We went for lunch and had our Vietnamese cravings well satiated…read more We had two types of summer rolls -- fresh prawn and bbq prawn. Both were absolutely delicious, with the latter being new but excellent for me. Beef pho was also very good. Our Vietnamese drip coffee was also great, but be warned that the drip does take a while. Service was friendly and prompt. A neighbourhood kind of place, but their reservation system was very efficient and professional too. Ambience is very cozy and casual. Not a very fancy place, but perfectly authentic and local.

I walked in to this restaurant with my friend on a Saturday night around 6:30 PM and we were given…read morea table immediately in the front of the restaurant. Unfortunately, from the moment we sat down, we were quite cold because of the door being opened frequently and the lack of heating. We ordered the crispy spring rolls to share, and my friend ordered the spicy beef noodle soup and I got the spicy tofu noodle soup (pho). The spring rolls came quickly and upon taking a bite, I noticed what I thought was pork or chicken inside, so as a pescatarian/doesn't eat meat I spit it out and we flagged down the server. The staff member said they were seafood spring rolls, and when we asked if there was pork, beef or chicken, he didn't know. We asked him to check with the chef, and he was gone for 5 minutes. He returned and said it was seafood only in the spring rolls, which is okay for my diet, so I continued eating the spring rolls, although was still a bit hesitant. They had a nice crunch and were good tasting, but I didn't like the mustard dipping sauce. My friend and I both liked our spicy noodle soup/pho (hers with beef, mine with tofu), although we weren't too impressed. We expected more spice, and I would have liked more vegetables or toppings in mine. The service was decent but not amazing, and the restaurant was very cold in the London winter time. The restaurant was busy on a Saturday evening but had lots of space and there never was a wait. I saw big parties of people there, couples, individuals out solo, and more, a big mix. My total was £19 for splitting the spring rolls and my tofu soup and tap water, which is okay for London (but still expensive!). The mix up with the spring rolls is still looming in my mind...

This place is legit! We're from San Diego, where great Vietnamese food is everywhere, and this spot…read moreabsolutely holds its own. The banh mi baguette is freshly made & baked, and you can taste the difference! The spicy brisket soup was incredibly flavorful with a rich mix of herbs, and despite the name, it wasn't spicy at all. Even during a packed lunch rush, they had our food out in under five minutes. A true hidden gem delivering big flavor and even better execution.

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

The food was fantastic. I came in on a hot day and got a juice mix and was blown away at its…read moreflavor. My main dish was 2 tapas plates that were crunchy French beans with minced beef, marinated in something beautiful. And a crispy sea bream 2 piece dish that was honestly maybe one of the best things I have ever eaten. The service was so fast and nice and funny. Thank you Viet Food in soho!!!!

A trip to Chinatown is on the itinerary for many people, and it's a must for us because my parents…read moreeventually grow tired of chips, toasties, and baked beans. I personally am skeptical of a lot of Chinese places since they either are too Westernized, or cater to tourists, plus we only want a quick lunch and we are pretty small eaters. Pho is always a good bet in these situations. We waited until the place opened (creating an illusion that this place is popular! Many people popped in to look at the restaurant menu while we waited, mostly because my parents are tired), got promptly seated when the restaurant opened. We ordered 2 phos and some kangkong (morning glory) belachan. The phos are decent -- nice rice noodles that aren't sticking together, decent broth, a bit lacking in meat quantity. Overall a pretty pricey bowl because it's on the small side. The kangkong belachan is where it's at!! Steamy, spicy, and full of wok-hei, it's stir-fried to perfection. This makes me think their other wok dishes must be good! Overall a decent stop in Chinatown if you are craving some asian dishes.

These guys are amazing. Speedy, friendly service…read more Decent wine options. Very good, inexpensive food. Would definitely recommend! Oh - and i love the complimentary prawn crackers!

Amazing food, service needs some work…read more 5 minutes from Highbury and Islington Tube and overground this Vietnamese restaurant had taken a tough area to do business, where the previous two business closed, to stay afloat. There is a very good reason. The food is amazingly good and what you expect from a great Vietnamese so I would advise that they do their best to keep the chef! The reason I say this is there were some unnecessary errors on the part of the waiting staff who were sadly a bit sloppy on a Monday night. First do not give a bill to a customer who has just arrived. Second do not start eating your food when the customer is still waiting for theirs at 10pm. However I do agree that you were very diplomatic and were quick to realise that a grave error had been made and then made the necessary changes to the bill. Thank you Andy, you saved the night for us and we will be coming to sample the food again. The restaurant is the standard hipster hangout with brick walls, artistic graffiti on walls and pipes hanging out so it looks unfinished. Lighting was good and tables were well placed to make you feel that there is enough space to enjoy a quick meal in peace. Vietnamese food always makes me think of street food. It is quick, light and filled with so much flavour. Our pork spring rolls had a crunchy outer layer with a sumptuous pork filling. The vegetable pancake went perfectly with the lettuce leaves and the sweet sauce. Sadly we waited a bit too long for the mains so had to have them when I got home. The Caramelised braised pork belly (Thit Kho) was just amazing. The fat just melted in my mouth and both the meat and the fat was infused with the rich flavour of the sauce. A good restaurant for a quick meal whether you are a couple or a large group. I highly recommend it even though I hope that the service is on par on the day you visit.

Holy crap. Been to London five times and always hunting the back alleys for some special food…read morefinds. This one is incredible. Look for the places with a Q of people on their lunch breaks. Line moves Uber fast. I ordered the chicken baguette. Wow.

Quick glance: + selection of Vietnamese food…read more+ some seatings + good value - tasty bahn mi but not fully authentic I love bahn mi - but I have yet to find that authentic taste I am used to here in London. Chao Now does a pretty good job, with crunchy baguette, well seasoned meat, and pickled vegetables. Still not as good as the ones in California, but almost there. And it definitely satisfies that craving for Vietnamese food without travelling to Kingsland Road.

Cay Tre Soho was one of the food highlights of our London trip. We visited for dinner on May 25,…read moreand overall, the food was excellent. We arrived about 30 minutes early for our reservation, and the staff kindly allowed us to wait inside, which we really appreciated since London was experiencing record-high temperatures during our trip. The only small issue was that one of our appetizers was mixed up, but it did not take away much from the overall experience. The meal itself was fantastic. I had the Bò Kho, and it was rich, flavorful, and exactly the kind of comforting Vietnamese dish I was hoping for. Everything we tried was fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. Overall, Cay Tre delivered an excellent dinner experience. Aside from the minor appetizer mix-up, the food was amazing, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for great Vietnamese food in London.

Wow -- now I've been to both locations. The SoHo location is even more expensive. There will be a…read morelong queue for walk-ins so make sure you make a reservation in advance. Delicious broth, good sized portion, and I am glad at least they are not stingy with offering a carafe of tap water. Vibey atmosphere and authentic dishes. Cute corner in front of the window for solo diners. Also cute cocktail list! While the pho is really expensive (22.5£), it still hits the spot after a long night out.

I needed a warming meal after getting drenched in the rain, looking for something cheap and…read morecheerful. Unfortunately, my old favourites in Lisle Street have long gone and everthing has gone a bit glitzy and shiny. MIght as well go for something that isn't even Chinese ... VSF looked like the best bet for dining by myself with a few seats dotted along the windows. Orders were taken superfast and the food arrived in no time - perhaps a bit too quick as the onions in my stir fried duck with green papaya were still raw. Actually, the dish would be better names as stir fry of spring onions and red onions with a bit of duck and a garnish of papaya. Very disappointing at £8, which didn't even include the rice, the latter was nice and sticky but not even salted (no wonder they tried to upsell me the lemon grass variety). Looking at the other reviews, I must have caught them on a bad day. The place was packed out.

The bun was excellent. Succulent. But they don't serve spring rolls with the dish. Those are…read moreseparate. Paid £7.40 for my dish and £4.45 for the fried spring rolls. Fresh spring rolls come with prawns, no other option for fresh. The man who waited on us was rude. Didn't take it personally, but it's amazing how your whole food experience changes when the service sucks. The phò broth was full, yet soft. VERY tasty. No Siracha sauce! But they had their own spicy in house -- pleasant. I'd go back and hope that crabby man had a day off

Amazing service and delicious fresh food keep making me come back to this lovely gem in Covent…read moreGardens. My go to dinner place every time I'm forced to go in to the office. Luckily for me I mostly work from home so only need to go in once every week or so otherwise I'd be absolutely enormous. Consistently delicious and fresh. Staff is extremely friendly and now know my regular order. If you haven't tried this place yet you really should.

Appeared as the best pho around Leicester Square in Central London, hoping that it's not. Later…read morerealized this is not really a pho restaurant, as they have a lot of other things on the menu. Surprisingly the broth was the best part of the soup. We had a 3 hour break between Harry Potter Part 1 and Part 2, and I had seen many Pho restaurants in the Chinatown area. So found the one with most stars on both Yelp and Maps, and Com Viet came up. It is a short walk, and they promptly opened at 5, and we were the first ones one. We were done with the meal and out of there in 30 minutes, so they were very efficient. The food was OK, and served quickly. The beef pho is normally £13.50, but I asked for extra noodles so got bumped to £17 (which is more than 20 dollars). It didn't come with extra noodles (or they serve very little noodle in the normal). It is the thick rice noodle kind...if someone orders extra, there is no reason why you shouldn't just overfill it...rice noodle is cheap. What I should have done is get a refill after I had left over broth. The broth itself was very good, but there was very little beef (just sliced and no other options) and the bean sprouts, basil, and culantro. It was all pretty limp and sparse. It was strange...they had all the signs of a generic restaurant that serves a lot of dishes, and has pho on the menu..but this usually means the broth is made from powder. I don't think this was...it tasted like genuine cooked broth....but the noodle miss really put a bad taste for this place. Also ordered chicken wings (£9.80) and spring rolls (£8.60). The wings were good...7 pieces cooked over a charcoal fire, but a bit bland and not crispy. The spring rolls were 3 small ones, split in half, served with chili sauce, stuffed with vegetables. The service was OK, doing the minimum. There is a mandatory 12.5% service charge added. Yes, I know that this is a tourist area, but the Chinese and Korean restaurants do a good job of serving a good rendition of their cuisine that could survive in other non-tourist places. Com Viet would not survive outside of this area....the food is too mediocre and expensive, and would be a bad choice for a pho craving.