Mien Tay

Business Details

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine from the Mien Tay Region

Mien Tay is a family-owned restaurant group specialising in authentic home-style Vietnamese cuisine from the Mien Tay (Mekong Delta) region. Founded by Mrs My Le and Chef Mr Su Tran, each location is managed by different family members who uphold traditional cooking methods and hospitality values. Our culinary philosophy centres on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to recreate the vibrant flavours of Southern Vietnam, with dishes inspired by generations of family recipes. The restaurant's name pays homage to our ancestral roots in the Mekong Delta, where the region's abundant seafood and produce directly influence our menu. We combine Chef Su Tran's expertise in traditional Vietnamese cooking techniques with Mrs My Le's commitment to creating a welcoming dining atmosphere that mirrors Vietnamese family hospitality. Our menu features regional specialties like Fresh Rolls with Prawn, Vietnamese Chicken Clay-Pot Curry, and Chargrilled Quail with Honey, reflecting the authentic tastes of our homeland.

Recognised for both quality and value, we offer dishes such as our award-winning Pho with Sliced Beef at accessible prices while maintaining culinary authenticity. The restaurant's warm service culture ensures guests experience the personal touch of Vietnamese hospitality, with staff actively engaging to ensure customer satisfaction. Our commitment to quality extends to presentation and ingredient sourcing, ensuring every dish maintains the fresh, fragrant characteristics typical of Vietnamese cuisine. With over a decade of operation, we continue to refine our offerings while staying true to the family traditions that define our culinary identity.

Services

Fresh Rolls with Prawn Vietnamese Chicken Clay-Pot Curry Crispy Squid with Garlic Goat with Galangal Chargrilled Quail with Honey

Highlights and features

We are a family-owned business preserving traditional Vietnamese cooking techniques
Our menu features authentic Mekong Delta recipes passed through generations
We use only fresh, locally sourced ingredients for authentic flavor profiles
Our staff provides personalized service reflecting Vietnamese hospitality culture
We offer award-winning dishes like our Pho with Sliced Beef at accessible prices

What people say

Best Vietnamese restaurant Astonishingly friendly staff Harmony of flavours Exceptional goat with galangal Culinary gods' blessing

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Services

Fresh Rolls with Prawn

Handmade rice paper rolls filled with succulent prawns, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables. Served with traditional peanut dipping sauce, these rolls showcase the light, refreshing qualities of Mekong Delta cuisine. The delicate balance of textures and natural sweetness makes this dish a perfect starter.

Vietnamese Chicken Clay-Pot Curry

Slow-cooked chicken in rich coconut milk with turmeric and lemongrass. The clay-pot cooking method enhances flavor absorption while maintaining ingredient moisture. This aromatic dish combines South Vietnamese sweetness with fragrant spices, served with steamed rice for an authentic dining experience.

Crispy Squid with Garlic

Perfectly fried squid rings tossed in fragrant garlic butter sauce. The dish balances crispy texture with tender seafood, enhanced by aromatic garlic infusion. Traditional preparation ensures optimal moisture retention while achieving the signature crispiness valued in Vietnamese street food culture.

Goat with Galangal

Slow-braised goat meat with galangal root and regional spices. The cooking process tenderises the meat while infusing it with complex aromatic flavours. This specialty dish from the Mekong Delta demonstrates our commitment to traditional preparation methods and authentic ingredient sourcing.

Chargrilled Quail with Honey

Marinated quail pieces grilled to perfection with honey glaze. The dish combines smoky char from grilling with natural honey sweetness, creating a signature flavor profile. Each portion is prepared to order using techniques passed through generations of Vietnamese home cooks.

People

Mr Su Tran

Head Chef

Master of traditional Vietnamese cooking techniques with over 25 years' experience. Specialises in Mekong Delta cuisine, ensuring authentic preparation methods and ingredient sourcing. Leads kitchen operations across all locations.

Mrs My Le

Founder

Co-founder and hospitality director with deep roots in the Mekong Delta region. Oversees service standards and customer experience, ensuring the restaurant maintains traditional Vietnamese warmth and attentiveness.

Questions

What cuisine does Mien Tay specialise in?

We specialise in authentic home-style Vietnamese cuisine from the Mekong Delta region, featuring traditional dishes like pho, clay-pot curries, and grilled meats.

Are your dishes suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, we offer several vegetarian options inspired by Mekong Delta cuisine, including vegetable pho and tofu-based dishes using traditional preparation methods.

Do you offer takeaway services?

We provide takeaway options for our most popular dishes, carefully packaged to maintain freshness and authenticity when enjoyed off-site.

What makes your restaurant unique?

Our family recipes, fresh ingredient focus, and personal service create an authentic Vietnamese dining experience that reflects our Mekong Delta heritage.

Can I make group reservations?

Yes, we accommodate group bookings at our Shoreditch location - please contact us directly to arrange larger parties or special events.

Reviews (7)

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James Underdown

Jan 23, 2022 Report

It is, without a doubt, the best restaurant on the Viet Mile. Always great food, lovely atmosphere, and very reasonably priced.

London Nao

Oct 31, 2021 Report

A group of us stumbled upon this place in Hoxston after being at an event. It looked really spacious inside so gave it a try. The food was really really delicious and very well presented. I particularly recommend the Salt & Pepper Squid. It was quite hard to get the staff's attention to order or get the bill but other than that it was great. Would return again.

Arnaldo Ribanfue

Sep 15, 2021 Report

We visited based on the amazing reviews. We live locally and know many of the other Vietnamese restaurants in Shoreditch. Mien Tay restaurant is well below the standards of most of them. The food is bland and average. The wine is horrendous. Their main focus is on cocktails and hyperactive party music, which is definitely not what we were expecting. 1 star for posting several likely fake reviews a day and cheat on other businesses in the area. 1 star more because the service was very good. I'll give them that. My advice: go somewhere else, and careful with the reviews you see. Too many in a

Callum Beale

Aug 09, 2021 Report

Spring onion beef was delicious 10/10,veggie spring rolls also decent. We also had the salt and pepper squid which tasted alright but the chunks were a little bit too big to be a mouthful. Delicious taste of the perfectly cooked beef more than makes up for this 5 Stars.

Mimi Villaret

Jul 09, 2021 Report

Good Vietnamese speciality fish restaurant. It was busy when I visited with family but staff coped well. Shame about the absence of summer rolls on menu from when it was the Anh Dao but otherwise food was excellent!

Absysics

Apr 12, 2021 Report

There are many Vietnamese restaurants in the area but, Mein Tay offers authentic Vietnamese food and that too at a reasonable cost. Also, offers couple famous beers from Veitnam and Singapore. Must try, if you happen to be in area.

Dominic Lee

Jul 11, 2019 Report

Food was good enough, although the rice had an odd chemical aftertaste. Service a bit below standard, forgot to bring our tap waters, as well as having a loud confrontation with another customer!