Food and Art Bring Vietnamese Culture to the Heart of London

In Huong Viet Restaurant (London), diners can experience the splendid views of Hoan Kiem Lake, The Huc Bridge or Tam Coc, Bich Dong... closer than ever. The restaurant is also the go-to place for every Vietnamese expatriate in the UK when craving the taste of homemade food.
November 01, 2023 | 20:20

Vietnamese flavors in the UK's capital city

Huong Viet Restaurant is located at 49 Camberwell Church Street, London. It is known as a busy street and home to the culinary quintessence of many different countries around the world.

The restaurant is owned by Phuong Ngoc Le, who was born in the UK with a Vietnamese ethnicity. While she graduated from university in Design and Marketing, the young woman has a passion for Vietnamese cuisine and wants to promote it widely in the UK.

Food and Art Bring Vietnamese Culture to the Heart of London
International Friends' Love for Vietnam at the Heart of London

To realize this dream, in her restaurant, there are new kitchen equipment, veteran chefs so she can create an authentic atmosphere and bring high quality dishes to customers.

With a team of veteran Vietnamese chefs and experienced staff, Huong Viet has a diverse menu with many different Vietnamese dishes and drinks. It is famous for the complete meal with salad, soup, salty dishes or typical dishes such as spring rolls, pho, vermicelli... The dishes are meticulously prepared and decorated. The taste is especially rich in Vietnamese flavor.

Food and Art Bring Vietnamese Culture to the Heart of London
International Friends' Love for Vietnam at the Heart of London

According to diners, Huong Viet always maintains the characteristics of traditional cuisine: rich, flavorful and with unique local ingredients.

Bringing Sword Lake to England

In Huong Viet Restaurant (London), diners can experience the splendid views of Hoan Kiem Lake, The Huc Bridge or Tam Coc, Bich Dong... closer than ever. There are oil-painted murals with images filled with love, respect for the homeland. These artworks add to the atmosphere of the restaurant.

The master behind this work is Vu Kim Thanh. On the restaurant wall, he paintedHoan Kiem Lake, the heart of Hanoi capital. It has the image of The Huc bridge, Ngoc Son temple, Tran Ba ​​communal house and Turtle Tower. The picture is 7.23 meters in length and 1.74 meters in height.

Food and Art Bring Vietnamese Culture to the Heart of London
Artist Vu Kim Thanh authored 2 oil paintings of Hanoi and Ninh Binh at Huong Viet restaurant.

He also painted Tam Coc Ninh Binh with rice fields and rolling hills, charming mountains and water, a gentle and lovely Vietnamese natural landscape. This painting is 1.74 meters in height and 10 meters in length.

The images have become an attraction for international diners. Many Western guests come not only to admire and praise, but also film and take photos with them.

Food and Art Bring Vietnamese Culture to the Heart of London
Foreign visitors enjoy seeing the scenery of Sword Lake.

"Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, Tran Ba ​​Communal House and Turtle Tower are the famous attractions at the heart of Hanoi capital. When people come here, they can feel less homesick, and be proud of their homeland. The scene of fields and mountains filled with the sweet scent of the countryside convey the feelings of returning to the homeland for people who are living far away from home," shared Vu Kim Thanh about his inspiration to create the murals.

Food and Art Bring Vietnamese Culture to the Heart of London
Restaurant owner Phuong Ngoc Le (right) takes photos with international friends.

Every diner is considered a friend or a family member, said Phuong Ngoc Le. It is the secret behind Huong Viet's popularity among people who love Vietnamese cuisine.

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