Without this place, Chorlton would be really lacking in good east Asian food options. The food here is fire. The Bun Cha (fishcake noodle soup) is the one to order; the flavour in that broth really is something special! You can tell these guys really care about the food.
I wish the papaya salad was spicier & funkier but that might just be me. Either way it's still fresh & delicious.
Nice authentic Vietnamese food at Chorlton.
Everything we tasted was great, and the portions were normal. It got busier a hit later in the evening, and it was a shame that it could be rather quiet on weekdays.
The only thing to note is that it is a cash-only restaurant.
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Vietnamese Potbellied is one of our local restaurants, and for the quality of the food, and the price you pay, you really can't go wrong!
As the name suggests, it's a range of Vietnamese food - pho and ben hue making up the majority of the menu. Starters include things like salt & pepper prawns, chicken, tofu (pictured), spring and summer rolls. Importantly, the food is all fantastic. A favourite of mine is the s&p tofu and the Bun Bo Hue. Portions are extremely generous too - a starter and main would probably be more than enough for most people!
The restaurant is also a mix of BYOB and has a license to sell alcohol as well. If you are able to BYOB, it makes a meal here extremely reasonable with the corkage (c. £4.50 I think). Recently, I visited with some family and for the 6 of us, the overall cost was £120, or £20 a head. Which is incredible value for a starter and main, given how good the food is!
The atmosphere is also really lovely. It's nice and relaxed, the restaurant is family owned, and you are never rushed. Service is always really good, whenever we've visited.
On Fridays and weekends you might want to book a bit in advance, but for weekdays you would probably be OK to walk in.
All in all, great food, fab prices, just a really nice place to spend an evening!
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