Hanoi Bistro & Kitchen - (Near Hackney, london)

Mark Monaghan Some dishes were very nice (mainly the bread and leek starters). However, some others, mainly the Denver steak main, were quite disappointing, especially when considering this costs just shy of £50. The dish took about an hour to arrive and was cold when it did (I assume it had been left out and perhaps a waiter had forgotten to take it to us). The waiter did offer to reheat it but this left it quite chewy. Overall it was not enjoyable and certainly did not meet the standard expected for the price. The service was also very slow throughout the remainder of the night and after ordering a single rice pudding dessert to share, this also took an additional 30 minutes to arrive. We spent another 15 minutes waiting for the waiter to bring the card machine after receiving the bill meaning in total we spent about 3 hours in the restaurant which was much longer than we had intended. I appreciate it was New Year’s Eve and so perhaps it was busier than the staff were used to, but again, this falls short of the standard one would expect for a restaurant where we paid around £90 per person on food alone. The atmosphere was pleasant but given the above I would not return nor could I in good conscience recommend it to a friend.

Lorraine Jenner-Hatch Lovely modern decor, Impeccable service and the food was really good. We went for the Sunday buffet lunch, so can only really vouch for that, but if that is anything to go by then I will very happily go again and try their other dishes.

H Vs Everyone Their crispy pork belly is perfection, also the Singapore/salt and pepper chips.. one word to summarise how I feel; ADDICTED. All round 10/10 from customer service to taste & presentation, makes me feel like royalty every time, Happy New Year!

Luke Howst I always order from here as my Monday treat of the month. Never disappointed! Nigiri is the best Ive ever tasted. Then the california maki is just the Bomb!! Wish they had a number so I could ask for some extra sesame seeds!

T G this is probably one of the best meals I’ve had in London so far. The vibe just felt right, good music in the background, but not so loud that you’re shouting across the table. You can actually relax and talk. The artichoke orzo and the picanha meat were the standout for me, I’d go back just for those. I’m usually a bit sceptical about small plates because sometimes you end up paying a lot for very little, but that wasn’t the case here. The portions were generous enough and the pricing felt fair. The staff were genuinely warm and welcoming, and the whole place is beautifully done: cosy, elegant, and thoughtful without feeling try-hard. It’s the kind of spot you leave already planning to return to.