Signs A Taste of Vietnam Pho

Signs A Taste of Vietnam Pho is a casual Vietnamese eatery in the basement of orchardgateway, a mall on Orchard Road. It serves bowls of pho, banh mi sandwiches and other simple Vietnamese dishes at low prices.

The shop was set up by a deaf couple who are originally from Vietnam, and its service staff are hearing-impaired too. Reviewers say this does not make ordering any harder. Before moving here, the couple ran the shop at Midpoint Orchard, also on Orchard Road, until that site closed in 2019.

What to order

Pho is the main event, made with flat rice noodles and served with beansprouts. Bowls that food writers have recommended include:

• Beef Feast Combo: beef balls, beef shin and slices of ribeye in a rich beef broth.
• Sliced Beef Ribeye Pho: a simpler bowl topped with thin slices of ribeye.
• Chicken + Balls: chicken pieces and balls in a clear broth.

The Grilled Pork Banh Mi is a buttered baguette filled with grilled pork and pickled vegetables. For something heavier, the menu also has a ribeye chop and a beef ribeye steak. To drink, try the Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk.

Prices are low for a sit-down meal on Orchard Road.

The setting

It is a sit-down shop rather than a food court stall. The room seats about 70 and is decorated with orange walls, hanging lanterns and colourful artwork. It is a relaxed place for a quick solo meal or a casual lunch with friends.

Good to know before you go

• Busy times: the shop gets crowded at the peak of lunch and dinner, so come a little early or late for a table.
• Prices: menu prices are nett, so no service charge or tax is added at the end.
• Takeaway: the shop has taken takeaway orders by WhatsApp on the number listed on this page.

Getting there

The shop is in unit #B2-15 on the second basement level of orchardgateway at 277 Orchard Road. The mall is linked to Somerset MRT station, about a minute's walk away.

Nearby

If you are shopping on Orchard Road, this is a good stop for a quick, filling lunch. For more low-cost meals, read our guide to cheap eats on Orchard Road. You can also browse Thai, Korean and Asian restaurants or all restaurants in Orchard and River Valley.