Thanh Binh

6 Reviews on “Thanh Binh”

• Lauren Li

  Do yourself a favour and go somewhere else!!! The food at Thanh Binh was average at best, however it was the customer service that demanded this review. The owner (old lady) that is mentioned in many previous reviews is actually as sour as she sounds. There were a total of 5 tables while we were there and she managed to yell at 3 of them. Things like telling a customer to sit closer to the table because she was taking up too much space and when I gently pushed the chair back under the table I was yelled at to be gentle with the furniture. The most ridiculous being her telling me to get up when I was mid eating my meal so she could pass through behind me because she was too lazy to walk around.

  August 21, 2017, 4:55 pm

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• Oh Jiwon

  WOULDN’T RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO MY WORST ENEMYThe staff here needs to be educated.The daughter and the mother (the only waitresses in the restaurant) are always shouting at customers being spiteful and abusive.They are uneducated, uncultured, unmannerly, uncivilized and just complete savages like wild animals.Always unhappy to see a decent restaurant with a good kitchen being DESTROYED BY SUCH BASIC THINGS.Hands down, the worst restaurant experience ever.

  April 5, 2017, 7:18 pm

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• Anh M

  I don’t often venture to Camden Town but was persuaded to by my boyfriend following good things he has heard about Thanh Binh.The restaurant itself looks small and cosy from the outside but once you enter you’ll see it leads to another huge room, so don’t be put off entering if you see it looks busy from the window! The decor is standard and very similar to other Vietnamese restaurants. Notably, the owner is a vibrant woman greeting and chatting to diners, creating a warm and friendly ambience.Now the important part.. the food! We ordered bun thit nuong (chargrilled pork) and weren’t disappointed! The portion was a decent size for the price and the pork beautifully marinated. However, we were a tad disappointed with our bun bo hue. Being Vietnamese, we noticed that there were some ingredients missing from the dish and the spice wasn’t as strong as we had hoped (missing that kick)! We acknowledge that Thanh Binh may have altered the recipe to suit the Westerner’s tastebuds and the dish in general was nice, just not traditional version of bun bo hue. Would we return? Undecided. maomeetsmeat.wordpress.com

  October 17, 2015, 1:10 am

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• Rach Sleet

  Rudest staff I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. I was basically tested like dirt when asked if certain dishes were gluten free. Being allergic I can’t afford to take the risk. Waitress didn’t even bother to ask the chef she just said ‘I don’t know’. Were then questioned on how long we would be to order as we waited for a friend and it got to a point where she began shouting at my friend. As we left she followed us out hurling abuse and then made hateful comments about my friends nationality (which was not correct). Totally embarrassing and will never ever set foot in there again.

  October 16, 2015, 12:48 am

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• ZaraB

  This place is a serious gem and honestly the best Vietnamese food in this part of London. The restaurant is spotless, the service impeccable and the prices phenomenal. It’s a great place to go if you re headed for a great night out in Camden. The Vit Chay Nuong is really good, and I have had it a couple of times. It’s strange that Camden doesn’t have any more places like this anymore it used to be full of them this seems to be one of the few survivors in an area that s becoming increasingly commercial.

  June 27, 2013, 5:10 am

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• Food Over London

  Among the latest upcoming restaurants and ‘pop-ups’ that you just have to get to within the next week otherwise you are just not ‘on trend’, there are those places that have remained stable and trustworthy for a while, . Thanh Binh is one of those (hell it’s not even on twitter, heaven forbid!). I often take visitors to when around Camden, although I’m not sure if this is just the lack of choice near the Market that’s guaranteed not to get a dodgy stomach from. It’s a great little vietnamese, very modest interior and fantastic value, the food always arrives reasonably quickly although occasionally indifferent service.Their menu is very extensive, with over 16 starters alone it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed of what to choice. Some are very hit and miss. Definitely worth trying is the Cua Lot (Soft shell crab; 8.50) or Cua Muc (crispy squid; 5.50). Unlike any standard chewy calamari I’ve had, these are a pure delight, could eat a few dishes of these alone. These are very simple dishes, but they are done so well the batter crispy and delicate, and the garlic and chilli adding the burst of flavours. The Goi Cuon (vietnamese summer rolls) are a fresh, healthy starter but fall a bit flat in terms of flavour even with extra fish sauce. The Pho here, like the Pho chain, comes with a side dish of bean sprouts, chili, mint and coriander. The broth is beautifully flavoursome. They equally do justice to meat and fish, Bo cho and ca kho (7) to are slow stewed dish served in a flaming clay pot, adding a bit of theatre to the mealHowever, the noodle salads are quite bland, although Bn Cha La Lt (grilled beef in wild betel leaf; 7) is fantastic, I can nearly brush aside the fact the vermicilli is near cold.However, the service is a bit of a let down, a lot of small restaurants like this are very welcoming, nothing too much of a problem. I’ve had occasions where I’ve been moved to the back area of the restaurant to accomadate a larger group. Then after waiting a while to pay, I left the money on the table (isn’t this common practice?) was chased down the road by the owner. It’s more apathetic than nasty though, and I will still keep coming here as the food is great and cheap.Read more on: http://www.foodoverlondon.com/2013/02/thanh-binh-taste-of-vietnam-in-camden.html foodoverlondon.com

  May 14, 2013, 4:40 am

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