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Amidst the foggy realm, diners can discover eateries specializing in Vietnamese cuisine such as CôBa, Ngon, and Sông Quê.
London Travel: Indulge in the Delicacies of 7 Vietnamese Restaurants
Visiting the establishments below, tourists can savor a variety of dishes like crispy banh mi, steaming hot pho, crunchy lotus stem salad, or crispy and flavorful West-style pancakes…
CôBa
CôBa stands as the premier restaurant by Vietnamese-Australian chef Damon Bui. The restaurant recreates the ambiance of Vietnam, primarily serving Vietnamese-style grilled dishes. While the menu is concise, it draws inspiration from Chef Damon Bui's own mother. Highlights include pork rolls, grilled shrimp, beef pho, and a delightful grilled dish featuring pork, lemongrass, noodles, and salad.
City Caphe
Before laying eyes on this charming Vietnamese coffee spot, the enticing aroma wafts through the streets. At lunchtime, you'll find a queue forming at the door, yet the staff remains calmly attentive. The menu boasts delicacies such as bun Hue, pho, Vietnamese banh mi, salads, fried rice, and spring rolls. Ingredients like beef, pork, chicken, or tofu and shrimp are always available. The banh mi is generously filled with pork pate, chili, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs.
Cafe East
A visit to Cafe East might make you feel like you're in a Southeast Asian home kitchen. Each dish is presented as a vibrant picture. The establishment serves only light beverages, abstaining from alcoholic drinks. Must-try items include summer herb rolls or the beef pho with tender slices of beef, chicken, and shrimp. Besides impressing with delicious and authentically Vietnamese dishes, the prices here are memorable, albeit a bit on the higher side.
Bánh Mì Bảy
Most Vietnamese restaurants in London cluster around Shoreditch and Hackney. Bánh Mì Bảy stands out as an intriguing stop where you can relish familiar Vietnamese dishes like pho, spring rolls, and banh xeo. During lunch hours, locals often flock for the signature banh mi sandwiches (filled with meat, pickled vegetables, cucumbers, chili, and shrimp, beef, or pork). For vegetarians, there's a pho made from tofu, mushrooms, carrots, and turnips, featuring a broth that strikes a perfect balance of flavors.
Whaam Bánh Mì
Whaam offers a selection of 5 banh mi sandwiches accompanied by salads and spring rolls. Tom Barlow, the restaurant owner, spent an entire year in Vietnam, dedicating much of his time to mastering the art of baking banh mi and crafting the flavorful fillings. Whaam's banh mi is flatter, with spice-infused and well-cooked fillings that enhance the rich taste.
House of Ho
This eatery by chef Ian Pengelley is where you'll find satisfying dishes at reasonable prices. The seafood bao buns feel like indulging in a seafood soup due to the abundance of meaty shrimp. Additionally, the restaurant serves smoked salmon salad and fruit, along with fresh vegetables.
The co-founder of the restaurant and Vietnam's Tourism Ambassador to Europe, Bobby Chinn, expresses his long-time desire to open a Vietnamese restaurant in London. He remains dedicated to showcasing traditional dishes to demonstrate his love for the country and its people.
Ngon
This alcohol-free coffee shop, although recently opened in West London, has become a sensation among the Vietnamese restaurants in the area. A typical meal often starts with crispy lotus stem salad to introduce the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Other delectable items like banh mi, pho, vermicelli, or rice are abundantly featured on the menu. The special rice set includes grilled pork, crab, egg with meat, served with pickled vegetables and Vietnamese fish sauce – a perfect blend of flavors and ingredients.
Sông Quê
Situated on Kingsland Street, this upscale restaurant boasts spacious, well-lit, and bustling interiors, often catering to groups and families. Sông Quê consistently provides friendly staff to welcome guests and offer excellent dining recommendations. The food here is praised for its traditional, high-quality fare. Authentic and rich in flavor, the diverse ingredients leave a unique impression on each dish.
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourSeptember 16, 2016
