Mi4.88580.3 mi
beef pho, summer rolls, pork skewers banh mi
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Shack Restaurant | 4.51,304 | — | shack fries, pho bo, crispy duck with rice |
| Wow Banh Mi | 4.8858 | 0.3 mi | beef pho, summer rolls, pork skewers banh mi |
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