Da Nang

5 Reviews on “Da Nang”

• Andy Hayler

  My third meal at Da Nang Kitchen started with soft shell crab; this was a cut above the norm, entirely avoiding the greasiness that often afflcits this dish (12/20). A seafood red curry had pleasant prawns, mussels and squid with a spicy coconut-based sauce (12/20). Prawns with chill and tamarind were properly cooked, the tamarind giving some sweetness (12/20) whilst noodles came with pork and assorted stir-fried vegetables, the texture of the noodles spot on (13/20). Service was extremely capable, unusually attentive and very friendly. The bill came to 30 a head including beer to drink. My second meal at Da Nang was in February 2013, and as before was a somewhat mixed bag. A starter of soft shell crab avoided greasiness, flavoured with salt and chilli neither of these too strong (12/20). Vietnamese salad of chicken had crushed peanuts, herbs, garlic, chilli and lemongrass and was pleasant enough (12/20).A main course of aroma char-grilled honey pork with lemongrass and chilli did not work at all the pork dry, the spices not really coming through (9/20). Better were stir-fried prawns with tamarind sauce and sweet basil, the prawns nicely cooked, the tamarind providing a hint of sweetness (12/20). Also pleasant was Morning glory (a leafy plant also known by the less appealing name of swamp cabbage), stir-fried with garlic and chilli, the vegetables having retained their texture and the spicing well judged (12/20). The best dish by some margin was the stir-fried egg noodles with beansprouts and spring onion, the noodles having lovely texture, cooked just right (14/20). Service was friendly, and although the meal was rather uneven this certainly has the edge over the generally mediocre fare of King Street. andyhayler.com

  November 29, 2013, 4:15 pm

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• VienPhan

  Very high quality, authentic cooking, exceptional value. Very high quality Vietnamese cooking in Hammersmith. On a par with the best ones in Hackney and East London. Vietnamese management and chef. Menu is mostly authentic classic dishes, also some innovative dishes too with a Thai influence. Quality ingredients used, and dishes executed very well inc. decent presentation.Great service and exceptional value. Location on King Street is a bit raw, but food well worth it.I am Vietnamese, 30+ years in London now; this is one of the best in recent memory.100% recommended.

  January 19, 2013, 11:00 pm

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• Shrikant Narasimhan

  Great experience. My girlfriend and I went there on a hunch and we’re glad we did so. The food was great and the service was exceptional. We loved everything we ordered and are already planning our next visit. A definite recommendation.

  October 14, 2012, 11:00 pm

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• Shaz Malik

  Amazing Viet restaurant. Went along based on recommendation and I’m glad I did. My wife and I and another couple took the plunge and enjoyed some of the finest eastern food. It was great value for money for such fine quality and it was the four of us. I would strongly recommend their tasty Vietnamese pancake! mmmMMM

  September 12, 2012, 9:58 pm

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• Nick Theobald

  Tasty new local Vietnamese. Very tasty new restaurant just opened on King Street. Excellent service and good value. Papaya Salad was especially good.

  September 11, 2012, 9:34 pm

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