Song Que in Hackney

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!

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

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.

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.

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 😀

This is hands down the most reliable vietnamese restaurant in London

Such authentic Vietnamese food! Highly recommend.

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

the coffee and lemonade BANGING

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.

Super tasty and value-for-money bun!

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

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.

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

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.

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

Amazing bun-cha! My best Vietnamese restaurant in London

I enjoyed my time and meal at song que

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

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

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

Best Viet food on K.land road. Xx

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!

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

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!

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

Great food and service. Crispy rolls were amazing :)

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!!

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

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!

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

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!!!

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!

Amazing, just like in the movies!

Best Vietnamese spot on Kingsland road therefore best in london. Richard was lovely server

Excellent. Authentic. delicious

Lovely food great price great service

A star was born - I walked in expecting a good dinner, I walked out having had an amazing dinner. The staff, the food, the atmosphere, an epicurean delight!

The food was bland with no flavour. I recommended getting a vegan option instead which had much more flavours.

Celebrated my birthday here. Had a lovely time

Food great, staff great and great prices!

The food was great but the dishes were dirty 🤢I was with some colleagues so decided to stick it out not to ruin the lunch for everyone, but if I were by myself I’d have got up and left. Multiple dishes had stains on them, as if they were unwashed and I felt very disgusted.

We've missed this restaurant. We used to come here quite often as it's one of the most authentic Vietnamese restaurants in London. We haven't had the chance to visit lately. We finally were able to come visit again today. The food and service is still as great as ever. Highly recommended!

The food was OK but salty. The toilet had an awful smell

Quite literally the best Vietnamese food I have eaten. Staff were friendly and attentive. Will see you soon.

Amazing authentic cuisine with some of the fastest service I’ve ever seen. Would highly recommend

Food is absolutely stunning everytime I go there! The best Pho in London I believe. The staff is always quick and nice 😊

Magnífico. Auténtica, y sabrosa comida. excelente servicio, educado y no todo empujante. Una gran experiencia. Volveré - gracias

Amazing, come back weekly - the best Vietnamese in Hoxton if not London.

Been here multiple times and it never disappoints!

Best soup. Best vibe. Best place to go 5x every time I visit london.

Lovely food, staff and atmosphere

Loved it so much! Wonderful servers, very attentive. Perfect for my best friend (Roo)s Birthday. You guys are fabulous and we always love coming here. My favourite dish was the black beans and prawns! 🤸‍♂️

lovely food and super sweet service

Been coming here for over 25yrs and food is always amazing. So happy to see it’s always busy with customers.

Food is lovely and service is good. It is super busy, so wouldn’t go if you’re after a calm meal . Some good vegan options, only would suggest they identify these a bit clearer as seem to luno vegan and vegetarian together. Service was great but wasn’t included in bill, I think they’re doing themselves a disservice as no one has cash nowadays and there’s no option to include within the standard payment so ended up tipping way less just because we had no cash!

Delicious, tasted just like it did in Vietnam :)

A large and hugely popular Vietnamese restaurant serving a delectable variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes. The restaurant is located at a busy road intersection. The restaurant has a wide dining area with plain decor providing a very casual and relaxed setting. There's usually a queue for tables during busy times. Even during busy times the service is prompt as they have a large and effective team of waiting staff.