Song Que in Hackney

I have been coming here every year for my Birthday for the last 13 years, since I was around 8! I love it it’s amazing, great food and lovely people. I really really recommend. Lovely atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I LOVE.

Absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. The food was amazing — the salt and chilli tofu, in particular, was the best I’ve ever tasted. Full of flavour, perfectly crispy, just incredible. The service was exceptional. I have a shellfish allergy, and the waitress went out of her way to ensure my food was cooked in fresh oil — such thoughtful and reassuring care. The drinks were equally outstanding — from the gin to the white wine selection, everything was top quality. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were so kind. I genuinely woke up the next day craving the food all over again. If I could return every week, I would. Easily the best Vietnamese food in London. Highly recommend

Really busy and authentic Vietnamese, absolutely packed at all times so booking is necessary. Fabulous summer rolls and crispy pancake. Soups are immense. Feels like being back in Vietnam!

Honestly such good Vietnamese food, (just as good as when I was in Vietnam traveling. Local authentic beer imported was nice seeing brand I’ve not seen since being there. Right recommend if you want some authentic Vietnamese food. MUST TRY SPOT !!

Incredible meal, amazing food and James our waiter made it really special for my friends birthday by getting the whole restaurant to sing happy birthday! Will be back 🍲

We were treated as kings for a 30th would recommend xx

Lovely food and excellent service from James

Service was excellent and James who helped with birthday celebration was great!!

Delicious food and amazing service. James sang my friend happy birthday and has the voice of an angel

Food was nice enough and service was relatively quick because we went just after they opened. Got very busy around 7:30! We shared a starter, had a main each and had a dessert each as well. I asked for a scoop of broth for my leftover noodles and they insisted that it wasn’t possible which was stingy… it wasn’t like we ordered a starter each? Overall, not amazing and not terrible.

Whats happened to this place ? My spicy squids landed first on other table then after couple minutes moved eventually to my one It wasn't festival of flavors but czech movie /drama The squid was very hard and dry. A guy named Tom apologized for the mistake and the long waiting time, even offering crackers, but I ended up paying for them. Don't get me wrong; I appreciate the gesture. However, the food and service were much better ten years ago

Birthday meal here for a family member and the food did not disappoint. Speedy service and friendly staff. A little loud as very busy but great atmosphere.

So far my favorite vietnamese restaurant in London. Everything is really fresh and the ice lemon mint tea is to die for. But what I especially like about this place is the people working here. They are really genuine and friendly. My friend forgot his lunch boxes here a couple of days ago. When we went back to retrieve them yesterday, my friend found out that they cleaned his lunch boxes for him. Kind gestures like this 🥹 Thank you again for the amazing food and making our day better <3

If you’re looking for the closest authentic Vietnamese cuisine, this place is it.

My wife and I visited this restaurant on Monday, and unfortunately, the service left us quite disappointed. Due to our unfamiliarity with the menu, we mistakenly ordered stir-fried noodles instead of noodle soup. After a long wait, a male server brought us the food. We expressed our confusion, and he appeared to check with someone who seemed to be a manager. The dishes were taken back to the kitchen, and we assumed we might be given what we had actually meant to order. However, the server returned shortly after, stated that he had confirmed the order, and served us the same dishes again. Unfortunately, because the food had clearly been left out during this back-and-forth, it was already cold by the time we received it. While we accepted that the original ordering error was on our side, things took a more concerning turn at the end of the meal. Upon receiving the bill, we noticed that we had been charged for noodle soup, even though we were served stir-fried noodles — which are actually cheaper. Had we not checked the bill carefully, we would have ended up paying more than we should have. We pointed this out to the staff, and after some delay, they confirmed it was indeed a mistake. But most disappointing of all: not once did anyone offer a single word of apology. No explanation, no courtesy — just quiet correction. Mistakes can happen in any restaurant. But how they are handled is what defines the customer experience. The lack of basic hospitality here made what could have been a small issue feel much more unpleasant. If you choose to dine here, I strongly recommend checking your bill before paying.

Good fried spring rolls. V family friendly. We had the grilled pork with spring rolls and vermicelli and it was so-so.

Tasty pho, it’s quite tricky to find pho with tendon unless you come to this area! I enjoyed the tendon & tripe. It gets busy so be prepared to wait at the weekend. Salted coffee was 10/10!

Mains were good, I would skip the starters. Great service

Delicious authentic Vietnamese dishes made from fresh ingredients. A popular place for good reason.

This place is wonderful, the food is always great!

Amazing food and service. Will definitely be coming back

Delicious authentic tasting food

Great food, would definitely recommend the pho and wonderful customer service. Been going for years, food here never fails. Best pho out there!!

Tasty Vietnamese food, good portions

I had their Pho with three types of meat (rare flank, tripe etc…) at what feels like the perfect moment - the beginning of my mild cold. Think runny nose and sneezes. It warmed me up. The broth was flavourful and the meat cooked nicely in the temp they served it in. It wasn’t the best Pho I’ve ever had and felt that the broth could have even more depth, but the portion was generous and it was still delicious. I recommend 🍜

So yummy! Really fresh flavours and quick service

Best Pho in London, I would upload a photo but I literally can't help but eat the food as soon as it's served..

COME HERE! IT IS DELICIOUS!!!! You will not regret it. One of THE best vietnamese restaurants in London!

It's a great shame in this restaurant that the service is poor and the management is totally appalling. I arrived with friends and nobody came to our table to even ask if we wanted a drink for the first 15 minutes so we had to go and ask somebody if we could order something. We ordered starters, half a duck and a bottle of wine and asked them to give us a few minutes to choose the main course. The wine took ages to arrive and we had to go and ask again. With an ordered the main course. And then nothing happened for half an hour. Then the main course started arriving but we pointed out we hadn't even had our starters. They said they couldn't find an order of starters and would be like the main course before the starter and of course we said no 15 minutes later still no sign of the starters and so we now finished the bottle of wine and had to order another one but £30. Eventually the food came and it was quite nice. However, because of the mixup and bad service I asked if they would offer some sort of discount and they refused. I therefore offered to leave my name and address and they can contact me but they decided to call the police! I spoke to the police on the phone and the restaurant that told them that we refused to pay, but I pointed out to the police that we hadn't refused to pay. We had asked for a discount which they hadn't offered. The police pointed out there's no way they're gonna come out which will sign you in the first Place. The police asked the manager if he could offer some sort of discount and he said he would offer £10 and at this stage I thought okay that's fair enough so I agreed. We then went into the restaurant and he said I'll offer you £5 off the bill a minute ago you offered £10 and you even agreed that on the phone to the police, but again he totally refused. All of this time my group was still sitting at the table and there was a queue of people so apart from being mean he was also preventing his own Restaurant for making more money. At this point I filmed him and said that he now wasn't going with what he agreed even with the police so I wasn't gonna pay anything and you'd have to contact me later. At this point he did offer the £10 discount. I would thoroughly recommend you go to one of the other many Vietnamese restaurants in the area where the food is equally good, but certainly this one the management is absolutely appalling.

No offense but I should have known as soon as I saw 90% white patrons that it wouldn’t be good 😭 went with a friend and we shared a Bánh xèo and each a pho. The bánh xèo was overly greasy and way too thin w little fillings. The broth for the pho lacks depth and the meat was quite dry. Very disappointing as it’s recommended to me.

We randomly popped in for a bite to eat for lunch and ended up enjoying an amazing meal, all cooked beautifully. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back for more. Keep up the good work 😀

Second time here. We love it!! Delicious food and very welcoming atmosphere.

Such authentic Vietnamese food! Highly recommend.

This is hands down the most reliable vietnamese restaurant in London

The food is tasty but their hygiene is poor! I ordered the vegi spring rolls as I was eating I pulled a long jet black hair out of my mouth which was embedded in the spring roll, this was extremely off putting. I ordered the spicy prawn soup when I finished I moved my plated to find a piece off raw meet stuck to my plate this is unacceptable and for that reason I will never return or recommend

Food was great, service was a bit slow. Restaurant environment is very loud, made it hard to talk during our meal without shouting.

Phenomenal food, great service, bargain price and a Hoxton's staple for always satisfying my endless hunger for Viet food :) . Must-trys (for me) are soft shell crab, bun bo hue/pho and char grilled pork w/ rice.

Very delicious spicy soft shell crab and pho - will defo revisit!

The best Vietnamese food!!! Our fav place to go 😋

My go to place for Vietnamese food!

Food (tofu curry) was good and the staff were super friendly

Service amazing, food amazing 11/10 keep up the good work

Great flavours and very fast service. I recommend the pho. Good tea! Very busy loud space where you are very close to other diners so not an intimate vibe by a fun cafeteria vibe. They even have merch.

The most wonderful dinner with my beautiful missus - authentic Vietnamese vibes (we guess) with delicious cuisine and fantastic value.

Authentic Vietnam food. The Pho soup is a bit salty though, thus the 4 star.

Great service even when they’re busy, big portions, great viet coffee & super value for money - always one we come back to

Highly recommended. Very authentic Vietnamese food. Grilled beef wrap in leaf is really great

Youll be rushed down to the second to eat. The food is good but make sure youre a fast eater.

Tenía muchas esperanzas después de las críticas y el restaurante completo. Vivo en Việt Nam y tenía curiosidad por probar la comida servida a los comensales en el Reino Unido. El especial de la hora del almuerzo no estaba disponible el fin de semana, así que pedí rollitos de primavera (secos y masticables), seguidos de bún gà (pollo con fideos). Esto era grande y tan soso, que la salsa de pescado no parecía apropiada y la comida llena de brotes de frijoles. La comida vietnamita no es muy picante - se añade lo que necesita y debe tener un tazón de hierbas frescas, pero esto aquí era tan aburrido. Una cerveza para lavarla y a 28 libras el doble de mi menú de almuerzo anticipado, una pérdida de dinero.

the coffee and lemonade BANGING

The undefeated best Vietnamese restaurant in London. Would recommend for humble, tasty, reliable meals

Super tasty and value-for-money bun!

Another of the greats. If you like traditional Vietnamese food this place is a must visit destination. Always order morning glory to go with whatever else you’re having. Trust me.

Delish food, lovely relaxed canteen-style atmosphere, quick service

Good Vietnamese restaurant by London standards. I found the staff/waiters very helpful. Definitely will come back here 😊

Rating: ★★★☆☆ The food at this restaurant is absolutely delicious. Most of the staff were friendly and professional, but unfortunately, a specific incident left me quite disappointed. During my absence from the table, a server accidentally spilled greasy soup onto my bag and down jacket. When I returned, I found my clothes covered in stains. I spent a long time trying to clean them, yet no staff member came to apologize or offer any compensation or assistance. This lack of accountability was quite disappointing.

Pho tastes so bland and beef balls really hard and chewy like rubber…

Lovely meal, very tasty, fast service, clean restaurant and very friendly staff

We went in by chance to have a quick bite to eat and continue on our way and we ended up having a complete lunch. The food was delicious and the service was great. Plus, the prices are more than reasonable considering the standards of this city. We forgot a bag of groceries and they were kind enough to hold it for us until we could pick it up. 10/10.

I enjoyed my time and meal at song que

Amazing bun-cha! My best Vietnamese restaurant in London

Consistently excellent food since my first visit in 1999.

Had a delicious dinner that was cheap for the amount. The chicken pho was very tasty and balanced

The restaurant has super cute decor - it’s all green and retro! All the food was delicious! The pho was so rich in flavour and the papaya salad was just the right level of spicy and sweet. V reasonably priced too

Song Que Café, has long been a favorite of mine, consistently delivering exceptional Vietnamese cuisine. Their phở, particularly the Chicken Phở, is a standout—rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced, making it a staple in my top five Vietnamese restaurants.  However, during my visit, I was slightly disappointed by the service, which did not meet the standards I’ve come to expect. Despite the excellent food, the service issues were upsetting. It’s a shame, as this restaurant has been a reliable choice for authentic Vietnamese flavors. I hope this experience was an anomaly and look forward to returning, hoping for a more consistent service experience.

Some of the best bun bo hue I’ve ever had.The broth was fantastic. Super deep flavors. It was spicy. The beef was soft. The noodles were chewy. Big fan

Delish and affordable authentic vietnamese food

I’m Vietnamese local and I love the Vietnamese food here!

Delicious food and super reasonable price - £25 per head for food and a bottle of wine!

Love this place - best Vietnamese on Kingsland road. Can’t go wrong with any dishes. My favourite is the rare beef pho, crispy pancake and spring rolls. Yum

My favourite Vietnamese restaurant in town! Always a comforting place to go. Food is always so delicious and fresh. Great staff!

Best Viet food on K.land road. Xx

Noodle in soup had almost no taste with undercooked noodle. They asked us twice to pay while we were still eating deserts... when has it changed to this bad?

Chicken pho was amazing. Chicken curry and rice was extremely poor. Orange juice was filled with ice. Wouldn’t go out of my way to go there and will only order pho and noodle dishes if I go again.

Really authentic restaurant with great food.

How delicious you eat at Song Que!!! Attention a little distracted but always worth it

Delicioso y auténtico restaurante. Buena elección de bebidas también. Fuimos como un grupo grande y compartimos nuestros entrantes y todos pensamos que era genial y los peices también. El servicio era amable y eficiente y había un gran ambiente. Este es mi nuevo vietnamita favorito y recomiendo encarecidamente xxx

Los mejores vietnamitas del este de Londres. Comida épica lo que pida, gran servicio y razonable. Gran ambiente y vale la pena la cola!

We had a large group eat here and we were all pleased. The food was delicious and there was a good selection of alcohol. We had a large selection of starters to share and they were all great. The atmosphere was casual and friendly and the service was lovely too. This is my new favourite Vietnamese restaurant. I highly recommend.

This restaurant is an institution- if you're going for a Vietnamese in East London, this is the one. Amazing food, smooth service and absolutely outstanding food, whatever the order, and so reasonable. Cocktails on the menu now too!

Absolutely amazing! We came here as a large group, and every single one of us left impressed. The food was bursting with flavor, and there was a fantastic selection of drinks to match. We shared a variety of starters, and every dish was spot on—fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a casual, friendly vibe, and the service was exceptional. The owners are fantastic. This place has officially become my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. Highly, highly recommend!

Tasty and good size portions. The service was friendly and left us alone to chat so we were not rushed

Great food and service. Crispy rolls were amazing :)

If you want authentic Vietnamese food in London look no further. The portions are generous, the flavour and quality of the food is amazing and the staff are friendly and attentive. 100% recommend.

Popped in after work and I had lovely service with a smile and a great chilled atmosphere. Nothing fancy real honest hearty authentic cuisine. Bonus that they are also open till late evening. Would recommend and would come again.

Always great for an inexpensive meal with a fun atmosphere, food is good, not overwhelming but worth the experience and good value, love the green lobster bar

Iconic! Very fresh and yummy, feels just like Vietnam :)

Best restaurant to enjoy authentic vietnamese food in London! Really loved the vibe and all the dishes I had 🤍🇻🇳

My family had a good time enjoying the ice Vietnamese food offered in this restaurant

Esperaba Pho pero no lo hacen como comida vegetariana. Sugirieron algunas otras opciones en el menú y me decidí por un plato de fideos. Me senté a esperar un poco, pero llegó casi inmediatamente. Claramente no recién hecho y hacía frío. Me quejé y me dijeron que así es como se supone que debe ser - a temperatura ambiente. Bueno, ni siquiera era eso, hacía frío. No lo cambiaron por nada más, así que lo pagué sin comer y me fui. ¡Quizás alguien más se lo dio después de que me fui! ¡Me desearon una Feliz Navidad! Eso para mí solo demuestra que no les importa un carajo. Fui al café de la calle, que resultó ser horrible también. Esas son dos malas comidas en Kingsland Road esta tarde.

£31 for hot beef mixed pho and spring roll, beef and bun. Quick service, big serving, delicious!

I got the prawn curry and egg fried rice, and it was the BEST curry I’ve ever had. Fresh balanced flavours; it nourished my soul. Highly recommend.

Men’s toilet smells and is in need of a deep clean.

Tai was such a lovely waiter - really attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and considering we were a large group there was no wait time!!

This place has gained so much popularity since I was introduced to it years ago. Because of this, it was extremely busy and loud but that’s also part of its charm! Food so delicious and staff incredibly sweet. Thank you Sông Quê family!

Went for my wife’s birthday. There was a group of 10 of us. Fantastic food! Amazing service and they were so helpful with the birthday cake!! Highly recommend!!!

I was blown away with food so delicious really test you have to try spring rolls and The Pho beef combo SO our out of this world. And the staff are so friendly

ngl I’m not sure why this place is so hyped, it’s been on my list for a while and went tonight for the first time. I’ll start by saying the service was excellent, but the food… not so much. There was a small bug crawling on the plate of spring rolls, and my papaya salad had a large hair in it as he was handing it to me…. quite shocking on both accounts!! The pho broth was not deep enough and lacked salt, the beef was nice and tender but the whole thing in general just felt meh - have had way better in London. Oh well.

Good food every time at a reasonable price. I’d recommend going here and getting any soup dish ☺️

I've been coming here for the last three years, and the food is consistently amazing. The flavors are top-notch, and the quality never disappoints. However, due to how good the food is, the wait can sometimes be a bit longer than expected. It's definitely worth it, but just something to keep in mind if you're in a hurry!