Ninh's Vietnamese Restaurant in Islington

A regular haunt of mine. Great authentic food and friendly staff

Been ordering take away by phone to collect (cheaper than ordering delivery via just eat) and eating in for the past 20 years, even when it changed owners. New owners (wife) is incredibly shouty and rude when errors are made which happens a lot, taking no responsibility for missing items ie pancakes for the aromatic duck, no vinegar sauce… … last night took the biscuit when we picked up an order and didn’t get the dish we ordered and something else with a different name , seemed person taking the order assumed it was bunh when I did not use that word once! Their English was very unclear and limited so hard to understand but we knew what we ordered but wife owner insisted we ordered something completely different as it was on the menu!?? . We ordered Chargrilled pork with rice and salad but got a rice noodle dish!! Owner Talking over me, shouting, arguing, insisting it was our mistake!! I knew what I ordered FGS, if it’s easier they should use numbers to order!! Food was cold by the time we ate it trying to sort it out on the phone. Wife said they had no driver to bring replacement dish but surely they had their own cars to deliver it. Seriously disappointed, won’t be back, end of an era for us I’m afraid. Too many mistakes, we also got a carton of veg for pho instead of aromatic duck last night!! Anyway too Argumentative, expensive and difficult, beware! Such a shame, they should learn from their parents (old owners) a bit about customer service. We are customers not the enemy!

Ordered bun hue and pho and it was ok, not the worst or best Vietnamese I’ve tasted but maybe due to the fact it was takeaway too. Food wasn’t labelled as one of us can’t eat hot spicy food for health reasons. Would have been nicer if the person on the phone was more receptive but it’s ok. The spring rolls were good!

If you like spring rolls, go for it super crispy and tasty. Service was very good too even though it’s was super busy. Went in a Tuesday. This place is nice and cosy.

Becoming one of my favourite restaurants, the mains are great but the starters are outstanding. If you like sweet chili I recommend the spare ribs.

Homey tasty Vietnamese. The chicken wings, fried whole fish, pho and papaya salad were our favourites.

Our experience was so different from other reviews, we wondered if the chef had suddenly left! Summer rolls and green papaya salads were tired, as if prepared way too far in advance, and had none of the bright, zingy taste of fresh herbs characteristic of Vietnamese food. Noodle/wok fried dishes were bland and greasy. Service was kind but really the food was very disappointing.

Our first experience at Ninh's Vietnamese and it did not disappoint. Fresh ingredients and strong flavours made the meal perfect. Big portions for both starters and mains. Service was very good and quick. Several vegetarian options.

Delusions food and the portions are huge!

This is my top Vietnamese restaurant in North London, Delicious food at a reasonable price. Recommended

Such a cute restaurant, amaaaazing food and service! The crispy spring rolls were delectable

Delicious yellow curry and lemongrass chilli with rice, thank you! Love the new decor too ♥️

1st time trying this place and was not disappointed at all, from the starters to mains and drinks all were very tasty indeed. We had the pancake with chicken and prawns 😋 sticky chicken wings even more 😋 bbq pork salad with a crispy spring roll 😋 oyster mushrooms chicken with coconut rice 😋 and their homemade pineapple ginger lemon and honey tea 😋 The freshness and flavours of the all the dishes we ate was 10 out 10, good portion sizes and reasonably priced, especially the sticky chicken wings which was cooked to perfection freshly made, juicy and slightly crunchy, and had a lovely lil sweet n spicy sauce. Certainly be going back to try the other menu items.

We’ve been biking past Ninh’s for ages and finally popped in for dinner. The food was fantastic - we shared the traditional pancake with prawn and chicken which was very good, but the stars were definitely the wok fried flat noodles with beef and lemongrass with chili (we got it with chicken) - especially the lemongrass and chili. The flavours were fantastic! We asked for chili oil and were surprised by how fresh and delicious it was (not to mention spicy!). We had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners at the end. Ninh’s is run by a husband and wife team. A gem of a restaurant that enriches the neighbourhood and leaves guests happy and full. I can’t wait to go back.

Very good food and ambiance. I tried the veggie spring rolls and the shaking beef which were both tasty

What a fantastic meal we all had, not a single thing wrong. There were numerous flavours and different dishes I have never tasted before, with the added bonus of great friendly and knowledgable staff. Can't wait to go back.

We went for lunch and were promptly seated. Service was attentive and discrete. My pho and the beef broth was divine. My wife's Bún Huế was excellent. The papaya salad was tasty and had a good crunch. The fried sea bream was cooked perfectly. To sum it up, we were not disappointed.

When Ninh's opened, I was upset because Au Lac was a restaurant I have been going to for over 30 years. Thankfully, the consistency has been maintained as a member of the family had bought the restaurant. I go here often, when I need some soulful food or before a game at the Arsenal. This is true Vietnamese food. Even after constant requests for sweet and sour chicken/pork, the restaurant will not put it on their menu as it isn't Vietnamese - well done in standing true to your nation's food!

Highly recommend for the authentic dishes, attentive service, and lovely setting. We enjoyed an appetizer of fried chicken wings that had a perfect crunch and sweet glaze. The bowls of pho, from the vegetarian with tofu to the meaty with brisket, were sublime in their flavorful broth. Overall a satisfying and wonderful experience!

Best espresso martini in England. and the pho is phonomenal 😋

This is a residential neighbourhood gem!

Beautiful Vietnamese, I haven't had a fresh Pho like it in so long, and their curries are just melt in the mouth.

Fantastic food. A meal for 6 and we all enjoyed what we ordered. Great in every respect. Vietnamese Sticky Wings and Yellow Chicken Curry were excellent as were the summer rolls and Mongolian Lamb. So was all the rest too!

took myself out for dinner here and it was just go great! the staff is so sweet and the service is super quick. I got the Pho beef and chicken mix and it was just delicious. The broth was to die for and the perfect thing on a rainy night 🤭 the jasmine tea is probably the best i’ve had in a while and I just loved it !!! 10/10 recommend :)

We had a dinner in this restaurant yesterday evening and it was truly great! The restaurant is cute and cozy, service is friendly and the food is delicious! Great choice of vegetarian food as well! Highly recommended!

Its the second time I've been there and pho is absolutely fantastic.

I had the most delightful experience at this Vietnamese gem! The service was not only incredibly attentive but also exuded a warmth that made the dining experience truly special. The staff was friendly, going above and beyond to ensure our comfort. The menu offered a scrumptious selection of healthy Vietnamese dishes, each bursting with authentic flavors. What's even more impressive is the reasonable pricing, making it a fantastic value for the exceptional quality. This place is a must-visit for anyone craving both outstanding service and delicious, reasonably priced Vietnamese cuisine! Must try is Pork prawn spring rolls, summer rolls, sticky wings, papaya salad, vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and spring rolls, Pho rare beef !!!!

This place is a total gem. The ribs were the most amazing ribs I ever had. Perfect crunch, garlic and spices. The flavours are incredible. I live this well-priced place.

First time here since under new ownership and it was a pleasant experience. Modern dark interior and staff were attentive and polite. The spring rolls were made with rice paper which is good and the prawn summer rolls had egg, which in my (limited) experience, is uncommon. Pho broth was flavourful and of a good size too. Will be coming back.

Have had both in and as takeaway - great/tasty food - friendly service - recommended!

In love with food ..soo good . The management is so attentive . And the location location wise is very peaceful .

We were the first ones in today, and greeted by such a friendly member of staff who was lovely and helpful all the way through. We ordered a what we thought was enough for 4, but it was much more and probably could have fed another one or two. Delicious, so delicious. The vegetatian spring rolls were crispy and tasty. The Singapore noodles we shared so full of flavour and with a bit of heat. My chicken in blackbean sauce was great, as were my friends’ dishes of Mongolian lamb, Yellow Curry beef and Yellow Curry prawns. Pleasantly full and will definitely revisit even though it’s fairly far for me. Love this place!

Fantastic spot for Vietnamese food. Great atmosphere and incredibly attentive staff. Definitely will be returning for the Mongolian duck. Next time I might get the Pho though, portions looked very generous.

This is a restaurant with a great space where people can meet up with family and friends for a few days every weekend

Went here with my family, It's the best Vietnamese food I've had since going to Vietnam, and really authentic. We had had spring rolls, Bun with grilled Pork , Crepe with chicken and prawns and Pho … Staff really friendly and the restaurant has great vibes, highly recommend!

Bun Hue with sliced sirloin steak is the best. The soup tastes good and similar to the original taste in Vietnam. Will come back again.

Very nice place , with wonderful staff, with good flavourd food, I recommend this restaurant for groups . Nice vibe!

Amazing food, great atmosphere and very reasonable prices! Definitely coming back 👌

The food and the service are just outstanding! Take the set menu if you can't decide what to order, you'll get a Delicious assortment 😋✨

very tasty and authentic Vietnamese cuisine. fab papaya salad and yellow curry. Everything is very tasty. Nice service so worth coming over

Lovely food, restaurants and staff. Great authentic Vietnamese restaurant.

Food at Ninh's was fantastic, amazing quality and generous portions. It's the best Vietnamese food I've had since going to Vietnam, and really authentic. We had had spring rolls, duck, and vermacelli noodles with prawns. Phil the waiter was really friendly and the restaurant has great vibes, highly recommend!

Lovely restaurant. The food was tasty and the staff attentive. Would go back again

Great offering, fresh and delicious. very reasonably priced. will go again.

I really enjoyed my experience here with the family. The food was wonderful and the staff were friendly. Service could have been a little more attentive.

Delicious authentic Vietnamese food in London. Slightly pricey but worth it. We always order the spring rolls but the tofu and mushroom pho. The spicy noodle soup is also delicious.

What a gem! It’s quickly become my favourite local place to eat in the whole of Islington/Highbury/Holloway area. The most delicious pho I’ve ever had! On top of that, it’s cheaper than the alternatives around, the staff is lovely and the place is squeaking clean. It also has a lot of healthy looking plants :) Edit: I would also recommend crispy spring rolls, summer rolls and grilled pork with rice!

We had an incredible dining experience at Ninh's. The presentation of the food was exquisite, and the flavours were absolutely delightful. Every dish tasted incredibly fresh, especially the selection of vegetarian options we tried. My friend opted for the Beef Vermicelli and thoroughly enjoyed it. Allow us to highly recommend some must-try dishes: the Summer Rolls, Papaya Salad, Aromatic Mixed Vegetables with Pancakes, Vietnamese Shaking Mushrooms, and the Vermicelli Salads (both the Beef and Veg options). Ninh's is more than happy to accommodate any modifications you may desire, such as omitting the bean sprouts. The service at Ninh's is friendly and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The interior of the restaurant is serene and spotlessly clean, providing a tranquil atmosphere. Whether you're dining with your partner or a group of friends, Ninh's is a fantastic place to enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the vibrant neighbourhood of Highbury.

Absolutely delicious, fresh food and the friendly service.

The food I ordered (the bùn) was very delicious. However, we sat down at 6:40 and didn’t receive the final dish until 7:50, having had to ask where the food was two or 3 times. 2 of us had finished our mains by the time the last person on our table got their food (20 minutes later). We cancelled an order for 2 mojitos as we were told they would take a while to make. I think this restaurant is focusing too much on takeaway, which is compromising the service for people eating in the restaurant.

This place is run by the charming couple who opened Q&T on Stroud Green Road which is still owned by them but now run by other people. We were big fans of Q&T so were keen to come here. The restaurant is much bigger, Q&T used to be a cafe, and the menu has been expanded too probably because of the bigger kitchen. We had an excellent meal with a very reasonably priced bottle of Gewürztraminer. The marinated mongolian lamb was delicious, we will try the duck next time we visit which will be quite soon I think.

What a wonderful find on a match day. Great food, amazing service. Will be back shortly

Went here with my sister and my 1 year old. They were very helpful and got us a high chair (they have a wooden one which has its own tray to use if you’d like). We had the lemongrass and chilli chicken, jasmine rice, chicken papaya salad and a quarter duck pancakes. Everything was delicious. The salad was fresh and light, as was the lemongrass and chilli (I thought it was going to be more of a curry, but it’s more of a light stir fry with bean sprouts), and duck pancakes were… duck pancakes! Not that that means they weren’t good, but they were as expected. Meat was tender, generous amounts of onion and cucumber and enough pancakes for the amount of duck. We finished with red bean sesame balls which are just divine. Toasty hot and served with ice cream on the side, they’re a bit like doughnuts - but better in my opinion.

What a great little restaurant! Really authentic home cooked food . Mongolian lamb was fab. Friendly service and very reasonably priced

The restaurant has a really cute intimate vibe and is the perfect place for friends and dates, the foods really tasty and a really good cocktail selection too. Literally the perfect place to go to on your trip to London !

Really tasty and at a reasonable price. Crispy pancake was v good

Lovely food, lovely staff (big up Kim). Deep fried spring rolls were especially naughty.

I am so disappointed we be I custermun over 25 year and the cuality of food go down and the price go mega spencill

I always get the tofu bun salad and it’s so delicious, light but filling and really great flavours in the dressing. The service is great too

Absolutely delicious Vietnamese (best Bún Vegetarian Spring Rolls I’ve ever eaten!) and wonderful service.

Authentic Vietnamese restaurant in the area. Many food choices. I love their Pho, a perfect blend for me. Staffs were friendly and warm.

What is the point of this restaurant? Until recently it was a wonderful and welcoming Vietnamese called Au Lac. It recently changed hands and seems to be run by people who hate their customers - rude, unwelcoming and can't wait to get rid of you. If you like to eat in a hostile atmosphere, this is the place for you. Ironically the food is actually better than it was at Au Lac, but whoever is working so hard in the kitchen is being badly let down by the management and waiting staff. This was a third visit under the new management and each time it has been the same.

This is an excellent Vietnamese eatery and takeaway, with a lot of tasty options on the menu. Ninh's Vietnamese restaurant is definitely worth visiting for a satisfying night out. No doubt this family enterprise picks up a lot of traffic from its more illustrious neighbours, but it is worth experiencing in its own right. I enjoyed the aromatic crispy duck, the vegetarian spring rolls, and the Mongolian lamb.

One of the best Vietnamese food I have had in London!! Really nice and for our surprise, we ordered a dish with mushrooms and it had lots of mushroom. And the people there is lovely. We'll be back 100%

The best pho in town, everything else reliably top notch

I had the best coconut rice EVER! I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and fresh taste of the food. It has become a place to go back to!

wonderful place, excellent food and lovely team - can't recommend highly enough

Great food and lovely service - bun cha and papaya salad were real stand outs. Highly recommend

This is a great place, I’ve tried the spring rolls, summer rolls, curry and coconut rice, and it’s all great Highly recommended

Our favourite Vietnamese restaurant. The pho, the duck pancakes, morning glory are all excellent. Highly recommend!!

Best pho I’ve had in years. So glad this is just down the road from me! Prawn and pork dumplings were 👌

Homely relaxed feel large choice of dishes . Full of flavour. Friendly staff

The food came on time but noodles we ordered were greasy and the meal was very overpriced for the quality of food. We went because someone recommended the restaurant to us but left very disappointed.

Great food - Mongolian duck was my favourite. Service was very good too, even with a busy restaurant

Best Vietnamese in London…no doubt about it. You can never go wrong with this place: the food is always good no matter what you order and always beautifully presented. The staff is lovely too which is a plus.

it’s saturday evening, i have a sore throat and headache, and thinking it’s an opportunity to have a night in with comfort food. had the garlic beef pho and it’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️plus my cold seems to be going away 36 hours later

Great food and affordable price, I would recommend duck 😊

I have to say I am a long standing customer of some 22 years and seen my kids grow into Adults and there's grow into working in the restaurant. Lovely lovely people and great consistency in food and service with a smile. It is great to see them surviving and still going. I know how hard it is in this industry (I own a restaurant and cafe) So well done, I should have left a review a long time ago... top stars for yo!

Absolutely top notch grub Tried the Vietnamese pancake, pho & Mongolian duck and all were delish Nice chilled atmosphere and Savage value too 👌🏽

What a gem of a find on blackstock road. The Ban Huê is definitely the same as what you get in Asia!

very tasty Vietnamese restaurant, reasonably priced, good selection and variety too - highly recommended

I have been a couple of times to this vietnamese and I really like it! I always get the fresh coconut and ask to open it up at the end of the meal to eat the inside part. The food feels pretty healthy but very tasty at the same time, and they are quick and very friendly.

Ambient is very quite and relaxing, simple and very minimal good style. The waiters are very friendly, polite and professional. And the food... one of the best Vietnamese food I ever ate in Europe, for very reasonable price. I highly recommended, meanwhile I will keep on going there to try the whole menu!

Everything you can order is excellent

Been eating here for around about 20 years - ordered last night, the chef has changed or is lace has changed hands… one of the two. Compared to last order I had from here the food was in stark contrast. Will not be ordering from here ever again. Had to give one star to leave review, but based on food I ordered last night I’d prefer to leave no star.

Amazing food. Highly recommend!

Absolutely the best Vietnamese I’ve tried in London! Authentic taste, always delicious and service on point. Eat in or takeaway, never fail. We come back ALWAYS.

Absolutely delicious takeout! Highly recommend the Pho it’s just way too good!!!

Lovely staff that are very warm and welcoming Really good food The service is quick It is great for family and an amazing local option

Amazing food. Friendly local restaurant with good service and good selection of dishes. Great value for money. Splendid to go out with family

Excellent Vietnamese restaurant in Highbury. This was my first visit for a couple of years. It was as good as ever. We had the set menu. The mixed seafood platter was splendid: really fresh, tasty prawns and squid with salad. The second course of lamb, chicken, veg and rice was also beautifully cooked and tasty. The French house white is very palatable. The service is friendly and efficient. At under £70 for the two of us, including service, this is a great place to go. Highly recommended.

Hands down the best Vietnamese food in London. The pho mile in Hoxton has nothing on this place.

Ordered Takeway here and was super impressed with quality and flavour. Fresh and authentic! Travelled well

Rather authentic Vietnamese cuisine, especially love their crispy pancake. One of my go-to restaurant in the area.

Delicious food and friendly service. Great recommendations from servers the sizzling fish was delicious!

Very enjoyable meal and kind staff. Chose set menu B which was very filling and gave a nice variety of dishes. I also tried the Vijoto which was amazingly refreshing. Highlights were the salad, summer rolls and chicken in coconut and lemon. Very fast service too!

Absolutely amazing place. Au Lac is fast becoming my partner and I's favourite local takeaway. The food is delicious! Especially the rare beef Pho (great portion and brilliant taste), Bún (pork or honey chicken), the summer salad is a MUST and their caramel pork is so tender its mouth watering! Definitely try their food and you will not be disappointed!!! Also, remember to order from them over the phone directly (if you are close by) to help support their business! THEY WILL NOT DISAPPOINT!

Some of the best Vietnamese food I’ve ever had outside of Vietnam. The meat selection platter was a perfect starter for our dining experience. A great selection of meats with everything perfectly cooked. Our mains were the Mongolian duck and special Pho. How they managed to get the duck so crispy and tender at the same time I don’t know lol. The Pho was also beautiful, you could just drink cups of the broth alone. With finished off the meal with the ice coffee which was great albeit too sweet for my partner and some sake which was the real stuff no doubt.

Lovely restaurant, great food and friendly staff. Would recommend.

Delicious food at affordable prices, and absolutely lovely service staff. This is our family go-to place when we fancy a dinner out. Much recommended.