Meet Our Chef — And the Family Behind Pho36

Nearly 30 years ago, our head chef traded the hum of Hanoi’s old streets for the grey skies of West London — carrying with him not just handwritten recipes, but memories steeped in steam and spice. In the heart of Vietnam’s capital, he grew up in a kitchen where food was love, laughter, and legacy — passed from one generation to the next, not in words, but in the way you season a broth or share a meal.

Today, that spirit lives in every corner of Pho36. With a cheeky grin and sleeves rolled high, our chef hasn’t just built a restaurant — he’s built a family. From the warm welcome at the door to the quiet clatter in the kitchen, everyone here shares one purpose: to cook with heart, to serve with joy, and to make you feel like you’ve come home.

Pho36 is his first restaurant in London — a dream that’s simmered slowly, stirred with stories, and seasoned by the people who believed in it. And our goal? It’s simple. To fold the love, the fun, and the energy of this little family into every dish. Because here, food isn’t just what we do — it’s how we care, how we connect, and how we say:

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