Absolutely yummy Vietnamese restaurant where one can have delicious varieties of food items at reasonable prices , prompt and punctual service with the help of a very friendly and professional staff.
Cay Tre offeres some great options in Vietnamese food. Right from the soups, salads, starters, curries and pho, everything from the menu were tasty. Pulled chicken breast pho is a must have.
There’s something about Cay Tre that doesn’t elevate the dish from mediocrity. I’ve been to the Hoxton branch and spied some success, but my second round still merits no awards. This time the store was Soho and I went with the lunch special including fried chicken wings and the vermicelli noodle salad (£13). There’s plenty of people here and that makes for a crowd, so it must be doing something for someone. First to arrive were the sticky chicken wings with fish sauce and these are worthwhile. The two wings include a tiny salad and the sweet sauce complements the dish well. Your hands get messy but it’s worth it. The sauce also came in handy when it came to the noodle salad, because the first of my issues for the main was that it was under-seasoned.
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There’s something about Cay Tre that doesn’t elevate the dish from mediocrity. I’ve been to the Hoxton branch and spied some success, but my second round still merits no awards. This time the store was Soho and I went with the lunch special including fried chicken wings and the vermicelli noodle salad (£13). There’s plenty of people here and that makes for a crowd, so it must be doing something for someone. First to arrive were the sticky chicken wings with fish sauce and these are worthwhile. The two wings include a tiny salad and the sweet sauce complements the dish well. Your hands get messy but it’s worth it. The sauce also came in handy when it came to the noodle salad, because the first of my issues for the main was that it was under-seasoned.
At initial glance, I was excited to try the welcoming bowl of lemongrass beef, noodles, leaves and goodness. There’s a satisfactory level of meat, fresh ingredients and the bowl is huge. But once you dance your fork around the dish a few rounds, you’ll uncover a deep pool of water. This makes the noodle salad too wet and tasteless to enjoy. I’d suspect the water was a consequence of the noodles not being sieved properly. This ultimately dulled the tasty, fragrant flavours of the nuoc cham, lemongrass and herbs. I thought Cay Tre was decent value for the price considering the location, but the lack of real flavour made it an unenjoyable and non-authentic eat.
Had the lunch set menu that's available from 11-5pm, choose a main course and a side for £11 which is a good deal considering the normal pho is £11.
*sticky chicken roll*
The sauce is made from melted malt sugar, which is too sweet for my liking
*prawn summer roll*
Had a nice strong mint flavour which kind of masked the taste of prawns. Again the sauce was too sweet they didn't give the fish sauce
*beef pho*
The broth was nice but again on the sweet side, the meat was nice and tender and they gave a good portion. The noodles were slightly over cooked but still alright. Overall much better than some other pho I've had in London
On a visit to the beautiful city of London I was specifically looking for a change and more diversified cuisine and this place came highly recommended!
Located on Dean street in soho the place is surrounded by many other F&B choices but this place does have a wait list and a crowd that I think travel specifically for the Vietnamese food.
The decor isn't all that great, but the food taste makes up for it. We were a party of four and we tried many items on the menu and were all great.
For just a little better decor this place will be an easy 10/10.
Dropped in for late night supper, it looked busy & it smelt good. The service was very good and the food was enjoyable. Reasonably priced and portion sizes generous. Wouldn't necessarily visit again but no complaints either.
The Spring rolls, the pho, the stir fried rice noodles, everything was just perfect. Cay Tre is definitely one of the legit Vietnamese places in London. Cool environment with abit of bistro feel at the bar front.
Really great Vietnamese food, service is on par with what you expect for a busy restaurant. Pho is well flavoured and selection is extensive. Slightly on the pricey side but justified for central London.
Endless menu of goodies and most of the food was good. Particularly liked the sweet potato and prawn fritters and the egg fried rice. Everything else was a bit over cooked and under prepared. The staff was utterly overworked and couldn't manage the orders and I had to wait 25 mins for a glass of tap water and my drinks order.
What tha pho! Adorei o Pho, foi a primeira e certamente não a última. Com temperaturas negativas e depois de um longo passeio, uma sopa quente ao fim do dia é muitoo reconfortante.
A questão é que a pho não é uma sopa. É um prato (com uma base líquida sim). Uma pequena entrada e um classic pho e fiquei bem.
Adorei as texturas, o sabor da carne, da hortelã..do limão! É optima.
O único contra do restaurante é o barulho. Muitooo barulhento a um sábado á noite...nínguem se podia ouvir. Mas no final de contas estamos em Soho e faz tudo parte.
Adorei a experiência.
Busy so seating is very cosy. Pretty varied menu with a £10 lunch option serving starter and main. Had the shrimp summer roll which was fab and the beef pho which was decent, but not life altering. Service was good despite how busy it was. Would go again
I love it here! I've been here a few times for various dinner catch ups in soho and it never disappoints!
Right from the booking process, the staff are super accommodating. Service throughout is prompt and super friendly.
There is a huge range of menu tasty Vietnamese options and a decent wine list too. My personal favourites dishes are the huge fried spring rolls, their curries and the chicken bun sa.
Cay tre caters for all budgets.. You can get a shared started and main for less than £15 but you can also go all out if you're wanting a huge Vietnamese style banquet. I've done it both ways and have not been disappointed either way.
The location of Cay tre is perfect, in the heart of bustling soho... If you're keen to try here, I'd recommend booking as there's always a huge line of people. Definitely worth the wait though!
Great restaurant. Informal and there was a long wait for a table but they are more than happy for you to drink at the bar or head somewhere else for a drink whilst your name is on the list. Despite being so busy the food was quick and excellent. Everything seemed very fresh and full of flavour. The staff were lovely and very attentive. The best Vietnamese I have found in London so far!! 100% recommend.
I visited Cay Tre upon a friend’s recommendation when I had only been in London for about a month. It was only the second time I had been to Soho, but I was already in love with all the eateries we passed along the way, including Yalla Yalla, which we had discovered a couple of weeks earlier. As we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted by a sumptuous whiff of Vietnamese food and a friendly waiter who showed us to our table. Despite the slight draught fluttering around our table, the friendly atmosphere as well as the big bottles of sriracha and hoi sin sauce on the table made us feel comfortable.
Over Christmas and New Year I spent a month travelling in the East with 2 girlfriends. Looking to escape the stresses and boy dramas of London we packed our rucksacks with neon paint, skinny vests and microfibre towels and took off an adventure that ended in a tattoo shop on Kao San Road. The trip was everything I hoped for and more, something I hope we'll all still be talking about when we're sensible adults sipping Pinot around the dining table. But travelling with a veggie and an extremely fussy fish fearing coriander detesting friend was not the best chance to sample the culinary delights of the East.
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If there's one thing you should order at Cay Tre it's their anchovied chicken wings, these wings are not fishy as their name suggests but salty and delicious smothered in a caramel like sauce. Obviously it being Vietnamese food you have to dip your spoon in some Pho, I'd recommend the Hanoi Garlic one. But you can't go too far wrong ordering anything off this menu the Pork Belly is really good, the soft shell crab and pork dumplings are all worthy contenders. The place is slick and clean, it would be a little clinical looking if not for their patterned floor tiles and touches of gold in the lighting. But there's nothing wrong with that, I like my restaurants sleek and my service sleeker. Of which, service is good, it's not stand out amazing but this is a small chain and it's what you expect. The place is always packed but you rarely need to queue, they also take reservations and have some larger tables at the back which is great if you're going as a big group as it's hard to find anywhere in London that will take you! Go for the anchovied chicken wings, stay to finish the steaming bowl of pho.
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After an epic 3 week holiday in Vietnam, I was incredibly missing Vietnamese food. As a result my boyfriend and I ventured to Cay Tre. I've been a few times before and rate them as serving decent, authentic Vietnamese food but in a trendy setting.
Cay Tre serves home cooked style food - rice with veg, meat and soup all intended to be shared around the table. On this occasion, we were stereotypical and opted for pho and bun bo hue (both more of a street food dish). I can't fault the ingredients used - the beef was so soft and tender. The broth was a little too bland for my liking but the taste itself is authentic. Our starters were decent, noodles in the summer roll were slight dry and hard (thumbs down), but the prawns and veg tasted fresh. My boyfriend ordered the cha la lot and also felt that the noodles were on the dry side..
TOP TIP - Cay Tre's lunchtime set menu is excellent value for money (Mon- Sat 12 to 5)!! A starter and main is only £10 and I've been told the portions are the same size as the a la carte menu. I'd definitely recommend this for those who want to try Vietnamese food & don't want to splash out on the cash - the lunch menu is limiting but does cover the famous Vietnamese dish, pho!
Note: I've since returned and ordered 'Com Saigon' (charcoaled lemongrass pork chop, served with a fried duck egg & soup of the day), which I 100% recommend!! My boyfriend ordered the 'Wonton Noodle Soup', which isn't very different from the Chinese version (he was hoping for the traditional Vietnamese version which includes more ingredients).
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My (future) restaurant is still mostly a puzzle. I make up my own fantasies and dine at other people’s dreams, searching for help with my puzzle. A week ago I found a piece. Never before (not even at my perma fave Dishoom) have I looked at a menu and wanted to order nearly every single thing. I have never been to Vietnam but if the real deal smells even half as delicious as bustling Cây Tre on Soho’s Dean Street, then I want to book that trip very, very soon.
Cây Tre is definitely loud, so depending on your mood you will either find this cosy, candlelit restaurant noisy or lively. Fortunately for me, every single one of the three times (in the same week) I visited the restaurant I was in a good mood. The room is bright, the staff is cheerful and I couldn’t wait to dig into the menu. I am no expert, least of all on Vietnamese food, but I have eaten at enough restaurants to know when someone is compromising authentic flavours to suit the foreign country they are serving their food in. Cây Tre thankfully makes no such concessions. Everything tastes fresh, delicious and when they say spicy, then mean spicy (yes!).
• Grilled aubergine with ground pork (£6) – sublime; the delicate aubergine glistens in a delicious sweet and savoury broth and I ate this dish in one go. I ordered it again; and again.
• Grilled calamari and okra (£8) – luscious calamari; I still don’t like okra.
• Crispy salt and pepper soft shell crab (£7) is better than the crispy salt and pepper frog’s legs (£7.50) contrary to what the tips on FourSquare say.
• Mahi mahi coconut curry (£9.50) is toe-curlingly fabulous; and evoked memories of malvani fish curry from India. It is served with rice and delicate steamed rice pancakes… almost like a neer dosa!
• Roast pork belly stuffed with sweet curry leaves (£10) is succulent with proper crispy skin.
• Com Saigon – a lemongrass marinated pork chop with fried egg & rice (£9) – which I ordered at the waitress’s recommendation was the only disappointing dish. The pork was dry and flavours very common.
Each dish arrives with its own nước chấm (Vietnamese dipping sauce) – the kitchen doesn’t cut corners by bulk producing one type of sauce and forcing it to match every dish on the menu. The Kim Chi (£4.50) is very good and bursting with ginger.
I found the wine list average and the desserts didn’t impress either. I had the coconut ice-cream (£3) the first time but stayed with the Vietnamese Iced Coffee (£2.90) every other time. The coffee is lovely and strong but could do with still more condensed milk.
The more I think about it the more I want my restaurant to feel like the perfect first date. A date when you can’t recall specific details but walk away knowing that everything was just right. The menu will give you butterflies of anticipation, the music will romance the design, the service will be flirty, and when you take that first bite it will be love. For that moment at least.
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When I'm in Soho and craving a warm bowl of Pho, this is the place I go to.
Unlike some other restaurants in Soho, you can luckily book a table at this popular Vietnamese restaurant. Otherwise, you can expect to queue for quite a bit, when you plan to have dinner on a Friday or Saturday evening. While the interior is minimalistic and modern, the food is truly authentic.
When I went, I had the Grilled Piggy Aubergine and a bowl of Beef Pho. It's hard to find good pho in London, however, Cay Tre's pho is among the better ones you can have. The first thing I do, when I eat Pho is taste the broth, which is so warm and full of flavour. Unlike other Vietnamese restaurants in London, when you order medium rare beef here, you get medium rare beef. Soft and tender. Perfect! Just like in Vietnam, the Pho comes with fresh bean sprouts and other greens on the side, for that extra bit of freshness. The bowl was quite big, which was good, because I wasn't impressed by the Grilled Piggy Aubergine. The aubergine was soaked in traditional Vietnamese nuoc cham, a sauce made of fish sauce, sugar, water and garlic. I really like the taste of nuoc cham, it's sweet and salty. Unfortunately, the dish was quite fatty and you could clearly see the oil in the sauce, which was a bit of a let-down.All in all, I recommend Cay Tre. Their menu has all the Vietnamese favourites and the prices are reasonable.
I've eaten at the Old Street branch a number of times; love it. The meal I had at the Soho outpost was better: punchier flavours, better executed textures and surprisingly it wasnt as busy - or are the acoustics just better..?
Inventive, complex and tasty cocktails, great taster menu ideal for sharing. Amazing shaking beef. Recommended Vietnamese food!
The BBQ pork exploded with flavour. I could honestly eat so many bowls of this dish and not get sick of it. I love the fact that it is so simple, but the preparation that goes behind it is amazing. I need to get my mother to teach me how to make it, because she too, also makes the best Bun Thit Nuong. She is my hero!
The first thing I liked about Cay Tre Soho is the fact it's much bigger and more spacious than it's famous Old Street sister. Paticularly downstairs at Cay Tre in Old Street you just can't hear yourself think, it is so damn loud. The Soho Cay Tre is a vast improvement. The service also seemed a lot slicker, there's a greeter and the staff seem to be dressed more smartly, and many of the staff are not Vietnamese. I guess West-end folk are a lot more demanding than East-end folk.
...the delicate aubergine glistens in a delicious sweet and savoury broth and I ate this dish in one go. I ordered it again; and again.
All in all, an interesting and different experience – I particularly enjoyed having the monkfish cooked right in front of us on our table and served straight from the pan. And trying new vegetables – flavours that I couldn’t previously have dreamed up (like the cucumbery ‘choucho’ served with prawns).
i liked the finishing touches like the glass box lights. the place mats are also the menu with a colourful floral design on each end.
A few days back my friend Patty came by to London just for a day, a quick stop to continue her trip but long enough to go for diner. The unusual suspect this time was Cay Tre , a Vietnamese restaurant, serving traditional street food "Pho" which is a Vietnamese noodle soup, and keeping the rest of the menu with traditional recipes and flavours. The Place in Soho Menu Style Two locations Soho and Shoreditch, and another two siblings for the group Viet Grill and Keu. We ended in the Soho restaurant, eating this amazing food in a white clear atmosphere. The place Almost empty dining before closing For starters we got red sea prawn and steamed pork summer roll, and the charcoaled pork ribs coated in honey and lemongrass. Both starters were excellent, but the ribs were spectacular, I could eat those babies all day. Then for main I went for the Com Saigon after I remembered a post from Kang . Pattyâs sister Cristina pointed out that the dish looked like a âBandeja Paisaâ which
I finally got to Cay Tre last week for lunch and came out of there a very happy man. I also stank of garlic for the next 3 days, but it was worth it I tell you (the other half may not agree...) Although I have not been to the original restaurant in Kingsland Road, I had read glowing reports from Greedy Diva so I knew I was in a for a treat. I can't remember what was on this site before but the fit out is lovely and my colleagues and I were greeted with lots of smiles when we came in. We shared starters and they were an indication of the deliciousness to come. Fresh, herby, wonderful summer rolls were stuffed with juicy prawns and were a delight. The Cha La Lot was probably my favourite dish of the day - spicy ground pork wrapped in wild betel leaves with roasted peanuts and nuoc cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce). These little parcels of joy were so moreish, I could have finished off the whole plate myself (and definitely took more than my share). Choosing a main was tricky but I think I
For some reason I thought I had already reviews the Soho branch of Cay Tre, but it seems not, which is a bit odd, as I’ve eaten there on several occasions. If you’ve eaten at Viet Grill or Cay Tre on Old Street then the Soho branch will not give you any surprises.
Is the blingification of ethnic restaurants in Britain, a good or bad thing? Instinctively, I'm wary of trendy design-driven restaurants. Phrases like: 'style over substance' , 'superficial and shallow' and 'should've spent the money on the kitchen', all spring to mind when I come across such places. But am I too hard on these trendy joints? And why? To answer these questions, let's go back in time to the late 1980's. Way back then, the best Chinese restaurant in Manchester, quite possibly Britain, was reckoned to be Yang Sing . My family were regulars, and I remember enjoying many a fine dim sum session there, but then we stopped going. I'm not sure why, but I suspect that it was due to Pa Noodles feeling aggrieved that he was paying extra for interior design rather than for better food. I've not been to Yang Sing in years, but from what I see on their website , it is spectacularly bling and spectacularly expensive. Suffice to say, one is more likely to see a footballer or soap star e
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After our cocktails at the Savoy‘s The American Bar (ooh get us!) we wandered along to Soho to try our first ever Vietnamese meal. The owner, Hieu, 35 has four Vietnamese restaurants in London, the last being the popular Cay Tre Soho. As we walked in to the bustling atmosphere we noticed a small group waiting to be seated – luckily we had booked and were taken straight to our table. The decor was very simple with bleached wood panelled walls and small elegant brass lights. Later whilst talking to the manager he asked us our opinion on the interior and if we thought it was too ‘clean’. We mentioned that maybe he should hang a couple of big mirrors along one wall, it’ll be interesting to see whether he’ll put them up.
Well let’s move on to the food! We were told that his menu stays true to its origins as street food but with a modern twist. It’s also fairly obvious that Hieu has a mild obsession with British regional food and sourcing the best UK produce to go with the light, aromatic Vietnamese herbs, spices and ingredients. The choice on the menu isn’t so huge to confuse you, but it still took us at least 15 minutes to come to a decision. In the mean time we ordered a couple of bottles of Saigon beer (£4).
To start, Saffron ordered the Chefs Vinh Beef, the skewered five spice rib eye beef, charcoaled and served with a soy dipping sauce (£9.50). We both really enjoyed this dish but felt the charcoaled taste almost over powered the spices. I went for the Crispy Salt & Pepper squid (£7.50) as recommended by @TableforONE_PV. I very nearly went for the Crispy Salt & Pepper Frogs Legs but whimped out at the last minute. I loved it! It came served with red & green chillis, onion and garlic… the manager has it everyday for lunch and so would I if I could!
Next was the Lang Son Spinning Roast Tamworth Pork Belly stuffed with sweet curry leaves from the Lang Son province in Northern Vietnam, honey & lemon roasted, and served with chilli oil and dried shrimps (£10)
and a side of Steamed Jasmine Rice (£3). I’ve been a massive fan of pork belly since our first visit to Water Lilies at Lifehouse Spa and was really looking forward to Hieu Bui‘s interpretation. The crackling was crisp (how do they get it so thin though?) and the pork moist and tender but the meat takes in the flavour from the curry leaves which was a little too floral for me… Saying that, I ate the lot even daring to try the very hot chilli oil.
Saffron went for the corn-fed chicken Pho Bo, (£8.50) the classic Vietnamese noodle soup, served with Vietnamese basil, saw tooth leaf and bean sprouts. We both shared a side order of Tonkin Jasmine Flower, (£8) stir fried with black pepper. As you know, Saff’s a huge fan of Thai food and especially the heat of a green curry, so she was a bit disappointed by the bland taste of the Pho Bo. It looked and smelt delicious but the broth didn’t really carry any flavour and she couldn’t pick out the difference between the Vietnamese basil and saw tooth leaf. She should’ve ordered the Slow Cooked Mekong Catfish (£8.50) caramelised in fish sauce as recommended by Fay Maschler. The Jasmine Flower, in contrast, was surprisingly good… A nice crunchy bite with a subtle chilli and black pepper kick.
Just when we thought it was time to move onto desserts the manager decided to treat (and it was a definite treat) us to a portion of Grilled Calamari with Ocra (£8.50). In basic terms it’s what calamari would taste like if Nando’s had cooked it! It’s wok cooked in chilli oil and then grilled, the chilli paste adds even more punch.
By now we were both stuffed full so decided to skip dessert and ordered a Vietnamese dripped coffee (£2.80) that we saw being served to another table. I had mine hot, be warned it’s very strong but the condensed milk takes the edge off and adds a creamy sweetness. Saff had hers with ice, and said it was the highlight of her meal, it was nowhere near as strong (but still more potent than anything Starbucks can rustle up!).
Another option for drinks would be the special selection of teas provided by the Rare Tea Company. Oolong tea (£2.90) is the ideal accompaniment to Vietnamese food.
Overall, I enjoyed the meal more than Saffron, although I do think she chose the wrong dishes, especially as she’s someone who likes spicy food and bold flavours. She ended up having several Twitter conversations with @KaveyF
and @loveLELUU on the way home on the train discussing Vietnamese food and was given advice on what to order next time…
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We were walking down Soho streets on a week night when we passed by Burger & Lobster. I've never been there at the time so I wanted to try, but the place was full and there was at least a 20 minutes line. We figured it can't be that good, so we kept walking, and we found this charming, attracting vietnamese place. We caught a glimpse of the inside and it seemed very nice, and very popular. We looked at the menu and it seemed fairly cheap. So we decided to go in. The waitress was very nice and welcoming, we shared a table with two ladies, but there was enough space between us so that we didn't feel part of their conversation. The waitress was very kind to patiently explain to us many of the dishes that we didn't understand, as we were unfamiliar with Vietnamese cuisine.
I had a Bun Sa with prawns, it was very good and satisfying. My friend's dish was also good, although I liked mine better. I had a very nice and relaxing Jasmine tea with my meal.
In total, we paid around £12 per person, we had a very nice dinner and we were glad we didn't find a table at Burger & Lobster so that we could discover this place.
Good drinks. Loved the wraps :)
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We'd had a really lovely lunch last Saturday at 10 Greek Street so I suggested heading down to Soho again for our midday meal. Cay Tre, a restaurant serving authentic Vietnamese food, was the restaurant of choice
The interior is casual and canteen-like
But we weren't here to look at a pretty interior. We wanted hearty Vietnamese food!
First up a bit of theatre. We ordered the La Vong grilled monkfish with galangal, tumeric and dill.
The fish was cooked freshly for us at the table! And it tasted delicious. Cay Tre pride themselves on using locally sourced ingredients and the monkfish is caught daily in Devon. You can really taste the freshness.
BBQ'd Somerset Ribs! Mr Silver can literally not resist ordering ribs if they are the menu. These didn't disappoint!
Saigon crab soup with sweetcorn and mushrooms. I'm not a big fan I'm afraid, I don't like the phlegmy texture.
Salmon summer rolls with avocado, fresh ginger and wasabi soy vinaigrette. These were my favourite thing. I can see why they're called summer rolls. They are so light and zingy.
As we'd got through so many nibbles we ordered just one main course to share.
Sizzling seafood with wokked squid and prawns, And a large side of brown rice. The seafood was cooked perfectly in a light, salty sauce. I would have preferred the prawns peeled as these got a little messy! Oh, and we only really needed a small bowl of rice, the portion was very generous.
We enjoyed our meal at Cay Tre. It's a great little place if you want to try something a little different and inexpensive.
'I don't know how you find these places,' said Mr Silver
'There's loads of little gems in Soho and always somewhere new,' I replied.
That gave me an idea...
'Oooooh why don't we start a Saturday Soho lunch club where we try all different places in Soho?'
Mr Silver looked slightly aghast
'Not every Saturday...'
'Well, no, not every Saturday but at least once a month!'
And so the Saturday Soho Lunch Club was born! I will be giving regular posts on inexpensive little gems in one of London's most colourful neighbourhoods. I look forward to writing the next one...
The service was really fast but at the same time we weren't rushed, and location really good. The pho was really nice but I don't have anything to compare it against as it was a first for me. The portions were very generous and the atmosphere rather nice. The decor of this restaurant is clean and chic as compared to many other vietnamese restaurants. Verdict would go there again for a casual meal with friends as I enjoyed the experience
Awesome beef pho... Will definitely go back. Lovely and fresh.
This is hands down the best Vietnamese rice noodles I've ever tasted! Priced reasonably, I opted for the traditional Pho, packed with various beef cuts in a hearty portion. The rice noodles in this bowl stand out, devoid of any powdery texture, owing to its fresh ingredients and specially curated soup base. The pork vermicelli boasts an excellent consistency and is enriched with freshly minced meat. The fried chicken wings are unique in flavor, striking the right balance between saltiness and crispiness. Don't miss out on the Vietnamese coffee or their other beverages; they're a class apart from the overly sweet ones you find elsewhere. Despite the bustling environment and slightly tight seating, the service was commendably swift.
As a Vietnamese person, I highly recommend this restaurant!! This is authentic and man everything I ate was delicious. I am not easily impressed but the banh cuon had the thinnest wrapped and perfect chewy texture. They don't skimp on the pork filling or veggies either. Nuoc cham dipping sauce was not too sour or fishy and complimented the dish well. The original pho was incredible. Thick wide banh pho noodles with deep, rich, clear broth was surprisingly one of the best I've ever had. I wasn't even that hungry but I ate every bite of it. The place was pretty full so I would make reservations if you can!!
Loved this restaurant so much!! I would definitely recommend if you want authentic and delicious vietnamese food. The staff and service was excellent!! 10/10 restaurant definitely go !
My friend and I spent around £90 between the two of us. A little on the expensive side but we did order a lot.
What we ordered:
Sugarcane juice, Melon fish cocktail, tapioca hue dumplings, steamed rice rolled crepes hanoi style, saigon xeo pancake (chicken & prawn), wok fried pho (chicken), original pho.
Stumbled upon this restaurant in Soho and were surprised to be seated immediately despite the restaurant being very busy and full, but for good reason. The food was very fresh and flavorful and came very quickly. We ordered the Seafood Pho, Original Pho, Banh Xeo and Banh Cuon. Everything was so delicious and the waitress was nice as she even suggested what to order. Will definitely be returning!
Cay Tre Soho on Dean Street offers delicious Vietnamese cuisine with affordable prices that perfectly match the quality of their food. Don't miss out on their must-try coffee with condensed milk.
Decent Vietnamese restaurant with many options on the menu. The food tasted good and the service was good. Price was £27/ person including a 13% service charge. The dining environment was nicely decorated but very very loud.
Excellent restaurant, the fried rice and chicken were delicious. The tofu pho was also excellent. Flavors were perfectly spicy and the portions were good. Service was friendly and quick
Great food. Glad we tried the restaurant. It was listed as the best pho in London. Their bahn cuon was phenomenal. We got the Hanoi style. My sister got the Saigon Hawker rice. She said that was good. My cassava vermicelli was also delicious. My husband got the original pho and he said the broth was flavorful.
the chicken drumstick pho was a personal favourite, the portions are huge and the broth is super tasty.
the mango salad was also delicious, very light and crunchy, as well as all the rolls.
service is quick and the staff are very friendly and helpful
Surprisingly very good food here and although it was very busy service was still fast and friendly.
All the starters I ordered and the pho was very tasty and portion size is decent too.
It’s a bit more expensive but the quality and taste here is definitely worth it.
Because they are fairly busy I would recommend to make a reservation.
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