Dzo Viet Kitchen

Andy Lê, Vincent Nguyễn and Chef Thắng Trần’s Islington restaurant, Dzô (meaning ‘cheers’) is carving new, innovative ground. Outstanding dishes include a fantastic skillet bánh mì (bánh mì chảo); a deconstructed, high-end bánh mì with tender, seasoned steak, homemade pâté, and fried egg served sizzling in a skillet. The beautifully presented crispy whole seabass with chilli (cá seabass chiên sốt cây) is outstanding. The fish is sourced from nearby Chapel Market and it’s served with a sweet and sour sauce, and has a lovely hit of chilli. Dzô’s spicy Huế beef and pork noodle soup (bún bò Huế), with a satisfyingly meaty broth infused with chilli, lemongrass and shrimp paste, is also the perfect comfort dish. Guests can also book into The Old Quarter, named after a neighbourhood in Hanoi. This is an attractively decorated room downstairs with colourful lanterns, where food and cocktails can be consumed whilst listening to budding karaoke legends.