Deliciously authentic and a great change of pace from falling into the touristy…read morefish-and-chips-all-the-time trap, Tem Tep provides fantastic selection and a large portion sizes. I'll be the first to admit my girlfriend and I had not anticipated coming here, but after finding out just how popular Churchill Arms is in the late evening during a weekday (re: they were so full I was told by the hostess to try again tomorrow), we wandered into Tem Tep Vietnamese Kitchen. We were warmly welcomed and immediately seated in a brand new and modern dining area. Our waitress walked us through the menu and provided recommendations on what to try from the copious menu. We finally decided on the Traditional Chicken Pho (£9.50) and the Chicken with Mushrooms and Vegetables (£11.50). If the prices seem a bit stiff it's because you're getting a massive portion size (you could order one entrée and an appetizer for two people and be satiated) and delicious fresh ingredients. Upon first tasting the pho, I though it was a bit bland, but I quickly realized it was because there is significantly less salt than pho places in the U.S. Once I gave it a good stir and captured some more of the ingredients, the dish really came alive, with the flavors only enhanced by the various herbs they serve on the side for you to add. The chicken with mushrooms and vegetables was also packed with traditional flavors, especially the mushrooms which were perfectly cooked between tender and just a little chewy. Overall, the fresh ingredients, generous portion sizes, and a level of authenticity really won me over at Tem Tap. It's a welcome change-up for tourists and locals alike.

Haven't written a review on Yelp for months and months; only such a disappointing meal could free…read moreme of my self imposed Yelpxile. Place was absolutely dead and freezing. It was pouring with rain outside so going elsewhere at this point wasn't an option, plus, curiosity. Food took forever, like 45 minutes, and we were literally the only table. Ordered a grilled chicken bun cha (noodles with chargrilled chicken and assorted salad served with fish sauce dressing thing) which was awful. The chicken was strangely pink yet chargrilled, and tasted semi-raw but I'm pretty sure it wasn't. Sauce and noodles, not good, and veggies consisted largely of shredded lettuce. A complete failure of what should be an easy and satisfying dish. Server was useless too - was on his phone most of the time and just not at all friendly. One star in reality but I ate some of the food, plus bowl of steamed rice was good.

I liked the duck. The pho is heavy on the star anise, but my partner who ordered it liked it. We…read morewill be back to try other items. I was looking forward to Viet desserts, but they are not available today. Maybe on the weekends? This is a nice clean space.

This restaurant is one of few in London with truly authentic Vietnamese food. The stir fried beef…read morewith lemongrass and chili and egg noodles with prawn were both exceptionally lovely, and I wouldn't be surprised if the same could be said about every other dish on the menu. We were helped by Tom, a particularly friendly and caring team member, and the ambience and cleanliness of the establishment are both first-rate (I spent a good ten minutes admiring a beautiful mural painted on one of the walls). Having enjoyed the food of countless Vietnamese restaurants throughout the Vietnamese enclaves of Southern California, I can confidently recommend Bui Vien to the self-proclaimed foodie and Battersea local alike.

It was the perfect day for Pho. Chilly and overcast. The restaurant is warm and welcoming. The…read moreowners take care and have pride in the food they serve. We started with a salad, dressed light. Then on to the pho, delicious. Cozy atmosphere.

Go to GO!!!!!! You Gotta goooooo! Food was exactly what I…read morewanted. Something completely different with its own style. I ordered the spring rolls and I was so pleasantly surprised that they were served a little bit fried with lettuce to wrap them and Thai basil and fish sauce. They were so tender and hot. It was ridiculoussss. The staff is extremely attentive, and they certainly aim to please. They were very open to offering suggestions and gave us great advice when food was a little on the spicy side. My mom had the seafood pho, which she thoroughly enjoyed because it wasn't overly spicy, she said that the calamari was extremely tender and it's a huge portion. The prices in this place are actually extremely reasonable. I ordered the cold noodle... bun thit nong and the beef was extremely tender, flavors were perfect throughout, cucumber was a thicker cut, which was nice noodles were perfect, and I love that there was no bean sprouts to add as a filler to the dish. Everything was fresh and blended perfectly. I have eaten a lot of Vietnamese food around the world and this has been by far one of the best treats that I have experienced. With the level of service and care they provide, plus the exquisitely delicious food, you should probably book ahead and make sure you have a table reserved... this place is definitely going to blow your mind.

I was skeptical going in here but this is some damn good Vietnamese food. I got the curry with…read moretofu, aubergine, sweet potato and okra and it was spot-on: pungent, spicy (and this was supposed to be nonspicy haha) and filling. My husband similarly praised his dish and my friend hers and her pandan dessert.

Amazing Vietnamese food in the UK. Who knew? Met a friend there for dinner. Delicious all around…read more Duck Satay. Yummy. Pho. Yummy.. vermicelli with pork balls. Yummy. Cold Saigon Beer. Mmmm. Prices very reasonable, and service was excellent. I'll definitely go back when this Yank returns.

This is called Pho District. From the drawing on the wall, it has been Pho District since 2016…read more The pho I ordered was good. I liked it, but wish it had came out piping hot the way pho is supposed to be served. The flavor was spot on and the broth was clear. It just needs to be temperature hot. The next time I order, I will request it serves hot or I will return it. Overall, I like it and think everyone should support this business. Good Vietnamese restaurants need our support.

Viet Ace is a wonderful restaurant serving yummy Vietnamese dishes, including dishes not found in…read moreother average Vietnamese restaurants. Try their salt, chilli and pepper fried series (soft shell crabs, prawns, tofu, ribs, all good). The aubergine pot is wonderful (tender, with veggie and tofu, and flavorful). Beautiful decor, comfy tables and seats, and their service is impeccable. So friendly. We have returned to the place twice. Will definitely go back again. Their soft shell crab, char grilled prawns, and spicy beef pho noodle soup are a must.

This place was a revelation. Stopped by for a light lunch. I had the two course lunch deal for…read moreunder £10. The sprig roles were definitely home made and excellent. I had the noodles with beef for the main. It was truly something special. Served with flavourful brown sauce, roasted nuts, fresh herbs and greens with and bean sprouts. My wife had salted squid and fried rice. Though both rather pedestrian dishes by design, they were well done and excellent. I will definitely make this a regular place to visit.

This is a neighbourhood Vietnamese with a bright, modern interior and high ceilings…read more The menu is not huge, but there is a specials menu available, nor sure how often it changes. We weren't informed of out of stocks until we ordered, I definitely think it's a fair expectation to know of shortages before we read the menu. In the end, we shared fried squid, Viet spring rolls, betal leaf-wrapped beef and summer rolls. The squid was very good, the spring rolls were bland, the beef was not served with the garnishes I've experienced in other restaurants (vermilcelli, mixed herbs, leaves and crushed nuts) but tasted ok. The summer rolls were as boring as they always are and all portions were small. Mains, we tried the shakin' beef, prawn and tofu curries, BBQ pork special, caramel pork belly and the pancake. The curries were clearly the same base with the prawns or tofu added for serving and nothing exciting at all. The BBQ pork was very dry and hadn't had enough marination time. The pancake was good large portion, stuffed with spring onions, onions, prawns and pork with lettuce and herbs in the side with a good dip on the side. We ordered Vietnamese iced coffees to finish and they took forever to come. Overall, service was friendly and well-meant but on the slow side and not all the food was at an acceptable level. Overall, I would say it's a mixed bag but if you order squid then pancake, you will do just fine!!

The beef pho broth is on point. Love their style of rice noodles too. It was like a soft and silky…read morerice noodle instead of the vermicelli I am used to. For £10, probably one of the best cheap eats in London

Great food and good service. Busy restaurant so reservations suggested…read more Authentic Thai with an extensive menu. Medium spice was quite spicy for me.

We are over here from the States where there is a large Vietnamese community around Washington D.C…read more plus I am half-Vietnamese., so I know what I'm talking about. After eating a lot of chips, sausage rolls, and other English staples, we wanted to get something a little healthier and familiar. I cannot tell you how disappointed we were with this meal. The pho broth had zero flavor. I got the pork vermicelli bowl, and besides being a really small portion, the pork did not taste like any Vietnamese pork I've ever had. The best way I can describe the absolute lack of flavor was that this was white-washed Vietnamese food. Do yourself a favor and find a real Viet restaurant elsewhere.

My husband saw this Vietnamese Street Food Restaurant inside the Westfield Mall and wanted some…read morePHO . He said it was delicious and full of flavor. He also loved the Vietnamese Beer 'Saigon". The staff were super friendly. Price for the PHO and Beer was 18£- very reasonable compared to other restaurants he has had PHO.

Came here after I found out that Natasha Bedingfield comes here! This was the best meal of my…read moreLondon trip. Fast casual spot, I ordered then found a spot to sit and they brought out my food to me. No wait on a weekday lunch. The duck wrap was good but it wasn't a must get. The chicken laksa was soooo good. The broth was soooo good. The noodles were sooooo good. The chicken was juicy and good. Gosh that was a freaking amazing bowl. I was sitting there on cloud nine eating it up. Highly recommend.

First visit. Basic, but functional seating area, very much like a picnic. Service was fast. You…read moreorder when you walk in, then food is delivered to your table. I had the duck pho. Fresh ingredients, but I thought lacking in flavor compared to other places.