Dzo! Viet Kitchen

Dzo! Viet Kitchen is a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant on Upper Street in Islington, recommended by The Infatuation, Time Out and Hot Dinners as one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in North London. The name "Dzô" means "cheers" in Vietnamese -- a signal of the restaurant's fun, convivial spirit. The Infatuation describes it as a restaurant where "there's a care to Dzo Viet's cooking that sets it apart" from other Vietnamese spots: "shaken beef is especially tender with caramelised wedges of onion, and morning glory has a vibrant crunch." Time Out praises it as "carving new, innovative ground." Founders Andy Lê, Vincent Nguyễn and chef Thắng Trần bring bold, modern Vietnamese street food to the heart of Islington.

The menu spans beyond the usual suspects: caramelised betel leaf rolls, fresh summer rolls, aromatic bún bò Huế, vibrant pho, crispy banh mi, and a signature Full House sticky rice dish -- with peppery Vietnamese sausage, braised pork hunks, a knuckle of ham and a fried egg. Signature cocktails including the Vietnamese Lime Soda Cocktail and Cà Phê Martini. Downstairs, the Old Quarter private dining space channels the charm of Hoi An's lantern-lit streets -- perfect for group dinners or karaoke celebrations. 20% discount on food Mon-Thu 12:00-17:00.