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At Café East, we have been serving authentic and affordable southern Vietnamese home cooking since 1997. Our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients has earned us a reputation as one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in London. We specialize in authentic Vietnamese home cooking, like Pho (Noodle), Goi cuon (Summer rolls), Cha gio (Spring rolls), Cafe Sua Da, etc., prepared daily using only the freshest and finest ingredients.
Bustling pit stop for Vietnamese cuisine and authentic pho soups in simple surroundings.
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Address: 3-5 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, London SE3 0TA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7252 1212
Website: https://cafeeastpho.com/
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Reviews
Patrick Ng
I finally made it to Cofa East Pho, and it honestly felt like one of those quietly satisfying meals you keep thinking about afterward.
We started with the fresh summer rolls, and they were exactly what I was hoping for — light, clean, and packed with flavour. The prawns were plump and sweet, the slices of pork tender, and the crunch from the lettuce gave every bite a lovely freshness. Dipped into the sweet chili sauce, they struck that perfect balance of savoury and slightly tangy. Simple, but done really well.
The pho was the star for me. The broth had that deep, comforting richness that tells you it’s been given time and care. It wasn’t overly salty, just beautifully rounded and warming. The beef was tender with a blush of pink, and the generous scatter of spring onions added a fresh lift to each spoonful. It felt wholesome and restorative — the kind of bowl you slow down for.
I also had a bright green iced drink that was refreshing and slightly sweet, which paired surprisingly well with the meal and added a fun touch to the table.
All in all, it felt like an honest, satisfying meal made with care. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreWe started with the fresh summer rolls, and they were exactly what I was hoping for — light, clean, and packed with flavour. The prawns were plump and sweet, the slices of pork tender, and the crunch from the lettuce gave every bite a lovely freshness. Dipped into the sweet chili sauce, they struck that perfect balance of savoury and slightly tangy. Simple, but done really well.
The pho was the star for me. The broth had that deep, comforting richness that tells you it’s been given time and care. It wasn’t overly salty, just beautifully rounded and warming. The beef was tender with a blush of pink, and the generous scatter of spring onions added a fresh lift to each spoonful. It felt wholesome and restorative — the kind of bowl you slow down for.
I also had a bright green iced drink that was refreshing and slightly sweet, which paired surprisingly well with the meal and added a fun touch to the table.
All in all, it felt like an honest, satisfying meal made with care. I’ll definitely be back.
J L
For drinks we had che ba mau, Sam bo loung (CEP herbal tea) and a bottle of still mineral water.
We shared a banh cuon and bi cuon. Then we had pho tai, bo kho, pho dac biet (prawns, chicken and beef), bun no xao (rare beef pho), bun tom hue. This was more than enough for 4 adults and 2 kids.
You can make some of the plates spicy dishes or have them non-spicy. The pho broth was quite nice.
Things we didn’t try, but are popular- soy milk, mango salad and the pho tai chin.
There were tables available on a Saturday in early March around 1pm. They have high chairs available (though the one we had wasn’t the cleanest).
The total bill was £122.80. Service is not included. The previous Cafe East in Canada Water was cash only, but this one takes card.
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… moreWe shared a banh cuon and bi cuon. Then we had pho tai, bo kho, pho dac biet (prawns, chicken and beef), bun no xao (rare beef pho), bun tom hue. This was more than enough for 4 adults and 2 kids.
You can make some of the plates spicy dishes or have them non-spicy. The pho broth was quite nice.
Things we didn’t try, but are popular- soy milk, mango salad and the pho tai chin.
There were tables available on a Saturday in early March around 1pm. They have high chairs available (though the one we had wasn’t the cleanest).
The total bill was £122.80. Service is not included. The previous Cafe East in Canada Water was cash only, but this one takes card.
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Renilyn Del Mundo
Fast service and friendly staff! ❤️
Spring rolls: 5/5 Fresh, loved the noodle and pork inside, well-seasoned! Also loved the sauce with it.
Beef Pho: 5/5 well-seasoned, huge portions! Loved the beef, it was really soft. The broth tastes so good. Best for the cold weather
… moreSpring rolls: 5/5 Fresh, loved the noodle and pork inside, well-seasoned! Also loved the sauce with it.
Beef Pho: 5/5 well-seasoned, huge portions! Loved the beef, it was really soft. The broth tastes so good. Best for the cold weather
Layla Lee
Wanna say amazing food and service everytime we come. Always get my usual Pho tai/ rare beef always hits the spot just so warming and flavorful especially for this cold weather right now. Would highly recommend their Pho and their starter banh cuon which is a rice pastry filled with pork and mushrooms topped up with the Vietnamese meat loaf on top, a spicy fish sauce is provided on the side. I would always order the homemade ice coffee or Che ba mau which is an ice drink, three layered with sweet red kidney beans, pandan jelly and coconut cream.
… moreArtur Pali
Loved our meal at Cafe East! Andy is a great server, thank you for making our experience great. Prices are reasonable, food and comes out promptly and presented beautifully. Food is fresh and tastes great.
The coffee is incredible.
Highly recommend.
… moreThe coffee is incredible.
Highly recommend.
Ki
It appears that the old Vietnamese restaurant has closed and relocated to a new spot. Although the new place has a different decor, it lacks the familiar charm of the old establishment, which felt more like a cozy home rather than a modern cafe.
One positive change is the addition of a new dish to the menu, and the food still retains its delicious taste. However, I must mention that the portions seem to be smaller than before, especially for the drinks.
In the past, the old cafe’s large portions of vegetables were one of the main attractions for me, but now they are served in smaller quantities, which makes them less appealing.
… moreOne positive change is the addition of a new dish to the menu, and the food still retains its delicious taste. However, I must mention that the portions seem to be smaller than before, especially for the drinks.
In the past, the old cafe’s large portions of vegetables were one of the main attractions for me, but now they are served in smaller quantities, which makes them less appealing.
Andrey Abanin
Average price: £15 per person.
The food here is absolutely delicious — especially the slow-cooked dishes, which are bursting with flavour.
I felt completely immersed in the atmosphere of Vietnam — the food is excellent, the staff are wonderful, and the décor is simple yet authentically Vietnamese (even though I’ve never been there myself!).
A truly enjoyable dining experience that I would gladly repeat.
… moreThe food here is absolutely delicious — especially the slow-cooked dishes, which are bursting with flavour.
I felt completely immersed in the atmosphere of Vietnam — the food is excellent, the staff are wonderful, and the décor is simple yet authentically Vietnamese (even though I’ve never been there myself!).
A truly enjoyable dining experience that I would gladly repeat.
Naomi Angela
Used to go to the old branch in Canada Water a few times. Used to be one of the best pho ive had in London with rich broth and reasonable price.
I finally tried the new location in Blackheath, and as someone similarly said in the reviews, its somehow underwhelming like something is missing? The broth is no longer rich and flavourful like it used to. The pho taste more sweet than salty. Its just strange and honestly from cost perspective – its really expensive £15 for a bowl of pho where u can easily find a better pho for around £10
The mango salad was really good but very small size.
Overall its still not that bad but not a place i would go out of my way to eat
… moreI finally tried the new location in Blackheath, and as someone similarly said in the reviews, its somehow underwhelming like something is missing? The broth is no longer rich and flavourful like it used to. The pho taste more sweet than salty. Its just strange and honestly from cost perspective – its really expensive £15 for a bowl of pho where u can easily find a better pho for around £10
The mango salad was really good but very small size.
Overall its still not that bad but not a place i would go out of my way to eat
Hannah
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.
… moreFood 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.
Alvin Chan
5th visit after its grand opening last week
at Holborn. Luv the Bo Kho, very flavourful and their Pho broth is out of the world. Chicken broth 11 out of 10 during their grand opening. Beef broth 10/10. Highly recommended!
… moreat Holborn. Luv the Bo Kho, very flavourful and their Pho broth is out of the world. Chicken broth 11 out of 10 during their grand opening. Beef broth 10/10. Highly recommended!