Harden's survey result
Summary
“The food is superb” at this Vietnamese canteen with a high reputation against strong competition on Shoreditch’s Kingsland Road ‘Pho Mile’. “You don’t come here for the service, but for the great pho.”
Summary
“Very basic”, but zippy, Vietnamese chow (“soft shell crab, YOM!”) has made this busy dive one of the better known in Shoreditch’s ‘Little Vietnam’ on the Kingsland Road. “Sometimes service is a little bit attitude-y, but you’re not going for that; and it’s crowded, but the food’s the focus”.
Summary
“Very basic”, but zippy, Vietnamese chow (“soft shell crab, YOM!”) has made this busy dive one of the better known in Shoreditch’s ‘Little Vietnam’ on the Kingsland Road. “Sometimes service is a little bit attitude-y, but you’re not going for that; and it’s crowded, but the food’s the focus”.
Summary
“Excellent pho, and a great buzzy atmosphere typical of the area” maintain the appeal of this long-established “cheap ’n’ cheerful” Vietnamese canteen, on Shoreditch’s busy Kingsland Road.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
134 Kingsland Rd, London, E2 8DY
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
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