Viet Ngon

Ngon means ‘tasty’, and you won’t hear us arguing with that. The restaurant’s recipes come from owner Hùng Nguyễn’s grandparents, ‘boat people’ who settled in the UK. Hùng’s grandmother is a vegetarian, but for every non-vegetarian dish, there is a vegan alternative listed. Seasonality is integral to head chef Phai Luong’s approach, so do check the specials board, Dishes that deserve a mention include the enticing crispy squid coated in salted egg; and the tasty ‘lucky mushroom’, which is king oyster mushroom sautéed in garlic, onions, peppers and rich soy sauce until beautifully tender.