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Summary
“Buzzing, busy, delicious, rushed, noisy, crowded…” – this noodle bar is everything you might expect from a Vietnamese street-food outlet; and is notably “good value for the area”, situated as it is in a posh courtyard off Chelsea’s King’s Road. You could be forgiven for not realising that the name apparently means ‘happy Buddha’.
Summary
“Authentic street food at great prices” makes this Vietnamese noodle bar one of the better cheap grazing options in Chelsea. The name translates as ‘happy Buddha’ – which would not have sold many T-shirts.
Summary
“Unique, authentic and to a high standard” – the tasty Vietnamese and Singaporean bowls at this street noodle bar present some of the best eating value in expensive Chelsea. A South East Asian counterpart to the ‘dirty burger’, the name apparently means ‘happy Buddha’ – and you can buy the T-shirt or cap to prove you’ve eaten here.
Summary
“Large portions of cheap, tasty food” gives this street-food operation rarity value in pricey Chelsea. “Nothing fancy, just really tasty Vietnamese noodles and soup, located below street level with an eating area under tents”. The name translates as “happy Buddha” – but that’s not why they sell branded T-shirts…
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Chelsea Courtyard, 151 Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NT
Restaurant details
Phat Phuc Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Delicious pho. Good value. Mains are £12. Your prices shown in review are too high."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £12.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Chelsea Courtyard, 151 Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NT
Opening hours
| Monday | 11 am‑6 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am‑6 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am‑6 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am‑6 pm |
| Friday | 11 am‑6 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am‑6 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am‑6 pm |
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