South East Asian Restaurants

Hanoi Café

Main courses at the Hanoi Café start at £3.50, and the food's great too. Try the fried whole king fish. It's delicious.

Sông Quê

Vietnamese favourites like pho (a soup of rice noodles and beef or chicken in a rich clear aromatically-flavoured broth) come in all shapes and guises at Sông Quê, and are always outstanding.

Tay Do Café

The Tay Do Café is one of the best eateries along this stretch of Little Vietnam. Come here and sit alongside locals and clubbers, all of whom appreciate the blissful food on their plates. 65 Kingsland Road, London, E2. Tel: +44 (0)20 7729 7223

Mare Street, E8

Green Papaya

The Green Papaya is not a classic Viet-café, but more a Hackney-Hoxton-Vietnamese concoction. Nevertheless, we can't fault the food and the adventurous menu never fails to please.

Tre Viet

A place packed with Vietnamese locals is always a good sign, and you won't be disappointed at the Tre Viet. The cooking here is so authentic you'll believe you were back in Hanoi. 251 Mare Street, E8. Tel: +44 (0)20 8533 7390

Best of the Rest

Huong-Viet

A laid-back atmosphere, great food and very low prices mean you'll just want to come back to the Huong-Viet for more.

Viet-Anh

The Viet-Anh is a Camden Town favourite: always packed and always serving with a smile. If you're after fresh ingredients cooked to perfection then look no further.

Other South East Asian Restaurants

There are literally hundreds of restaurants in London offering great South East Asian food, most of which are great if you're on a tight budget. Thai restaurants are now almost as common on the high street as "Indian", but there are little gems to be found hailing from the other countries of South East Asia - if you know where to look.

Busaba Eathai (Thai)

The decor at Busaba Eathai is minimal and diners share big wooden tables. The food is consistently creative, delicious and excellent value. Don't worry if you have to queue for a few minutes. It's well worth the wait.

Corean Chilli (Korean)

A rice and noodle bar, Corean Chilli is one of the best in competitive surroundings with an above average, interesting menu.
51 Charing Cross Road, WC2. Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 6737)

Eat-Thai.net (Thai)

Hidden away from the bustle of Oxford Street, Eat-Thai is well worth a detour into St Christopher's Place. It serves some of the best Thai food in the capital.

Isarn (Thai)

Renowned for its distinctive and delicious approach to Thai cooking, Isarn stands out from the Upper Street crowd.

Satay House (Malaysian)

Definitely worth a visit for the most authentic Malaysian food in town. Satay House is not necessarily the cheapest, but you won't be disappointed.

Wagamama (Oriental)

Branches throughout London. Despite its growth as a chain, Wagamama does what it does well - quick and tasty food at decent prices.