Cuisine Guide

Near Me — Best Vietnamese in London

Discover handpicked Vietnamese restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

22 restaurants

1
Med Salleh Viet

Vietnamese · ££ · Earl's Court

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Prawn Summer Rolls

Critics describe these hand-crafted rolls as having a rice paper case 'stretched tight over fat prawns' and herbs so they appear 'encased in edible polythene' or 'hiding behind a shower curtain.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Dzo Viet Kitchen

Vietnamese · ££ · Islington

82Signal

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Beef Summer Rolls

Described as "exploding with foliage like a peacock’s tail feathers," these rolls offer a "comforting combination of softness and crunch" from vermicelli, bean sprouts, and grilled marinated beef.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Lai Rai

Vietnamese · ££ · Peckham

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Bò Lá Lốt (Betel Leaf Beef)

These 'well-knit beef patties' feature a 'medicinal' betel leaf spice and a 'thrillingly unfamiliar' coffee-laden barbecue sauce that The Evening Standard praised.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Cay Tre

Vietnamese · ££ · Soho

80Signal

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Bone Marrow Pho

Recognized as the restaurant's 'signature Pho,' it is noted as 'incredible value' on the lunch menu. While some critics find the broth itself lacking fragrance, the 'incredibly thin slices of beef' are widely praised for their quality.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Phat Phuc Noodle Bar

Vietnamese · £ · Chelsea

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Laksa

The consensus favorite across all reviews; described as rich, humming with coconut and chilli, and the go-to order.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Eat Vietnam

Vietnamese BBQ · ££ · Deptford

80Signal

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Cánh Gà (Chicken Wings)

Described by reviewers as some of the best in the city—huge, crispy, and coated in a addictive, boozy 'bar-b-grill' sauce.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
Pho S82

Vietnamese · £ · Holborn

75Signal

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Beef pho

The absolute must-order item, brimming with bold flavors and widely praised for its comforting, authentic broth.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

8
Phở Thuý Tây Café

Vietnamese · £ · Southwark

72Signal

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Beef Pho

Described as 'a thing of beauty, to be worshipped', the broth is praised for being 'seamlessly complex' with a fragrant hit and a 'clean aftertaste'.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

9
Lò Bánh Mì

Vietnamese · £ · Borough

70Signal

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Old Quarter Bánh Mì

Described as a "culinary masterpiece," this signature sandwich features a "symphony" of tender pork belly, silky paté, and crisp pickled vegetables on a house-baked baguette.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

10
Bánh Mì Hội-An

Vietnamese · £ · Hackney

70Signal

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Hội-An Special

The consensus order featuring char siu, pork belly, pâté, and a wobbly omelette inside a perfectly crisp baguette.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

11
Hai Cafe

Vietnamese · £ · Clapton

70Signal

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Yellow Curry

Described as a "hug in a bowl," this "creamy" coconut-based curry is "overflowing with every vegetable imaginable" and finished with toasted pumpkin seeds and a "jam-like" chilli sauce that adds a "fantastic spicy sweetness."

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

12
Pho City

Vietnamese · £ · Greenwich

69Signal

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Pho Tom

Described as a 'perfect stepping stone' for beginners and 'the food version of a hug,' this classic dish features flat rice noodles in a 'hearty broth' with fresh herbs.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

13
Hoa Sen

Vietnamese · ££ · Covent Garden

68Signal

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Vịt Quay Lạng Sơn (Roasted Duck)

The house signature: juicy roast duck flavoured with rare mắc mật leaves. This Covent Garden spot is highlighted by the Evening Standard as a 'good name to know' in the West End for authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

14
Buddha Taste

Vegetarian Vietnamese · £ · Blackheath

68Signal

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Pho A - Nil-Beef (Soup)

Reviewers describe this dish as 'magical' and 'comforting,' specifically highlighting the 'flavourful broth' and 'realistic' meat alternatives like the nil-beef and steamed nil-pork roll.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

15
Cafe Mama Pho

Vietnamese · £ · Deptford

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Beef Phở

Described as a 'crystalline rendition' of the soup, this is the benchmark dish for this 'very busy spot'. Reviews note it is a good choice for when you want to eat 'something light'.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

16
Mien Tay

Vietnamese · ££ · Shoreditch

66Signal

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Chargrilled Quail with Honey, Garlic and Spices

Described as 'heavenly' and 'sensational,' this dish features perfectly charred, honey-glazed skin with aromatic notes of cinnamon and star-anise.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

17
The Baguette King

Vietnamese · £ · Bermondsey

60Signal

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Vietnam Classic Banh Mi

Described as richly flavored and among the finest examples of the genre.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

18
Sen Viet

Vietnamese · ££ · King's Cross

60Signal

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Beef Pho

A warming, classic bowl of beef noodle soup described as the perfect remedy for the cold.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

19
Ngon Ngon

Vietnamese · ££ · Clerkenwell

57Signal

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Sautéed Beef Pho

Acclaimed for its rich, aromatic broth that is 'packed with flavours' and 'wholesome,' served with tender slices of beef for a wonderfully satisfying meal.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

20
Pho Ta

Vietnamese · £ · Tufnell Park

55Signal

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Pho Tom

Described as a "standout" bowl that "excelled," featuring fat king prawns in a "highly aromatic broth made of chicken stock, reduced and reduced for twelve hours."

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

21
Banh Banh

Vietnamese · ££

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Vegetable spring rolls

These are described as 'lovely light' and make for a perfect, fresh start to a Vietnamese meal.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

22
Banh Mi Keu Borough

Vietnamese · £ · Southwark

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Light Coverage

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Vegan Banh Mi

The go-to plant-based option, offering a classic sandwich format without the meat.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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