Hoa Sen Vietnamese Street Food Restaurant Reviews Summary

Location and Accessibility

Pros:

• "It only took us around 7 minutes by walk from the British museum."
• "A wonderful find in the theatre district for a quick meal before or after your show!"
• "If you are around the West Side for musical or shows, you may want to check out this Vietnamese bistro."

Cons:

• "Small spot, but it's very busy and pretty loud."
• "It's very compact, good for a quick bite but not comfortable for nice long chats."
• "The place was absolutely packed, and we had to wait outside for 30min."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The crispy spring rolls were tasty and crispy indeed!"
• "The half a duck was so tasty and they serve it with mango which compliments it well."
• "The Beef Pho, Seafood Pho, Garlic Chicken Wings, and Rice Rolls did not disappoint!"
• "The beansprouts added some good crunch to the bowl."
• "The pho tastes very good and they give a wide selection."

Cons:

• "The classic beef pho was not the best I had in London but still above average."
• "Perhaps we read too much online reviews and had high expectations... the food turned out to be slightly disappointing."
• "Hawker rice with pork chop was sorely disappointing... pork chop was tough and rubbery."
• "The menu had a variety of options but I came specifically to have Banh Cuon. It did not taste super freshly made."
• "The food was good portion, tasty, but the broth lacked 'oomph'."

Service

Pros:

• "The service is efficient and food delicious."
• "Service was good, the waitress was attentive and friendly."
• "Really good Vietnamese food in Soho! Service was quick and attentive."
• "Great service and authentic tasting food! The staff kept my Louis Vuitton bag very well for me when I forgot it."
• "Amazing, quick service. Lovely atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Reservation can be made online which is very convenient however the staff did not ask whether we had reservation when we were waiting to be seated."
• "A staff member accidentally dropped a random plastic object in my pho... I wasn’t offered a replacement."
• "It's a shame they cannot maintain consistency because the first time it was exceptional."
• "Reserved a table, I mentioned it when I arrived but still received an email stating I was a no show."
• "Service is not the best. I was left with my card almost dropped on the floor because the waitress decided to seat the guests in the middle of me paying."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Nice atmosphere, great service and amazing food! 10 out of 10."
• "Tasty, freshly served Vietnamese food in a cozy, warm and alluring decor."
• "Super-delicious food, not very heavy. The service was really lovely and everything happened quickly."
• "The interior, the dark wood with hanging blossoms made for a very relaxing environment."
• "Food was tasty, quick and traditional."

Cons:

• "Small spot, but it's very busy and pretty loud."
• "The place was very loud and noisy most of the time so it's hard to talk easily."
• "A bit cramped but the Bun Sa was excellent."
• "Very popular place and crowded during weekend so make sure you have a reservation in advance."
• "It's amazing place. I am a Vietnamese so it's hard to find a good Vietnamese restaurant. But I have to recommend Hoa Sen. The food is delicious, service is excellent."