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BunBunBun

388 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PH, UK4.8 (84 reviews)020 3158 1541map

Newer, highly-rated family-run BunBunBun by London Fields station — regional dishes like bun bo Hue and banh cuon alongside char-siu combos, egg fried rice and a standout salted cold brew; warm personal service and an affordable lunch menu.

Why it's listed: Vietnamese restaurant, Mentmore Terrace E8 (London Fields/Hackney)

Profile last updated 14 July 2026.

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The business claims it

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Cuisine style
Full Vietnamese including regional specials — bun bo Hue, banh cuon, char-siu combos, pho and Vietnamese coffee
The Bún Bò Huế... The Bánh Cuốn... 3 meat combo with jasmine ricereviews
Ownership / staffing model
Vietnamese family-run business
You can tell this is a Vietnamese family-run business that genuinely caresreviews
Vietnamese focus
full vietnamese
The Bún Bò Huế was absolutely delicious... The Bánh Cuốn was also amazing... 3 meat combo... egg fried ricereviews
Service modes offered
dine in · takeaway
vietnamese_restauranttypes
Price band
budget
just over £15 which I think is great for Londonreviews
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Customers reveal it

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Atmosphere as customers describe it
Cozy; spotlessly clean
I loved the cozy atmosphere this restaurant hadreviews
Occasions customers use it for
lunch · casual dinner · comfort food
perfect stop if you're on your lunch break around Hackney or London Fieldsreviews
Dishes customers name repeatedly
bun bo Hue · banh cuon · char siu / 3-meat combo · egg fried rice · seafood pho · salted cold brew
the egg fried rice might be the best I've had... The Bún Bò Huế was absolutely deliciousreviews
Service character as customers describe it
Outstanding, warm and personal service (staff Daniel, Dan, Brian, Ben named repeatedly)
Daniel and Dan were both incredibly attentive and welcomingreviews
Value for money as customers see it
Affordable, esp. the lunch menu (~£15 a head)
the affordable lunch menu... Mine came to just over £15 which I think is great for Londonreviews
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Only the owner knows it

Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.

We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.