Up date on Viet Flavour

[Peckhampam]

"I tried Viet Flavour and was disappointed.  Their summer rolls especially were not at all good, stodgy and flavourless.  Pho-OK.  I'm hoping it will get better "

Back in June I posted as above.  I am glad to report that either the first time I went the restaurant was having an off day, or they have upped their game.  I ordered the same things.  The summer roll was exactly as it should be, and had a lovely dipping sauce. The Pho was delicious.  My brother who was with me wanted to give it 10/10 but I always think you should leave room for improvement so gave it 9/10.  Staff were lovely.  I am so glad because I love Vietnamese food and now think I have a very good one just round the corner.  

[beansprout]

Wow, never had a disappointing meal there since they opened.. guess like every establishment, depends on the chef..

All for allowing an off day - good of you to post.. much better than chains - had awful service at Gail’s for eg..be it cake and tea or a meal..

They are so nice and accommodating.. 

 

 

 

[CPR Dave]

Looking forward to updates on this as they roll out the autumn ... rolls and then the winter ones.  I'm not a fan of spring rolls myself so will skip that review as and when. 

[beansprout]

Why don’t you just support them?

Independent, not a chain, helpful if you know not what you are ordering.

Spring Rolls are in all Asian Cultures.. not a bog standard thing you get from a local Chinese take away!

[Pugwash]

Went there once and were not impressed when they charged £9 for one pot of Chinese tea for 2 people. 

[beansprout]

Had another great meal there…. those that haven’t tried it, give it a go.. have a special lunch menu as well so you can get a flavour of the food. 

[NewWave]

8 hours ago, Pugwash said:

Went there once and were not impressed when they charged £9 for one pot of Chinese tea for 2 people. 

was the price not displayed on the menu?

[Sue]

10 hours ago, Pugwash said:

Went there once and were not impressed when they charged £9 for one pot of Chinese tea for 2 people. 

😮

[Pugwash]

Price was displayed on menu  but turns out it was per person - not mentioned.  Even the  big department stores tell you pot of  tea for one @£? .

[beansprout]

Why didn’t you challenge it then? 

[Pugwash]

We did but they would not budge.

 

Anyway this was last year - things may have changed and staff may be different. It was a man who served us.

[Sue]

8 hours ago, Pugwash said:

Price was displayed on menu  but turns out it was per person - not mentioned.  Even the  big department stores tell you pot of  tea for one @£? .

To be fair, a pot of tea for one in a department store is a small pot, and you only get one cup or mug!

Edited November 11, 2025 by Sue
Clarification

[beansprout]

Staff have changed and owner now taking a more active role….she is such a nice+lady so I encourage you to try again . I am all for supporting local business and personally very glad after appalling service earlier this year Gail’s has closed.. Change of staff and chefs were unreal.. In one month alone must have had at least 4 new chefs plus god knows how many waiters/ waitresses.. when Ai saw that happening, new it was gonna be down hill all the way.

[NewWave]

@beansprout I don't think Gails has closed, Do you mean Megans?

I've never seen waiters at Gails.

If you do mean Megans unfortunately I believe its just closed for refurbishment to be relaunched as some similarly awful 'concept'

[beansprout]

Sorry, yes Megans…place on Lordship Lane