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Nº 492 in 1176 in Barnet

Nº 1 of 2 Vietnamese in Barnet

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Lockdown may be easing but eating out is still not an option... why not pick up a Pho or two though...What a GREAT idea!Quick service in a covid safe and friendly way...Still warm when we got home (only 10-mins to be fair) and soooooo good. No skimping on either the flavour or the portion size.Will be back for more... soon

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JusBird . 2021-03-31

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Este lugar solía ser genial, pero esta vez me decepcionó mucho mi pedido. Aunque el servicio fue rápido, la porción de sopa de mariscos era pequeña (cabida en una taza de té) y no tenía absolutamente ni un solo trozo de mariscos. 8 por una taza pequeña de verduras empapadas flotando en el agua definitivamente no es lo que esperaba de aquí, una pena, ya que todas las otras veces que he traído comida para llevar de aquí ha sido realmente bueno.

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591rosau . 2020-09-03

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We loved the menu and loved the quality and size of the portions. Very welcoming staff, quick service and we will definitely be visiting again.

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foody2233 . 2020-06-17

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A surprise stopover in Finchley Central and an early dinner at Vy Nam proved to be an enjoyable experience.The meal consisted of crabmeat soup, Pho Special ( noodle soup with beef and chicken), mixed vegetables with chicken, egg fried rice, and to complement the dishes a lovely pot of jasmine tea.Well cooked food served in modern unpretentious, yet spacious surroundings. Nice clean interior (as were the facilities) and all served in an efficient and friendly environment.Happy to revisit when next in the area.

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BLACKBOYS . 2020-01-31

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We visited Vynam last weekend and we were very pleased with the service and the quality of the food. The spring rolls were excellent. We will be back!

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dafK210UP . 2019-12-20

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Ordené en línea con Just Eat y pude recoger mi comida unos minutos más tarde.El primer miembro del personal que me saludó en la puerta no hablaba inglés y no pude entenderlo. Un camarero me saludó para darme la orden de llevarme de regreso a mi hotel.La comida era extremadamente grasienta. Pedí el panqueque con tofu y verduras, pero estaba en un charco de aceite y gran parte del panqueque estaba empapado e incomible, posiblemente por haberlo puesto en una caja de poliestireno. Los fideos de tofu vegetal eran extremadamente sosos con apenas ningún sabor y los fideos estaban empapados en aceite.Pedí panecillos vegetarianos de verano que eran igualmente insípidos y después de un par de picaduras detecté un olor a pescado / camarones, así que, siendo vegetariano kosher - ish, no me sentí cómodo comiendo el resto.

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hugedork . 2019-12-17

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Me dijeron que obtendría un reembolso del 100% ya que me enviaron el error completo, luego, unas semanas más tarde, me cobraron a mi tarjeta de crédito, así que cuando llamé me dijeron que el jefe había cambiado de opinión y no se emitirá ningún reembolso. ¡Necesito decir que ya no compraré comida desde allí!

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N1711PQ . 2019-11-18

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If you are looking around Finchley Central for a decent Vietnamese restaurant and come across Vy Nam restaurant, keep looking. At best, the food is forgettable – tasteless and uninspiring – and the service perfunctory. There are other ethnic restaurants in the neighborhood that offer good, fulfilling food.

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Taurusean . 2019-09-28

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We had a lovely meal. Plenty of choice including lots of vegetarian. All the food seemed freshly cooked and piping hot. Very reasonably priced. Will go again.

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502maddyc . 2019-09-15

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Have not been here for a few years, the food was ok, the service was excellent as they got my order wrong, straight away they changed it with no problem

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Hsu1223 . 2019-09-11

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We ate Vietnamese style mixed seafood curry, stir fried egg noodles, mixed seafood soup with noodles and fresh papaya salad. We enjoyed the two different Vietnamese beers.

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M609FLrichardb . 2019-08-27

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Fuimos a comer a Vynam antes de que mi esposo y 2 de nuestros hijos y yo fuimos al concierto de Fleetwood Mac en el estadio de WembleyLa comida era variada fresca muy bien cocinada - absolutamente deliciosaNuestro camarero fue muy acogedor y nos mantuvo entretenidos entre los cursosNuestro hijo pasó 3 semanas en Vietnam hace un par de años y dijo que el nivel de comida era tan bueno como el de los platos que había probado allí.Si alguna vez volvemos a Londres, nos aseguraremos de reservar una mesa en este excepcional restaurante.Nos encantó todo sobre esoPat Mike Phil y Pete (Wirral Manchester Cardiff)

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Mike H . 2019-06-20

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Four of the Foodie Group returned to Vynam for a seafood lunch yesterday. We chose to share a crispy pancake, packed full of seafood; softshell crab; barbecued king prawns; dragons in whiskers; and a sizzling dish of basa fillets which came with rice pancakes...you stuff them full of basa and veg and sauce and roll up the pancakes to eat with your fingers ....sublime ! Washed down with jasmine tea...the perfect lunch!

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Q3482NFdianab . 2019-04-26

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excellent Vietnamese local restaurant. freshly cooked food and all very tasty. Casual interior but friendly fast service. Have been many times and always good.

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Sara C . 2019-04-25

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No hay factor sorpresa. Simplemente comida vietnamita sencilla, sencilla y básica. Encontré que el caldo de pho es similar en sabor a los fideos instantáneos de pho. Los rollitos de primavera estaban demasiado fritos y aceitosos y el cerdo asado un poco demasiado a la parrilla. En general, carece de todos los sabores y especias de la auténtica comida vietnamita.

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w1620489 . 2019-04-15

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Estaba sola y apurada, y me moría de hambre. Al momento de sentarme, comí un chispeante plato de curry de carne, arroz frito con huevo y una cerveza Hanoi. Me lo devoré y corrí. Realmente no era una forma de obtener lo mejor de ningún restaurante, pero les fue bien, mi hambre estaba satisfecha y, recordando un viaje a Hanoi, la comida era bastante auténtica, aunque tal vez un poco menos picante. Está bien, cuesta un poco más en Londres, pero 17 no era nada extravagante. ¡Buen trabajo!

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Peter V . 2019-04-14

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We have been to Vy Nam a lot over the years and always found the food to be excellent and the service, friendly. Today , Mother’s Day, however, was the exception . I came with my husband and two children and the restaurant was fully booked, as expected. This time though, the food was truly disappointing... my summer fresh rolls came without the correct sauce, the fried spring rolls were greasy, the duck in pancakes was bone dry, the papaya salad was unexciting . For main course, we had three Pho bowls , all equally tasteless. What happened ???? This has been a favourite local for years, so we were all looking forward to a lovely meal . I can only assume it was a one -off disaster and will try Vy Nam again one more time ... perhaps we were just unlucky ? I hope so ...., otherwise , there are other places to spend my hard-earned cash.

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U8353EDnicoled . 2019-03-31

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Wide range of authentic Vietnamese dishes at very reasonable prices. Food is delicious and the service is excellent. Ideal for anyone wanting to eat well on a budget in pleasant surroundings.

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Robert S . 2019-03-06

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I would highly recommend visiting here. As a table we had loads of starters and shared them. I will definitely be returning. I thought it was great value and the hostess and staff are delightful.

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Roz M . 2019-02-15

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It is worth travelling here just for the Mango and Papaya Salads. Fresh and delicious.

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TheProfessor_2012 . 2019-02-12

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If you’re going to Vy Nam you’re going to get no frills, tasty Vietnamese food.

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Tryuwbd . 2019-01-31

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¡Nos encanta la comida vietnamita! Lo hemos comido en Vietnam, y lo hemos comido en muchos restaurantes vietnamitas en Londres. Vy Nam es el restaurante vietnamita más cercano al lugar donde vivimos, y cuando supimos que se había reabierto recientemente después de una renovación, decidimos probarlo.

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TomMautner . 2019-01-20

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The food and quantity were poor and consequently overpriced. They managed to get our simple order wrong. Don't be misled by pictures with table clothes as there weren't any.

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. 2018-12-29

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This is such a lovely, friendly cafe/restaurant, at which the food is equally good at lunchtime or in the evening.

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. 2018-12-04

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This is small Vietnamese restaurant where we have eaten twice. They are very friendly and welcoming and the food is appetising and good value.

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. 2018-11-07

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Nos encanta Vy Nam para llevar.

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. 2018-11-06

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Food was average, a little bland, price was average for London. Service was poor, the tap water was dirty.

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Chris L . 2018-10-11

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Tuvimos un gran almuerzo en Vynam, ha pasado un tiempo desde que comimos comida vietnamita y no pudimos decidir qué pedir. Terminamos pidiendo demasiado y comimos demasiado porque todo estaba delicioso. El servicio fue acogedor y servicial. Se pueden recomendar los rollos de verano (no pueden ser más frescos), la cabra a la parrilla con glaseado de miel, las GAMBAS CON LOS WHISKERS DE DRAGÓN, el arroz frito especial y 1/2 de pato asado con panqueques. En general no es un fanático de la salsa de ciruela, tengo que decir que la salsa de ciruela era deliciosa y adictiva. Muy bien G & Ts - me encanta que ofrecen single y dobles - excelente tónica.

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MeandHeTravel . 2018-10-11

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This Vietnamese cafe has a number of formica topped tables, with very cheap nasty cutlery. and thin paper napkins.

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JayL17 . 2018-09-17

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Have been coming here for a number of years and am never disappointed. Vietnamese food is less familiar over here than Chinese or Thai but it is lovely - this longstanding FInchley locals favourite offers a choice of clay pot curries, Pho (noodles in a fresh broth), sizzling plates, stir fry/noodle dishes and other Vietnamese specialties. Everything is fresh and delicious - I would particularly recommend all the starters/appetizers, esp the barbequed goat and quail.

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ellyd503 . 2018-07-23

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Authentic viatnamese. The dishes were flavoursome and fresh. Staff were very friendly. Was also very clean. Will visit again when in the area

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snazzy12013 . 2018-07-13

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Authentic Vietnamese cuisine for reasonable prices. Portions are big and service is always quick. Gets busy at weekends so try and book

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daniela222015 . 2018-07-09

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On Sunday evening, six members of the Foodie Group returned with me to Vy Nam , an unassuming cafe close to Finchley Central Station.

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Q3482NFdianab . 2018-06-05

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So the atmosphere isnt great, bur neither is the price. Been here every couple of months for over a year now for lunches and dinner. A good little place for good food, good service at a fair price. Brilliant Vietnamese spring rolls and curry.

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fairmarkus . 2018-05-03

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Me cobraron £12 por 2 rollos de verano y arroz frito con tofu y verduras. La porción era muy pequeño y una lupa era necesaria para encontrar las verduras. He tenido llevar desde Sen Viet y Viet Baguette en Kings Cross y excelente, abundante y mucho más barata. Esta fue mi primera y última visita aquí.

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Alan W . 2018-04-23

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La última noche, seis de mi Grupo extraoficial decidió hacer un salida de nuestra habitual visita a Vy Nam y en vez de ir allí a la hora del almuerzo, decidimos probar su menú a la carta por la noche.

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Q3482NFdianab . 2018-04-12

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It used to be good but has gone downhill over time, food smells of stale oil, plates and cutlery greasy, I won't be returning. Cash only for all the wrong reasons, I suspect.

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Finchley H . 2018-02-26

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Totally unpretentious and great value. A local favourite. Staff are lovely and food is even better. You can spoil yourself without needing to be unhealthy about it too.

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Greg J . 2018-01-28

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It wasn't bad either amazing experience. I had won ton soup and saigons and coffee. Have to admit that coffee was very good, serving in original way. Saigons and soup was ok. I had got feeling with service that they can't wait when I finish, pay and go, it was just too quick.

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Klaudia Ś . 2018-01-22

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Ate here with family on a Saturday night. We booked a table for 5 of us for 7pm and were surprised to see that by 7.30pm this small casual restaurant was packed! The food was tasty and freshly prepared. We sampled over nine dishes between...

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Nina W . 2018-01-14

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This was a 1st time visit as i have previously enjoyed good authentic tasting Vietnamese food. It was clear that this was a family run business so I was looking forward to a great experience. The restaurant was fairly small with approx 50 seats, my...

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Nad H . 2017-12-30

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My friend and I, both parents with babies, visited here for lunch as we’d heard great reviews of the food. We left before we had even tried any of the food due to the inexplicable impoliteness of the staff trying to seat us as we...

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ravleen b . 2017-10-29

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Good Vietnamese food , great Mango and Papaya salad , a lot of range for Vegetarians and Vegans . Simple...

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Phatu M . 2017-10-02

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注文してから出てくる時間が早いですし、値段もお手頃で、家族でわいわい食べられます。一階の席は少なめですが、地下にも席があ...

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Un miembro de TripAdvisor . 2017-09-25

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Soy un almuerzo normal y pueden tener aquí no hay quejas acerca de la calidad de la comida. El servicio en general es bueno, con una chica en particular, haciéndonos sentir una cálida bienvenida. El interior es bastante simple, pero la comida está a la...

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Tom T . 2017-09-17

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Finchley界隈では有名なベトナム料理。一時期、Cash onlyで使いづらいときもありましたが、今ではCredit...

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nic02030 . 2017-09-15

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Vine aquí con mi compañero por primera vez y tuve tofu pho y gambas tigre - ambos estaban instante excelente. El servicio era genuino y salsa hoisin y solicite que ambos venían chili rápidamente. Sin duda volveré.

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Amanda C . 2017-08-28

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Have visited here with family many times but yesterday found the food to be very bland. There were 4 in our group - maybe only a couple of dishes were actually tasty. Quite disappointed this time round

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Choccie7 . 2017-08-27

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Besides the amazing tasty and fresh food ( coconut rice is a must try ) the Vietnamese coffeee is out of this world !!!!!!

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Genevieve D . 2017-08-09

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One of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time, you will never be disappointed with the food. AMAZING! AMAZING!! AMAZING!!!

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Will O . 2017-07-27

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Vynam from the outside is a modest underwhelming restaurant. However, the food and authenticity is simply outstanding! I started eating in Vynam around 3 months ago, and since then i have been converted into a weekly regular. I have eaten Vietnamese food up and down kingsland road (the supposed home of Vietnamese cuisine in London), however, it seems Vynam has the most flavoursome and authentic food in the Vietnamese scene in London.The Service is good, not exceptional but good enough, the staff are polite which is important.It's not cheap, but not overly expensive at the same time.I highly recommend Vynam!

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Joshua G . 2017-06-22

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I appreciate that this place has already been reviewed for its service and that it's not a place to visit for its service. But there has to be an element of good service even if it's not a place to sit down for a romantic evening. We felt the staff just wanted our table as it was a busy night and we did book. As soon as I put the last bit of food in my mouth the plate was gone. My meal was delicious but they bought my rice a few minutes after bringing my main dish. It just wasn't right. I've been to wagamamas on many occasions and they also want you out quickly but they can do it right service wise. I don't think I will return anytime soon and will tell my friends/family about the experience and let them judge the place for themselves. One last observation, the dishes aren't very big and they charge £4.50 for a rather small bowl of rice. Cost us almost £35 for the two of us and this was with no alcoholic drinks. And we held back on ordering more than we would usually.

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thelichs . 2017-05-02

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Amazing food served very quickly. Don't expect a romantic evening, its good food, lovely flavours reasonably priced served very quickly in a cafe style. Well worth a visit.

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allycoops17 . 2017-04-17

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8 members of my Foodie Group decided to have lunch at Vy Nam today. They thoughtfully arranged a round table for us and brought us jugs of iced water while we ploughed through the tempting menu.Normally, when we lunch as a group, we go for the Prix Fixe meal, to make it easier to divvy up the bill, but the a la carte menu was soooo tempting, we abandoned the set lunch and followed our hearts ....or should I say, "stomachs" ?Several of us ordered the Vietnamese crispy pancake, stuffed to the brim with either mixed seafood (scallops, prawns and squid - highly recommended) or with chicken. Others had beef wrap, spring rolls etc. and we followed with main courses of roast duck with rice (yum!), Pho with either beef or seafood, and Mixed Seafood with noodles. The lovely waitress didn't stop smiling the whole time we were there and was efficient and helpful, as well as lovely . She even agreed to bill us separately to save us doing tortuous mathematics at the end of a lovely meal !The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five, is that two of my guests would have like more spice in their Pho, but I was more than happy with my own choice.Also the restaurant was rather noisy, but that was more the fault of the other diners than the staff.I'm sure we'll return soon....maybe for dinner.

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Q3482NFdianab . 2017-04-13

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All the food was delicious and washed down with a nice vietnamese beer! Great little restaurant and reasonably priced!

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Hannah T . 2017-04-12

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We do go to Vy Nam from time to time, and find the food excellent. The service is usually friendly. Can be rather cramped and noisy, though, evidence if its popularity. But an occasional problem crops up, which I do find irritating, and which can provide an annoying ending to a enjoyable meal. Credit cards are generally accepted in the evenings. Except when, randomly, they're not. Like this evening. And they don't tell you. Not when you order. Or when they bring the bill. Only when your credit card's been sitting next to the bill in that little leather folder, for ten minutes. I expressed slight surprise at this apparent thoughtlessness. Why was the 'broken' card machine not mentioned when we ordered? Or even when we requested the bill? I did not fancy a surprise trip to the cash machine and back. The young man was unrepentant. No glimmer of understanding of my point of view. Only, eventually, a vague, perfunctory sort of apology. So, no tip. And a sniffy review. I dare say we'll return, but perhaps we'll engage the manager in conversation. I see that, worryingly, a previous reviewer had intimated that cash might be 'disappearing'. Surely this can't be true! Might just mention it, though.

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Anthony O . 2017-03-12

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We loved it - tasty food, fast and efficient service, big selection from the menue, good vibe, and a bit noise from all the banter around - no music in this restaurant!Tidy and well looked after restaurant, which we doubted when just walked in - the smell by the doors is rather unpleasant, but once inside the restaurant this was quickly replaced with pageant exotic smells of Orient. Unexpected and nice. A bit too expensive if anything - with no alcohol it set us back £55 for two for a regular dinner.

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Dima D . 2017-03-06

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Came here for first time for light Sunday lunch with husband. Very prompt service though small,cosy ground floor area busy. (There is another larger room downstairs if you are with party.) We managed to find a table for two away from the others. NB. This is a cash only cafe/restaurant. We shared fabulous mango salad. I asked for no chilli, which they forgot to leave out. Fortunately it was fresh chilli so I was able to remove 3 pieces decorating the top. It also came with a sprinkling of peanuts which you can ask them to leave out. I would definitely have this salad again. Husband had tasty but oily spring rolls. We wouldn't recommend these. We had a tasty shared spring sizzling platter with basa fish (see online menu- prices have increased a little.) Friendly waitress showed us how to roll ingredients in the rice pancakes, having washed her hands first! Good. There were only 4 pancakes, 6 would be better. Ask! For the quantity shared platter would just be a starter, but you could easily have the dish to yourself as a main course. Husband's dessert was coconut icecream with mango sorbet. We agreed that it wasn't too sweet--great! Prices reasonable but have increased from online prices. Tables a little close together but this wouldn't stop us from going again to try more dishes. There's toilet on ground floor. Didn't look downstairs. Spotted some children's high chairs in a corner.

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FinchleyLass . 2017-02-22

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Met my sister for lunch and she suggested to come here. Not much to choose from on the lunch time menu. Food arrived quickly and was very tasty. Quite a small restuarant but I do believe they have an additional room downstairs. There is a sign saying cash only which could be inconvenient. Service was good maybe a little quick in taking our plates away as we hadn't even finished chewing. The food is good so will definitely return.

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Jo C . 2017-02-22

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Food here is fantastic. I would not visit for a romantic coupe meal becase it feels a little cafe'ish but the food and service is excellent. I have been there twice with two different friends and both time I enjoyed the food and my friends thought it was absolutely fantastic.

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jywintonevans . 2017-02-16

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been here few time alway liked the food and the staff is friendly , great place for ladies /office lunch time

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kavi124 . 2017-02-06

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This was a very good Vietnamese restaurant where the food was very good and offered a wide range of dishes, some unusual. Clean nice interior bu not fancy. Very economical. The service was friendly and efficient and the waitress was helpful in selecting our choice. The quantities were quite sizeable which left you feeling fully satisfied. The food was very good value as was the wine.

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FoodieArch . 2016-12-19

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We visited this restaurant with some friends and I couldn't believe how amazing the food is here. Its a casual restaurant with the best Vietnamese food for miles. Everything we ordered was just delicious. I also found the price very reasonable. With good service and friendly staff I will definitely visit this restaurant again.

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andonevris1968 . 2016-12-18

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Great food and nice atmosphere. Very real and super tasty. We keep going back, well worth the trips and also good value.

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dannyzane . 2016-12-03

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Was looking fro somewhere for a quick lunch before a court ordeal nearby & ended up in Vy Nam. Strange & rather unpleasant smell on entering but don't let that put you off. I have been back since and it was the same. Basic tables & decor; service OK first visit, very good 2nd time round. Menu - extensive, reasonably priced. Food arrived quickly and was well & freshly cooked. Excellent noodles. Crispy pancake starter was especially good.

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Quinssa1255 . 2016-11-26

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Have been visiting Vy Nam since it opened - food is always fantastic and staff are always friendly. The premises are small and the restaurant can be very busy - the staff can be rushed off their feet but are always smiling. Never had a bad meal here.

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swim21 . 2016-11-22

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Some years ago I loved this place..even organised meetings in their downstairs room and colleagues came because the food was genuine Vietnamese and extremely well cooked. No more! Was invited and 4 of us went for dinner.With 1 exception the staff seemed not to understand English. We ordered 2 Banh Xeo..only one arrived and without the herbs that go with this dish until we complained. Some other requests were just not fulfilled. Ordered a Lotus root salad....came without lotus that we could find. Mango salad and Summer Rolls both good. Other items ordered were very average and could have come from a corner Chinese.

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flemcorn . 2016-11-20

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Visited this week for lunch. Great seafood - soft shell crab excellent as usual. Friendly service. Will be back.

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linsidLondon . 2016-11-17

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We've been looking at this place for a while now and decided to have dinner there tonight. We ordered drinks, spring rolls, 2 vegetarian dishes and a meat one and asked for it to be without chilis. The vegetarian dishes were great, but... the meat one had a bunch of chilis in it. When I pointed out to the waiter he said ah, it's just 1 chili, we're very busy, will it be ok this way? When I showed him the other ones he suggested to take them out because that would solve the problem, right?! After pressing on it a bit, he took it back and brought a new plate, but my guess is they just took out the chilis 1 by 1, heated the same plate up a bit and brought it back, since it was just as hot and spicy... and had 1 extra hair in it. The "best" part of the night was when they tried to charge us for the drinks we ordered but never got.. and when trying to pay with card suddenly mentioned that tonight is cash only as their machine does not work. I would have given them 0 pounds for the service but they already included 10% charge in the bill... Will definitely not go back in the foreseeable future!

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ditty007 . 2016-10-19

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As a long time booster of this place, one was horrified to be treated so poorly. We arrived without having made a reservation as it was getting late. The place was beginning to show signs of several tables getting ready to leave and there was one, completely unoccupied table available, just waiting to be cleared and cleaned. Granted this was a table for 4 and we were only 2. But only after consultation with a more senior person did the greeter/server declare it was not available as it was reserved. Given there was no reserved sign on the table and a cunning glint in the eye of this greeter server it was plain they wanted to keep it free in case a party of 4 materialised, even though we were standing there, ready and waiting. This was embarrassing and unacceptable.Guess what - we shall not be returning any time soon

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David G . 2016-10-13

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Vy Nam offers an extensive menu of authentic Vietnamese cooking - noodle dishes, rice dishes, curries, and it also offers many tempting options if you are veggie. The food was absolutely delicious. It's licensed with a nice selection of alcoholic drinks. Went for dinner mid-week without a reservation and didn't have to wait for a table, but it was busy, so it might be a good idea to book if you're not local. Our meal was great value, especially for London. We had two starters, two mains, rice and Jasmine tea (free refills) for just under £35.00, including service. Service very friendly, but could have been a bit more attentive - e.g. noticing we needed more tea. Dessert menu a bit of a disappointment - all of it bought-in ice creams, kulfi, etc. Would have liked the chance for something sweet made in-house. Tables very comfortable, and the restaurant was spotlessly clean. Overall, this was an excellent dining experience.

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MFB1968 . 2016-09-09

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Went to Vynam for lunch with some friends, and it was fine, but not out of this world.We're all vegetarian and as such, all had Tofu based dishes. My two mates had it with black bean sauce and rice and I had a Pho. Theirs' looked really good, and well presented, and they both cleaned their plates. The food was alright, but not 'special'. They were generous with portions, and it came quickly, which was handy as I was on a short lunch break. They gave us all a lot of tofu. Beansprouts, chilis and a lemon was given to me on a separate dish, which was a nice touch. This came to £8, which is the same as in a number of other places, so can't really complain. My biggest concern.....was that I got the feeling the soup was made with meat. I might be wrong, but it tasted like it. I ordered it from the 'special lunch menu' at the back, and it didn't say what the broth was made from. As I was in a rush, I didn't think to ask, and on previous places I've been to; when a customer says 'can I have tofu', waiters usually realise t's the vegetarian option, and say if the Pho broth is vegetarian or not.The service was friendly, but a little all over the place. There seemed to be a lot of people in there, and they didn't look like they were coping all that well. Big plus, was a free drink, and quite nice staff, and the biggest de-merit is a minimum card spend of £15, which is annoying. Food seemed authentic and prices were not outrageous. I might go back, but have something different.

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Jack M . 2016-09-02

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We tried the pappaya salad and rare beef salad followed by a seafood noodle dish and what was supposed to be a duck curry with lemongrass and chillies. Unfortunately, this arrived as a mixed seafood curry so it had to go back and be replaced - which was achieved with minimum of fuss and good grace.The food was good though not as piquant/spicy as on soe previous visits

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David G . 2016-08-27

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Just such original freshly made food. A cross between Thai and Chinese. There were 4 of us and as usual we over ordered. Every dish was superb. We have never eaten this type of food before so it was a great experience. The staff were just delightful and very helpful. The starters are main course size so don't be put off by the price of these.Every dish can be shared.Unfortunately they don't make desserts which would be very interesting.They do a set lunch about £8It is however on 2 floors do if you have trouble with stairs make sure you ask for upstairs. Be warned upstairs is noisy.Can't wait to go back.

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Gormet . 2016-08-25

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Paying by Cash seems odd these days, when everyone pays by Card! So beware it has its pitfalls.My experience at the Vynam I ordered a Take a way and picked it up, meal was ready, the cashier asked for my money which was £17 so I gave £20 and was waiting for my change and the boss came up to me and started chatting, 5min later he said, are you going to pay now and I said I already payed and! They said I didn't pay and I said I did and the checked the Receipts against the till and they eventually said I didn't it all tallied up! So then they started looking at the CCTV footage, taking too much time, eventually I gave in and said here is £20 again! I know I paid, but couldn't prove it!I think the son of the boss is cheating on his father, the boss.On returning home I told my wife what happened and she said I should have called the Police! But I didn't want to make a fuss! I'm upset about it and will never go back even thought the food is extremely good!Steven Morrison

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StevenMorrison56 . 2016-07-20

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Dont go expecting a restaurant, it's a cafe as per the name. It's often busy, tables are close together, service is hustly-bustly but acceptable for this type of place. Menu isn't as extensive as it used to be. There is some really nice food on offer here cooked using fresh ingredients that leave you feeling good. All the classic dishes you'd expect - curries, pho etc. If there is a free table you can be in and served quick which is nice when you are on the go. If you are looking for a leisurely dining experience then this isnt the place for you.

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n3dan . 2016-07-17

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4 of us for an early evening meal. The place quickly filled up and we were served quickly. Many customers were vietnamese or asian.All the staff were very welcoming and prompt.The menu was extensive - perhaps too big for everything to be fresh. However, we had good food, served hot, and nicely presented - ranging from tofu for the vegetarian, and crispy duck and sweet & sour chicken etc for the meat eaters. Including 2 glasses of wine and 2 beers, 1 main course for each of the 4 of us - the bill came to roughly £20 each. Not too bad.The restaurant is fairly basic but comfortable enough. No piped music thank goodness!We would recommend this place as good for a tasty meal at a price which won't be a surprise.

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davidandloretta . 2016-07-09

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I have been here before but this experience was horrible and I will not be returning. I ordered a glass of wine and water, which took forever to come and I had to ask for my water three times. The wine was clearly under the measurement stated on the menu. The meal I ordered was on the special lunch page, so it was 8 pounds. However, the server told me that it was actually 9.50 and he would be charging me this amount even though he was in the wrong and I had pointed this out to him. My meal arrived, what a joke, the bowl was a 1/3 full and cold. I asked to return it so it could be heated and was refused by the server. Absolute ripoff and I left still starving. AVOID!!!!

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Ashleigh1717 . 2016-07-01

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We had 3 appetisers yesterday and all 3 were amazing, the spring rolls, the minced beef roles and grilled chicken. Our waiter who seems to wait on us on every occasion was there again and very pleasant. We are back there again tonight!

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Selena_Ananthan . 2016-06-22

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I was shocked when I received the bill which was a main dish and rice and one beer which came a few pence short of £20! When I queried this the manager was so rude so I refused to pay any service charge and he replied "dont come back again" This is a not so cheap and cheerful looking cafe with an owner/manager who has had a number of people complaining about his attitude. Its a pity I cannot comment on the food which is what I was there for!

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rifengozd . 2016-05-06

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If you have any idea about cooking and quality of food, you don't want to even try this place. Food was clearly microwaved. It was just sloshy, gloopy and overpriced mess on a plate.Customer service is truly appalling.Never again!

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347Aleks . 2016-05-03

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We haven't eaten here for a few months and I was concerned by some negative reviews. We found the food excellent and readonably priced. If you are looking for fine dining, this ain't it. But if you want freshly prepared tasty food, this is the place. We had a super meal, our friends were impressed and the debit card machine is working!!

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Pamela738 . 2016-04-27

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Hidden behind an unpretentious frontage is an unpretentious interior. The only hint of the treat to come (depending on when you arrive) might be the number of tables occupied. At busy times you will need to book. The staff are friendly and helpful in explaining the dishes. The food is really well cooked, well spiced and enjoyable. Prices are fair, the only thing missing is ambience, but meet friends and make your own.

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AlanofLondon . 2016-04-17

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Such a shame. We have been to Vynam as a couple on a number of occasions and always been impressed with both the polite, friendly service and simple but quality food. Tonight was our first visit for 6 months and what a change. Insipid food, rushed service and mistake after mistake. 3 times the waiter tried to whisk away dishes/drinks before we had finished with little apology when we protested. The wrong dish was bought to the table twice. The tables had been squeezed so close together that our neighbours coat ended up in our food. And finally, but most disappointingly of all, the quality of the food was sickeningly average at best. Previous favourites arrived too quickly for comfort and were insipid, grey and loveless. needless to say it's time to search for a new local Vietnamese restaurant.

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stephenjoneshk24 . 2016-04-01

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Vy Nam is incredible. It's sort of laid out like a cafe and it's fairly small but always packed because the food is just delicious. I'm a huge foodie but I don't know a load about vietnamese food, but anything you order is always delicious. The waitress is lovely and the guy who manages it is super nice too. The service is fairly good as is the price. It probably costs around £40 for two people with a starter to share. I hugely recommend the roast pork vietnamese rolls for starters (£8 but big enough to share between two) and the Vietnamese sizzling plate with coconut rice. The King prawn clay pot is also dreamy and the prawns are huge! My favourite place to eat in finchley central, can't get enough of it!

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Kat A . 2016-02-27

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Been here once before and came back because the cuisine seems authentic and there's a good menu selection including Vietnam beers. Busy as usual but the service was helpful, attentive and fast. We had tofu dishes with galangal,lemongrass,coconut sauce and rice and noodle to the side. All very tasty, not too spicy hot and reasonably priced. It can add up though so go easy on the rices etc , you won't need loads . Selection of teas available as well . Go early if you don't fancy fighting for a table and do ask for hep if you need it, they're very helpful...

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johngreenaway . 2016-02-27

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This is a very popular local restaurant. Plenty of far-eastern diners here - perhaps a good sign? The menu is quite hard to really understand for the first time, but I think it's quite hard to go wrong.There are a bunch of starters including things like giant prawns wrapped in dragon whiskers, filled crispy pancakes and then some sharing dishes like the crispy fish goujonny things that one wraps in a rice pancake a bit like crispy duck. Then plenty of spicy soups and some mains which generally boil down to picking a sauce/cooking method and then specifying which meat/non-meat ingredient to have it with. I would recommend #31 goat. Also there are some wonderful fish dishes - the lightly battered sea bass is a favourite and delicious. Also there are some rice/noodle dishes and vegetable sides (morning glory was particularly good).4 of us had a meal including a bottle of pinot grigio and a couple of bottles of beer and service for a (dragon's) whisker over £100.

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Alex L . 2016-02-14

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The decor is a bit basic and prices are about okay. But the food is tasty and well presented. The spring rolls, papaya salad and deep friend pancakes were good, whilst she sea bass was delicious.

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mingle888 . 2016-02-13

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The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 was twofold: firstly, I had anticipated my group to be 5 or 6 and had requested a round table.. When there were only four of us, they insisted on our having a square table. Secondly, they made a mistake on the bill, but quickly rectified it when we pointed it out.All in all, a very good experience...the food was worthy of five stars, freshly cooked and delicious.

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steelmagnolia2015 . 2016-02-10

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I have always enjoyed the food at Vy Nam and on most occasions I leave quite satisfied. We eat in and get take away (you have to collect). The annoying thing is sometimes it can be pot luck who you get on the phone and whether they understand what you are saying. Unfortunately I don't speak Vietnamese so it's difficult to communicate with some members of staff. There have been a couple of occasions where I have got home and some of the raw salad ingredients are in a bit of a sorry state but over all the food is always pretty tasty and delicious. Something that does annoy me is their cash only policy. It is annoying. If there was a cash machine right outside or in their restaurant fair enough but there isn't so if you forget to bring cash you have to factor that in. Also, it does raise questions for me as to why this is a cash only place and the reasons that come to mind do not sit comfortably with me.

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traveleatlive2016 . 2016-02-08

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it was the best thing happening in Finchley when this restaurant opened few years ago however loads have changed since and still do from interesting part of the menus which has now been removed to become what we find in every Vietnamese restaurant aka the classics dishes also a very important fact is the matter which day you are going the credit debit card machine is broken and it HAS BEEN FOR 2 YEARS NOW !!!As well the table for 2 in the back of this tiny restaurant is never allocated for customers wishing to have it instead of been sat in the passage by the door HOWEVER IT s always for the staff !!!overall it has become boring and samish

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pierreherve . 2016-01-17

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I write reviews on a regular basis. As I'm a London tour guide.However, with this restaurant. I'm not going to say too much, all I can say is you MUST visit. It will blow you away. The quality & presentation are just amazing.The staff & service amazing.One of Finchley's best kept secret.Which I shouldn't, but will share ! Sorry. Enjoy

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mariogws . 2016-01-13

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We usually have a takeaway (you have to collect) and have yet to be let down. The food is tasty, and nicely packaged for you to add the extras to your pho as you see fit. We've eaten in before - the food is just as good, but the restaurant is more of a cafe style - fine with us! It does get busy - we've never booked, but usually just pop in to the dignity pub almost next door for a drink if we have to wait. Give it a try.

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Claire S . 2016-01-09

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Great restaurant. Family lives nearby so always insist on a trip to the restaurant. Service is excellent and the lady who owns the restaurant is especially nice and warm. Restaurant is a little cramped however they do have a downstairs. Be prepared to wait a little while as they are always packed however it is worth the wait the food is fantastic. Try the pho soup a traditional Vietnamese soup. Slightly pricey for what would be considered vietnamese street food but definitely worth the amount u pay. Most authentic Vietnamese food I have tried in uk.

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daisydoll92 . 2016-01-03

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Came for supper in this week before Christmas, typically a very busy time for local restaurants. And so it was here where the place was heaving with customers. Somehow, the staff managed not to get overwhelmed and the kitchen too did a great job as the dishes we chose were executed to a high standard. We tried summer rolls, scallops, a seafood pancake, rare beef salad and chicken papaya salad.Overall, Excellent

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David G . 2015-12-22

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This is our local Vietnamese restaurant, we return to Vy Nam regularly, to either sit down or take away, OK there aren't any frills here and they have a strong preference for being paid cash in hand, but the cooking is good, with lots of variety on the menu including choices for veggies and the gluten free.

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giovanni579 . 2015-12-07

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This place just gets better and better as time goes on.We first came across it about 4 years ago and the food was excellent but the service needed some improving.We have gone back regularly since that first visit and the service is now on par with the food, both very good.Good fresh tasting food with the summer rolls truly amazing.

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Chris A . 2015-11-30

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Fast, friendly, rich menu. Fantastic spring (and summer) rolls, always fragrant mango and papaya salads, spectacular sea bass. Good choice for vegetarians and even the tofu is good. Book. Bring cash.

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sushier . 2015-10-19

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This is a restaurant that me and my family have been going to for a number of years now and is easily my favourite Vietnamese place. The staff are particularly lovely and the food is outstanding - The Pho dishes are the stars of the menu for me and the menu has a great variety of SE Asian dishes. Highly recommended!

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DjDetski . 2015-10-07

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This local restaurant provides interesting and authentic Vietnamese specialities. The place is busy and at the weekend, reserve a table! One other thing, in previous visits, they only took cash.

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godfre . 2015-10-04

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Xin Chaolocation-icon362 Ballards LaneVietnamese

Justo al otro lado de la carretera de Finchley central station. Un establecimiento de estilo de una cafetería que sirve comida que era alentador es genuino. Fuimos un domingo tiempo para el almuerzo y quedamos encantados de descubrir que estábamos en la compañía de muchas familias vietnamitas. Servicios era rápido y menú a un precio razonable. La comida era fresca, pero el pho podría haber hecho con un poco más de salsa de pescado.

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