Kêu Soho
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9 Poland Street, W1F 8PY
9 Poland Street, W1F 8PY
020 7439 8188/http://vietnamesekitchen.co.uk/keu-deli
The interior has an informal cafe-style feel but as well as sit-down there are take-away and catering options. I’m excited to be here to try the Banh Mi, a crusty filled baguette that epitomises the French/Asian crossover that is one of the elements of Vietnam’s food culture.
We choose the Banh Mi Chay (£7.50)-the Sally Clarke-baked baguette has a crisp crust and a soft yielding interior stuffed with delicious smokey (grilled) aubergine, mushrooms, a spicy mayo and scallion oil. The flavours shone through whilst the textural contrast was very satisfying.
The Goi Cuon (£5) Summer Roll had the fragrant crunch of green papaya and lettuce softened by the sweet prawns all in a rice wrap with a moreish peanut hoisin sauce on the side.



For a swift Banh Mi lunch or a more substantial dinner with friends or work colleagues in an informal atmosphere, Kêu is a lovely and reasonably-priced option. If you’re not familiar with fragrant tastes and crunchy textures of Vietnamese cuisine it will make a great introduction.
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