VIET GRILL, SHOREDITCH, LONDON

Guess where I went for dinner last night? Yet another Vietnamese (shock horror).. on.. yes you've guessed it Kingsland Road home to all things Vietnamese and great. I have pretty much tried all the places on that street over the years and decided on something new and pretty. Viet Grill is probably one of the more smarter ones and I've always been a tad put off by that. So in we rolled and we were pretty much all blown away with the choice on the menu, so much good stuff on there, by that I mean choices like Ginger Roast duck, Coconut Red sea prawns, Lobster curry (hello!), Saigon pork belly.. I could go on, but I will stop there at saying I went with the Spicy Pho with chicken (whaa? I was cold) with the house platter of prawn summer rolls, dumplings and other nibbles. We will definitely be stopping by again and next time I will WILL try that Lobster curry..

NAMO, VICTORIA PARK VILLAGE, LONDON

Ok ok, I know this is possibly the worse photo yet... BUT I had to let you know how rocking this squid and mango salad is. It came with chargrilled squid (you can also choose chicken) which was so zesty and smoked, it practically melted in my mouth. Tossed in a salad with fresh rocket, warm vegetables, toasted crispy cashews nuts and grilled mango was the way this dish rolled. This local restaurant is a firm favourite of mine and expect it to pop up from time to time.

KEU! OLD STREET, LONDON

In London's East End’s Vietnam Town you can find this little black box of a gem. You would never think of the words bread and Vietnamese in the same sentence, let alone the same sandwich. I had the baguette stuffed with cripsy barbecued belly of pork, pickled daikon radish, coriander and mayonnaise. It was ace! They also do soups, a selection of rice dishes and with the option to eat in or take away it proves very popular with the locals.

NAMO, VICTORIA PARK VILLAGE, LONDON

Nothing gives me more pleasure than a warming spicy bowl of Bun Hue noodle soup. This one was particularly fresh with lots of chicken, chilli, vegetables and coriander. Try the crispy squid and summer rolls and you won't go wrong. The setting is perfect and as it's off the beaten track, you are almost always sure to get a table.