Cay Tre in Hackney

Delicious food. My go-to for set lunch. Good value of money - starter + main for £15.95

Good food but service was just alright. One of our friends was having pho but they didn’t bring spoon. Had to ask a couple of times

Came here for dinner and we ordered the prawn summer rolls, beef wrapped in betel leaf, lemon grass pork bun cha and seafood pho. The flavours were good and the portions were generous. Definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Very tasty vietnamese food! We went for a Saturday dinner without an earlier booking and we were quickly served. The mix seafood Cay Tre platter was great as a starter for 2 people. The fresh and nicely fried salt and pepper squid and pork imperial spring rolls were full of flavour. We ordered the Saigon pho and the special large combo pho. Both were great , the broth was super tasty and the meat nicely cooked. The large pho was actually quite large, mind you you might end up with some left overs. To note here we added another starter while waiting for the pho, as it took a little bit more time to arrive. We went for the beter leaf dumplings which were equally delicious and packed with minced meat and other delicacies. Will definitely visit again and try more of their dishes!

Absolutely yum! 😋 Especially loved the salt and pepper tofu

Had been ordered takeaways from this place last year and decided to visit the shop during Easter weekend. The broth and the beef in the Sagon Pho tasted much better than delivery. The dripped coffee was rich and had a good balance of sweet and bitter. The papaya salad with prawns had texture and flavor, however, I would prefer a bit spicy and salty rather than sweet chili which wasn't spicy enough. I also had the pork stew to take away. All in all, food is amazing if the spicy level can be a notch up and the tidyness of the toilet can be improved.

Food was authentic and yummy. Very nice setting. Recommended.

1st time go to cây tre ...foods beyond expected..very authentic..

Came here because I was craving pho. Upon first sip, I was shocked at how sweet the soup was. There was hardly any aroma to it that would usually come with the pho. I understand that south of Vietnam like it sweet but this was way too much. I am giving 3 stars because I am basing my review only on the pho and can’t comment on the other dishes. Not sure if I’ll be back but if I do I am definitely ordering something else. On the other hand their other business “kêu” on the opposite side of the road that does Vietnamese baguette are amazing.

Good food for good price. Service is good. Enjoy with friends and family day out for eating.

We have eaten one of the best and most authentic Vietnamese foods in London tonight. Congratulations.

Delicious meal, thoughtful service and a great recommendation for the Lime Soda drink - thank you Ken 🙏🏻

Fabulous food - wonderfully fresh and tasty- , excellent service and lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

Wonderful flavor. Feel like home to me. Definitely authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Delicious food and really friendly staff - they treated us really well and kept checking on us. The food is so good, I love their spring rolls and the vermicelli bowls, the portion sizes are good too.

We had a lovely, delicious meal with family on Mother’s Day! Thankyou Cay Tre!

Great little place. A real gem. Highly recommended

Love this place food is amazing

I absolutely LOVE this place!! Brought the boyfriend here for date night and he really loved it too. Food tastes so authentic, still how I remember it from the last time I came a couple years ago. Delicious flavours, food cooked so we'll and prices are reasonable for the portions. Staff are also friendly and attentive. Service was also very quick even though it was quite full when we arrived! Thanks Cay Tre team!! 💖☺️

We were after a later-night dining experience and Kin took care of us straight away. Warm, cozy atmosphere, really generous serving sizes, quick service and although we didn’t have time to try the cocktails looked amazing. Definitely will be back x

The pho has tasty broth with layers of spices and flavors. Beef is mostly tender. The bowls look tasty too. Love the chili sauce. The spring rolls are plump and generously filled, but I would prefer a thinner and more savory/umami dipping sauce than the thick sweet paste. Service was prompt, although as a large group there was some confusion and missing plates of bean sprouts.

Lovely and attentive staff! Great atmosphere even gave a complimentary desert and sang for my birthday!

I love Cay Tre and this location is so cute and cosy! Meal is quick, delicious and very friendly staff. I took a client here for a work lunch and it was fantastic. My second time and will definitely be returning!

Great job Diego and Kin it was a great lunch relax atmosphere and friendly place. Best place to celebrate lunar new year!

Kin and Diego looked after us very well, had a delicious meal and lemonade. We also had our dogs with us which was lovely. Thanks guys

Lovely food and lots of varieties to choose from! I found that the soft drink is more expensive than other places.

After a dinner, three of us splitted our bill. In spite of paying a service charge (which legally we can refuse), the restaurant manager decided that there was 2p missing after splitting the bill and he came to charge us the 2p difference. He hovered around making sure we wouldn’t leave without paying it. It made us feel like criminals. Of course we payed although we could refuse the service charge after what had happened. It was completely without any class or good taste whatsoever. Horrible, humiliating and embarrassing experience. More to them than us obviously. We are definitely anti-recommending the place.

After a dinner, three of us splitted our bill. In spite of paying a service charge (which legally we can refuse), the restaurant manager decided that there was 2p missing after splitting the bill and he came to charge us the 2p difference. He hovered around making sure we wouldn’t leave without paying it. It made us feel like criminals. Of course we payed although we could refuse the service charge after what had happened. It was completely without any class or good taste whatsoever. Horrible, humiliating and embarrassing experience. More to them than us obviously. We are definitely anti-recommending the place.

Excellent Vietnamese food, generous portious and good location!

Consistently good. Small plates are the best. Summer rolls , Vietnamese pancake followed by shaking beef always a winner

Really beautiful restaurant, delicious food. The aubergine is amazing.

Had the special pho. Delicious...Slurp...

Service is very terrible!! Food just ok, avoid when Q. Even you already made reservation also useless!

Don’t order from here, I got the original beef pho, beef tasted old, dry/rubbery and was full of fat. My friends Wonton noodle soup had one shrimp in it and bunch of gristle and fat. Don’t charge that much and give such poor quality food, absolute joke!!!

Updated review. Last year I gave 5 start to food, service and atmosphere but I have to adjust after going tonight. The starters were very good but I had a chicken curry which tasted of nothing just very watery and the special rice will was swimming in oil. I was just too polite to say anything so tried to eat as much as possible but I was so disappointed and those two dishes alone were over £30 and I feel it was wasted. Shame really as last time I came it was amazing. Also £55 for two starters a curry and rice is just far too expensive for 1 person.

Great Vietnamese with nice seating. The menu is varied but not long as a dictionary as all bad Asian restaurants. Very nice Pho and fresh veg. I will return for a midweek diner or lunch.

Pretty cosy. Only Christmas songs playing in mid November which was random but not too loud. Enjoyed my food but the noodles in the Pho were very spaghetti like and too soft

Kin is the kindest person ever, the staff is so friendly & extremely helpful regarding the menu, it was amazing!

I was hungry and cold, and nearly walked oast but took a chance and ate the best Vietnamese I have ever eaten - the sort of food that makes you glad to be alive - this is an amazing restaurant.

Very busy when we arrived as a "walk-in", but we did not have to wait too long We preferred a table away from those closest to the fierce, cold draught whenever the slow-closing entrance/exit door was opened. Service was pleasant despite being very overworked. Starters of summer rolls were excellent as was the lemon-cured beef salad. A seafood pho was a disappointment but the chilli and lemongrass chicken was excellent, though there were many bones to be avoided. Overall, Very Good

If I could give this restaurant zero stars, I would. This restaurant is a scam. I paid 38 pounds for 2 dishes of canned food and 2 rice (which cost 8 pounds). I am 99% sure that the food was canned because I am familiar with the taste and texture of canned food. You would think that a restaurant of this calibre would minimally serve fresh food. The price of the rice was also not in the menu/not obviously stated.

Not one to typically leave a review, but here to warn potential patrons. White Jasmine rice here cost £4 each, I think that in itself tells a lot.

Staff were kind. soup is so tasty that I visit again soon!

Delicious food at great value, and excellent service - big shout out to Kin for looking after us so well. If you like Viet food - definitely visit Cay Tre rather than the Kingsland Road. The food is far more authentic than any of the spots i've tried on Kingsland Road, and far more flavour! Come in a big group so you can get lots and share. Kin guided us through the menu and ensured we had a great mix of dishes from each section of the menu. Our dish highlights include: - Mango salad - Betel Leaf Dumplings - Chicken wings (a must) - Salt and pepper squid (a must) - Smoky aubergine (they also had a piggy aubergine dish with minced pork which sounded lovely!) - Shaking beef - Saigon hawker rice Surprisingly the cocktails were amazing too - i wouldn't have known it was a spot for delish cocktails as well as food. The Lychee Martini was particularly refreshing and delicious. Now i just need to come back to try the Pho........

We first visited in 2005 , which was our introduction to Vietnamese cuisine. The food is just as good now as it was then and the staff are lovely!

Delicious Pho, summer rolls and salad!

Their pho is so delicious! I always get the Saigon Pho and it never disappoints. It has different beef cuts in it that are tender and flavorful. Their Hanoi garlicky beef pho is also good, but has a strong taste and heavy garlic flavor (as expected!). Would also suggest the stir-fried morning glory and the mango prawn salad - both are super yummy. We are also fans of their sticky chicken wings. Too many good dishes to choose... Definitely one of our favorite pho restaurants in London and would highly recommend visiting. Reservations are easy to come by, so worth checking out.

What a shame. I order from this place regularly and received what should be identical dishes only one looks great and the other one was served with literal duck fat and skin and tiny pieces of pork belly. Incomparable plates. So disappointed.

Was here on a Bank holiday Monday with my two nieces (9 and 12 yr olds) and food was lovely. Service was friendly and good. Would recommend

Felt a bit rushed. Food was very good.

Best Vietnamese food in London. Bun bo hue is a must-try. Staffs were friendly especially Alison I have a crush on her.

Best Vietnamese restaurant in London.

This restaurant is absolutely amazing!! Food is 10 out of ten, it’s not close to where I live but I go back a couple of times cuz I loved their food!! Definitely recommend!! Staff are super friendly and nice as well!! Loved it!!🤍🤍🤍

Delicious pancake and Claypot catfish

Huge thanks to the manager - Kin for always delivering excellent service. Highly recommend this place for great, fresh food that seems pretty authentic. Recommend the pancake, iced coffee and banana fritters!

The food is incredibly good. Flavors just pop from the first to the last bite. Some of the dishes can be quite spicy but most aren't. Good balance of the spices. You will find the standard pho and bahn mi on the menu but I recommend trying something new! There are also vegetarian options.

previously visited the soho branch, the atmosphere and food here are also pretty similar. staff are very friendly and attentive. i ordered a mango salad but after eating about 3/4 of it i realised there was no mango in the salad, i brought this up to the waiter who was very apologetic and explained i had been given a papaya salad by mistake. they automatically removed the salad from the bill. staff were very professional and dealt with this issue promptly. the papaya salad was still delicious though - given i ate most of it before realising the mistake. the broth of the pho as usual is delicious, as well as the summer rolls and salt and pepper squid

I had just come back from Vietnam and was missing the food a lot, this place was excellent for that, had a pork noodle thing, which I'd recommend. Normal london restaurant prices, not too too painful on that front and nice vietnamese beer

Amazing food, really tasty and authentic at an affordable price. Lovely staff! One only small note, some dishes could do with less salt.

We found this restaurant on Eater and are so glad we tried it! Clearly a neighborhood favorite, it was pretty busy on a Saturday night. Great service and cute decor, and the food was phenomenal. We tried the original Pho and the Bun Bo Hue with chicken. The latter was nice and spicy with a wonderful lemongrass-flavored broth. I wish we were in town longer so we could try everything on the menu! From what I saw at the other tables, everything they serve is outstanding.

Nice Vietnamese restaurant in Shoreditch. The interior decoration is nice and comfortable with good lighting. The menu is great with Pho and Bun Cha and many other delicious dishes. A great place to eat with friends.

Food tastes good but I found the piggy aubergine a bit too sweet.

This is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant which provided excellent food for our lunch. It is also very good value, but don't go for the décor. I love Vietnamese beef (marinated in oyster sauce) and this one did not disappoint. My wife had the mackerel dish, which did not look much but was also very tasty. We also recommend the egg and garlic rice and the mango salad with prawns. The staff were very friendly and we were even offered a free drink when they found out it was my birthday. We will definitely be going back.

Very decent Vietnamese food, coming from a picky Vietnamese myself. However, the food is not 5-star wow and some dishes are a bit salty. Still recommended for a decent Vietnamese fix in London!

Came here with some friends & had the lower floor to ourselves. Was served by the most enthusiastic waiter ever! Duc was very hospitable and made our experience even better. Thank you! 😁

Really wonderful food at Cay Tre, everything was delicious. The staff were attentive and the bar staff made some very tasty cocktails. Highly recommended.

The food is gorgeous, the beef pho is so tasty and freshed, strongly recommended. The service is amazing as they approach quicky if we need anything. Love this place

my go to places when I feel emotional and need Vit food. All the food are consistently delicious and comforting.

Had the best shaking beef dish! Been looking for this all over london and I’ve finally found a great one! Going back to try other dishes soon. Thanks to friendly staff Kin, Eric and Allison for good food recommendations

We’re regulars at the cay tre soho and viet grill but today we visited the branch in shoreditch. Overall great dining experience. The service we received from Kin, Alison and Eric were great and attentive. Kin had a great sense of humour and gave us some recommendations from the menu which we will definitely try next time! The food was excellent, couldn’t fault what we ordered. One down side was I wish my bun bo hue had a little bit more noodles in it but other than that Ild come back here again and again.

We were a group of 3 tonight and had a lovely meal at Cay Tre. Food was very tasty and the staff were very helpful when we were undecided on what to order. Kin, Eric and Allison were the staff serving us tonight and they all deserve a special mention on how attentive they were. 5/5

Great service from Duc. An amazing guy with a positive vibe! We will definitely come back!

Amazing experience! Food was really nice and the atmosphere great! What it stood up was Duc! The best service I have ever received! Thank you Duc

Terrible service, rude manager, forgot all garnish for pho even after being asked politely ! then argued at the table about removing service charge (terrible rushed service!) !! One to avoid!

Really enjoyable meal here. Food was good quality, freshly prepared with great flavours. Prompt service and reasonably priced. Will be coming here again. Would recommend.

Food was amazing, but the service was really the standout. Especially the waiter, Duk! He made us feel so welcome and accommodated for all our dietary needs. Will definitely be back!

I always love coming here. Food is superb and authentic and the lunch deal is fantastic value £15 for 2 courses. Did have to ask 4 times for water however. The aubergine starter is brilliant and the spring bowl was massive. Definitely recommend.

Lovely food. The original Pho is a must try but everything else on the menu is delicious too.

Duc, the manager was very sweet and accommodating for our group of 6. The food was delicious and well priced for portion size. The bun salad was exactly like the ones I’ve enjoyed in Vietnam. I would really recommend a visit to this restaurant, we need to support small businesses and this one is definitely more than worth that support! Thanks for a very special evening.

By far the best Vietnamese food I had in a long time.

Came here April 2023. Staff were incredibly lovely and friendly. Food was excellent. They had a limited but good range of gluten free options. Reasonably priced for location and food quality (paid £30/head for a shared starter platter, main each, bottle of wine and service). Would come again for a cheap and cheerful bowl of noodles with friends

Came back this restaurant after 4 yrs and foods are just ok. Bun bo Hue without saté and salad is totally not bun bo Hue

The buddha fried rice is so delicious. I'm vegetarian, so I ordered a few vegetarian dishes. Quite Tasty. Sadly, they don't have the vegetarian soup noodles/pho/ bun bo hue.

Best vietnamese food I ever had and I was travelling in vietnam for 5 weeks!! 😍 Also the inside is decorated so lovely ☺️ And the service was very speedy and super friendly 😊

The coconut and chilli chicken was delicious! The service was pretty special too! Thanks

Really good Vietnamese cuisine with lots of traditional dishes plus others that are not so common.

Lovely food- especially the veggie spring rolls! They were short staffed so service was a bit slow but Duc the manager was very apologetic and was so lovely! Will definitely be back.

Great food and even better service! Went with a big group and we had loads of fun. Thank you Duc for hosting us so well.

Quality food with amazing and friendly service. We booked as a group of 14 for post work meal and drinks, Duc went beyond to make us feel welcome and really looked after us. Will definitely book again for team dinners!

We came here for dinner with work and we had the best time! The manager Duc was so attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and our glasses were always full. Thanks for a great experience, we'll be back soon!

Being waiting for 40mins for the food and the pho cost around 15 each with small portion. There is no beef choice when they just open, even the water need to be reminded and get it after a while.

Food quality was brilliant If they served a little less broth, it'd be perfect!

Some of the best Vietnamese food I’ve ever had! The pork vermicelli is a MUST, and the original beef pho is delicious. The portions are huge, and the staff is so kind. The host continually checked in with us, helped us pack up our takeaway boxes, and even gave us extra prawn crackers! If I could give more than 5 stars I would; so definitely make sure to add this to your list of places to try in Shoreditch.

I had a great time!! I went with my family, and it was a fantastic experience. The imperial spring rolls were so crunchy and juicy, and the portions were generous (the 3 of us split 2 mains and still had some to take home). The host was so nice and funny, and we will definitely be going back.

I stopped by for a late dinner and was so taken aback by the staff’s friendly manner, despite being 5 minutes from closing the kitchen. They were incredibly sweet and the food was lovely as always. Thank you!

We was group of 6 and had a wonderful meal in Cay Tre Hoxton. The service was excellent 👌

Basically everything was going wrong since we arrived. The staff was was literally standing around and we had to wave at them to get attention, completely uninterested in checking if tables need anything. Our starters came all over the place, some of them came with main courses. When questioned why they are so slow serving (around 30min) they said "kitchen is busy" So if you know its busy inform the client so we know what is going on. Ordered water, waiter brought water and went off, we had to shout after him cos he didn't bring glasses. Then we didn't get plates even tho we said we are esharing our food. It was just a total mess! I know it might all sound pretty buy after so many attempts that we had to call service cos either they forgot something or we didn't get what we ordered. Food was good, but nothing to shout about. Would I come back? Probably not .... Sadly it was a let down

Awesome pho, as always. And prawn summer rolls are fresha nd tasty

Not as good as it used to be. Better go to the other branch - Cay tre soho

The chilli dipping sauce was the best thing on our table. It's ok overall but lack of "wow, I'll definitely come back" feeling