"Roll up to Sông Quê in a group on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or, sod it, most nights, and you’ll find that approximately 90% of east London appears to have had the same idea. The reason being is that this now institutional Vietnamese spot is the best around, and it’s also excellent when you need to book a big group dinner. Don’t be put off by the almost encyclopedic menu. Just know that a bowl of phở is essential, alongside some crispy squid and a pancake to share. Add a couple of beers in and you’re sorted." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna
Karolina Wiercigroch