Cay Tre Soho serves Vietnamese food at 42-43 Dean Street, in the middle of Soho. Its menu ranges from pho and vermicelli bowls to rolls, salads and small plates, with dishes from different parts of Vietnam. Try Hanoi-style bánh cuốn, soft steamed rice rolls with a pork filling, or a bowl of pho with fragrant broth and herbs. Chicken wings coated in fish sauce and creamy aubergine topped with minced pork are good picks for the table. Come with a group and share plates, or settle in for noodles on your own.
A menu that travels across Vietnam
The Dean Street menu covers a broad range of Vietnamese cooking. You can browse rolls, salads, small plates, rice dishes, noodles and stir-fries, alongside regional pho and vermicelli bowls. That range makes it easy to build a meal around one bowl of soup or order several dishes for the table.
Bánh cuốn is a particular draw. These delicate steamed rice crêpes come with a pork filling, and the Hanoi-style version is a good choice if you want to try the dish. The menu also includes bún chả, a vermicelli bowl served with chargrilled lemongrass pork shoulder, pork belly meatballs and crispy spring rolls. Condiments let you adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Small plates and fuller bowls
For something to share, look for chicken wings coated in caramelised fish sauce, with a savoury-sweet finish, or the Piggy aubergine, a creamy dish topped with minced pork and shallot. Summer rolls come with peanut sauce. Green papaya salad and spring rolls add more options if you want a mix of textures and flavours.
Pho is central to the menu, with different regional styles available. A bowl comes with fragrant herbs, and the menu also includes versions with chicken or beef. If you are choosing among several dishes, sharing plates alongside a bowl of noodles gives you a chance to sample more of the kitchen’s range.
Eating on Dean Street
The Soho restaurant has polished, contemporary decor, with a warm, comfortable feel. It suits a catch-up over a longer meal, but the menu also works for a solo bowl of pho. The restaurant can get busy, so booking ahead is sensible at peak times; an off-peak visit can make for a quieter meal.
If it is your first time ordering bánh cuốn, ask the staff how the portion and serving style work. The menu can take a moment to navigate, especially when you are deciding between regional dishes and noodle bowls. Cay Tre is at 42-43 Dean Street, among Soho’s restaurants and a short walk from the area’s bars.
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Where is Cay Tre Soho?
It is at 42-43 Dean Street in Soho, London.
What should I order at Cay Tre Soho?
Try Hanoi-style bánh cuốn, pho or bún chả. For sharing, the fish-sauce chicken wings, summer rolls and Piggy aubergine are options.
Should I book Cay Tre Soho?
Booking ahead is sensible for busy periods, particularly weekends. Visiting off-peak can help you avoid the busiest times.
Does Cay Tre Soho serve vegetarian dishes?
Yes. The menu includes vegetarian options, including aubergine and okra curry.
