Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Cheltenham: Pho and Prices
Where to eat Vietnamese food and pho in Cheltenham: what Pho Cheltenham in the Brewery Quarter serves and what it costs, plus laksa, ramen and bao at seven places nearby, checked on 21 October 2026.
In short: for Vietnamese food in Cheltenham, go to Pho Cheltenham in the Brewery Quarter. It is the only Vietnamese restaurant in our directory, with pho from £12.95 to £15.95 and summer rolls from £7.50, open daily from 12pm. For another noodle soup, Wakame does a curry laksa for £12 and delivers it. Pho takes bookings and keeps some tables for walk-ins.
Cheltenham has one Vietnamese restaurant in our directory, so this guide does two jobs. It sets out what Pho Cheltenham serves and what it costs, then names the places nearby for the same cravings: a big bowl of noodle soup, summer rolls, something in a bun. Prices and hours come from each restaurant's own website, checked on 21 October 2026.
| Restaurant | Noodle soup | Also good for | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pho Cheltenham | Pho and bún soups £12.95 to £15.95 | Summer rolls, bún, Vietnamese coffee | Deliveroo, click and collect |
| Wakame | Curry laksa £12, ramen £10.50 to £18 | Sushi, wok noodles | Own delivery, collection |
| Siam Smile | Seafood laksa £19.95 | Lemongrass chicken | Collection |
| Wagamama | Ramen £14.90 to £23.50 | Bao, gyoza | Deliveroo, Uber Eats |
| Ginger & Garlic | Ramen £10.90 to £12.30 | Korean dishes | Delivery, collection |
| Rosa's Thai | Not listed online | Vegan and gluten-free options | Uber Eats, collection |
Where can I get pho in Cheltenham?
At Pho Cheltenham in the Brewery Quarter, which serves pho, bún and Vietnamese curry every day from 12pm.
Pho Cheltenham
The Cheltenham branch of Pho, a Vietnamese chain whose founders opened it after travelling in Vietnam. The menu says every dish is cooked on site from ingredients delivered daily, with no central kitchen. Come for a quick bowl at lunch or a relaxed dinner; this is not a place for a long tasting menu.
- 🍜 Pho £12.95 to £15.95
- 🥬 Summer rolls £7.50 to £7.95
- ⏰ 12pm to 9pm Sun to Wed, to 10pm Thu to Sat
- 📍 Henrietta Street, Town Centre
Good to know: the site says the main menu is 98% gluten-free and accredited by Coeliac UK; the spring rolls, hoisin sauce and beers are the exceptions. It also lists wheelchair access and an accessible toilet.
What should I order at Pho Cheltenham?
Start with a classic pho and add the herbs, lime and chilli yourself. Prices are from Pho's own menu, dated June 2026.
- 🍜 Chicken pho £13.50, beef brisket £13.95
- 🥩 Beef combo with steak, brisket and meatballs £15.25
- 🌶️ Bún bò Huế, the hot and spicy beef soup, £14.50
- 🦀 Bún riêu, a crab and tomato noodle soup, £14.95
- 🥢 Bún vermicelli bowls £13.50 to £15.50
- ☕ Vietnamese coffee £4.50, iced £4.95
Vegans have a choice too: tofu and mushroom pho in a vegetable broth is £13.75, and the menu marks vegan options in most sections. The crispy pancake, bánh xèo, is served in the evening only.
Where else can I get noodle soup in Cheltenham?
None of these are Vietnamese, but each serves a broth-based noodle bowl, and two of them deliver.
Wakame
A noodle and sushi bar built around takeaway. Its curry laksa, rice noodles in a spicy coconut soup, is the cheapest laksa in this guide.
- 🍜 Curry laksa £12, ramen £10.50 to £18
- ⏰ 1pm to 9:30pm, closed Mondays
- 🛵 Delivers within 3 miles
- 📍 304 High Street, Town Centre
Siam Smile
A Thai and Malaysian restaurant on Suffolk Road. Order the seafood laksa as a main, or the clear vermicelli soup, gheng jeud, as a lighter starter.
- 🍜 Seafood laksa £19.95, gheng jeud from £6.35
- 🍗 Lemongrass grilled chicken £20
- 📅 Book by phone or email
- 📍 12 Suffolk Road, The Suffolks
Wagamama
No pho on the menu, but the chilli chicken ramen comes in a spicy chicken broth with beansprouts, coriander and lime. Open from 11am every day, so it suits an early or late bowl.
- 🍜 Chilli chicken ramen £16.40
- ⏰ 11am to 10pm, 11pm Fri and Sat
- 📍 Clarence Street, Town Centre
Ginger & Garlic
A Korean-led menu with ramen, a mixed seafood udon soup at £11.50 and Pad Thai. Good value for a weeknight bowl at home.
- 🍜 Ramen £10.90 to £12.30
- ⏰ Closed Wednesdays
- 🛵 Delivery in 45 to 60 minutes
- 📍 334 High Street, Town Centre
288 Bar & Wok
A Hong Kong style noodle bar serving wok-fried and soup noodles alongside Cantonese dishes. Its menu is only online as pictures, so check prices when you order.
- ⏰ Dinner Tue to Sun, lunch Thu to Sun
- 📅 Book by form, same day by phone
- 📍 288 High Street, Town Centre
Where can I get summer rolls or a bun in Cheltenham?
Pho Cheltenham makes summer rolls with rice paper, herbs and vermicelli, but we could not read Rosa's Thai menu online, so ask there before you go. No restaurant in our directory sells bánh mì; the nearest thing is a bao.
Rosa's Thai
A Thai chain on the Promenade with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. We could not read its Cheltenham menu online, so check for summer rolls before you go. It recommends booking at busy times and takes walk-ins when there is room.
- ⏰ 12pm to 9:30pm Mon to Thu, 10pm Fri and Sat, 9pm Sun
- 🛵 Uber Eats and collection
- 📍 16 Promenade, Town Centre
BAO + BBQ
Bao buns and smoked meats on Regent Street, with one tonkotsu ramen at £15. It says children under 12 are not recommended and the room is not wheelchair friendly.
- 🥟 Bao £7.50 to £8.50
- ⏰ Closed Mondays
- 📍 3 Regent Street, Town Centre
Do I need to book?
- 📅 Pho Cheltenham: book online, some tables kept for walk-ins
- 📅 Rosa's Thai: book at lunch and dinner peaks
- 📅 Siam Smile: lunch, Tue to Sat, by booking only
- 🐎 Festival week in March: book before you arrive
Vietnamese food in Cheltenham: questions
Is there a Vietnamese restaurant in Cheltenham?
Yes. Pho Cheltenham in the Brewery Quarter is the only Vietnamese restaurant in our directory, open daily from 12pm.
How much is pho in Cheltenham?
At Pho Cheltenham a bowl costs £12.95 to £15.95, from £13.50 for chicken pho. Prices are from its June 2026 menu.
Is Pho Cheltenham gluten-free?
Mostly. Pho says its main menu is 98% gluten-free and accredited by Coeliac UK, except the spring rolls, hoisin sauce and beers.
Can I get pho delivered in Cheltenham?
Yes. Pho Cheltenham delivers through Deliveroo and offers click and collect. For a laksa instead, Wakame delivers within three miles.
Where can I get bánh mì in Cheltenham?
Not at any restaurant in our directory. For a filled bun, BAO + BBQ on Regent Street serves bao from £7.50.