Pho Newcastle

You'll find yourself on one of the city centre's busiest streets, but step inside and it's all steaming bowls and focused eating. Pho Newcastle does the thing loads of places claim to do but rarely nail—that balance between being approachable for a quick lunch and serious enough that you'll come back specifically for it. The broth tastes like someone actually cares, the noodles have proper bite, and you can build your bowl how you want it. Grainger Street's got everything, but this is where you go when you want something that tastes genuine.