Mien Tay

Having been to the East London restaurant on numerous occasions after seeing Time Out's review thought would give Battersea version a try. Thought it would be the same but with better service. How wrong. Service was ok but staff distant and cold. The place lacked soul. Rather grim experience. Food was fine but initially they didn't have the dish i wanted bcoz they said they had no tofu as it had to be imported from abroad. Never heard that b4 and never had a problem at the Old street branch. Wouldn't recommend. The best Mien Tay is near Old Street and i'm an adopted south londoner.

Absolutely shocking service. Rude waiters not listening to us meant every dish we ordered came out at the same time. Even though I pointed this out not one of them apologised and instead just tried to squeeze them all in on the table leading them to take one of the dishes away. After our plates were finished they quickly took them and produced a bill without us requesting it, or asking us if we wanted any other food or drink. The bill included the starter dish I didn't even eat which they then bought over just as I went to ask why it had been included... still no apology. Needless to say I didn't leave service. Get a take away to avoid the horrendous service.

The food is a hit - the service is chaotic and all over the place.

I went to Mien Tay last night and was surprised to find they have a wine list that recommends wine with matching dishes. I had not heard about this and it was amazing! We love Mien Tay anyway and then to have a wine that goes perfectly just makes everything 100% more amazing!! What is really good is the wines are all available by glass and are really cheap, we always just get lots of starters so in theory you could get a different wine for each dish. Can't wait to go back and try more matches.

This was the worst service I have ever had. Rude waiters, I was interupted at least twice when tryign to order. Food came out late, by the time I got it everyone else had finished eating and there was no apology. The duck dish with rice was horrible. Really dissapointing.

There are only a few places i really look forward to going to in the Clapham Junction area, and this is definitely one of them. I have been to the sister restaurant on Kingsland Road (look at me i am so well travelled!) whichIi feel has a little more charm being narrow and intimate, but this location still maintains the fantastic food. The salt, pepper and garlic squid may not pure Vietnamese, but it is crispy and tender. The goat is great and the beef with lemongrass and chilli also hits the spot. This is the only place I have ever had fresh rolls, which for me have all the delight of the spring rolls while leaving you spritely enough to continue gorging happily. Having said that the Vietnamese spring rolls are lighter and crunchier than any Chinese counterparts I have had in London (including Royal China and Wing Yip). Finally the deep fried whole seabass with ginger, lemongrass chili and mango is amazing. If you plan to head there between 18:30-20:30 either book or expect a wait. This place used to be a little known treasure, but the secret is out. This place now has a license and you can pick up a 330ml beer for 2.50 and wine is reasonable, but it is still BYOB if you fancy increasing the savings.