Phoreal

Phoreal is definitely the most popular food stall at Kingston market. They do not disappoint with their classic and authentic Vietnamese dishes that provide an absolute burst of flavours. The menu is very minimal but the options are all very tantalising. The pricing is perfect for the portions you are given and the quality of food that is served. The service is fast, precise and always presented well. The staff is extremely patient and they all work with a smile and it’s translated in their food. You can tell they’re genuinely passionate about the food they serve and just how consistent each dish is. I’ve been here several times and not once have I felt that they had a bad day. Even days when the weather is poor and customers aren’t there, the food is always fresh and vibrant. There’s a great topping options such us chilli sauces, chilli oils, fried onions and coriander. All of these toppings elevate every single mouthful and I urge you to give yourself a flavour explosion with all the toppings they offer.

This place is fantastic. Vietnamese food in general is one of my favourite cuisines, and this place encapsulates that at a very very decent and affordable price. If this place stayed open later I would probably find myself having this waaay to much, and I think it'd end up being a borderline addiction. With the market closing at 5, I often miss it, so I only get it once or twice every few weeks. Massively recommend this place, even above the Pho restaurant just around the corner which charges alot more!

Starting with the overall experience... It was amazing! Price-quality-quantity ratio is 10/10 ☺️. The one in the picture is chicken with rice noodles, and I also had pork with rice and chicken noodle soup (not all for myself 😅) but did get to try everything that was ordered. The rice and rice noodle + meat options had an upgrade of 2 crunchy spring rolls for 50p and the portion's original price was £7.50. Honestly the chicken was cooked marvelous, in both soup and rice noodles. It was juicy and flavours, almost melting in my mouth, with a dash of lime, seasoned perfectly and last touch of medium spiciness ❤️(note: I asked for coriander as a topic too, but it was optional)... The noodles had the right level of chewiness and the soup broth... The soup broth... It was one of the best broths I've ever tried, it was light, yet so flavourful... It didn't have that rich umami taste found in ramen... But it was so heartwarming and perfect for the weather, eating it lifted my spirits 😆... Even now hours later I'm still so happy that I ate it and think when I'll get the chance to go there and have some more again 😅😇. If you are in the vicinity... It's a must try! 😆😇 P.S. the staff was friendly and nice too and there were tables on the side to eat there or if you want to have it take away...