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#23 - Vegetarian - Hackney, Vietnamese, Noodles

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3.7 out of 5
Very good | 2730 reviews

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Last update : 22.02.2023

4.3 ★ from 16 reviews

Brilliant phó. we come all two weeks here to find phó and escape. it is not the most beautiful place, but if they want delicious Vietnamese, then this is the place

There is no lack of choice for decent Vietnamese food along this stripe of kingsland road, as everyone knows. they all tried and that is my favorite for pho. the broth is rich and full of umami and the noodles have a great resistance. Yesterday I tried to pack the bark in betal leaves with rice paper and salat. also recommend! it is not a nice place and always packed, so do not go there for the service. if they want good food at a reasonable price with byob, then don't look further! miso satisfied!

A byo Vietnamese restaurant with ample space for parties of all sizes. including drunk deer doses, or so it was the case when I visited. I was also far from sober myself, and was also not a close, but that is the norm at such a place. It would be difficult to separate this place from its lively atmosphere, so it is not for the weak hearts. but despite the Friday evening, the high street distributor, eating is decent and the personal goes over their business with admirable tolerance. worth was also not bad, especially with the BYO policy. you must note whether the above mentioned sounds like their typical weekend activity!

The next best as we are not able to travel to vietnam. delicious authentic Vietnamese food. we had a selection of summer and spring rolls, salt and pfeffersquid and some singapur bark satay noodles. delicious, brilliant service.

Tacho Do has become my favorite four name restaurant in London since moving to Britain. The flavors here are authentic and they say on the restaurant sign....

Nestled on Kingsland Road, this BYO Vietnamese restaurant is a lively spot ideal for gatherings of all sizes. Patrons rave about the delicious, authentic dishes, particularly the summer rolls and pho, highlighting a strong umami broth and fresh ingredients. Despite the vibrant atmosphere, service can be hit-or-miss, with some guests reporting rude waitstaff and chaotic order management. While the decor is simple and the restaurant often bustling, the reasonable prices and generous portions make it a commendable choice for those seeking satisfying Vietnamese cuisine. Just remember, it’s cash-only and busy, so manage expectations accordingly.

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Last update : 17.02.2024

3.4 ★ from 161 reviews
bronwenseldridge
17.02.2024

Pleasant atmosphere and service, but very disappointing food. The steamed rice rolls had tiny shrimps rather than prawns, the deep fried fish was bland and expensive for what it was. The Singapore noodles were just horrible. There are much better eating options nearby.

tessa-c-squirrel4739
17.02.2024

Wanted a Vietnamese meal,so many to choose from around this area but picked the one that had local families in. Our waitress was attentive and served us a great papaya salad with tofu and noodle dishes with lovely prawn toast and seaweed. For three of us,with drinks it was £47. Really reasonable for London.

usexpat123
17.02.2024

It is sad that i feel compelled to write a bad review. I've been eating at this restaurant since 2008 but recently on two separate visits i was dissapointed. The food is generally great but the service was appalling. First visit was lunch, had to ask three times for the tea i ordered. The waitress, seems like family, was yoo busy on her phone. This was lunch and the place eas not busy. She just sat behind bar ingoring us. 2nd visit, also lunch, very quiet, sat at a tablen same ignoring waitress. Suddenly she stepped out of the restaurant with a family friend with a small child. We waited and waited. Finally some staff came out of kitchen. I signalled i was ready to order. Waited Waited Ignore Ignore Finally we got up and left after 15 minutes waiting for waitress to return. This same waitress served me before at their 2nd location across street. Frankly if she was not family ahe should be fired. Plenty of good Viet restaurants on Kingsland road. Not returning

amel1230
17.02.2024

Not sure how people are giving this place a bad review. You get amazing, authentic and delicious food here. It's BYOB (cossie livs) and is so well priced. The staff are warm and friendly it's can get busy so can understand if they're not the most present. But the food more than makes up for it. Fancy fine dining it's not, but endless tasty dishes it is!

866susannap
17.02.2024

This was my worst eating experience in London. The food was tasteless, drowned in a mysterious brown jelly like sauce, rice noodles were sticky. The staff were rude, we weren't told they would only accept cash payments on arrival and they didn't apologise about it when presenting the bill. They told us to go to the ATM machine and leave our belongings there, so as to make sure we'd be back. No receipt. Horrible experience through no fault of our own. We could not be paid to go back.

Gastroranking-it

Last update : 17.05.2024

2.8 ★ from 10 reviews
jack-mullen-1
17.05.2024

The food at this restaurant is consistently delicious, with the summer rolls being a standout favorite. However, the service we experienced was truly disappointing. One waitress in particular, who seems to have been there for a while, was consistently rude and appeared to have a negative attitude. It is unfortunate that someone in a customer service role would conduct themselves in such a manner. Hopefully, she does not rely on tips as her primary source of income. It is disheartening to encounter such negativity in what should be a pleasant dining experience.

m-a-forest3940
17.05.2024

This restaurant offers good quality Vietnamese food made with fresh ingredients, staying true to its authentic flavors.

ioanna-laskari
17.05.2024

Great Vietnamese food. Variety of dishes and very tasty. Large portions, fresh ingredients. Efficient service. Simple decor. Definitely one of the good ones around the area. Great value for money, really good prices. Cash only! And it’s bring your own booze.

simone-artuso-1
17.05.2024

We used to visit this restaurant regularly in the past, and we went back a few weeks ago. For sure, it was our last time. Shocking service!! The waitress was very abrupt, and she didn't have any customer service skills. We ordered many dishes, and they tried to bring them all at the same time!! Unbelievable!!

melanie-cartwell-1
17.05.2024

Nice flavours, but the food was partly warm and partly cold despite living close to the restaurant. I was also fortunate to have cash when they pointed out that they do not take card. If you are hungry and on your way home during the late hours, they stay open quite late in the evening. Just ensure that you have cash and check the temperature of your food before you leave. Nothing worst than sitting down to cold meal on a cold night when you have had a long day.

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Last update : 14.08.2025

4.7 ★ from 975 reviews
oliver-winters-jones
14.08.2025

Very poor service. They take cash only (which they keep very hush about until after you 've already ordered) and upon telling the waiter I had no cash on me all I got was a dismissive you can go to Sainsbury 's and I had to head over there in the pouring rain. The Vietnamese iced coffee was very nice but the food itself was nothing special. At the end of the meal we were handed an ineligible hand-written bill. The fact that the establishment was virtually empty despite being dinner time should 've been a warning. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20 Food: 3 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2

ronnie-tan-doctor6
14.08.2025

Superbly delicious food, I had the chargrilled pork vermicelli. Prompt and friendly service with a smile, will certainly return when next visiting the area! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £10–20

grace-carroll-doctor
14.08.2025

The quality, the food, the value, the service heavenly. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: £10–20

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4.0 ★ from 705 reviews
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3.5 ★ from 54 reviews
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3.2 ★ from 7 reviews
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3.8 ★ from 802 reviews

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