Pho Canterbury

You'll find yourself on Burgate surrounded by Canterbury's medieval streets, and Pho Canterbury does something genuinely difficult: it serves proper Vietnamese food without pretension or overpricing. The broth is the real deal—simmered properly, not rushed—and they don't skimp on the fresh herb garnishes. At around £9-12 for a main bowl, you're getting excellent value, which explains why locals keep coming back and why it's rammed most evenings. It's unpretentious, genuinely busy, and the sort of place that works equally well for a solo lunch or bringing mates for dinner.