Cafe East

So disapointed, after reading the reviews, we were looking forward to trying out this place, food and service was not that great, won't be coming back.
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lisa
1 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Sunday, August 01, 2010

If you enjoy your Vietnamese food, you must eat here. A similar standard to Song Que but without the queues. Speedy, friendly service. Huge portions. Delicious food - fresh and tasty. Extremely popular with local Vietnamese families which must be a good sign. Very reasonably priced. If only they did deliveries...
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Glassman - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, June 25, 2010

I have booked for table 5 people.. with 3 toddler high chair.. Great food and service. Crowded after 8 pm.. It is great that, it is kinda near to my house ( by car 20 mins ride) My only criticism is limited choices of starter.. I still prefer Song Que restaurant.. more cheaper prices compare with this restaurant. Bill came £82 pounds.. as we order 5 courses of meal and 3 starter.. and 5 drinks..
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enjoyfoodlady - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Saturday, June 12, 2010

Fantastic food. No gimmicky stuff just fresh, delicious, authentic and super value for money! The rare beef noodles...... always a winner.
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9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Thursday, May 27, 2010

food is great, tasty and authentic. the place is always packed so prepare to wait for a table. service is so poor that I was embarrased to have recommended my colleague there!
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will
6 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 9
Sunday, May 16, 2010

Cafe East was absolutely brilliant, with the exception of two minor faults: the menu is quite limited, and they refuse to give patrons tap water. Get there early on the weekend: my friends and I made an early start because of the cinema schedule, and didn't regret it - by the time we left the queue was almost out the door.
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Ellen L.
7 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 9
Sunday, January 17, 2010

I always crave for the food at Cafe East, been going there since 2000. Shame that I now live in High Barnet, but I always make myself to go there at least once a month! You just can't find anywhere else cook the same quality as there! It's making me hungry again! Queue is always long, so be there abit early so that you don't have to wait too long!
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JCY
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, December 14, 2009

this is the best vietnamese in town (the ones on kingsland road do not compare)

it's authentic, the food is unbelievable fresh and fantastic. I used to visit when it was the cafe on the corner of evelyn street and whilst its lost some of it's character the food remains mouth wateringly great. The prices have gone up slightly but its still really cheap and the portions are huge so its not a problem

highly recommend the banh cuon (it's like tasting it straight from your grandma's kitchen ...if you're vietnamese) and the 3 colours drink is super yummy.

the only downside is the queue which can get really long sometimes...best get there early!
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DeeDee
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

I've been to cafe east for years now and have always loved it.

I went there last week and noticed that the starters were a lot smaller in portion compared to how it used to be.

It was fine to accept prices going up but portions getting smaller makes it seem less 'value for money'.

The mains were big as normal so can't complain there.

That's the only bad thing I can say about it though, I still love the food.
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michelle
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

I just keep going back. The food is terrific - and it doesn't cost much
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Barbara
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, November 18, 2009