Oh boy, where do I even begin with this Vietnamese restaurant?
I went there solo a 18:00, all excited for a scrumptious meal, but they seemed to take "party of one" way too literally.
They gave me a table in a sad, deserted corner, as if I was about to perform a one-person show for the empty chairs.
Maybe they thought I needed some space to dance with my spring rolls, who knows?
But hey, on the bright side, the food was delicious enough to lift my spirits!
So, if you're feeling like a solo superstar and love tasty Vietnamese dishes, just embrace the spotlight at the sad table! 😄🍜
Ps. Pho just isn't the same without that missing chicken! 🍲🐔chicken top-up needed her :)
A cute, no-fuss Vietnamese cafe serving noodles, rice and salad dishes. Food is authentic and there's great flavours. We ordered the tender chicken pho and bun bo hue. Soup broth was delicious in both but would have liked to have seen more meat and more bean sprouts and vegetables as part of the dish. We also ordered vegetarian spring rolls which were crispy and filled to the brim on the inside. Prices are very reasonable and serving sizes are decent. Would return to try desserts and would definitely recommend!
Christopher Hamill-Stewart
+5
The broth is delicious - the best I've had in London, and probably out if any pho place, period.
Recommendation: try the flash fried steak broth. It's unorthodox, a Rao creation, that you won't regret choosing. Smokey, rich broth with tender steak, served by a friendly and helpful staff.
Really relaxing atmosphere. Many people come here to eat alone - a testament to the relaxed atmosphere and worth-travelling-for food. Easiest five stars I've ever awarded.
Honestly from my heart, I've not been as happy in a restaurant for an absolute age. I originally visited Rao 3 years ago before the pandemic hit and it was great then so I was absolutely delighted to see it had survived, had a refurb, was open for business and what joy that it has survived because the food is utterly utterly sensational.
The food has a wonderful balance between delicate and punchy and every mouthful was an awakening of senses. Sweet, salty, spicy and sharp, it all made my eyes roll in delight and I kind of got high on it all. This is down to one of the partners Ryan and his team providing great service and undeniably beautiful food. Rao is special, it's Vietnamese food at it's very best and I absolutely encourage you to try it. I traveled 200 miles to go to Rao and other than seeing family it was the main reason for my visit so I hope you're getting a feeling for just how magical this restaurant is!
I recently dined at the Rao Deli restaurant in Elephant Castle, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. The restaurant is located in Borough High St offers a cozy, casual dining experience that is perfect for both solo diners and groups. I love it
My friend harange ha timamango yamte ramge told me to come here and boy I was glad I did. It was one of the best Phos I have ever had. Cute family ran business. Will definitely come back soon.
Amazing Pho noodle soup! You are tasting the beauty of beef. Very fresh! Fat and lean meat are perfect 👍👍👍
The broth is good and rich in flavour and a lot of beef for 12 pounds! Recommended.
Had Pho with a mate, the taste was good, mains total price between £12-£13 which is reasonable.
I would recommend this restaurant.
I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough. Everything is so delicious!! If you like Vietnamese food like pho, you must try Rao deli! Please I beg you to try. Their rice dishes are equally good too. This is the only place we missed so badly during lockdown, and we rushed to visit again as soon as they are open after lockdown. Amazing amazing food😋😋 In fact this is my first ever google food review because of it.
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