The brief here was simple - quick dinner in Camden, must be done in 30-45 minutes max. Not Wagamama.It's that last line that threw Mr PP, but he really did deliver.
The Menu:
Probably the longest thing about our whole experience was choosing from the umpteen page menus - they have a lot of dishes! My online research had suggested choosing something actually billed as Vietnamese, and there was definitely plenty to choose from.
Our Meal:
We ordered prawn & crabstick rolls and chicken wings to start, and galangal lamb and curried eel, both with egg fried rice, for mains. Except it all arrives together ... within about 5 minutes. But I'm not complaining, that was exactly what I wanted.
The rolls were very fresh and tasty - for me, probably the best bit of the meal. The rest was fine, good enough for the price. Quick and cheerful.
One waitress served the whole restaurant efficiently, and turned tables like her life depended on it. They certainly do a brisk trade - a lot of people were clearly regulars, placing their order as they sat down without even glancing at the menu.
It felt like eating at a cheap-ish greasy spoon cafe - not the best quality, but exactly what I was looking for at the time.
What we liked:
The food was fine, quick service and lots of choice on the menu.
What we didn't like:
The beer was pricey, so two courses and two beers each suddenly became £40, even though the food was fairly cheap.
Will we be back?:
I need to be in Camden fortnightly, so probably, but I'll stick to softer, cheaper drinks.
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