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Hanoi Kitchen
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
casualvibrantfresh
About the Vibe
You'll find Hanoi Kitchen up on the first floor of the new CRATE Walthamstow food hall, where husband-and-wife team Nigel and Paula Matthews are serving up the hot, spicy, and fragrant Vietnamese street food East Londoners already know and love. It's a bright, bustling spot in the market setting where you can grab a fragrant pork noodle bowl, a crispy banh mi, or some of their famous spring rolls while soaking in the creative energy of the venue. Skip the heavy meals downstairs and come here for something fresh and zesty that actually packs a punch.
Known For
- •pork noodle bowls
- •crispy banh mi
- •fresh spring rolls
- •spicy Vietnamese street food
Best For
lunchquick bitescasual dining
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 13, 2026
Fresh Vietnamese Street Food in a Vibrant Market Setting
Hanoi Kitchen has been a staple for Vietnamese street food in East London for years, and their spot at CRATE Walthamstow continues to deliver the same hot, spicy, and fragrant flavors that made them a local favorite. Run by Nigel and Paula Matthews, the menu is a celebration of Vietnamese street food classics: think banh mi loaded with pickled carrots, crispy shallots, and fresh herbs, or their signature pork noodle bowls that balance sweet, sour, salty, and spicy perfectly. The spring rolls are consistently crispy, and they've got solid vegan options too, including a hoisin and sriracha tofu banh mi that doesn't feel like an afterthought.
The setting at CRATE adds to the experience—it's a proper street food market with a buzzing atmosphere, live music, and even a neon mini-golf course nearby if you're feeling competitive. You're not getting white-tablecloth service here, but that's not the point. Come for the food: grab a bowl of pho or a plate of wings, find a seat in the communal area, and enjoy some of the best Vietnamese street food Walthamstow has to offer. It's casual, it's fresh, and it's exactly what you want when you're craving something light but full of flavor.