Vietnamese restaurant Pho coming to Cheshire Oaks
Pho, which takes its name from Vietnam's national dish, has locations across the UK.
Its menu consists of a wide range of Southeast Asian dishes, including noodle soups, curries, rice bowls, salads and wok-fried dishes with options for vegetarian and vegan diners, and traditional desserts and ice cream.
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The restaurant also offers a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including Vietnamese beer brands, signature cocktails, teas, coffees and soft drinks.
The premises licence states that the new location will be open from 7am until 1am throughout the week, with alcoholic drinks to be offered until 12.30am.
A statement from the brand says: 'The premises shall trade as a restaurant, with a bar, with the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshment.'
An opening date for the new restaurant has not yet been announced.
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