Song Que in Hackney

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Noisy. Not properly vnamese. The service shows no support. I ordered a fried dish, got another one. No way to change it. Never again in my life. This kind of disservice is not forgettable of forgivable in any way. RM

Absolutely delicious! Great food (the crispy chicken and prawn pancake appetiser is heaven on earth). Actually, every part of the meal was wonderful. As was the service. Definitely one of my new favourite places.

Lovely authentic restaurant with delicious food and no unnecessary frills.

Kind and attentive service but bit chaotic for Sunday lunch too many families with kids. Quite crowded too

Delicious Vietnamese food in Hoxton.

After reading a number of rave reviews online, this came as a bit of a disappointment. The pho was average, the other dishes we tried (fried spring rolls en quail) mediocre. The food unfortunately matches the setting. If you're looking for good pho I'd suggest going to Viet Soho instead. The fried spring rolls there were fantastic as well. A bit more expensive though, and you might have a bit of a wait to get a table.

Underwhelming at best. Came here several years ago and the food was much better. We ordered the softshell crab and it was soggy and not crispy. That was a big disappointment since it had great reviews. We also ordered the beef and betel leaf which was good. My husband ordered the beef phở combo and it didn’t come until nearly half an hour later! I was already done with my grilled pork vermicelli with spring roll which was not as great. There were so many tables being sat after we had ordered and they were served their phở well before my husband received his. The service here was very disappointing which is a shame because the phở is actually quite nice. Tốt nhất là áp đảo. Đã đến đây vài năm trước và thức ăn ngon hơn nhiều. Chúng tôi gọi món cua vỏ mềm và nó sũng nước và không giòn. Đó là một sự thất vọng lớn vì nó có những đánh giá tuyệt vời. Chúng tôi cũng gọi món thịt bò và lá trầu rất ngon. Chồng tôi đã gọi món phở bò và gần nửa giờ sau nó mới đến! Tôi đã làm xong món bún thịt lợn nướng với chả giò, món này không ngon bằng. Có rất nhiều bàn được ngồi sau khi chúng tôi gọi món và họ đã phục vụ món phở của họ rất ngon trước khi chồng tôi nhận được món phở của anh ấy. Dịch vụ ở đây rất đáng thất vọng, thật đáng tiếc vì Phở thực sự khá ngon.

Got the beef combo Pho, it had 1 piece of beef and lots of huge chunks of fat swimming around which was very unpleasant. It’s my first time coming here so not sure if this was just a one off because i’ve never had Pho that has chunks of fat in it. Also got the crispy pancake with chicken and prawns, £12.5 for a pancake with such little filling is a bit steep, it has the smallest amount of beansprouts and only 1 prawn sliced in half…I’ve had this pancake in many other restaurants in London and in Vietnam and it’s never been this empty and expensive. extremely disappointing as i heard good things about this place

Felt like in Hanoi again. Service was amazing

Super place!!!! Recommend 100%. The service is super nice and food is 10/10 ☺️☺️☺️

Delicious Vietnamese and other Asian dishes; absolutely worth the hype and a great atmosphere. Sells beer and wine, would go great for a BYO too. Definitely book in advance or send someone early to get in the line because this place is packed!

Song Que is okay but I think a bit overrated. The service was okay but quite neutral, and one waiter when we first got there was quite huffy and rude. A waitress then switched to our table as it seemed he had an issued that I asked to not be seated at a wobbly table where one of the legs didn’t even touch the ground.. The squid wasn’t that great. And small portion. The pork vermicelli bowl was good though and very generous. The rare beef pho was nice and also generous portion. The decor and atmosphere of this place really puts me off however. It’s quite draughty and cold, the green colour theme is not very pleasant and the place feels odd. The table arrangement also feels odd in that large room with such high ceilings. Price is really not as cheap as everyone says also, £50 for a meal for two with only one starter shared. I prefer my local Vietnamese restaurants in Deptford but if you’re in the area here and want to go it’s not a bad shout.

I first discovered Song Que 20 years ago and have been coming back on a regular basis. The service and food is consistently excellent. Actually I have just returned from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh and I would say their Pho is just as good as the Michelin rated Pho restaurants in Vietnam.

Just delicious - speedy service

As a peruvian (you know we take food really seriously) I really enjoy your cuisine. Great pho, and the pork was splendid

Super Great food and Tam, Trung were awesome serving us

We have been coming to this cafe since it first opened in 2022. The food is always fresh, tasty and enjoyable and the staff are warm and welcoming, doing their best to accomodate the customers even when the restaurant is very busy. Highly recommended.

Very tasty food and good service best in town

One of Hoxton's all-time classics. Food is fastly delivered to your table and it's really tasty. Atmosphere is dominated by the AMAZING horses painting on the wall. You have to see it to believe it. Go for the food, stay for the horses. Their eyes really look into your soul while you enjoy East London's best Pho.

I come here with my gf on a weekly basis, cannot fault the food, price or friendliness of the staff. Without question best cheap eat in east London, if not the world

Probably the most overrated pho ive had. We had the steak and dlamk pho, The broth was tasteless, lacked seasoning and depth, ive had better at the other vietnamese restaursnts along that road who barely had any customers but this is so dissapointing

Was a bit torn about leaving this review ; saw how highly rated it is. Had the raw beef steak Pho, the spring rolls (was hoping nem) and Vietnamese iced coffee. The coffee - great! But glass was 3/4 full of ice and didn’t feel there was a lot of coffee. The spring rolls, were so-so. Wrappers were thick and were not the delightfully chewy ones I thought. Filling was a bit mushy/one dimensional. The pho broth was nice ; anise forward, really aromatic and plenty of flavour. Noodles and herb selection were lovely. Beef however was very thin, tough and average in flavour and texture. Overall perfectly fine food, but I wouldn’t say 5 stars..

I enjoyed the food and the service. Will return

Our family go-to for fresh and delicious Vietnamese food. Big portions, and staff are always on call. Be careful careful you go as it can get very busy, even late at night, but even if you have to queue, you can be sure that it will be worth it!

We've been here a few times, and it never disappoints. I always know what I'm going to get: flavourful, well-made Vietnamese food with efficient service, in a crazy busy spot. I think there's a solid reason this place is packed all the time, and has been acknowledged as some of the best Vietnamese food in London. Have I had better phở in my life? Sure, but that doesn't mean this doesn't hit all the right notes as well. Nicely presented too. And the vibes are on point too, really welcoming, unassuming, and relaxed despite how busy it is. The softshell crab is so good. I find it difficult to do soft shell crab poorly, but sometimes it's better than others and this is the good stuff. It seems like I only come here when it's cold outside, so I never feel like the bún but it looks good on other people's tables. The pho is solid. Not overwhelmed with cilantro, unlike some places. The broth is good. It comes with Thai basil, mint, chilis, beansprouts and, excitingly: culantro! (Nuò gai!) Noodles are okay. The raw beef is high quality and exactly how I like it. Spring rolls weren't the best. Seemed a little chewy. Perhaps not the best rice paper. It does get absolutely packed in here at lunch, so it's best to arrive right when they open if you don't want a long wait. But turnover isn't that long since they're so efficient. I will say, in my personal opinion, egg coffee would make this place even better. 😉

Food was just spicy- no taste Tofu and vegetables not cooked Spring rolls very oily and stale.

Staff were really friendly, and the food is delicious! Won’t hesitate to come back!

Amazing lunch! Very fast service and better food. I will come back 100%

Great Pho! Absolutely delicious, very thick and meaty👌 The summer rolls are also tasty and fresh✨

We love this place, nice team and superb food!!always welcome with a smile!!

We had a delicious lunch at Song Que today. There are numerous choices for Vietnamese food nearby, but we chose here because the restaurant was pretty crowded. Smart move! We had crispy spring rolls and summer rolls followed by stewed fish in clay pot. A perfect lunch. We noticed that this is a place with solo diners as well as families and moms with kids. A terrific restaurant!

Food is tremendous. Service is, let’s say efficient and quick. :) Good value, no nonsense place. I get why AA Gill rated it.

We reserved a table for 8pm on Saturday for 5 people. We arrived at 8.05 to find that the restaurant was very busy and that there were no available tables. We were told we would be sat down in 5 minutes but it was obvious that this was not going to happen. Other people who arrived after us were sat down. When I asked why we didn't have a table when we reserved I was told that we were late, not true and they could have called us anyway and that I was too rude and abusive, not true I merely pointed out that this was not good service. We were asked to leave and we duly did so. Never had had a worst experience and it was obvious that they were overbooked and wanted to get rid of us. Shame as we have very much enjoy the food on previous occasions.

Quick service and delicious food. Lots of tables and it gets quite bustling in the evening but you're never waiting for long. Generous portions too!

The best Vietnamese restaurant in London, period.

Incredible pho broth, strong lemongrass flavour. All the food we had was fresh and delicious. Buzzing atmosphere inside, good place for friends, family and dates.

amazing food and a very comfy atmosphere, defo recommend!

I love this place. It’s just the best! Yummy yummy in my tummy

This is a must go spot if you love Vietnamese cuisine!

We were seated quickly, lovely and warming atmosphere. Highly recommend the spicy squid and grilled beef. “Combo” Pho was superb too. Service was very quick, and staff were friendly and attentive. If you’re looking for an authentic Viet restaurant with depth of flavour this is definitely the place to go. 👍🏼

Always came here for soft shells crab and ice coffee !

Great food, lovely staff. Sesame prawn toast a must-eat

The waiter was such a pleasant guy and was very hospitable towards us

Great Vietnamese food fresh ingredients, generous portions and very tasty. Friendly staff and quick service 👍🏼

Great portion, taste authentic, charges reasonable. I’ll definitely recommend it to my friends

Great food - quick delivery and tasty but not rushed. I liked the crispy duck pancakes and the rare beef pho. Side order of plain pho was great too. Used to come here years ago and it’s still just as good. A local institution

Great Vietnamese food. Big menu and big portions.

Beautiful food and nice service by Duy Anh and team

Warm Staff + Tasty Dishes = Greatness ♥️

The restaurant was full on our arrival, but we did not wait for very long before being seated. The atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed. The was really nice and the staff were friendly. There was a mixup with our order but this was later resolved nicely. I would definitely recommend it. Table 11L. 😝

The staff were so speedy with the service and the pho is up there one of the best I’ve had in London. It tastes exactly like authentic Vietnamese food and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Definitely amazing for birthdays too

This is our go-to place for Vietnamese food in London for many years now and has also become the Viets spot for some of our friends. Hubby always goes for the Combo Beef Pho and I love their vermicelli noodles. For starters, we highly recommend Spicy Squid or Spicy Soft Shell Crab, Grilled Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves and the Green Papaya Salad With Prawns. Sông Quê Café is a family run restaurant that has been here for many many years. The place can get quite busy but the team on site has always been friendly and attentive, and food generally gets served fast.

Nice food and quick service. A large variety of options and good portions, we had Queenie as a server and she was very polite and enthusiastic about her job, thank you!

Amazing food, my first time and I enjoyed every dish, so flavoursome and tasty, I definitely will be going again .

Best Vietnamese in London (and maybe the world?). Always exceptional. Very reasonably priced. Lovely staff. My boyfriend and I come about once a week.

Delicious food served with a smile. I love it here. Make sure you try the Betel leaf wrapped beef.

The combo beef pho is amazing every time :)

Food was edible but not very tasty, the pho noodles were undercooked. We went on a Saturday night and the noise was unbelievable. We waited for 15 minutes outside, were asking for our orders half an hour after we took a seat, and the food was not worth it. The positive reviews for this place are so misleading it’s crazy. More like most undercooked pho in the world, most overcooked and hard beef in the world. I’ll say this though, the pieces of chicken were cooked a good amount so they got one thing right at least. I kid you not, I had a headache two minutes after taking a seat. My family wanted to leave after two minutes in that noise, but we’d already waited for 20 minutes to come in so it would have felt like a waste, so we stayed. My ears were ringing as soon as we stepped outside the restaurant, and it felt so peaceful even though we were on a busy high street- it was unbelievable how quiet it felt outside. I couldn’t hear anyone while I was in there and I’m a teenager so my hearing isn’t exactly deteriorating yet. We had to basically shout across the table to say anything to each other, and any sound anyone made was 2x louder because of the echo created by the really high ceiling. The decor was off putting and obnoxious, an ugly bright darkish green colour, abs the interior looked like the restaurant of a cheap hotel. The waiters lacked a sense of personal space, they were leaning i their bodies into my friends faces until they were nearly touching to take the orders, which made them abs myself very uncomfortable. Honestly I wish I could give this place zero stars but unfortunately that’s not an option. Thanks for the terrible experience, will not be coming here again.

Had delicious pho here, with quick and kind service. The space feels spacious and allows for a wonderful amount of sunlight.

My favourite Vietnamese in London

Absolutely delicious and beautifully balanced food. Great pho, purple mint on the side and the best Banh Xeo pancake I've found in London (though one or two more lettuce leaves for wrapping would have been welcome). Very much recommended!

Great tasting food and pho. Some more unusual menu items such as chargrilled quail.

I come here on pilgrimage whenever I am in London. The broth will fix me up all winter long.

Nice place to eat. Good food. Lovely staff

Gorgino special beef noodles, had a big slurpy bowl on a rainy day. The staff were next level and friendly, even looked after my baby while I went to the toilet!! A+++ everyone go here, a temple of YUM

Great service, good food, spicy squid 10/10

Great food and service, would highly recommend!

Best Pho in London, still. Also love the salt & pepper squid, betel leaves and salt & pepper ribs. Sometimes I swap out pho and have the grilled pork noodles with the spring rolls. All excellent!!

Absolutely delicious food and super friendly service! Great location too :-)

Best and most authentic Vietnamese you will find anywhere

An Eastend institution. Lovely stuff.

Absolutely phenomenal foood. And the waitress was extremely helpful and lovely.... always with a smile. I shall come here everytime i visit Shoreditch

Great restaurant. The food is soooo tasty and the service is excellent

Amazing food, served by a great and helpfull staff who were very willing to accommodate our needs. 10/10 would recommend!

Very friendly and professional staff. Best Vietnamese restaurant in london. You can also bring your kids ! See you soon !

One of the best Vietnamese food in London

Food was very tasty, great atmosphere and service with a smile

The food was exquisite, the service was great, I enjoyed the venue and the overall ambience. Much recommended

Service good, food good, friendly staff

I come here frequently and food has always been amazing and delicious. A worthwhile visit for food lovers.

Fantastic spot. Great food, great atmosphere

Perfect for when you're craving for a big bowl of pho. Very nice indeed!

Best pho in london hands down! Been going here for the past 6 years and they never disappoint me. The spring roll, salt pepper soft shell carb and combo beef pho are a must.

The food was excellent and really fresh.

Nice staff, food is always lovely. It’s often busy (because it’s excellent) but you can always get someone’s attention. The pho is amazing, summer rolls great. The iced coffee is to die for. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

Great, fresh food and fab service. Delicious as always.

Anazing tasty Vietnamese food A fun place - super buzzy & popular.

Lovely waiters and the food was delicious! Can’t wait to come back

I really miised the flavors of viatnam and this place is an amazing viatnamese experience. It is the real deal! From the food to the service all is frankly great!!!

Great food and service - would recommend!

Amazingly authentic food, and an amazingly authentic atmosphere. Love it, definitely worth queueing!

Best restaurant in town! Amazing Pho! Loved it

Great food! Recommend pancakes and pork vermicelli with spring rolls

Lovey meal and quinnie was lovely! Great service :)

Very nice food we loved black bean beef the most!! The service was very nice as well:)

Delicious food and super friendly staff! Would definitely come back!

Great place for a relaxed meal and friendly staff!

Me and my wife have been to every Vietnamese restaurant on this road and this is by far the best. We've been returning to this restaurant many many times since 2014

Great restaurant for some amazing food! Really enjoyed the service