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Eat Vietnam

West Midlands, Birmingham - Vietnamese - Restaurant - ££

Cool, independent Vietnamese eatery

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

One of the first wave of restaurants and bars to move into the upcoming ‘foodie oasis’ of Stirchley (a few miles to the south of Birmingham city centre), this ‘brilliant independent eatery’ sits on the site of a greasy spoon café (the original sign is still visible). Chef/owner Ming Nham was in the music/fashion business before taking to the stoves and it shows in the restaurant's cool soundtrack, buzzy vibe and hipster clientele. Here is a super-relaxed, friendly and comfortable venue serving food that's 'easy to get excited about'. The commendably short and very reasonably priced menu (plus daily specials) could promise anything from ‘turmeric fried fish’ with pickles and nuoc cham to Marmite and peanut-butter chicken wings with a deep umami hit from the yeasty love-it-or-hate-it spread. Otherwise, the short weekly line-up homes in on noodles and curries: the former (served at room temperature) might include BBQ pork shoulder with hous...

One of the first wave of restaurants and bars to move into the upcoming ‘foodie oasis’ of Stirchley (a few miles to the south of Birmingham city centre), this ‘brilliant independent eatery’ sits on the site of a greasy spoon café (the original sign is still visible). Chef/owner Ming Nham was in the music/fashion business before taking to the stoves and it shows in the restaurant's cool soundtrack, buzzy vibe and hipster clientele. Here is a super-relaxed, friendly and comfortable venue serving food that's 'easy to get excited about'.

The commendably short and very reasonably priced menu (plus daily specials) could promise anything from ‘turmeric fried fish’ with pickles and nuoc cham to Marmite and peanut-butter chicken wings with a deep umami hit from the yeasty love-it-or-hate-it spread. Otherwise, the short weekly line-up homes in on noodles and curries: the former (served at room temperature) might include BBQ pork shoulder with house pickles, fresh herbs and peanuts, while the latter features meaty cuts as well as salt-and-pepper tofu.

Desserts are ‘locally made by Odi and Moo’. To drink, half a dozen low-intervention, organic and vegan wines sit alongside beers produced in collaboration with the Birmingham Brewing Company – their EVN Yuzu lager works particularly well with the food. There's a popular terrace outside. 

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VENUE DETAILS

1422 Pershore Road, Stirchley
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 2PHGB

0121 433 3377

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OTHER INFORMATION

Family friendly, Dog friendly, Deposit required

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