Pics@Chopstix2Steaknives http://chopstix2steaknives.blogspot.com/2011/12/vietnamese-eateries-in-london-keu.html The classic Banh Mi comprises of a baguette with spiced belly of pork, ham terrine and chicken liver pate. Add in some herbs and sliced chilies, cucumber to add a refreshing balance and you are set! The pate was smooth and creamy and each meat portion were beautifully balanced yet definable. The baguette itself though apparently not exactly the same you get from vietnam according to my Viet friend but was still good enough for me. We were both happy eating away. Pork meatballs and mushroom on rice £5.5 We just couldn't resist ordering this too and the meatballs tasted very home made with a tender and soft texture. The duck rolls and prawn salad were satisfying snacks/sides. read more

Cute cafe that serves fresh and tasty banh mi. The crisp fresh roll and the soft fresh ingredients work perfectly together. read more

Kêu! - Keu Classic. £6 - Vietnamese Near Me - London, XGL

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I'm spoiled here because I can get super good Vietnamese food at half the price of this place. However, for London, this place is pretty good. Most items are under 10 pounds. I find it overpriced for Vietnamese food, but for London, I guess you take what you can get. I had a pork belly sandwich, which was very tasty and highly recommended. I just wish it was bigger. read more

I have to say, baguettes have ground me down to the point of absolute indifference. Other than the Steak Americain (baguette stuffed steak hache and chips. Maybe some token salad too), I find baguettes to be wholly unfulfilling and quite often bland. However, after recently discovering banh mi (yeah yeah, I'm slow), they're coming back into favour. Keu are in the same stable as Cay Tre and Viet Grill, specialising in these crusty sticks of yum. In the window of the small shop, next to the stacks of baguettes, hangs a glazed slab of roast pork, something which my eyes just can't help but be fixated by, like cats staring at a pendulum, or Ganondorf at a fishing rod. The interior of the cafe is cute and modern (basically the opposite of Mien Tay) with a bar-stool type seating. The menu is concise and simple - I went for the lemongrass BBQ pork. The baguettes are a decent size and nicely presented, packed full of herbs, cucumber and some potent raw chilli slices. The banh mi are full of flavour and crunch, and the baguettes are just right - nice and crusty on the outside, soft on the inside but not soggy at all. My pork was nicely flavoured with a distinct flavour that reminds me of satay marinade. We also had some cold duck rolls which were fairly big with a generous helping of duck. I thought the wrapping was a bit on the thick side, but yummy nonetheless. Only two gripes: one was that one of the servers was a bit rude towards my friend when she ordered a Vietnamese coffee. Secondly, that although the place opens at 9am, they don't start serving banh mi until lunchtime. Ok, I'm among a minority who'd eat this sort of thing for breakfast, but at the same time I'd quite like to take one to work with me - I guess they cook the meat in the morning. They're also closed on Sundays. I'm quite happy to shell out £5 for a banh mi and I am seriously conflicted: if they had one in South Ken, I'd get one for lunch most days. On the other hand, that'd deplete my bank account in record time. In any case, these days I'm just a little bit sadder when I sit down to lunch with my soggy, limp, bland, £2.01 Imperial College baguette. read more

Delicious Bahn Mi (I had the classic one) and friendly service. Will definitely come back for more!

Tried the BBQ mackerel lunch box. Delicious fish - looked like it had been marinated in something quite tasty. Not bone-free, but mackerel bones aren't too hard to deal with. If getting a lunch box to take away, I'd recommend bringing a plastic bag - the juices from the non-rice portion will leak out and eventually cause the bottom of the supplied paper bag to go soggy and eventually break off. Be warned that they're a bit more expensive than advertised on the website or on the printed menu (seems to be an extra 50p on everything). Staff aren't particularly friendly or polite, but are efficient and professional. read more

Honestly the best sandwich I've had in London (so far....) and far and away the best classic Bahn Mi. Crisp, fresh bread with the classic fatty, spicy, fragrant bahn mi ingredient mix. I was shocked how much I liked it. I'm a bit confused with some of the reviews claiming it to be £8 a sandwich, I paid £5 only a month or so ago. Annoying 50p card charge. read more

The worst chicken curry with rice I've ever had. There are far better Vietnamese restaurants just around the corner on the Kingsland Road. Do yourself a favor and skip this one ! read more

This is my place for when I need duck in my belly. Both the duck banh mi and lunch box are good - the lunch box will fill you up and the baguettes are wonderful. But their claim to a "spicy" duck is laughable as I needed to add Sriracha sauce to turn up the heat. I guess "spicy" means adding a few bits of red chili (not good enough). Their spring rolls are decent and the steamed pork bun filling could be better (looked like a bit of sausage mixed with some veg on the inside). Apart from the slight negatives, it is still a good place to eat and they have some friendly staff. Give it a go if you're in the area. read more

Very good Bahn Mi. I ordered the Duck option and being a huge Peking Duck obsessor, this protein for me was a gamble in England. The duck meat though was moist, not dry, and flavorful enough for my sandwich. The baguette was nicely toasted and the experience itself was affordable and a nice casual option from a lot of the other restaurants in the area. True to many Vietnamese bahn mi spots in America, the atmosphere was super relaxed for a quick eat, but inviting enough for a sit down to merit a heavier fare. I saw someone eating a grilled fish dish which looked super legit and had me eating with my eyes on the way out. The only drawback is during the busy hours, possibly avoid sitting by the counter because people will bump you as you eat. Bummer. read more

All of the dishes are amazing. So fresh and a huge range. I have had a number of their dishes and will always be a customer. The sandwiches are by far the best - the kinchee pork is probably one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. read more

Terrible service, was not patient and order took very long , price is average and portions are very tiny, would not recommend

This part of Shoreditch is full of cool hipster coffee shops and unusual ethnic food. This is more of a café than a restaurant with a day time crowd and decent WiFi. The first time I came here they had run out of the veggie banh mi. The second time I had more luck. For £5.95 I got a smokey aubergine and tofu bang mi. The bread was French rather than. Vietnamese, small as you would expect from London offerings, but definitely too small given the price. Call it a baguette and you charge £2-3. Once it becomes a banh mi it can almost double in price. Sounds like some good business strategy right there. It was tasty but I did leave feeling somewhat hungry still and slightly poorer. read more

Amazing BBQ Pork Banh Mi - Lemongrass infused Pork Loin with Daikon and Coriander. Perfectly cooked pork within a perfectly crisped bread (that won't tear your mouth apart). Reasonably priced - remember you are in London and it is a big city, you're not getting the $3 amazing Banh Mi you find in a smaller city somewhere else in the world. read more

Delicious, fantastic bread and pate. Good for when you don't want or have time for a meal.

This first time I had bahn mi at Keu was the first time I'd had bahn mi ever, and I thought it was amazing. Unfortunately, on my two return trips to Keu I was never quite satisfied the way I was originally. For the record the sandwiches are quite small for how expensive they are. I've tried both the orignal and the duck bahn mi. I'm not a fan of coriander/cilantro though, so maybe bahn mi and I were just not meant to be. read more

My boss and several coworkers head to this deli for takeaway several times a week, and rave about the deliciousness of their meal every time so I finally caved and bought myself a Roasted Spicy Duck Bahn Mi for lunch. I've personally been weary about trying Bahn Mi in the past; the Chicken Liver pâté in the classic version putting me off entirely. It was nice to see that there was variety of the menu at this location. The sandwich itself was tasty, although I don't understand the obsession or the reasoning behind the queue going out the door at lunch hour. kêu! can definitely take credit for delicious small baguettes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside - I had no issue biting into mine and not coming away with a mouth full of cuts because of the hard texture. The filling though, it wasn't anything to write home about. I am a fan of duck, and it is normally a delicious addition to any sandwich, and it did blend well with the pickled veg and chilli included (don't worry, the fattiness of the meat and other vegetables, as well as the heartiness of the bread made the heat completely bearable for even someone who normally avoids chilli like myself), but it's really just a nice sandwich when it comes down to it. Better than your average mayo filled alternative from Tesco any day, but not as special as the many other asian-inspired dishes in the area. read more

A new Banh Mi to the Shoredtich scene this is a good stop off to enjoy some Vietnamese. Nice bread which is essential for this type of food; Crispy yet soft. I would definitely go back for a quick bite, if I'm passing. read more

Possibly my new favourite place for lunch, a sort of Asian fast food place - I am hoping that by not going there too much I won't get too sick of the food as I really do like it. The queues can look daunting but don't last for too long. read more

I know Banh Mi and that was pretty damn good! I'm just waiting to get hungry again and I'll be out my door.

I genuinely love the sandwiches from this place, but if you go in at lunch time the service and organisation by the staff is appalling. I've been there several times and watched people who come in after me get their food before me and leave, prompting me to ask where my food is and met with 'what did you order?'. I know i'm not alone in this either as i've seen several people get very angry because of the same situation. If they want to keep doing a storming business they need to sort out their system quickly. read more

Crispy pork belly sandwich was yummy. Quick and cheap food before u go party to Shoreditch! Very nice staff and interior!

Great banh mi the duck with hoi sin sauce is my favourite and they do a great Vietnamese coffee, 4 stars as they charge you 50p to pay by card under £10 which all the food there is especially for take away. read more

Stop of here to grab a takeaway baguette that all your colleagues back in the office will be jealous of. Quick service, warmed baguettes, great toppings to chose from and to top it all of when you take your first bite you realise how fresh the flavours are. Just be warned if you go for the ones with the chilli sign you will get chopped whole chillies which can be a bit of a shock if you're not expecting it. (Visit - 18/06/2015 Takeaway) read more

I used to love this place, but they keep putting the price of baguettes up and quality is hit and miss.

I would give Keu! 2.5 stars. I had the banh mi spicy duck and it was good, but nowhere near as good as ones I've had in Canada or Vietnam. Based on other people's reviews on yelp, I think my expectations were too high. The iced Vietnamese coffee tasted blah, like they made it from powder. The coffee came out pretty fast so maybe since they were closing(?) they served me old coffee, but when I pay 3.50 for a coffee I expected more. Disappointing. The staff were pleasant enough however. read more

Very good banh mi's. Not sure about their process because they can be very slow but the food is solid. Their roasted meats were a very pleasant surprise and probably better than most places in Chinatown. read more