Cô Thành

Incredible food! I really recommend this place. It was my first time here and I had the Pork Charcuterie Bahn Mi. The bread was light. Crispy but soft. The ingredients were fresh - the cucumbers and pickles had a really nice acidity against the meat. I had a Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk which made me feel like I wasn't in London anymore. I got the coconut and banana ice cream with lime zest for desert and it was great. The whole thing was great. I feel like I have a new favourite spot in Covent Garden.

Me and my friend both ordered the signature Bahn mi and it was DELICIOUS, the bread is soft and crunchy crisp, so so good. The sausage and roast pork was also crunchy and well seasoned. The only thing id change is the pickles, there should be a bit more of it and more pickly/sour as it didn’t taste of much. Also ordered the fish summer rolls, but I wouldn’t order that again as the fish was virtually undetectable, mainly noodle filling

Pricey but unique viet food in London. Price is justified by central location and Aesop hand soap in the toilets lol Bumped into the owner who expanded this resto from Hong Kong to London and listened to his planning process. He was topping up soap in the toilets which I respect very much. He wanted to introduce pho to the menu but decided against it as he wanted customers to appreciate other amazing parts of viet cuisine, which I did. Garlic fried morning glory is amazing and fresh and crunchy. Lots of hearty ingredients gradients in the soups. Here I had the most unique ice cream: banana and coconut with green bits of pandan(?) the texture was a little icy but still very creamy bc of the banana. Very refreshing and defo recommend. Decor is nice too. Might come back for their drinks and other dishes. One recommendation is for the plate for the morning glory, use something that does not glide on the table. Will improve the dining experience by just that one bit by showing attention to detail

Absolutely delicious. Authentic southern Vietnamese cuisine, soup broth full of flavour. They use 60 grade of fish sauce—most restaurants in London only use 20 or 40–and it really shows, particularly in the dry noodle bowls. My recommendation is the bun nem neuong or the bun rieu. Portions are filling and fair priced. No complaints. The staff are personable and the service surprisingly quick. I would’ve expected more teething problems for a restaurant open less than a week. The atmosphere is unfussy and inviting, the exposed brick, noodle carts and imported stools really make it feel like a slice of Saigon. As you’d expect, the drip coffee is strong and the bia Saigon premium is crisp. Worth a visit. Worth multiple visits Looking forward to trying their banh mi in the future.

★★★★★ An Authentic Taste of Saigon's Legend in London! Visited the newly opened Cô Thành in London and was blown away. The legendary "Lunch Lady" of Saigon has perfectly translated her magic here. The commitment to authenticity is clear, with ingredients shipped from Vietnam to guarantee true flavor. Every dish we tried was spectacular, especially the fragrant BÒ LÁ LỐT, the savory NEM NƯỚNG, and the star—the deeply aromatic PHỞ TÁI BĂM with its incredible broth. The CÀ PHÊ TIRAMISU was a brilliant finish. It’s a rare find in London: passionate, authentic, and unforgettable. A must-visit for anyone who loves genuine Vietnamese cuisine. I will definitely be back.

There are many Vietnamese restaurants in central London, but this one truly stands out. The exceptional service and generous portion sizes—especially the bún bowls. We initially expected an ordinary dining experience, but we left feeling like we were saying goodbye to familiar faces. The staff were incredibly attentive and thoughtful. Our server, Biba, took the time to explain the concept behind each dish and even went the extra mile to bring us additional hot broth. We also noticed her advising a pregnant guest at a nearby table about the raw meat in her dish before confirming the order—an impressive level of care. The drinks were a delightful addition to the meal, and overall, the experience went beyond our expectations. This place is a must-visit if you want to discover the story behind the Lunch Lady and appreciate how rich and diverse Vietnamese cuisine is—far beyond just phở.

We got into this restaurant by chance. Almost 3:00pm and we had a great experience all because of Raju. He made us fell like home. Explained to us all the dishes, the best choices for our kids... it was fantastic! The food is delicious! We were 3 adults and 3 kids and we ask for 4 menus. Next time in London, I'm pretty sure I will come back! Best of luck to all of you! Thanks Raju!

We chanced upon this Vietnamese restaurant on a Saturday lunch time. It seemed nice enough. The staff were friendly. We didn’t wait to get a table downstairs. Right by the pass. It’s like the chef’s table which was cool. However, we did have to wait before we can order. And again after we ordered. We started with the green papaya salad. Like the ingredients list on a bottle, it did say purple cabbage first. So we got plenty of that. It had some herbs and keffir leaves which were nice, but perhaps some coriander would lift the taste. The sauce is not as intense as we had in other places. The Bun Moc was new to us. The roast belly pork, the pork balls and quail eggs were all decent. The soup is not very strong in flavour. It was also only warm. Luckily I didn’t have any raw beef slices. (I can see why other reviews suggested the beef wouldn’t be cooked.) Maybe the beef+pork broth is just not as fragrant as the beef broth I’m used to with pho from other places. We also don’t get any extra bean sprouts or fresh herbs like mint and coriander. We had a Bun Thit Ga Nuong which was nice. The chicken was tender. Again, we think the flavour could be a bit more intense. Most of all, for £18 and £19.50 a bowl, they don’t feel like Vietnamese street food. Appreciate Covent Garden area is not a cheap location, but for a similar price, you might get a better bang for your buck in other establishments such as Cay Tre.