Union Viet
120 Union St, City of London
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Easygoing destination dishing up Vietnamese noodles, soup & rice, plus vegan options. Summary via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Union Viet
Union Viet serves Vietnamese noodles, soup and rice dishes at 120 Union St in the City of London. The menu includes vegan and gluten-free options. Pho, crispy duck and Lychee cocktails feature among the offerings. The restaurant holds a 4.5 rating from 801 reviews.
Opening for lunch and dinner, Union Viet takes bookings and welcomes groups and families. Outdoor seating is available. Takeaway and delivery are offered. Beer, wine and cocktails are served alongside coffee and desserts.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What's nearby
- LFB HQ next door
- London Fire Brigade next door
- Jerwood Space next door
- Bankside - iQ Student Accommodation London next door
- citizenM London Bankside 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
What diners say
Proper delicious pho, coming from Aus hard to find good pho in London - this place hits the spot! Their beef short rib pho a bit different from regular pho (still with their pho soup base) is really yummy, tender cuts of beef short rib that melt in your mouth.
2 months ago · via Google
We discovered this restaurant back in 2022, and it quickly became a huge part of our weekly routine. We ordered from here constantly — sometimes up to four times a week — and over time, it genuinely felt like our aunty was cooking for us. The family who ran it knew us by name. Our go-to orders were the roast chicken rice and the chicken curry rice — healthy, comforting, and consistently delicious. The food always felt fresh, balanced, and almost home-cooked. We’d also occasionally order the summer rolls, buns, salads, and even tried their pancake once or twice. It was the kind of place you could rely on for an easy, healthy, midweek dinner without thinking twice. Sadly, since the change in management, the experience has completely shifted. The menu has been entirely reworked, and many of the dishes we loved — especially the rice bowls — are gone. The new menu feels much more generic and unhealthy. There’s now a heavier focus on fried options and dishes like teriyaki chicken, which don’t feel particularly authentic or in line with what this restaurant used to be. The food itself isn’t terrible, but it lacks the flavour, balance, and care that made us come back week after week. Some dishes we tried felt under-seasoned, and overall it just doesn’t stand out anymore — it feels like something you could get from any standard delivery spot. We are very sad to lose our favourite spot. We miss the old menu very much.
3 months ago · via Google
A great Vietnamese restaurant near Tate Modern Museum. We came here before an evening exhibition at Tate Modern. The restaurant is within 10min walking distance from the museum. It was really busy, but we were able to get a table without booking. The service was a bit on the slow side, as there were only two people serving for a full house of guests. The food was really good. Would like to try the pho noodles next time, but the dishes (dry mixed noodles and some veggie salad) we had were also great. The portion was huge and the price was really reasonable. Will come back again the next time I visit Tate modern.
3 years ago · via Google
I went here recently and they have done a refurb. The place now looks a lot nicer / modern. Service was excellent and super attentive. I was, however disappointed with the menu change. 1. No more Banh Mi 2. the rice dishes did not feel Vietnamese at all, I ended up getting a teriyaki chicken.. it tasted good, but it most certainly was not Vietnamese. I am not a big soup fan so didn't pick any of them. Was sad as I really fancied a Banh Mi and this place used to make good ones !!
5 months ago · via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and fresh Vietnamese food, especially the flavorful pho, crispy duck, and Lychee cocktails. They also highlight the warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent service. Guests mention the spotlessly clean cafe and the availability of gluten-free and vegan options.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 120 Union Street, London, SE1 0FR Get directions
- Cuisine
- Vietnamese
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (801 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- City of London