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The best vietnamese in the neighbourhood. I love their mock duck cuz I can share it with my gf and my best buddy. they used to have a more authentic d…
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Viet Hoa Cafe
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Noodles were dry and the beef in betel leaves was very foul-smelling. Crispy duck pancakes were ok but nothing more. It seems the improved decor and s…
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Viet Hoa Cafe
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I don't normally use Viet Hoa because it is not a BYO, unlike many of their competitors on Kingsland Road. Decor is much nicer than other places on th…
Alice Gee
Viet Hoa Cafe
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8 Reviews on “Viet Hoa Cafe”
Noodles were dry and the beef in betel leaves was very foul-smelling. Crispy duck pancakes were ok but nothing more. It seems the improved decor and service, compared to some of the more authentic restaurants down the road, has come at the price of food’s quality.
I don’t normally use Viet Hoa because it is not a BYO, unlike many of their competitors on Kingsland Road. Decor is much nicer than other places on the strip. I guess I developed a prejudice against them after protests from a girlfriend who prefers the grittier atmosphere of some of the other spots. As a result I haven’t been back in a while. I was impressed by their cooking tonight though.I tried Viet Hoa again for home delivery using the dinein website. My standard order for takeaway is stir fried rice noodles with seafood. On this dish, Viet Hoa did really well. Very flavourful, with a hint of smokinessl from being wokked at a very high temperature. Sea food consisted of mussels, prawns and squid. Squid was a touch over cooked, but maybe that’s just an Asian thing. I know my mom would be disappointed with being served squid which wasn’t at least a little bit rubbery. Good dish, though on the cusp of being a little too sweet.Because the seafood and noodle stir fry on its own didn’t reach the minimum order to use the dinein delivery service, I also had the wokked aubergine and tofu. This was way too sweet for me. Otherwise tasty with caramelized walnuts. It would have been okay when ordered with several salty, acidic or spicy dishes within the context of a proper Asian meal, to offer a counterpoint.
Vietnamese restaurants are normally not known for their interior, however Viet Hoa offers authentic Vietnamese dishes in a modern setting, where quality isn’t forfeited for looks.Since I felt like home-cooked Vietnamese food, we mostly ordered dishes you’d find on the dinner table at Vietnamese families: Thit Kho (caramelised pork belly with egg), Wok tossed morning glory and Shackling Beef. In order to have a little bit more vegetables on the table, we also tried the Wokked Tofu & Aubergine with Yellow Bean, Pineapple and Cashew Nut Sauce, which I’ve never had before.Thit Kho might not be something for everyone, especially those looking after their weight, because it’s a Chinese inspired dish that is quite fatty. To me, it was one of my favourites of the evening, as it really reminded me of my Mum’s cooking. The pork was tender and flavourful, a mixture of sweet and salty, and the dish was topped off with a hard-boiled egg soaked in the flavour of the pork juice. It tasted great in combination with the crunchy Morning Glory that had just the right amount of garlic seasoning. The Shackling beef was well seasoned and mixed well with the salad, however, the meat was quite chewy, which was unfortunate. The Tofu and Aubergine dish was new to me, but really tasty as well. The soft tofu blended deliciously with the sweet and nutty sauce.If you want authentic Vietnamese food and also care about a restaurant’s interior, Viet Hoa is your place to go to. I would have preferred if it was more tapas style, as we’d eat it at home, so you could order a variety of dishes. But as it seems more targeted to a European audience, which isn’t a bad thing, because Viet Hoa still delivers authentic Vietnamese cuisine. For 2 drinks, 2 bowls of rice and 4 dishes, we paid 35 together, which was a bargain, especially since we both left the restaurant completely stuffed. chopstickpanorama.blogspot.com
Viet Hoa offers a more modern dining experience than the majority of the Vietnamese restaurants on Kingsland road. The interior screams Scandi-chic, but you’ll only find authentic Vietnamese dishes on this menu. I started with a cocktail, and at only 6 these aren’t at all bad. We went for a few well-known favourites such as Morning Glory (garlic-a-plenty, and not too greasy – perfect) and Shaking Beef (full of flavour, but a little too chewy). We also chose a couple of dishes I had never tried before. First up was the Wokked Tofu & Aubergine with Yellow Bean, Pineapple and Cashew Nut Sauce, which was sweet and nutty – this one was definitely a winner! Finally came the Thit Kho (caramelised pork and egg). Whereas the stew contained a generous offering of pork, there was too much fat on it, and the egg had an unpleasant texture. Still the broth was tasty, and so was the tender pork (minus the fat). Would I go back? Probably. Our meal only came to around 35 for two, and we both left satisfied. bloomzy.co.uk
Worst dining experience I’ve had in recent memory. Food was average at the best. Service was terrible on multiple levels. I.e waiting an hour for my starter – even though I chased up twice. Incorrect orders arrived – food arriving cold only to be sent back only to never return again – extra items added to bill. The whole thing was just terrible. One waiter was empathetic but the experience not saved
Poor service and food. I went there on a Friday and we were told the wait for a table would be a few minutes. There was only one couple in front of us. We waited and observed some very inefficient and disorganised service. I think there were about 4 tables ready to pay but ended up taking 20 minutes for our table. We sat down but had to call a waiter to order our food. Food was fairly quick as it was already 9:30pm but did not taste authentic. I had the lemongrass and chilli chicken and was surprised at how small the dish was (probably half a chicken breast). The dish tasted more like teriyaki chicken and was too sweet. Spring rolls came burnt and the vermicelli and grilled prawns with salad was bland. Overall a bad experience and we won’t be going back again for sure.
A true gem. They may have done it all up now, but the food is still unpretentious, delicious, fresh and zingy vietnamese. service can be slow during busy times but the food is definitely worth the wait!