01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A gentle, savory aroma drifts from the clear broth as bowls arrive at the table. Situated on the 2th floor of a building right by Nippori Station, KOIPHO welcomes diners with warming Vietnamese cooking and an inviting array of combinations. The signature noodle soups center on a light, clean broth whose depth comes through with every spoonful. A wedge of lemon squeezed or dropped directly into the bowl adds a bright citrus lift that keeps the finish crisp down to the last drop.
Much of the restaurant's everyday appeal lies in its well-stocked lunch sets. Diners can tailor their meal around varied noodle options, including shabu-shabu beef pho, coriander-rich beef pho, chicken pho accented with lemon leaves, or round bun noodles. Alongside their chosen bowl, sets can be rounded out with crusty banh mi filled with tender meat and fresh herbs, fragrant fried spring rolls, or curry, accompanied by drinks ranging from iced teas to Vietnamese coffee.
The noodle repertoire extends well beyond the basics. Alongside classic sliced beef and chicken pho, the kitchen prepares spicy seafood and beef bowls, a rich beef stew pho, and deeply flavored bun bo Hue. For those after something heartier, grilled pork rib sets and small shareable plates offer satisfying alternatives, making the dining room just as suited to casual evening drinks as to midday meals.
Open continuously from 10:00 to 23:00, the restaurant is a convenient stop for late lunches or an easy solo meal. Just head up the stairs to enjoy an approachable, authentic taste of Vietnam.
