Kêu is a vibrant Vietnamese cafe in Shoreditch, renowned for its mouthwatering bánh mìs and hearty rice bowls, perfect for a casual lunch or takeout.
"Bread-watch: A bread you could go to war with. Bronzed, crunchy, and very submarine-like. With locations in Shoreditch, the City, and Soho, Kêu is probably London’s most recognisable bánh mì mini-chain. Don’t let that make you think that its standards are iffy though. Kêu isn’t just reliable but consistently delicious. Their Hoi An Deluxe combines ham, roast pork belly, sliced head cheese, chicken liver pâté, and a gravy-ish sauce that’s heavy on pork and sweet onion flavour. Oh, and pork floss too. Because crisp and meaty candy floss should very much be a more regular sandwich inclusion." - jake missing
"With locations in Shoreditch, the City, and Soho, Kêu is probably London’s most recognisable Vietnamese mini-chain. The Shoreditch location is a functional spot with window seats for solo diners and tables at the back for friends after a quick bite. Their Hoi-An Deluxe bánh mì combines ham, roast pork belly, sliced head cheese, chicken liver pâté, and a gravy-ish sauce that’s heavy on pork and sweet onion flavour. Bread-less stuff is great too: the rice and roasted meats or lemongrass curries make for an always-delicious midweek meal." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, daisy meager
"Kêu is something of a mini-chain of Vietnamese delis with locations in Soho, Shoreditch, and the City. If you’re thinking that this makes it a functional working lunch spot for bánh mì, meat with rice, and noodle dishes… then you’d be correct. But Kêu isn’t just reliable, it’s consistently delicious. The deluxe bánh mì is a go-to that combines four types of meat with a gravy-ish sauce; the roasted meats with rice is just as good (and better value) than much of Chinatown; and a cup of wonton soup is something everyone should get into the habit of ordering." - Jake Oliver
"The lunchtime sandwich is ingrained into British psyche. Three quid, a BLT wolfed here, a packet of crisps there, a spot of indigestion later. Lovely. Not all sandwiches need to be like this though and Keu’s bánh mì are a prime example of this. Their classic Vietnamese baguette should be a weekly staple but don’t just leave them at that. The full plates here are a very decent choice and sitting down to roast duck or char siu pork on rice is a tasty and filling lunch for under a tenner." - team infatuation
"Price range: £8-10. Many a pint-heavy, post-work, pub session has seen us take cover in the Keu on Old Street. In fact, many a detour through Shoreditch has seen us turn up in Keu. The Vietnamese deli offers bahn mi, rice dishes, and noodle soups. Choosing between chari siu pork and roasted duck can be hard, so maybe bring a friend along. For company, of course." - jake missing
