Bun Cha - Islington

We recently visited Bun Cha and we were surprised by how good the value for money was. This is probably the cheapest Vietnamese restaurant we have seen. It’s no... read more We recently visited Bun Cha and we were surprised by how good the value for money was. This is probably the cheapest Vietnamese restaurant we have seen. It’s not too busy, we didn’t really like the decor but the food and the staff was amazing. Worth trying out!

I love Pho and have eaten it for years, both in Asia and other places in the World this is a poor substandard version No herbs and vegetables on the side, had t... read more I love Pho and have eaten it for years, both in Asia and other places in the World this is a poor substandard version No herbs and vegetables on the side, had to ask for chilli and vinegar. Really don't reccomend it.

I came here a couple of weeks ago for a quick lunch during my lunch hour. I love pho and have tried many different and wonderful pho's in many countries so I wa... read more I came here a couple of weeks ago for a quick lunch during my lunch hour. I love pho and have tried many different and wonderful pho's in many countries so I was looking forward to trying this restaurant. First off, the young woman behind the counter was very unfriendly and the restaurant wasn't even busy, only 3 other customers were in there. The chicken pho I got was very disappointing and had very similar flavours to tangy, packaged stock with far too much salt. It is a pity as the Exmouth Market and Clerkenwell area are great little spots of the city. Cash only as well, which for a central London restaurant is just asking for less business.

I brought two colleagues from Asia to this restaurant for lunch. The service was very friendly and accommodating, and the food was excellent, even according to... read more I brought two colleagues from Asia to this restaurant for lunch. The service was very friendly and accommodating, and the food was excellent, even according to my picky Singaporean colleague. I highly recommend trying the specialty dish, bun cha, it's delicious!

A little effort could make this small venue a hit but sadly it fails to satisfy. It's been surviving for a while now fulfilling a gap as one of the rare Asian v... read more A little effort could make this small venue a hit but sadly it fails to satisfy. It's been surviving for a while now fulfilling a gap as one of the rare Asian venues in the area. Why not take advantage of lack of competition? Too bad the effort is not put in to make it shine.