An unpretentious, family-run café in Surrey Quays serving authentic Northern Vietnamese comfort food with a distinctly homely atmosphere.
Ordering Strategy
Focus on the soups and specials board rather than stir-fries; the staff are very helpful with portion advice.
What to order
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'.
Beef Banh Mi
Actually a beef stew served with warm bread, this is a 'multi-faceted joy' with 'strident umami' and 'unctuous' meat; critics claim 'bovine-bread pairings rarely get better than this'.
Bánh Cuốn
These 'supple and slippery thin' steamed rice rolls are 'toe-curlingly delicious' when the kitchen is on form, though they can be inconsistent.
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Top critic: Vittles (Top 99) (100%)
Editorial Weight 59 pts
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Agreement 8 pts
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Coverage 6 pts
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Public Signal 11 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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1 Elite · 0 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.5★ (366 reviews)
Good to know
The space is large with big furniture, making it good for families but occasionally quiet; consistency can vary on technical dishes.
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