Dzo Viet Kitchen

This restaurant is easily in my top three Vietnamese kitchens in London. The dishes are creative yet still stay true to authentic Vietnamese flavours. Instead of going for pho this time, I tried their crab, fish, and duck dishes—and every single one was exceptional. The staffs were also incredibly friendly, energetic, and attentive. They took great care of my table and made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back the next time I’m in London!

Safe to say this will be my new go to Vietnamese restaurant in London! We had the beef pho, braised fish pot, fish sauce chicken wings and iced coffee. All taste very flavourful and good value for the portion! They have an extensive menu so can't wait to come back to try out other items.

They have the best iced coffee, especially the Vietnamese coconut coffee which I’ve ever heard of or tried before. I ordered some sides and a main dish. Their spring rolls were hot, crispy, and tasty. The fish cakes were delicious. I tried skillet banh mi for the first time, the portions were massive and flavourful. However, my sister said that the main dish was too salty for her, I guess it depends on individual tastes. Overall we had good experience there. Prices are on higher side, but the portions and the service were good.

Had a lovely seabass, it had a rich delicious semi spicy/sweet sauce and the fish batter was light and crispy. The Vietnamese drip coffee was delicious and fish cakes, were also great. Really fast service, great value and delicious.

We had an absolutely wonderful dinner at DZO! last night. From the moment we called ahead to ask if we could be seated a bit earlier, the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. When we arrived, the place was buzzing… packed, lively, and full of energy. Yet within just a few minutes of introducing ourselves, we were warmly greeted and shown to our table. The atmosphere was convivial and full of life; a private party downstairs added to the hum of laughter and conversation, and tables were laden with fragrant dishes flying out of the kitchen. You could tell immediately that the team knew their food, their culture, and their craft, the heart of real Vietnamese hospitality. The menu was extensive (and thankfully included Vietnamese translations), which was both helpful and fun to explore. We started with the caramelized betel leaf rolls (beautifully aromatic and absolutely bursting with flavor) followed by fresh spring rolls, clearly made in-house. The dipping sauces were bright, fresh, and layered with complexity. For mains, my partner had the Bún Bò Huế, a rich, spicy noodle soup with tender slices of beef, cha lụa (Vietnamese pork sausage), and a wonderfully warming broth (perfect for a chilly evening)! I went for the monkfish cheeks, preceded by their signature mango salad with roasted peanuts, prawns, fish sauce, and lime — the balance of sweet, sour, and heat was just spot on. Food came out quickly, the service remained calm and attentive throughout, and despite how busy it was, we never felt rushed. We were in and out within about 70 minutes; it was efficient but still relaxed. The only small downside: the chairs are quite hard and uncomfortable and the tables a little close together, meaning privacy is limited. But given the size of the space (and, let’s face it, Highbury/Islington rent!), it’s understandable. All in all, DZO! delivered a near-perfect experience (thanks Time Out London’s top 50 restos for steering me towards excellence yet again!): authentic flavours, generous hospitality, and a lively, joyful atmosphere. We’re already planning to come back. Next time, we’ll skip lunch so we can try even more of those small plates! Highly recommend :-)

This is the first restaurant we came across that cleans the baby high chair before offering to us. Staff treat us with respect and tried to accommodate us the best as they can. We ordered spicy fish noodle soup and slow cook beef stew with rice. Both came in large portions and are delectable! Only downside was the viet coffee was too sweet (too much condensed milk). We had to dilute the coffee with half glass of water 😅 Price is slightly on the higher side but compensated with big portions. All in all everything is great and we will be back again to try other dishes on the menu.

Our food was everything we hoped! My summer rolls were fresh and tasty! My husband loved his wings. He said the beef stew he had was delicious. My tofu noodle salad was spicy and extremely yummy. The service was excellent, our two courses were very readable. We will be back!

Food was fresh. Had tofu/aubergine pot. Soft shell crab and crispy seabass. There was far too much dill in the seabass and its a very strong flavour. Suggest chef tone that amount down.