Comments on: Review | Viet Grill, Shoreditch

By: Hugh

Hugh — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:27:20 +0000

Well it only took me eight months from commenting on this review to visit Viet Grill for myself, but I finally did, and I loved it (read all abaaaht it at http://bit.ly/TPFP_VG) I’m only annoyed that I neglected to remember your hot sake recommendation; nonetheless the Sauv Blanc we did swill with our meal was, like everything, ‘VG’.

By: Miss Frankie

Miss Frankie — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:36:10 +0000

How about Cay Tre in Hoxton? Ate there the other day and the food was wonderful. Great beef summer rolls you cook and roll yourself at the table and a lovely, fresh pho. Fun experience and yummy food means this place is going on my regulars list.

By: The Grubworm

The Grubworm — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:49:31 +0000

I’ve tried a few of the Vietnamese joints on this stretch of East London road, as well as on Mare St, but never this particular one. I have been looking at it;s revamped exterior and thinking about trying it. Sounds like now is the time, particularly if they do a good punchy salad. I have had too many disappointingly lackluster ones in London in the past, so it’s good to know they’re good here. That poussin sounded good too.

I had never thought of pairing sake and Vietnamese before, but now you talk about it, what a good idea. Clean flavours abound in this cuisine so sake would definitely go well.

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By: jamesramsden

jamesramsden — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:03:53 +0000

In reply to Hugh Wright.

Thanks Hugh. I think it’s absolutely fine to accept freebies as long as you can remain objective. Personally I feel I’m more critical when it’s a freebie – if a rezzy has the stones to invite someone along to review it then it opens itself up to criticism more so than usual.

By: Hugh Wright

Hugh Wright — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:35:08 +0000

I have long held the belief that nothing tastes better than free food (I am also proud to state that ‘All You Can Eat’ are my four favourite words in the English language, but that’s not for here) but it’s good to see that despite the nosh being on the house it hasn’t stopped you from finding some faults. The honesty and clarity of write-ups like this one should be enough to silence those who carp on about the rights and wrongs (mostly the wrongs) of bloggers accepting freebies when, as you so succinctly put it James, it would be ‘churlish to say no’.

Viet Grill has been on my culinary radar for ages; the bip is sounding louder as a result of reading this!