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The Vietnamese Ledger

45 Vietnamese kitchens in East London, on the record.

A ledger of East London’s Vietnamese kitchens — the Kingsland Road “Pho Mile” scene and beyond — built for people and for the AI agents they send ahead. Every profile keeps three voices apart: what the business claims, what customers reveal in reviews — quoted, with receipts — and what only the owner knows, including the things that carry the cooking: how the phở broth is made, and which region of Vietnam the kitchen and family come from — held as open questions until the kitchen answers for itself. Updated 29 July 2026.

45kitchens listed
445facts on record
409questions held for owners
88places reviewed for entry

How we verify

Every kitchen here is checked three ways: what the business claims in its own listing, what customers actually say in reviews (quoted, not paraphrased), and what only the owner can confirm — which we hold as an open question until they answer it themselves. We won’t list a “Vietnamesekitchen if reviews contradict the claim; that’s cost places their listing before.

London45 kitchens

East London40 kitchens

Bethnal Green11 kitchens

Sông Quê Café — photoFull menu

Sông Quê Café

4.6·4006 reviews

The iconic Kingsland Road 'Pho Mile' mainstay (4,000+ reviews) — a busy, budget canteen widely rated among London's best for beef phở and classic Vietnamese; fills fast at weekends.

13 on record · 9 to ask
BunBunBun — photoFull menu

BunBunBun

4.4·1830 reviews

Long-running, hugely popular budget Vietnamese on Kingsland Rd — bun cha, crispy tofu, special pho and street food in a plain, bare-bulb room; food-forward but decor and seasoning divide opinion.

8 on record · 11 to ask
Viet Grill — photoFull menu

Viet Grill

4.1·983 reviews

The upscale, French-colonial-styled Kingsland Road Vietnamese — pricier than its canteen neighbours but with nicer decor, a bar, BYO allowed and group set menus; standout bone-marrow phở and claypot catfish.

14 on record · 9 to ask
Nom Nom Restaurant — photoFull menu

Nom Nom Restaurant

4.7·938 reviews

Bustling Kingsland Road Vietnamese diner known for innovative sharing plates and an unusually strong vegan selection — pho, tofu pancakes, bún chả and banh mi.

9 on record · 9 to ask
Mien Tay — photoFull menu

Mien Tay

4.0·884 reviews

Kingsland Road stalwart for home-style Vietnamese — big-portion pho, clay-pot curries and ginger duck at budget prices, but service and consistency draw complaints.

9 on record · 9 to ask
Tây Đô Cafe (Vietnamese Cuisine) — photoFull menu

Tây Đô Cafe (Vietnamese Cuisine)

4.1·772 reviews

Long-running, budget family Vietnamese on Kingsland Road with a deep traditional menu (bánh cuốn, bún riêu, caramel catfish) and BYO drinks; beloved by regulars despite a dated room and card/cash friction.

14 on record · 9 to ask
Hanoi Cafe — photoFull menu

Hanoi Cafe

4.3·628 reviews

Long-standing family-run Vietnamese cafe on Kingsland Road's Pho Mile — pho, salads and banh mi at budget prices, with a lunch deal and dogs welcome.

9 on record · 9 to ask
bếP House — photoFull menu

bếP House

4.8·603 reviews

Easygoing, licensed Vietnamese eatery-meets-bar on Kingsland Rd ('Pho Mile') — pho, summer rolls, grilled-pork vermicelli, banh xeo and cocktails in a cosy, pub-like room; a gluten-free menu too.

10 on record · 9 to ask
Tay Do Restaurant — photoFull menu

Tay Do Restaurant

4.5·156 reviews

Spacious, canteen-style Kingsland Road Vietnamese (sister to Tây Đô Cafe) with a large, well-priced menu, BYO drinks and group-friendly service; known for frog legs, soft-shell crab and bánh xèo.

14 on record · 9 to ask
Lò Việt Catering — photoBánh mì & street food

Lò Việt Catering

4.6·79 reviews

Family-run Vietnamese street-food van and caterer around Victoria Park and the Brunel Museum — famed coconut-chicken banh mi and large-event catering.

6 on record · 9 to ask
Yummy Yummy — photoFull menu

Yummy Yummy

2.8·45 reviews

A delivery-first Vietnamese kitchen in a Bethnal Green railway arch, open late; reviews are overwhelmingly negative on accuracy, quality and responsiveness (mostly dated 2021-2024).

7 on record · 9 to ask

Hackney & Dalston8 kitchens

BunBunBun — photoFull menu

BunBunBun

4.1·521 reviews

Kingsland Rd (Dalston end) BunBunBun — affordable, friendly full Vietnamese known for claypot eggplant, banh xeo pancake and lemongrass chicken; pho is solid though some find the broth light on depth.

9 on record · 11 to ask
Tre Viet Mare Street — photoFull menu

Tre Viet Mare Street

4.0·394 reviews

Family-run, budget Vietnamese on Mare St (Hackney) doing classic home-cooked dishes and a much-praised bone-broth phở, plus bubble tea; vegan-friendly, warm with regulars, some older-review inconsistency.

12 on record · 9 to ask
Bánh Mì Hội-An - Vietnamese Street Food in London — photoBánh mì & street food

Bánh Mì Hội-An - Vietnamese Street Food in London

4.9·373 reviews

Beloved family-run Vietnamese banh mi street-food counter on Graham Rd, Hackney — proper (not pre-frozen) baguettes, homemade spring rolls and duck pho; short daytime hours and tiny seating.

11 on record · 9 to ask
Hai Ha — photoFull menu

Hai Ha

4.1·337 reviews

Simply-styled, owner-run Vietnamese on Mare St (Hackney) known for authentic, niche regional dishes and a standout bun bo Hue with a memorable broth; massive portions and warm hosts, but book by phone as online reservations can be unreliable.

11 on record · 9 to ask
Huong — photoFull menu

Huong

4.9·208 reviews

Tiny, beloved family-run Vietnamese on Well Street, Hackney — a standout clean pho broth, superb summer rolls and a short fresh menu; BYOB, best for small parties.

11 on record · 9 to ask
Hanoi Bistro & Kitchen — photoFull menu

Hanoi Bistro & Kitchen

4.5·164 reviews

Full-menu Vietnamese bistro on Mare Street, Hackney — curries, claypot, grilled bún and salads, with a much-loved Vietnamese iced coffee.

6 on record · 9 to ask
BunBunBun — photoFull menu

BunBunBun

4.8·84 reviews

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.

10 on record · 9 to ask
Sen Viet ( Mare street) — photoFull menu

Sen Viet ( Mare street)

4.8·43 reviews

Welcoming full-menu Vietnamese on Mare St (Hackney), a newer branch of the Sen Viet loved near King's Cross; broad menu, phở and porridge, friendly owners, big online-order trade.

7 on record · 9 to ask

Shoreditch7 kitchens

Cay Tre Hoxton Shoreditch — photoFull menu

Cay Tre Hoxton Shoreditch

4.2·1170 reviews

Established, licensed Vietnamese restaurant on Old St (a 20-year Hoxton fixture) serving classics plus seasonal tasting menus (48h notice) — garlicky pho, bun bo Hue, crispy crab parcels and grilled-pork vermicelli in a cosy room, with delivery and catering.

9 on record · 9 to ask
Huong viet — photoFull menu

Huong viet

4.6·950 reviews

Established Shoreditch Vietnamese on Curtain Road — a big authentic menu, an all-halal kitchen and midrange prices, with strong pho, fried rice and seafood salads.

10 on record · 9 to ask
Nón express - Vietnamese restaurant — photoFull menu

Nón express - Vietnamese restaurant

4.8·754 reviews

Compact, highly-rated Vietnamese near Old Street — standout banh mi, chicken pho and tofu/monkfish curries, with strong veg and vegan options but limited seating.

8 on record · 9 to ask
Banh Mi Keu Deli Shoreditch — photoBánh mì & street food

Banh Mi Keu Deli Shoreditch

4.4·597 reviews

Small contemporary Vietnamese banh mi & rice-bowl deli (a Banh Mi Keu branch) on Old St — char siu rice bowls, summer rolls, papaya salad and iced coffee; grab-and-go with catering and delivery.

9 on record · 9 to ask
Hanoi Pho 21 — photoPhở specialist

Hanoi Pho 21

4.8·216 reviews

Shoreditch phở specialist on Paul Street — a 21-hour beef broth, bargain ~£10 bowls and a cosy, solo-friendly room.

10 on record · 9 to ask
EatViet — photoFull menu

EatViet

4.5·34 reviews

Casual Vietnamese lunch/takeaway on Leonard St (Shoreditch) — pho, bun Hue, summer/spring rolls and rice-noodle boxes with eco-friendly packaging; quick and handy, though quality and authenticity draw mixed reviews.

8 on record · 9 to ask
Vietnamese Kitchen — photoFull menu

Vietnamese Kitchen

4.0·5 reviews

Small Old Street Vietnamese with a broad menu and cocktails; standout spring rolls and noodle dishes, but only a handful of reviews so signal is thin.

7 on record · 9 to ask

Spitalfields & Brick Lane10 kitchens

3 Mien — photoFull menu

3 Mien

4.7·570 reviews

Compact, unfussy Vietnamese diner near Aldgate spanning all three regions (its name means '3 regions') — pho, vermicelli and rice plates in generous portions.

9 on record · 9 to ask
Hohaki — photoFull menu

Hohaki

4.6·466 reviews

Chill Aldgate Vietnamese near Petticoat Lane — rice plates, grilled bún and noodle soups at value prices; pho and banh mi bread aren't the strong suit.

9 on record · 9 to ask
Pho Brunch — photoPhở specialist

Pho Brunch

4.6·396 reviews

Homely, budget-friendly northern-Vietnamese spot on Commercial St (Spitalfields) serving comforting phở and BBQ-pork bánh mì; quick, warm service in a dated room.

10 on record · 9 to ask
Viet Pho – Vietnamese Iconic Pho — photoPhở specialist

Viet Pho – Vietnamese Iconic Pho

4.9·388 reviews

Warm, home-cooking Vietnamese on Commercial St praised for authentic phở (even custom broths), halal meat and a vegan menu; generous portions, homemade chilli paste, great for solo diners.

10 on record · 9 to ask
Sông Quê - Phở Bar — photoModern

Sông Quê - Phở Bar

4.9·302 reviews

A newer, plant-filled Vietnamese phở-and-cocktail bar on Commercial St under the Sông Quê name; licensed bar, standout lemongrass chicken and iced salt coffee, still ironing out kitchen timing.

12 on record · 9 to ask
Utea Spitalfields - The Banh Mi Cart & Boba Cafe — photoBánh mì & street food

Utea Spitalfields - The Banh Mi Cart & Boba Cafe

4.9·251 reviews

A Vietnamese bánh mì cart and boba café near Petticoat Lane, run by a friendly couple; grilled-pork and curry-tofu bánh mì plus 'less sugar, more flavour' milk teas in a relaxed sit-in space.

11 on record · 9 to ask
Just Pho — photoBánh mì & street food

Just Pho

4.8·35 reviews

Vietnamese street-food stall in Brick Lane's Upmarket — comforting beef pho and curries, though several diners flag the banh mi and vermicelli bowls as inauthentic.

6 on record · 9 to ask
CAPHE — photoModern

CAPHE

5.0·32 reviews

Specialty Vietnamese coffee stall in Old Spitalfields Market (also seen at Brick Lane) run by founder Derek — salted and egg coffees plus creative pastries/cookies; a craft-coffee destination rather than a kitchen.

7 on record · 9 to ask
Pho Street Eats — photoBánh mì & street food

Pho Street Eats

4.6·26 reviews

Small Vietnamese street-food stall tucked inside Spitalfields Market, best known for its pork bánh mì and a well-praised phở, run by a warm, attentive cook.

8 on record · 9 to ask
Banme — photoBánh mì & street food

Banme

4.3·3 reviews

Vietnamese banh mi stall inside Boxpark Shoreditch — charsiu banh mi is the pick; a couple of reviews want more punch (fish sauce/chilli) in the fillings.

7 on record · 9 to ask