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.

Really like it the first time, like it again the second time, and then again the third time. Now I…read moresometimes make the trip to just come here, for some good old authentic Vietnamese food. This is a little gem in Leyton. What makes this Vietnamese restaurant stand outs, is that it has a slightly different added menu, it still makes the traditional food, but stuffed chicken wings? Saying that, the traditional dishes were just as splendid, full of mouth watering flavours, combining with the freshness and texture when taking that first bite. And there was no skimping on the portion sizes. I left that restaurant quite full. The venue itself was spacious and open. really cool modern and simple decorating, but it works. Even when the restaurant was full, still did not feel crowded, quite the opposite, relax with a buzz vibe. That was also due to the part of the waiters, who were very friendly, attentive, and on point. They have some really good lunch offers at the moment, so that really helps, but generally the cost is quite decent and value for money, comparing to other Vietnamese restaurants. Other than parking and its awkward location, one way narrow road, I would say this is a good place to eat.

One of only very few places I'll go in London for a bowl of pho...I am not usually picky about my…read morefood except when it comes to pho! Staff are super friendly and helpful... Update 2/11/2016: Little Saigon have upgraded their menu and have included more home cooked favourites! Canh Chua Nem nuong! Highly recommend!!!!

I saw that Pho Saigon was nearby when I searched Yelp, and I'm so glad I decided (after walking…read morearound the block and back) to go in. I was offered a small bowl of homemade kimchi to go with my Tiger beer, which I was delighted by! I've wanted to try Kimchi for AGES! And it was so tasty :-) I ordered a king prawn pho. Flat noodles; halved prawns; fresh coriander, basil and mint; sliced red chilli and bean sprouts on the side which I added. I also asked if they could give it a bit of a kick to try and sink my blossoming cold and they kindly obliged. Not too hot, but enough to give it some warmth. Omnomnom! Gorgeous :-) I spoke to the owner afterwards and he said they were quite new. I would definitely be back if I'm in the area.

This is a nice little restaurant with friendly and polite staff. The menu is somewhat limited, it…read moredoes not offer Banh Mi, one of the most popular Vietnamese specialities. I had one of the soups with rice vermicelli, beef and vegetables. It was good but no matter what spiciness I added, the broth still seemed too bland for my preference. Same for my wife's rice vermicelli with mixed vegetables. The little bowl of pickled vegetables that was brought to the table were delicious. Just the right amount of spice and pickling. The restaurant is very clean, nicely decorated and it's front tables open to the sidewalk, with a couple of tables outside. Also the price was very reasonable. I'd like to give these nice people 4 stars for all the above, but the main entree failed to satisfy.

Funky oriental restaurant in the middle of the abbeville road. It's called oriental, because it…read morebasically does all varieties of oriental food - chinese, thai, vietnamese etc. - and whilst this could seem like a weakness, I don't mind it one bit. The kung po prawns are to die for, and the spring rolls a real treat. If you're eating in, it's well worth trying one of their freshly squeezed juices, and it's reasonably priced, so you can go there a lot. With no real competition around, it looks set to be the only place round here to satisfy your oriental needs.

Wow, banging Vietnamese and it's open until 3am wicked!…read more Defo will be back. Loved the duck storing rolls and green curry and fresh spring rolls. Cheap aswell

The food here is incredible! Try the Shaking Beef, if you like beef. Or, vegetarians may like to…read moretry the Fried Tofu accompanied with the Water Morning Glory. They have a massive TV here which plays all sports stuff. Disco dance floor, Karaoke room(Vietnamese songs only). Could probably convince the manger to drop a couple "beat jams" in there one day. Great place that's open late!

Back at Pop Brixton as part of the Yelp event and found myself wanting something to warm me up in…read morethe cold and Viet Box seems like the most appetising one there. It's not hard to miss Viet Box but in case you do its in the middle row where Made of Dough is on the end. It's the perfect place if you're looking something fresh and hot and healthy. The decor is quite of quirky and colourful with its multicolour handmade pom pomade dangling from above, lanterns and rainbow coloured handmade signage. They're menu is short and sweet varying from the classic Vietnamese to the more creative modern and fusion, although I wish it could be a bit organised as items on the menu were just listed all over the place and the font face hard to read. Although they sell Banh mi, pho, salads, rice dishes, ceviche, chicken satay and coffee we could only really comment on the Vietnamese Rice Noodles with Beef - Pho Style as its all we had. Vietnamese Rice Noodles with Beef - Pho Style Genuinely surprised at how good our beef pho broth was though. It was full of flavour, complexity and depth like it had been made from many hours of stewing the beef on its bones. Seasoning was perfect too. Noodles were a bit overcooked though and became mushy in my soup but this was saved and contrasted nicely with the crunchy raw beansprouts and deep fried toppings of shallots. The beef came as chunks and were incredibly tender and flavoursome. We also paid the extra £1 for two large Vietnamese beef meatball that were nice and bouncy with a really satisfying chew. Not much to offer in flavour though and tasted store bought but I enjoyed it nevertheless. A good squeeze of lime that it came with and it added a lovely zesty note to make it even more appetising. The owner didn't really communicate much but was friendly enough. Be prepare to wait around 5-10 mins for your food as its not instant ramen here. But what you get in return is pretty worth its wait. If I'm back at Pop Brixton, Viet Box is definitely a place I'll like to revisit and try out more dishes as its not easy to find decent Pho with good broth in London, especially at £7 only.

Amazing literally amazing... my first time ever here and it blew my mind... be prepared to wait but…read moreit is well worth it... Raphael totally knows what it up in the kitchen... this little place totally will make you feel like you're actually on the streets of Vietnam but with really good music playing in the background... I'll be back in May for my birthday and this is where I'm celebrating... the flavors and textures are on point! Hats off to the chef!

Best Vietnamese food in London. It's affordable, unpretentious and the flavours are as close to the…read morereal thing as you can get. I got really spoilt living in the Bay Area having good Vietnamese food at least once a week, so finding something close to what I was used to is rare. This is a no frills place, if you blink you might miss it, the decor is not posh by any means, that being said, it's clean, the service is friendly and good, the prices are really affordable, and the flavours are spot on. I have some food intolerances and eating out is almost always an ordeal, this place has always been extremely good at accommodating my requests accurately. Also, they have really good range of vegetarian options, including the best veggie pho I have had. The only but I could find, is that they are not closer to me, and they only take cash.

This little Vietnamese cafe is what the Americans would call a mom 'n' pop joint. The menu is full…read moreof authentic dishes and the simple decor doesn't detract from a clean restaurant I started with deep fried chicken wings in garlic butter sauce. They were crispy though could maybe have done with a tiny bit longer in the fryer as the coating was a little floury For my main, I chose special pho - rare beef, well done beef and beef ball with the rice noodles. The slow simmered beef broth was packed with flavour from the bones and spices if a tad salty There are more interesting dishes to return for in the future

I was in Brighton for a conference in mid-September 2023 and decided to try this Vietnamese…read morerestaurant for an early dinner (5:45pm) on a Wednesday. First, the food quality is good and reasonably priced (13 pounds). I ordered the big bowl pho soup includes noodles, meatballs, and beef with a side helping of bean sprouts to add. It was satisfying and hearty. The only blemish was that the broth had a bit more fat than I would have liked. Location is convenient for visitors to Brighton. It's on Preston Street near the Waitrose supermarket. From the Brighton I-360 tourist attraction, it's about 1-2 blocks north away from the water. From Churchill Square (near the clock tower), it's about a 5-7 minute walk to the west (along the street that is reserved for buses and taxis only). The restaurant is a bit tiny - I would recommend it for solo diner or couples. It's not convenient for a large group. Preston Street has a nice boba tea shop across the way and other restaurants that are worth a look-see. Overall, I would recommend "the Big Bowl" for visitors to Brighton who are looking for authentic Vietnamese pho.

I'm glad I got to try this place as I've been struggling to find good Vietnamese food. Coming from…read moreCalifornia, I was spoilt with options but there was only one place I trusted in Brighton until today! I ordered the Bún cha combo which has vermicelli noodles, grilled pork, chicken and a spring roll. It comes with a dipping sauce that's a mixture of lemon juice, ginger, chilli, garlic and vinegar. It was tasty and cost just under £9. Service was very friendly and nice. I will definitely come back and try other items on the menu!

Delicious, great value, and arrived in 15 minutes! Fab!read more

Absolutely outstanding food, I really loved it. Ordered it on a late shift from work, I had a…read moresirloin beef Pho (17) and a Prawn Goi Cuon (3) last night and it tasted just like my favourite Viet which is in East London (Kingsland Road). The food was authentic and healthy, the Pho as big as they'd serve in a proper restaurant (rather than a smaller takeaway portion), delivery was quoted at 1/2 hour but they were here in 20 minutes. And all for £11! Very affordable. Tasty, fresh, healthy, authentic and doesn't cost the earth ticks all boxes. Go for it if you fancy a Viet treat.

Oriental food is delicious, Vietnamese is a wonderful change from Chinese. It isn't too far from…read morewhat you are used to when going to a Chinese restaurant but different enough to enjoy the change. The food here is fresh and always served to a high standard. The staff here are so welcoming and keen to make a good impression!