Best Dishes at Eat Vietnam
Nem Nướng Nha Trang
MainsA kebab-like preparation of marinated pork charred over charcoal until the exterior is caramelized. Served with vermicelli noodles, a bouquet of fresh herbs (mint, coriander, lettuce), and a completely lickable peanut dip. The charcoal cooking is signature to Eat Vietnam's BBQ expertise.
Charcoal Grilled Quail
MainsNotably juicy quail marinated in fragrant lemongrass and spices, then grilled over charcoal until the skin is crispy and caramelized. The lemongrass perfumes the meat throughout. Served with the same array of fresh herbs and dipping sauce. Multiple reviewers specifically call out these as a reason to visit.
Banh Cuon
StartersDelicate steamed rolls made from fresh rice flour, filled with seasoned ground pork and shrimp. Served with dipping sauce. The rolls are light and elegant — a traditional Vietnamese preparation that's often overlooked but when done well, shows the kitchen's attention to technique.
Banh Xeo
MainsA sizzling crepe made from rice flour batter, filled with shrimp, pork belly, and bean sprouts. The bottom is fried until crackling crispy, the inside stays tender. Served with lettuce, herbs, and a dipping sauce. Reviewers note Eat Vietnam's banh xeo is a cut above what you find elsewhere.
Bun Bo Hue
MainsA complex, aromatic beef broth from Central Vietnam infused with lemongrass and spices. Mixed vermicelli noodles, tender beef, and pork are added. The broth has layers of flavour — more complex than standard pho. A signature Central Vietnamese dish that showcases the family's regional expertise.
About Eat Vietnam
Owned by Bình and Shelly Lê, Eat Vietnam specializes in Vietnamese midlands and southern cuisine with particular expertise in charcoal BBQ. The menu spans from phở to grilled meats — quail marinated in lemongrass and spices, lamb steak, sea bream — all cooked over charcoal. Reviewers call it a cut above other Vietnamese restaurants in London.
Top 5 dishes at Eat Vietnam:
- Nem Nướng Nha Trang – 85% recommended(Signature)
- Charcoal Grilled Quail – 88% recommended(Signature)
- Banh Cuon
- Banh Xeo
- Bun Bo Hue
Details
- Cuisine:
- Vietnamese
- Price Range:
- £££
- Phone:
- +44 20 8691 9888
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Takeaway, Delivery, Vegetarian Options
Hours
- Friday:
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday-Saturday evenings require a reservation. Families and friends line up outside and it fills quickly. Lunch is less crowded.
Order family-style — for two people, ordering steamed pancakes, vegetables, spring rolls, and another dish to share comes to £23-27 total.
The BBQ expertise is what sets Eat Vietnam apart. Ask what they recommend from the charcoal grill — it's always better than standard Vietnamese restaurants.
While Dalston's phở mile gets the buzz, Eat Vietnam is the go-to in South London. The menu is wider than typical Vietnamese restaurants with lamb steak and sea bream alongside traditional dishes.
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