Viet Shack - Arndale image

Viet Shack - Arndale

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Meal takeaway Hawker stall

Traditional Vietnamese street food is offered at this popular counter-serve eatery. People often mention fries, good,


Address

49 High St, Manchester M4 3AH, United Kingdom

Website

deliveroo.co.uk

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (304 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fries (9) good (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Michal 1 year ago on Google
    I get lunch from Viet Shack regularly as it’s fresh and tasty. The lady that takes the orders is warm and welcoming. Recommended What we love: Tasty food that is reasonably priced in comparison to places around in Arndale Food recommendations: BBQ meats with rice. Both the quack and shack fries are very nice What could be improved: Prawn portions on meals that come with it When I order less popular dishes, they didn’t come with everything that was advertised. For example, the prawn and chicken slaw was missing mango, and fresh herbs (coriander & mint) which left me disappointed
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bogdan A. 2 years ago on Google
    Horrible. First and last time I order from here. See pictures for “expectation vs reality”. The so called “Viet fries with secret 7 spice seasoning” didn’t even have salt. Not sure what the other 6 were supposed to be; a very well kept secret. The beef was dry and tasteless.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tinton A. 4 years ago on Google
    This was one of the best meals I've ever had. The whole experience from start to finish was a delight. The place was packed but we didn't have to wait too long and we were shown to our table which was in front of the kitchen. You could see the chefs beavering away, creating the food. Our waitress was fabulous. Very friendly and service was prompt. I chose the Quack Burger from the extensive menu and my lad had Fo Chay with broccoli and spring roll side dishes. I didn't want the meal to end. The flavours and tastes were stunning. Decent portions too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mokona L. 3 years ago on Google
    It's good, but quite overpriced I think. I ordered the Shack fries, basically fries topped with some pieces of marinated chicken and steak, with some sauce and mayo squeezed on top and some sliced chilli as a garnish. It was a decent portion and tasted good, but not particularly memorable. The fries were £7 but I wasn't told the spicy sauce was extra, so with a small bottle of water I was a bit surprised at being charged £8.50! Not going to be a regular lunch at that cost! Compared to other better value options in the Arndale, I'll say it's good, nothing wrong with it, but I am not in a rush to go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kei T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very decent shack fries with steak. The bahn mi was just okay but not a patch on the fries, hence 4* instead of 5 *
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob M. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow! What an amazing little place this is in the Armadale. The food is next level and cooked fresh in front of you. Prices at ace for about £5 to £7.50 for a really good portion of food. I went for the Pork Crack and Noodles, this was delicious and I chose to have it spicy. This seems to be the most popular in the food market and I know why. Well worth a visit!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Victoria S. 1 year ago on Google
    My son and family took me here for a birthday meal and I absolutely loved it. How I should eat all the time . I had the Buddha bowl with several side dishes which were a meal in themselves. Staff conscience and kind , food arrived quickly - I'll be visiting very often.

  • 5/5 Loren H. 2 years ago on Google
    LOVE the food here have been coming more and more for the delicious burgers, banh mi and especially the quack fries 🥖🍟🍔

  • 5/5 Ing C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow!! , best Vietnamese street food I had so far. Definitely will be back soon try others food choice. 👍

  • 5/5 Paula S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, a variety of small and big plates. A mix between Vietnam and western style food. Always make sure to come here when I'm visiting Manchester.

  • 3/5 Rebecca F. 1 year ago on Google
    Rather disappointed with my visit here. Staff were good and attentive and decor was lovely, but the food was very average - I had spring rolls which were served with plain noodles and a rather sad side salad. Didn’t feel it was worth the money and not somewhere I’d recommend really.

  • 2/5 Grayson F. 1 year ago on Google
    Foods good but this place is defo used to launder money. Only able to pay by cash for months now because they can’t get access to internet whilst all the stalls around them can. Sus.

  • 5/5 Karen R. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff here are very friendly and amazing cooks. I had the surf and turf noodles and enjoyed every bite. There were a lot of different flavours that I could taste separately. I don't remember the last time I ate something so delicious. 100% recommend.

  • 5/5 Sarah P. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is incredible! Tiny spot in the food market that produces the most fantastic, delicious, food. Great team of people too. Go now!

  • 4/5 j w. 11 months ago on Google
    Bahn mi was lovely and so were the fries. Never normally try here because it's the only place in the market that doesn't take card payment. It's 2023 who uses cash anymore. Until you get a card machine I'll just carry on going to the competition.

  • 5/5 hayley r. 4 years ago on Google
    They don't take bookings but you can turn up and jot your name down to come back later. Recommend going to the general store round the corner to grab a drink for down by the canal while you wait. when you come back for your table you're in for a treat, it's some of the best Vietnamese food on this island. great portion sizes, good price and friendly staff. £60 between two will get you drinks and enough delicious food that you'll be asking for a box to take the leftovers home in. A must go if you're in the area.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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