Cafe East

Been a Cafe East fan since 2009, hence I had to make the pilgrimage to Blackheath to relive the taste. The first starter came fairly quickly, followed by the 2nd about 20 minutes after. The 4 bowls of pho then took about 30 minutes more. Overall, only one person from the service team seemed like he was doing something. The price has also gone up a lot, even from the last price rise.

We visited on a rainy week day evening and immediately got a table. The soup pho has a clear broth that's thankfully refreshing. Service was also very good as staff was very thoughtful in bringing over small bowls for appetizers and helped to clear the table. The rice paper rolls were however not freshly made and that they were sticking together. Overall speaking the mains are highly recommended.

Finally back! Just new location in Blackheath Village. Thankfully, Pho stock and menu all the same, just pricier (Blackheath rents?!) by a few £s. The pho stock is the best I have found in London, some people saying it’s not the same as when in Surrey Quays, but I must challenge that, as it’s exactly as it has always been, especially the spicy option!

Delicious food with decent portion. The price is reasonable too Both pho tai chin and dry verimicelli are nice Banh cuon is recommended as a starter I like Che ba mau. It is a red kidney beans based drink, goes well with the rest of the food Not so busy, come directly to sit today. No booking is accepted here

Cafe east, the Vietnamese restaurant, is very popular by Asian in London. I recommend what we have ordered this time, dish number 4, 8 and 10. Especially no.8. wins my 💖 No 4. CHA GIO, 葷的春卷 pork and prawn spring roll No 10. Pho Tai, Rare beef pho No 8. Pho kho DAC biet cay, sweet and spicy noodles with prawn, beef flank, and chicken.

Amazing! Strongly recommend. Food is delicious and so fresh. Went with my friend and we both enjoyed it massively. Went for Sunday early lunch and every table was full with a queue out the door - totally understandable why. The owner (I think the owner) came and chatted to us, recommended some dishes and told us how different dishes were made. Very friendly and added a really nice personable touch. Excellent value for money for amazing quality food. Thanks for a great experience.

I've been coming here all the time after a colleague took me here once back in 2016 as I can't get enough of it. The food is just great and I love it. Dishes are fresh and taste delicious. My favourites are #12 pho tai chin (beef pho), #19 bun cha nem thit nuong (lemongrass pork with vermicelli), and #25 com suon (lemongrass pork with rice) and I highly recommend them. They have spicy options and if you can take spicy I'd recommend you go for them (I always do). Note that they refuse to serve tap water, I usually bring my own flask of water and they don't seem to mind. If you want to order drinks I prefer to order the hot tea, as although their ice drinks look cool and are good, they can give you indigestion if you down it after you've eaten all that good food (or maybe it's just me). The place can get very busy so be prepared to queue at peak times - or come just as its about to open like I do - I always come just before 1700 when they open, and just wait a few minutes. There is plenty of free parking at the shopping complex which is a bonus, otherwise its just a few mins walk from Surrey quays Station. Also be aware they don't open on Tuesdays!