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    Dragonfly Cafe

    4.2 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Noodles
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Spring rolls
    Bethany W.

    Cute, slightly hidden away, little gem in the middle of hustling Clerkenwell! Christoph recommended I give it a try, especially with trying to eat a little bit healthier. We arrived and the place was packed, we were however able to grab a table within a few minutes. The food is cooked fast and to such a high standard which allows their turnover and takeaway to work well. I ordered the mixed meat noodle soup and prawn summer rolls. For just over £10 this was an absolute bargain. The food literally arrived within minutes. The summer rolls were fresh and delicious and perfectly complimented by the plum sauce dip. Now to the soup - I'm got usually a big fan of noodle soup as I prefer my noodles straight up but this was a wonderful change. It was piping hot, with the meats and noodles plentiful. Once I'd added the bamboo shoots, chilli and a dash of hot sauce I was on my way. It was truly wonderful and just what a needed to warm and fill me up. I will definitely be back to give their rice dishes a try as they looked amazing! Highly recommended, I only docked a star because the service was slightly crazy with us having to confirm or order 2/3 times and then nearly giving our food away to others but other than that perfection.

    Veggie pho
    Arun D.

    This is the perfect spot for a delicious meal that isn't followed with the guilt of a lighter pocket. You'll walk into the cosy little shop to be enveloped by a fragrant warm aroma and will immediately start staring at the plates of diners in the restaurant. Warning that the place is quite small and packed so you may be in for a wait. If you're in for a quick lunch on a weekday I'd recommend avoiding the 12-1:30 rush time or getting takeout. We were a group of three and were seated in about 5 minutes. The seating was a little squished but you don't notice once you're snarfing down the delicious food. Their menu is up on a board and they have 4 main categories; 1) Bahn Mi 2) Pho 3) Noodles w/ toppings & Nems 4) Rice Plates They have a vegetarian option for each which is wonderful. I went with the dry noodles & Nems and it was just wonderful. Flavourful, filling and fresh. The service was extremely quick. My fellow diners raved about the Pho and the quality of the meat in their dishes which was really great to hear. Finally it was time to pay *CASH ONLY!* and it was just so worth it! The food was cheap and absolutely delicious. Can't wait to be back!

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    Tommy L.

    4 and 1/2 stars. GREAT PHO. I've had a lot of pho in my life and this is one of the most unique experiences. The portion is smaller than usual but the low price makes up for it. The rice vermicelli noodle is the freshest that i've ever had. There is a bounce and a texture to it that i've never experienced before with pho. Most places use dried noodles and this is the first place that i've been to that uses fresh noodles. The broth is thick and not overwhelming. It was DELICIOUS. It was so good that i didn't put in any sauce. Only complaint is the portion. One bowl is kind of too small but two is too much. Perhaps you can ask for extra noodles! Awesome place.

    Ursula V.

    Really good Vietnamese restaurant has opened in Angel. Thank god - I'm so fed up of those hipster places in Shoreditch and Upper St (really not authentic anymore). So far, everything I've had has been good. Try the vermicelli with grilled pork & spring rolls, or the pho - and the banh mi is good too. Honestly, I'm Vietnamese and this is where I choose to get my lunch. Nuff said.

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    9 years ago

    Fast for takeout and tasty but proportion of veg/protein to rice/noodles is disappointing, thus the 3 stars for not so great value.

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    11 years ago

    That's a five! Excellent food and very good service. I had the nems and the grilled pork. I'll go back to try everything else

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    10 years ago

    Very bad attitude from servers, sad for Vietnamese food to be represented by this place.

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    10 years ago

    Very tasty pho. I look forward to trying more from this great place!

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    9 years ago

    excellent food, friendly service and all cooked fresh. one of the nicest Street Vietnamese I had for a long time.

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