Great for Vietnamese sandwiches. Full of flavor! There were a lot of people taking away but there are a handful of tables to sit. We shared the curry chicken sandwich and it packed a punch. This is a regular lunch stop when we are in London! read more

Kêu! - Curry chicken bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

The best banh mi spot in London! When our airbnb host recommended this spot to us, my family and I laughed because we're from Socal where Orange County is known for Asian/Vietnamese food. Wow, I was sooooo impressed with this place. I love the banh mi so much. The pate is so good and the bread is perfectly crunchy. It was so good, that I made two visits during my trip. My family and I still talk about this place until this day! It's a little pricey, but definitely worth it read more

This place slaps. Authentic, a good variety and fresh!!! Small little shop in a great location. We went here for a late lunch and was not disappointed. So many types of banh mi's to choose from. Would absolutely go back. read more

Kêu! - Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

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Frou frou vietnamese sandwich place. It's modernly designed so I guess you pay the price for it. It's prolly 8 pounds for a sandwich. Yikes! I love my Banh Mis so this was a great find even tho it was kinda pricey. Bonus points for letting me add an egg to my Banh Mi. haha read more

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Really great crispy fresh bread and tasty fillings. A bit overpriced for me as I am used to giant banh mi's 2-3 dollars back in the states but overall a decent sandwich if you are in the area. BBQ PorkLemongrass infused Pork Loin with Daikon and Coriander read more

Kêu! - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

If you're looking for an upscale street food place, look no further... this is it! Easily located and just five mins walk from Old Street Station. I ordered their lemongrass curry chicken rice yesterday for lunch. The serve a rather generous bowl and best of all, the sauce on the rice was generous. Ideal for a wet drilly day! The food came piping hot and the chicken came in huge soft chunks. It's order at the till. Don't be surprize that you don't get a smile but a straight face. The person I ordered from was indifferent but hey... I was looking for fast easy and hot piping food. I found it here! read more

Kêu! - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

One of my favorites in London and now I know why they got great reviews. I came here for lunch because I read some of reviews. It's just across from Holiday Inn. The moment I walked in the smell of the food was so tempting (I think thy tried to hurt me lol!). It's a small place, mostly take outs but you can also sit by the window facing the street. What you do is You order at the counter and wait. I ordered chicken curry over rice. I was quite concern about my allergies so I wanted to make sure no almond. The girl who took my order was so sweet. She wanted to make sure I could eat the dish so she and I agreed to have very little gravy on my rice. I almost fainted after trying my dish. So surreal because it was so damn good. Order this if you like chicken and curry. The chicken is the tender. The gravy is to die for! I liked! read more

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It does not surprise me that Keu & Cay Tre are the same institution. Why? Because they are both kinda 3-stars. Super average, tough totally AOK. All of the right elements (service, hot food, clean, fast), but are lacking that extra little sumpin' sumpin'. So, no 4th, or even 5th star. Why? The flavor. Everything I've had at Cay Tre is pretty bland (separate review to follow, of course). I thought Keu might be a bit different (bahn mi -- so easy! so fresh! so much flavor!), so last night we popped in for a few sandwiches, a steamed pork bun and some duck summer rolls, ginger beer and a VIet Iced Coffee. The Iced Coffee was the best out of the bunch! First, 1.50 for the Steamed Pork Bun is am abomination. It was falling apart, really small, and really boring. 50p max for the quality, max. The duck summer rolls were AOK. Nothing special, but the dipping sauce good. No issues there. I had the kimchi BBQ pork bahn mi, and he had the Roast Duck. Mine was annoying in that the meat in a banh mi sandwich should be shredded so it doesn't all fall out while you are chewing through the baguette. Mistake 1. Mistake 2: between the strong flavor of kimchi and BBQ pork, it somehow resulted in zero flavor. I'm not even sure how this is possible, but it is. My pal-husband-friend agreed on his. All in all, filling -- but not overly exciting or something where I'd be rushing back. Almost felt like fast food or something... So there you have it. Will try to check out Banh Mi 11 next time we've got a craving and see how that goes, but I'll probably be ending my lukewarm love affair with Cay Tre/Keu after last night. Just so blah. Except for a Viet coffee...except for that. Yum. read more

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Cute shop! They sell a variety of Vietnamese dry goods as well, such as ramen and viet mayo and such. I had a Char Siu bahn mi... it was really good. The pork was sweet, salty and just enough fatty (I don't like too much fat). The hot peppers had a LOT of kick, so I took one out, then it was perfect! Crusty, but not too hard baguette, crunchy daikon and cucumber, succulent meat, some chilli heat, and corriander = a really tasty bahn mi! If you work or live in the area, definitely check this place out. There have some seats, but this place is mostly take-away. Cash only!!!!! read more

Kêu! - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

Best Banh Mi in London! The classic and roast duck Banh Mi are simply divine and they serve a great Vietnamese coffee to boot, also. Been here a few times and always leave satisfied. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. A+ read more

Kêu! - Roast Duck Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

The Classic Sandwich is the bomb diggity. So good that I've already had it twice during my 2 week visit here, and will probably grab another one for my plane ride home! To help establish some street (yelp) cred for reviewing Vietnamese food, I am Vietnamese from California, living very close to Little Saigon in Orange County. The baguette is different from the type of bread I am used to, but this bread was really good anyway. I was also a little skeptical about the Japanese mayo used, but it served as a very good substitute for the typical homemade Vietnamese mayo for Banh Mi's. Overall, it had some slight modifications from traditional ingredients but it worked out beautifully. Would definitely recommend for everyone to try the Classic if you're into it. (Also had Iced Vietnamese Coffee and the Chicken Ginseng Soup. Both were good, but not mind blowing.) read more

Kêu! - Classic Sandwich, this picture doesn't do it justice. - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

I've never been to Vietnam, but in London it's still possible to consume a lot of bahn mi and Viet iced coffee. So for London, I think I'm quite the expert. I liked Kêu! Their shop is so sleek and cute with a great seating area and a very colourful menu. The service can't be faulted but... and this is a big BUT, when it comes to their food I've had better. The pork bahn mi (the classic I always try to go for first) was really fatty and lacking in real chilli. I loved their pickled veg and the bread was nice but seemed less fresh than other places I've had. Also, they weren't very generous with the coriander. Never a good start. Saying that, I did enjoy it and as the surroundings are so lovely I'll probably will be back. They also have a really extensive menu so I really want to try the other yummies on the menu. They dod breakfast sarnies which I can't wait to go back and try and I think they'd be a lovely quick dinner spot in the area. It was a little pricey, but now that bahn mi is all the rage, I suppose that's expected, £7+ for a sarnie and coffee. As for the coffee, I asked for it in a certain way, 'strong and sweet' - this means it should have a lovely mocha colour with ice cubes bobbing in the top. Here it was a little to dairy for me, more like my skin on a beach in Malta, whitey-beige. Still nice and refreshing but I've had a lot better in London. Keep up the good work Kêu! you're getting there. read more

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I have a thing for Vietnamese food. Something about the contrast in flavors. Great Banh Mi, the bread was really crisp, almost too crisp for me but the radishes and carrots that offset the duck was great. No mayo needed. Coffee was a little weak for Vietnamese coffee standards. Small, hip deli, sold japanese mayo and these things http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/5kF-JWfal4TAM1wJLxM14g?select=P317L9erBYWSaBC__evA8w. They have them in itty bitty containers on the counter for 1.50 but really why bother. Get the whole bag for 3.50. It's totally worth it! read more

Kêu! - Spicy Duck Banh Mi and Iced Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

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Just got back from lunch here and am wanting to go back! The Banh Mi sandwiches are so freakin' tasty! The baguette squishes seductively in your mouth and is full of luscious meat, coriander, peppers, and yum all over. The smoothies are also awesome, spring rolls are nice n big, and duck on rice came with plenty of foul, veg and rice. Fantastic flavors, friendly staff, cheap prices, quick service and sitting areas if you want to eat in. Sitting by the large front window for people watching is always great in Shoreditch, and they have some newspapers if you feel like educating yourself during lunch. read more

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Solid banh mi dac biet! Definitely my favorite banh mi in London. Crisp, light baguette with delicious meaty fillings. I've tried the roast pork belly and the classic, and the classic is the clear winner. They ask you if you want chilis on your sandwich, but beware as these chilis are spicy! Classic banh mi, vietnamese iced coffee, and bottles of ORIGINAL Huy Fong sriracha on the table. Only thing that would make me happier is if 1) they extended their delivery range on Deliveroo, and 2) wrapped my banh mi in wax paper with a rubber band for nostalgia. read more

Kêu! - Banh Mi Classic - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

Everyone comes here for the lovely Bahn Mi, but what they're really good at too is the Mixed Roast with Rice. Takeaway nets you more lovely Roast Duck, Pork Belly and Barbecue Pork with Pak Choi and rice. For some reason, eating in I always seemed to get a smaller portion. The chilli oil and Hoi Sin sauce are given in little pots and I always make the effort to ask for more which the staff are usually happy to oblige. The Bahn Mi is very good. Crispy baguette, lots of tasty salad and your choice of mackerel, pork belly, barbecue pork, duck and more. Finally the hot vietnamese coffee is served nicely in a special pot and tastes divine. There are many Vietnamese restaurants in Shoreditch and Keu is actually owned by the same people that run Cay Tre and Viet Grill, but it's testament to the diversity of each business that each offers something unique and Keu is no exception. read more

Kêu! - Mixed Roast w/ Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

I have to admit that this wasn't my first choice, but Cay Tre across the road was packed with 15 minutes waiting times and the place next to it just looked too noisy. In that sense Keu was perfect as it was nice and quiet to give my voice a bit of a rest - it was possible to have a chat in a hoarse whisper. It's positioned at the fast food end of the scale and you order at the bar from a menu of sandwiches, salads and soups. My friend and I both opted for the Ginseng Chicken soup which was nice and warm but unexciting. Keu is probably more of a winner at lunchtime, the sandwiches actually sounded quite good. We were the last to leave but happy not to be rushed despite having placed this very small order only. read more

Kêu! - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

This place has great and quite indulgent sandwiches with loads of spice. I'm convinced that each sandwich has a full red chilli in it... seeds and all. But for me, that's not necessarily a bad thing. The BBQ mackerel and BBQ pork sandwiches are my favourites. They are hearty meals that will leave you full for hours. Not bad for a fiver. I would have given 4 stars, but a few of the sandwiches are full of fat - in particular the duck and pork belly are 70% fat and 30% meat. I know they tend to be fattier meats, but their ratio is just a joke. If like me you're not a fan of the fatty taste and texture stick with the BBQ sandwich varieties. read more

I've been to most of the bánh mì places in the area, and this is definitely my favourite. The bread is crisp and the fillings are very tasty. My favourite sandwich they do is the classic, which contains three types of pork. Keu! can get fairly busy at lunchtime, so be prepared to queue. There also isn't a lot of room to sit down, but I'm fine with that, as I prefer to eat sandwiches on the move anyway. read more

Kêu is THE place for lunch in Old St. I go here way more than I care to admit, but I simply can't resist the sweet sweet smell of banh mi. The fillings are well considered, bursting with flavour, and very generous portions! I'm a particular fan of the Kimchi BBQ pork, which has a fantastic sweet&sour spicy kick, but every single baguette I've eaten here has been mouthwateringly delicious. The salad, buns and summer rolls are also a delight. The staff are so sweet and smiley, and super quick. The only slight negatives; the salads could do with being a little big bigger, and some gluten free baguettes would be a real bonus. Otherwise, YUM! read more

I always come here when I'm in uni because its just around the corner. There is always a queue within work days around lunch time. Its great for some quick takeaway for lunch if you want some warm food. I always the Roast Mix + Jasmine rice lunchbox. The rice here is actually really good. My friend told me the beef one is also great. I would doubt it if you say it is a Vieanames restaurant tho because the roast mix is definitely cantonese. But for the price I think its pretty great. read more

I went there with a friend for a quick lunch, hoping to find a really nice place. We found a couple of good seats in the front of the restaurant. We took a look at the menu written on the board and we were ready to order. We wanted to try a couple of mains and duck rolls to share. Well, what can I say when we tried to place my order? the waitress was in another world. She made a mistake with the order twice, she forgot to order the rolls (and she didn't do anything about that later, not even apologize). So we had to order again. I never had this kind of experience with a waiter/waitress before (and I had been myself waitress for a couple of years!). It was unbelievable. We got our food (finally). The duck rolls were OK, a little bit salty, but tasty enough. I ordered 'Chicken Katsu with new potatoes and lemongrass'. Not a big deal really. I had it better, but I was really hungry so I didn't complain. My friend ordered 'Roast Meats' (served with roast duck, crispy pork belly and char siu roast pork with seasonal steamed greens on rice). Apparently, it was better than mine (she was really happy with it!). Maybe I should have tried the famous 'Banh Mi' (Vietnamese baguette), but I'm not really sure if it will be a next time. read more

Keu is the only bahn mi I trust in London....the classic sandwich is hands down one of the best sandwiches I've ever had - and I'm from the States. The flavours in all of their sandwiches tie together so perfectly, and they are careful not to overdo any one taste. 4 stars because I personally like my baguettes just a little bit softer. There are tables with a sharp looking decor, but no table service. Perfect spot for a quick and cheap lunch if you're making your way around Shoreditch. read more

Been here a couple of times for takeaway (the placr has limited seating), once for the lemongrass chicken curry bowl, and a second for the roast pork belly rice box and pork bun. Curry was ok, roast pork was good, but nothing super special, comes with plain white rice and a few bits of green. A little underwhelming, not too sure what the fuss is about? Nice friendly staff though, always a huge line at lunch but you get your food quick.. Which is also a little on the off side for me. read more

Kêu! - Lemongrass chicken curry - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

A lot of the reviews here were pretty circumspect but I actually thought the sandwich was pretty good. The bread in particular was crisp and fresh. I got the pork/kimchi combo and although bbq and kimchi isn't a perfect taste combination I did enjoy their separate deliciousness, although what is kimchi doing in a Vietnamese sandwich in the first place?. My friend had her first Vietnamese sandwich experience here, she was somewhat dubious but was back for more within a week so I'm glad to have secured another convert! read more

Come here if you want delicious Viet banh mi with fillings like: Kimchi BBQ Pork Xiu Mai Meatballs Crispy Pork Belly Spicy Roast Duck Baguettes are £5.95 Box (With Jasmine Rice) £7.50 The waitstaff are slightly... stroppy... But the food is delicious and cheap. read more

Solid yes! The beef brisket banh mi is tasty stuff indeed, friends. My partner's duck banh mi wasn't quite the standout, so it's clearly hit-or-miss based on personal preferences. A single sandwich is enough to leave you satisfied, but not quite stuffed. read more

Only tried the roasted spicy duck bahn mi from here but seeing as it's the first bahn mi iv ever tried it was really tasty! Spicy though! And I can usually handle my spice. Not too £ at £6 either. My girlfriend had the roast spicy duck with hoisin gravy on rice and has been raving about it since. read more

The veggie banh mi with aubergine and tofu is the bomb. Note that the website prices are not up to date.

From the same group that brought you Cay Tre and Viet Grill, Keu is a most welcome addition to the Vietnamese hotpot that is Old Street. The banh mi classic I had here was amazing with just the right amount of tasty tasty pate. I found the baguette nice and crunchy, in spite of my being there in the evening, when you'd expect bread would have been much harder by then. I tend to find Vietnamese coffee incredibly sweet, even when I've opted for the iced option (which has the effect of diluting the coffee as it melts), but, this wasn't too sweet at all, and, in fact, tasted pretty good. Staff were nice and smiley, and there was a fair amount of seats, as well as assorted copies of The Times for your reading pleasure. I'm definitely coming back. I loved the banh mi and I think it's the best that I've eaten so far (though I haven't been to Vietnam yet, I'll admit). read more

The classic Banh Mi comprises of a baguette with spiced belly of pork, ham terrine and chicken liver pate. Add in some herbs and sliced chilies, cucumber to add a refreshing balance and you are set! The pate was smooth and creamy and each meat portion were beautifully balanced yet definable. The baguette itself though apparently not exactly the same you get from vietnam according to my Viet friend but was still good enough for me. We were both happy eating away. Pork meatballs and mushroom on rice £5.5 We just couldn't resist ordering this too and the meatballs tasted very home made with a tender and soft texture. The duck rolls and prawn salad were satisfying snacks/side read more

I'm bang-on with Lizzie. It's nice. The bread is really nice, and some of the bits are, but for my money bahn mi should be small and fast and packed with flavour while these are big and slow and a bit... underwhelming. The baguette is really nice, though. And the condiments. I suspect that in upsizing the sandwich to justify the £5.50 average price, they've got the balance wrong. Which is a shame. If you're in the hood, hid them up. read more

I'm not expert on banh mi but this one is definitely worth a go. I went for the chicken curry option which packed a bit of a kick but was tasty enough to work my way through. One word of warning is that they love coriander in here so if you like me, you aren't it's biggest fan maybe ask them to go easy. The biggest downside was the value for money. I don't know how well it compares to the rest of the Vietnamese around Old St\Shoreditch but I was left wanting a little bit more for my money as I was still hungry afterwards. Could be that I'm greedy but just be aware! read more

3.5* If your seriously having an itch for Asian Vietnamese food, and some how want to try a Vietnamese sandwich this place ain't so bad... The sandwiches is probably as authentic as it comes in the U.K. I tried they banh mi which had all the flavors of a Vietnamese sandwich, the pork (a little fatty), cilantro, carrots, white daikon, and pate.. A modern look to the place in the hip Hoxton neighborhood. 8 pounds for a sandwich.. it is a little pricey for my taste for a Vietnamese sandwich. read more

Got the classic Keu. The bread and the ingredients in the sandwich were high quality- I could tell that the meat, herbs and veg were all decent. Like other people noted, the Bahn Mi is under-seasoned. I like sandwiches with big flavours that push umami and saltiness to the edge. So to armchair chef (cuz it's Yelp), I think the vegetables need to be pickled slightly longer and I'd up the amount of fish sauce or nuoc mam sprinkled on the sandwich. I'll will likely go back since I want to try a few other menu items. Most likely in the the long run I'll stick to making my own bahn mi when I can (try the Momufuku cookbook recipe for a good one). I will however copy the bread used by Keu! as I thought it worked really well. read more

Like Cay Tre (or London-style Vietnamese food in general) but strapped for time at lunch? Cross Old Street and visit the latest venture from Hugh Trung Bui (of Cye Tre and Viet Grill fame) - Kêu Banh Mi Deli! Specialising in banh mi (Vietnamese baguette sandwiches), Kêu offers a delicious variety of moreish sandwiches and Southeast Asian street food options for a quick dine in or takeaway. I LOVED the Kêu Sandwich (classic): the bread was actually gorgeous (good enough to rave about on its own) and the filling of spiced pork belly, ham terrine and chicken liver pate, fresh herbs and mayo will have me queuing up again to drop a very reasonable £4.50 to get stuffed again. There's a good range of drinks, lunch boxes, salads and soups. The setting is simple but attractive and comfortable enough. Solid, affordable, delicious lunch (so, yeah, expect to wait behind other folks with the same cravings if you go round lunchtime) this place is a winner and a very welcome addition to the Shoreditch Vietnamese restaurant scene. read more

Sort of underwhelming. On the expensive side. Good amount of chilli heat in the Banh Mi, but the balance of flavours in the slightly undersized sandwich felt a little off - a little too hammy and not quite herbal enough with unexpected vegetables seemed mainly to be there to add bulk. That said, the bite of my friend's Kimchi Banh Mi that I had tasted amazing (even if not significantly hotter, despite what the little chilli icons on the menu promised). I like anything with Kimchi, though, so I am not a reliable source. The iced green tea is a nice addition, and very good - but, considering the price and the relative cost of doubling the serving, they could have doubled the serving. So: it's OK and the decor is pleasant but I wouldn't make another detour to get to it. read more

Love Banh Mi here so much. The only difference between here and Vietnam is the price! About 10 times haha. Anyway, banh mi is excellent, Hu tieu My Tho is decent! 5 for food and 2 stars for service. Not very welcome staff well I guess that what it's like in most Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants read more

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I really enjoyed eating here. A lovely eatery with a great menu choice. My first banh mhi - I had the spicy roast duck which was soo good. I struggled to finish it but had to eat it it was that good. The staff were a little miserable. I also took back some shrimp summer rolls - I don't like mint so didn't enjoy them I also tried the pork bun which was yum. Love trying new foods. Would return to try something else. read more

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Cheap and cheerful lunch but not the food highlight I had hoped for especially after reading the previous reviews. It's definitely a nice addition to East End's Vietnam Town with its contemporary, slick interior but my BBQ chicken banh mi didn't convince me. Maybe I should have tried the mackerel one instead.maybe next time. read more

Kêu! - BBQ Chicken Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL