A tiny, family-run shoebox in Clapton serving homely Vietnamese comfort food with idiosyncratic touches like black sesame in bánh mì and fruit in summer rolls.
Ordering Strategy
Strictly walk-in only with very limited seating (approx. 5 tables), so arrive at 6pm sharp; it is BYOB with a corkage fee.
What to order
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."
Pork Belly Bánh Mì
A submarine-sized baguette packed with spiced pork, pickles, and a signature crushed black sesame spread.
Summer Rolls
These "jam packed" rolls feature a "bright, refreshing bite" of fresh cantaloupe and crunchy pine nuts, served with a peanut butter dipping sauce drizzled with "ever-so-sour passionfruit."
Kimchi
Hailed as the "best I've ever had" by critics, this "rogue but not unwelcome" version features "watermelon, rind and all" alongside the traditional cabbage.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Rebecca McCulloch (90%)
Editorial Weight 53 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 6 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 4 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 15 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
1 Elite · 1 Editorial · 2 total signals
Public signal
4.9★ (432 reviews)
Good to know
Open Wednesday to Saturday evenings only. The space is extremely small, often leading to queues down the street.
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