Critic's choice: Where to eat in little Vietnam

From Pho, a meal-in-a-bowl soup, at Song Que to the more obscure Vietnamese dishes at Viet Grill, Charles Campion reveals where to sample Vietnamese in E2...

Song Que
134 Kingsland Road, E2
Pho, a meal-in-a-bowl soup, comes in many different guises in this busy restaurant. It is backed up by a lengthy menu featuring the usual Vietnamese favourites. £12pp ex-drinks (020 7613 3223).

Viet Grill
58 Kingsland Road, E2
The new sister restaurant to Vietnamese fish specialist Cay Tre on Old Street. Light and bright, serves many of the more obscure Vietnamese dishes. Ask about the specials. £15pp ex-drinks (020 7739 6686).

Au Lac
104 Kingsland Road, E2
There are two branches of Au Lac, the other is marooned on Highbury Park. This is a plush restaurant with attentive service. Less rough and ready than its neighbours. £15pp ex-drinks (020 7033 0588).