Viet Garden in Islington

Viet Garden is hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant I’ve ever been to in my life. The food is phenomenal, the service is fast and kind, and the prices are reasonable for the very high quality of food.

400 quids worth of party food, mainly in the bin; they may be OK as a restaurant but they cannot do a simple party order. Destroyed dry tofu and overcooked inedible chicken satay - difficult to eat rolls. Guests couldn't eat it. Overcooked. Insanely overpriced for what it was. If you can't do it, Viet Garden, don't say you can

Excellent Pho and the duck was fantastic as well. Friendly service and like the atmosphere. Would definitely come back here

Visited Monday evening, ordered straight away and the food was amazing! Sadly the service was not. No fault of the waitress as she was on her own, which meant she didn’t have the time to move our used dinner plates and bowls on our table so when dessert arrived we had to make space. Hopefully our next visit will be more pleasant

Go here almost every week food is lovely as is the wine. It’s never packed so feels spacious staff friendly

I love this place! The food is so delicious. Everything is made in house and is super super fresh. We live in SE London but we travel to Angel to dine there and it’s so worth it. Ive celebrated my birthday there, my wedding anniversary and went there for gatherings with friends. Everybody loves it. The quality of the food is consistently high. Few time we couldn’t finish our meals as the portions were generous but we were offered take away boxes without even asking for it. Fantastic Vietnamese food with a modern twist. This place is our family favourite and a must visit if you want value for your money!

This friendly local family-run Vietnamese restaurant serves up excellent Vietnamese cuisine from its location on a quiet street in Islington. I have been visiting since it opened in the early 2000s and they consistently produce delicious food such as the golden pancake, salt & pepper squid, grilled fish with ginger sauce, soups and noodles dishes. The redecoration has smartened the look. Highly recommended.

Viet Garden is a lovely little restaurant close to Angel station. We'd always wanted to try Vietnamese food beyond just pho, and enjoyed everything we had here. I think my favourite was the stewed pork with its deep, rich flavourful gravy, redolent with aromatics. To be honest, everything that we tried was really good. We did of course also try the pho, and went with the Ha Noi version with flash fried beef. It had a wonderfully fragrant broth, and was immensely satisfying. Friendly staff, welcoming ambience and fantastic, authentic food at reasonable prices - what more could you ask for? It also has a very interesting cocktail menu, which unfortunately we didn't try as we were there too early in the evening, but definitely earmarked for a return visit in the near future!

We’ve visited the restaurant few weeks ago and we were so pleasantly surprised. I’m a professional chef, my husband is in the hospitality business so usually we don’t get impressed easily. We’ve ordered many different things because there were a lot of us and everything we’ve tried was prepared perfectly, with fresh ingredients. The staff was very attentive without being annoying. I had jasmine tea which was great, we had wine with the dinner which was a delicious Argentinian wine. Delicious food, good prices. My only advice will be to cut down on the portions as a lot of it goes to waste. I can highly recommend the place as I really like the level of food. Everything was made as authentic as possible. We are definitely going back! Highly recommended.

What a amazing gem in london . It’s one of the best Vietnamese restaurant I have dined in a very long time. Being British Vietnamese, food and culture is such a big part in my life . So I’m extra critical when it comes to Vietnamese cuisines. This restaurant is so wonderful from the delicious foods, decor, atmosphere and the friendly and welcoming staffs. Here you have a wide range of options if you are vegetarian, pescatarian or like myself where food is life. I had my birthday dinner recently and it was just perfect. The foods were delicious, my friends and family were so impressed with everything. I cannot recommend enough that everyone should try out this restaurant then you will be hooked.

Viet Garden is by far the best Vietnamese restaurant in London. The food was absolutely delicious. I would come almost everyday for lunch because of how fair the price was. Not only was the food amazing, the service was extraordinary. They were extremely tentative and kind. I could not ask for a better restaurant, I’d definitely come back any day.

I go here monthly at least and it never disappoints. Good honest food, reasonable prices and friendly service. Chicken Pho is one of the best in london and sizzling aubergine is amazing.

Our first visit to a Vietnamese restaurant. Many dishes were recognisable variations of the ones found at Chinese restaurants, but tasting very different with local spices and fish sauce. The food was fresh and very tasty, with generous portion sizes at good prices. The waiter was very helpful and friendly. The decor is modern, but a little tired in places, although it still has a good feel. It was noticeable that quite a few diners were known to staff, so that suggests a good and loyal customer base. All in all a very good experience.

Our first try at this place with family and friends. Decent authentic Vietnamese dishes and great family service. Having been to other Vietnamese restaurants in London, we were not disappointed and quite reasonable. Would recommend and definitely return again.

A regular haunt with family and friends, making delicious Vietnamese food at a super competitive price. The new decor is lovely too!

Really enjoyed our visit to this little gem of a restaurant. Food is authentic Vietnamease, really fresh and tasty and service was good. Will certainly return to dine here.

Good dishes, with flavour, and aromas. I ordered the Bun Hue which was quite good, but a little too spicy to my taste. They should have toned down the spice a bit since they offered chilis you could add to your taste. But overall the food was good, the setting is nice for groups of friends going out, or couples.

Nuestra quinta vez allí y no nos decepcionaron!

I’ve been coming to lovely Viet Garden since day one (over sixteen years) on a regular basis. Food has always been high standard and service friendly. I can see that the locals loves coming here as 90% are regulars.

Been here soo many times A definitely yes so go and try this one I like all the food I have wrote all I can sYt

Estoy totalmente desconcertado por el hecho de que no hay malas críticas recientes, pero tal vez, como nosotros, otros nos han echado la mano y se han atribuido a una mala experiencia que no van a repetir.

After spending the summer in Vietnam last year, I can honestly say that this is the most authentic pho I've had outside of Vietnam. Staff were friendly and the beers were good too.

J’ai pris une soupe pho épicé et mon mari un plat avec du bœuf mariné. C’était vraiment très bon et nous ne sommes pas des novices en matière de cuisine asiatique. Ça vaut vraiment le coup. l’endroit est plutôt sympa. C’est pas trop cher. Le service est plutôt sympa aussi. Très bonne nourriture. J’y mangerai tous les jours.

The food here was great. Delicious summer rolls and salt and pepper squid. Had a beef pho which was huge and yummy! The owners were also incredibly friendly and the food came quickly, would recommended.

Been here quite a few times Food always good and freshly made Wine nice and reasonably priced Definitely give this a go Recommend this Resturant

Good food cooked well. I’ve been going here for years and the standard stays the same. Nothing seems too much trouble, service is quick and polite.

Viet garden does great Pho and amazing sizzling dishes, is reasonably priced and family run business. I go there regularly and it makes me feel great.

Living not to far from this restaurant helps. Especially when I'm tired after work.

Been here now 4 times had 4 good meals Really good Nice staff Good food Nice wine Really good worth a try

Very lucky to have this little gem tucked away from the hustle of upper street. Honest, simple tasty food. Staff were very polite and low key,and only came to clear and serve food but we're there if you needed anything. Lovely relaxed atmosphere! Will definitely be back!

My boyfriend said that we were very lucky to get a table without advance booking as the place is very popular. It has been my first time in this tasty place with trendy looking waitresses. we have ordered a one vegetarian platter to share as a starter. I had a nicely designed pot of jasmine tea while my man had two Vietnamese beers. The main had a big portions and we were too full to finish it. No space for pudding neither. What a shame. next time.

Nunca había estado en un restaurante vietnamita, amigos más conocimiento me llevó al jardín y me vendió viet! Lugar fantástico, la comida!

No puedo creer que me ha tomado este largo para visitar aquí; he oído cosas buenas de él durante años. Hizo un interruptor de última hora a este lugar para el almuerzo de fin de semana el sábado pasado y chico, fue increíble. Increíblemente fresco. Y el lugar estaba muy limpio. El miembro del personal fue muy servicial y parecía feliz de que estuviéramos contentos. Si mal no recuerdo tuvimos la pelea xa que era vermicelli con pollo, verduras y cacahuetes. Mi amigo tenía el mismo, pero con carne frita. Sin duda volveremos porque todo el menú parecía tan tentadora, y la verdadera ventaja para mí es que es local. :)

The local almost hidden away from the 'upper street' massive . Fabulous food pho, hun hue all the greats Service and surrounding and value for money excellent

average Vietnamese restaurant, i expected the menu to have more Vietnamese options but didn't. food was bland and didn't taste authentic. eg their ban xeo had other unexpected ingredients inside.

Arrive here by fluke ( my friends just bought the bar next door!) decided to pop in for dinner unplanned. The lovely friendly staff took us to our table and left us to study the menu. WOW! The food was wonderful, the service was a little slow as staff were limited. But by the time we left the place was full of families and couples. A great find ( even though by accident!) will definitely go back. Couldn't fault it.

I lived in NYC for 9 years and recently moved to London! I was introduced to viet garden and had the most amazing authentic meal! More importantly, it's still family owned and you receive that warm family feel!

We live nearby so this is the go to place if the weather is bad or in this case the other half cannot go too far due to a broken foot. We know we will get a good meal at an affordable price. Service is always polite and the atmosphere laid back, we will be back again without the crutches

We had an amazing dinner tonight, thank you so much! Definitely coming back. The service was really kind, attentive and constantly smiling, they recommended their favourite dishes and that just made it great to start.Really fresh and tasty food, we ordered a bit too much for two because we wanted to try lot´s of dishes but they did recommend less.GỎI CUỐN - summer shrimp spring roll, really fresh and great sauceBÁNH XÈO - crispy golden pancake, tasty with lot´s of fillingBEEF PHO - subtle and fresh flavours with a great broth and very generousCHICKEN FRIED - a burst of flavours, sweet/sour/spicy and crunchy. This might be a bit overpowering for some but it´s great if you like tasty food or you can share between several. EGG FRIED RICE - simple and goodThe decor is nice, simple, clean and with plants and candles on all tables. The only recommendation I can make to the owners is that the facade does not justice the rest. Maybe some new paint?

Delicious food and excellent value for money. Party of two adults and five children - we all found something we liked on the menu.

I have been enjoying the Viet Garden for a few years now, before and after the recent renovation. It is a comfortable but simply furnished place. The attractions are the great food and the friendliness of the people who run it. The standard menu offers a great choice of delicious authentic dishes and there is a specials board with the daily options. Service has always been good - no long delays. It never seems crowded which seems sad for such a good value, quality restaurant. Highly recommended.

Around the corner so a local staple. They know me for the Singapore noodles and salted squid that I always seem to order, but there is a lot more going on here. Recently done up, which is probably good for newbies but they need to ensure that they maintain the old friendly welcome.

We ate there twice. Beef and sea bass was over the scale. Service was exellent. Even gluten free meals were easy to order.

This small Viet place is up the relatively quiet Liverpool Road away from busy Upper St. Looks great after a recent renovation and the food remains authentic with a good vegetarian choice.As a Viet, I often take nước mắm sauce as a barometer of how authentic or western bending a restaurant wants to be. Our crispy tilapia came with a good mango fish sauce correctly made stronger to accompany the fish as opposed to being a dipping sauce.A shaking beef salad had well judged seared cubes of meat and tamarind prawns were tender and juicy. A rare beef phở had a more robustly flavoured stock than at the 'Pho' chain restaurant on Upper Street.It's a little way up the road from Angel but worth the walk for the value, food and friendly service. Also much less bustle, away from the madding crowds of Upper Street. Unless you like that kind of thing of course.

So happy to have found this newly renovated and friendly Vietnamese restaurant. Excellent pho, soups (highly recommend the roast duck with egg noodle soup) and crispy spring rolls - can't wait to try other items on the extensive menu. I've tried so many disappointing phos in London and was so relieved to find an authentic, well-flavoured one. Lovely service, and a nice (new) interior (much nicer than the old photos on this review - will try and add some next time I visit!). I'm just so surprised at how quiet it is on a weeknight - it does not reflect the excellent quality of the food or service! We've been back every week since discovering it! Highly recommended.

Delicious reasonably priced authentic Viêtnamese cuisine (I've had Pho and Bun Hué here), charming warm friendly service and now a lovely contemporary interior.I haven't yet tried the cocktails (lychee martini etc)as I've only visited on a "school night" but they sound very tempting!If you've visited this restaurant before September 2016 you should definitely revisit as the very recent refurbishment and new menu has transformed it!

Our favourite local has re opened.The food is great as it always has been but the old and dated decoration has been replaced by a contemporary look.Dont miss the salted squid deep fried sea bass or sour soups.We go every week so we can vouch for it!Good luck with the re opening.

Great little Vietnamese place in Islington. Varied menu with some decent pho and soup options and great salads. Always get the salt and pepper aubergine - so deliciously crispy and tasty.Don't be put off by the fact it always seems to be empty, seems to do a lot of takeaways.

don't be put of when u come in, this quite restaurant is a real gem. The quality of the pho matches that in Vietnam, something i have been looking for quite some time and is surprisingly hard to find. The staff were lovely and the food was pretty cheap. my new favourite restaurant.

Much better than any of the chains on the Main Street, this authentic Vietnamese does all the classics and lots of others that are a bit more unusual. Would highly recommend

We go there fairly often, and always find it a good place to come back as it serves one of our favourite dishes - Bun Xa with squid and prawns. This dish is something we've never been able to recreate at home. It is an unpretentious place, often very quiet, but the food has never let us down. It is so much better than the chain restaurants available on Upper street as it feels more personal. It is reasonably priced too with the main dishes averaging about £8-9.

This is an unpretentious restaurant with a rather bland interior. Not a place for a lingering romantic meal but it does capture the spirit of real Vietnam. We were welcomed by the host from Saigon and the food was served quickly although to be fair the restaurant was almost deserted on a Tuesday night. The summer rolls were good and the chicken cashew nut tasted rather ordinary but nevertheless enjoyable. Overall we paid £55, including service, for 4 so it represents good value. If you are looking for something different and are in a rush it would be worth trying.

We were there early on a Friday evening, but even when the restaurant filled up the service was still very quick.The staff are lovely, they had a little joke with us when I asked for a fork! Really relaxed and friendly.The food is delicious with decent portion sizes. Will definitely go there again.

Came in for an early dinner being one of a few Vietnamese restaurants in Angel/Islington. The hostess was immediately welcoming and ensured we were seen to throughout the ordering and dining process.Shrimp rice paper rolls were a bit of a let down. They had sliced two normal size rice paper rolls in half (to get 4 small pieces) for £2.50. We ordered the dry noodle dishes (bun) and there were ok. Nothing as tasty as other Vietnamese places closer to East London. If you're looking for a vietnamese hit, then this place could be hit and miss. Although, the service and food waiting times are great.

This was the first time I had eaten a Vietnamese meal, although my Daughter had visited Vietnam.Service was personal & informative & friendly.Thoroughly enjoyed the vibrant, fresh, filling food.A wonderful family experience, thank you.We need one in Romford !!!

"Great food (except for chewy beef): feels like very authentic Vietnamese. Scruffy interior and cafe acoustics."

I grew up in Asia and tried quite a few Vietnamese restaurants in the UK and US. I visited VG after reading all the good reviews - but was completely at lost why it had so many! Not to mention the menu is 10-20% more expenses than the average Vietnamese.The pho is an average at most, broth is full of MSG. Summer rolls are no way as fragrant as it could be. The stir fries are like your standard Chinese takeaway with bought sauces from cash and carry, and very greasy. Underwhelmed, so much so that I had to write my first Tripadviser review! I'd rather travel for any East London Vietnamese restaurants than coming here again.

I've tried various in town as I love the food, but none compare with Viet garden in Islington.all the food is excellant

Literally love this place, wonderful funny staff who are proud of their food and just want you to come back. The food is amazing, probably the best vietnamese in London. Definitely a must go, considering you can take your own booze and it's very reasonably priced.

I have little against a restaurant with unprepossessing décor and furnishings. When the food on offer is as nondescript as the surroundings, I do take issue.I’ll describe the Goi cuon (summer rolls) and then explain why it’s best left at that. These lumps of rubber-wrapped carbohydrate with barely discernible hints of prawn and vegetables and any fresh herbs were dull and lifeless. The dipping sauce which came alongside was a fatty, peanut gloop which did nothing to raise the spirits.All that followed was ill-judged and poorly cooked. Essentially, there were no hits of vibrant flavour or attempts to create any textural variety. It is quite a while since I have resented paying the price of my meal. We were with family and friends. Thanks to them we were able to make the best of it and put this down to experience. Any suggestion that we were being offered authentic Vietnamese cooking would be a travesty. Please avoid this place - there is much better on offer elsewhere.

From external appearances you never would give this restaurant a second thought. Sadly the decor doesn't instill any more confidence, but the food and service is beyond reproach. Have the quarter duck for starter. It's brilliant.

Excellent ingredients, well presented, served by friendly staff; sensible prices; what more can you ask for? And the summer rolls are fantastic.

If you're looking for classy surroundings, this is not for you, if you are looking for amazing authentic Vietnamese food at reasonable prices with friendly homely service it is.Arrived on Friday evening about 7pm (good time to go) no problem to get a table, when we left at about 8.30pm it was full. The food was superb, not only tasty but full of freshness. Wish I lived in London and would like to take friends and family here !!!I will be back!! next time I visit my daughter in London

I love Vietnamese food and have tried many Vietnamese restaurants in London, but was recommended by a friend late last year to this hidden away from main street and decided to try out and I have been back to this place twice with some friends. The food is so delicious, fresh, a lot better than the ones in Hoxton Square and other places. The price is quite cheap, adding on that the staff is quite friendly as well. However in both occasions the place was very quiet with not many customer, I can only guess the location is not convenient. I wish this restaurant is near to where I live, I could eat here every week. I will come back again soon.

I ate here in a group on six. The ladies serving were polite, timely and personable. The food was very tasty. I particularly enjoyed the spring rolls which are served in the way I like them most, with mint, lettuce and dipping sauce. Meat dishes are of a generous size so we all felt happily full at the end. We ate and drank very handsomely and only paid £19 each including the tip. I thoroughly recommend this place - it should be busier given that it's so close to Upper Street.

When you have a limited slot of time for lunch but want a decent meal, here is a place to go. It is a no fuss Vietnamese restaurant but service is quick and cheerful and helpful if you want some guidance on what to choose. I had the most delicious bowl of vermicelli noodles with jasmine tea. All for a few quid including service. I shall certainly eat there again.

The odd mix of Chinese and Vietnamese dishes gives the game away (Hot and Sour Pork, Crispy Duck Pancakes). But inauthenticity would be fine were the food good -- but it is not. There are many far superior Vietnamese restaurants in London, as well as Chinese ones!

Being a native of Vietnam myself, I can't agree more with a previous reviewer that the food here is definitely NOT Vietnamese. In addition to the rather depressing outdated decor, the food is a derivative of bad greasy Chinese food, quite reminiscent of food from an inferior Chinese take-away. Vietnamese cuisine stands alone in its balance of delicate spices, light flavour and healthy ingredients, combined with clever use of fresh herbs. Nothing of this can be found here. The Vietnamese food range on offer at Marks & Spencer is of higher quality! Bon appetit.

Ate here on Friday, enjoyed the food, only to have horrific food poisoning all of Saturday. In that sense, it can be classed as authentic South East Asian cuisine, but not one you'd expect back in London.

If you are looking for good, fresh food, which is not overpriced, this is the perfect place. We visit regularly and have done for 9 years. We have never had a bad meal here in all that time. For starters try the deep fried aubergines or spicy ribs or the Vietnamese pancake. For mains, it has to be the special pho. No other restaurant does it better, even in Hanoi. After eating here once, you will go back.

Yıllardır eşim ve ben Vietnam çorbası olarak bilinen "Pho"'yu çok severiz. Ne zaman bir vietnam restauranı görsek girer Pho deneriz. Dün akşam'da burayı deneyelim dedik. İlk girdiğimizde fazla insan yoktu. Ara sıcakların siparişi hemen alındı. Vegetiable Springroll istedik. 10 dakika sürmedi geldi. Spring rollar güzeldi. Gayet lezzetliydi. 5 tane minik, çıtır çıtır, sosuyla beraber çok lezzetliydi. Sonra çorba istedik içine ince kıyılmış dana. Menu'de çorbayı ara sıcak değilde, ana yemek isteniyorsa 2 pound extra denmiş. Dedik ok. O sıra çok kalabalıklaştı. Bu kalabalık karşısında vietnam asıllı garson kız resturanın içinde kafası kesik tavuk gibi sağa sola koşmaya başladı. Siparişler, istekler, el sallamalar.Aradan geçti 30 dakika çorbalar gelmedi. Garson bayana seslenmeye çalışıyorum, ancak o panikten kimseyi duymuyor. Dedik biraz daha bekleyelim, üzüldük kızın durumuna. Ancak aradan 15 dakika daha geçti ve biz biraz sabrımızı yitirdik. Garson kıza ulaşabildiğimde çorbaların her an hazır olabileceği bilgisi aldık.Çorbalar geldi. A a oda ne? Çorbalar çok küçük. Bu kadar zamandır Pho içiyorum. Hiç bu kadar ufak porsiyon görmedim. Ve bu büyük haliymiş. Extra 2 poundla beraber 6.75 pound her bir çorba için. Yani ödenen hesabın, yemeğin hakkını vermediğini düşünüyorum. Çorba lezzetli de değildi. Bir daha gitmeyi düşünmüyorum.

Viet Garden'a Pho icmek icin gittim, gittigime de pisman oldum. Kimseye tavsiye etmem. Fiyatlar hizmete ve kaliteye gore yuksek, yemek vasat, servis yavas, calisanlar soru sorunca musteriyi tersliyor, tuvaletler pis ve eskiydi. Paraniza ve vaktinize yazik..

We have been going to this restaurant ever since it opened - before all the rave reviews and the requirement to book weekend evenings. Now that we have moved away from London, we can visit only on rare weekend trips back to Islington. After a pretty average experience a few months ago which we chalked up to an off day, we went for lunch a couple of days ago. It is sad to report that there is little of the old place left - the salt and pepper squid was dry and overcooked (from frozen perhaps). The crispy duck was just ok. We chose a bun hue and chicken with lemon grass as main courses - both distinctly average. But the most disappointing was the change in the staff. Whereas we are used to a smiling, warm welcome, our server could not have been colder or disinterested. She didn't smile once during the whole meal. It is very sad to report this but it loks like this restaurant is resting on its laurels. There are plenty of good Vietnamese places in nearby Kingsland Road and even the dreaded Upper St has some great new places. If things do not improve at the Viet Garden it won't be around for too much longer.

My husband and I are huge Vietnamese food fans – having been spoilt in Melbourne, we have been searching for a great place in London since we arrived. We’ve tried the Shoreditch restaurants – VietGrill (stylish but not authentic) and Tay Do – ok and the best so far, and have seen mixed reviews on Viet Garden but had a great referral which convinced us to give it a go.Walking in (8.30 booking sat night)– not a single Vietnamese diner – alarm bells ringing, but hey maybe it’s the area. The place smells great, a nice restaurant and the waitresses are busy but lovely.Entrée – duck pancakes (I know, should have known then – this was recommended so gave it a go) dry but OK duck, served with cold pancakes. Arrived about 9.20(!) Squid didn’t show up, and we chased sometime around 10. 2 waitresses serving the whole place were literally running, tables not being cleared, tables being turned over with a quick wipe using a dirty napkin from the last table. Utter chaos for which they did apologise a lot (they were both lovely but completely understaffed).Mains – honestly, I swear there just cannot be a Vietnamese person in that kitchen. Fried seabass floating in some sauce, special fried rice with curry powder in it (honestly!!!) which I couldn’t eat, and my hot and sour soup… let’s just say it was chicken stock/broth, with some chilli flakes on top. Not hot, not sour – I ate the rice noodles and left the rest. Seriously, buy a packet mix if you have to.If you are English and don’t like spicy food and/or have not had Vietnamese before, this could be for you (which explains the clientele). If you want light, flavoursome Vietnamese – you know, chilli, fish sauce, lightly flash fried goodies and amazing soups this is not for you. We were there for 2 hours – you know Vietnamese food is usually highly efficient (to the point of seating the next guests with you) when it’s done right.Maybe it was a bad night, maybe they had staffing issues. Do yourselves a favour and turn away tables if that’s the case.

Viet Garden is just around the corner where I live. However, it took a while to discover this little gem. The ambiance is not stylish (like most other places in Islington) and it can happen that you have a large family dining with you.However, the food is really good, tasty and fresh! I haven't been in Vietnam, so I cannot say if it is authentic, but this places serves one of the best asian cuisine around. The dishes are traditional, not fancy.

A place to visit for the very good traditionally cooked Vietnamese food. The decor is functional rather than aesthetic so it's a place to come to eat rather than to linger. I agree with the reviewer that the staff are young and friendly. At times the service can be a bit slow and they have a curious tendency not have their full range of beers in stock (there's only a list of about 5 to begin with). I'd recommend this restaurant to people who live nearby and want a good meal in a casual relaxed...

This hidden away restaurant looks completely unprepossessing - but venture in. The food is fresh tasting & delicious. There's a wide choice of dishes including whole fish, sharp Vietnamese salad & coconut curried tiger prawns. Staff are gracious & you can have a speedy meal or linger.Only drawback is that sometimes there are loud large parties - but it's worth it!

none of the glitz & glamour of upper street. just unapologetic fresh delicious food at incredible value. so good in fact, that even devout anti-spicy aficionados will tolerate chile in the mouthwatering chicken soup. for a true culinary experience try the pork kho or the crispy squid in tamarind sauce.

This restaurant's food is fabulous. The unassuming decor and casual atmosphere is is a relaxed environment in which to enjoy the big bold fresh flavours and fast service (by polite Vietnamese staff). Highlights of the menu include (yes I have been there numerous times!) Summer rolls, pork kho, crispy squid in tamarind sauce and hot and sour soup. This place offers fantastic value for money, especially in an area where other restaurants seem to be putting their prices up all the time. I am a local and this is my favourite restaurant - ENOUGH SAID!