Cuisine Guide

Near Me — Best Vietnamese in South London

Discover handpicked Vietnamese restaurants in South London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

9 restaurants

1
Lai Rai

Vietnamese · ££ · Peckham

82Signal

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Bò Lá Lốt (Betel Leaf Beef)

These 'well-knit beef patties' feature a 'medicinal' betel leaf spice and a 'thrillingly unfamiliar' coffee-laden barbecue sauce that The Evening Standard praised.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Eat Vietnam

Vietnamese BBQ · ££ · Deptford

80Signal

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Cánh Gà (Chicken Wings)

Described by reviewers as some of the best in the city—huge, crispy, and coated in a addictive, boozy 'bar-b-grill' sauce.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Phở Thuý Tây Café

Vietnamese · £ · Southwark

72Signal

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Beef Pho

Described as 'a thing of beauty, to be worshipped', the broth is praised for being 'seamlessly complex' with a fragrant hit and a 'clean aftertaste'.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

4
Lò Bánh Mì

Vietnamese · £ · Borough

70Signal

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Old Quarter Bánh Mì

Described as a "culinary masterpiece," this signature sandwich features a "symphony" of tender pork belly, silky paté, and crisp pickled vegetables on a house-baked baguette.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

5
Pho City

Vietnamese · £ · Greenwich

69Signal

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Pho Tom

Described as a 'perfect stepping stone' for beginners and 'the food version of a hug,' this classic dish features flat rice noodles in a 'hearty broth' with fresh herbs.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

6
Buddha Taste

Vegetarian Vietnamese · £ · Blackheath

68Signal

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Pho A - Nil-Beef (Soup)

Reviewers describe this dish as 'magical' and 'comforting,' specifically highlighting the 'flavourful broth' and 'realistic' meat alternatives like the nil-beef and steamed nil-pork roll.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
Cafe Mama Pho

Vietnamese · £ · Deptford

68Signal

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Beef Phở

Described as a 'crystalline rendition' of the soup, this is the benchmark dish for this 'very busy spot'. Reviews note it is a good choice for when you want to eat 'something light'.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
The Baguette King

Vietnamese · £ · Bermondsey

60Signal

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Vietnam Classic Banh Mi

Described as richly flavored and among the finest examples of the genre.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

9
Banh Mi Keu Borough

Vietnamese · £ · Southwark

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Vegan Banh Mi

The go-to plant-based option, offering a classic sandwich format without the meat.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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