I used it for lunch and the banh mi was very delicious, so I felt like having some alcohol and visited at night. They didn't have the cinnamon sausage from the appetizer menu, so I had the pork sausage instead, which was delicious. I was drinking lotus highball when the staff kindly offered me a spicy appetizer as a replacement for the unavailable menu item. It was so good that the alcohol went down easily (laughs). The always smiling and pleasant service also contributed to the enjoyment of the alcohol (laughs). It has become a restaurant that I want to visit again.

I ordered the lunch set with a large volume, but the fried rice and pho were too much for me. I preferred the beef pho over the pork pho because the pork had a slight odor. The fried spring rolls were delicious. The banh mi had a crispy exterior and tasty vegetables inside.

"A Vietnamese restaurant located under the Ayase Station guard. The name of the restaurant is 'Old Vietnam', and both the atmosphere inside the restaurant and the food give a true Vietnamese vibe. I chose the Banh Mi Set for 1,155 yen, and selected beef pho and fried spring rolls with minced pork for 320 yen. The pho had a gentle flavor and a relatively wide noodle variety. The combination of Banh Mi and pho soup filled me up. The fried spring rolls were the type that oozed with flavor when you bite into them. It was a fulfilling Vietnamese cuisine lunch."

Lunch around 11:30 on Sunday. I had fried spring rolls and vermicelli with mango juice. The vermicelli was like somen noodles and there was a lot, so I couldn't finish it (^.^) The meal also came with a cup of coconut milk dessert and soup. The soup was on the salty side. They also have pho and other menu options that look good. There were Vietnamese people there and the interior of the restaurant had a slightly exotic feel. Overall, it didn't leave a special impression, but the service was good and it seemed like a place you could easily drop by. Thank you for the meal!

On a Sunday, with some free time to spare, I decided to visit Ayase Station after a long time. While there are famous ramen shops in the area, my destination today was a Vietnamese restaurant called "Old Vietnam." I found the vintage-looking shop under the elevated tracks, just as described in the information I had gathered beforehand. The exterior lived up to its name, and I was immediately drawn to it. Arriving before 11:30 am, I was directed to a counter seat as the three tables were already occupied. Looking at the menu, I was impressed by the diverse lineup, making it hard to choose. After confirming that the daily Banh Mi was chicken char siu, I opted for the "Banh Mi set" (925 yen) and chose the "Spicy Beef Vermicelli (Bun Bo Hue)" for the noodles. I was also interested in the Vietnamese-style okonomiyaki called "Banh Xeo," but the lunch set's value was unbeatable. As relaxing resort-style music played in the background, my order arrived in less than 10 minutes. I started with the noodles, enjoying the flavorful broth with a gentle umami taste. The vermicelli was thinner than pho and had a light texture. The dish included beef, Vietnamese-style ham, sliced onions, bean sprouts, chives, and more, offering a variety of flavors. The fatty beef was particularly delicious. The separate plate of cilantro was a nice touch. Moving on to the Banh Mi, the fluffy French bread was filled with pork pate, chicken char siu, daikon, carrots, cucumbers, and cilantro. The combination of different meats, along with the sweet and sour taste of the vegetables, was simply delightful. The salad had a taste that matched its appearance, with a dressing that had a reliable sweet and sour flavor. The crispy spring rolls had a crunchy texture and a fragrant taste. They were already seasoned, making them delicious on their own. I alternated between the noodles and the Banh Mi, savoring the Vietnamese cuisine. It was a blissful experience to satisfy my hunger in this way. For dessert, I had the "Mung Bean Che," a dessert similar to almond jelly but with added sweetness and a thicker texture. I learned that Che is a common dessert at Vietnamese restaurants, having tried it before. One of the three groups of customers before me seemed to be Vietnamese, which reinforced my belief that this was a good restaurant. The two customers who arrived later couldn't finish their lunch sets and ended up taking the Banh Mi in a plastic container to go. It was understandable considering the generous portion. The total bill came to 1,155 yen. It felt slightly higher than expected, but I paid using PayPay after realizing that the price included consumption tax. When I received the receipt, I noticed that the actual price was 1,050 yen without tax. It seemed that the price increase was not reflected in the menu inside the restaurant. I informed the staff about this, and they recalculated the bill based on 925 yen, returning the difference in cash. It was a very honest gesture. Although there was a slight discrepancy in the calculation, I decided to overlook it. Upon reviewing the menu outside, I noticed that the prices had indeed increased uniformly. It was strange that there were no similar issues with other customers, who seemed to have ordered based on the menu inside. Despite this minor confusion, there was no doubt that it was a good restaurant. The price increase for the lunch set was a bit disappointing, but considering the quality and quantity, it was still relatively affordable. I will remember this place as one of the representative restaurants in Ayase. [Visited on June 25, 2023]

After a meeting, I decided to have a casual lunch at a transfer station. I ordered a set of pho and banh mi. The pho had thin slices of beef that were cooked well, almost resembling pork at first glance. The soup had a gentle flavor with a hint of beef broth and a touch of saltiness like ramen. The banh mi was average, with a slightly soggy bottom. When I had it in Ho Chi Minh, I wonder if it was coated with butter? The liver pate and pickled vegetables were subtly seasoned. The tapioca dessert and cold tea that came with the set cost 1155 yen. It was a nice place for a quick and satisfying lunch.

I was satisfied with being able to eat so much for just a little over 1000 yen. The Vietnamese okonomiyaki, Banh Xeo, was crispy and you could taste the egg, providing a new texture. I thought all the pho would have the same broth with different toppings, but the broth flavors were different and enjoyable. It's nice to go alone, but it's more fun to go with someone and share and eat a lot.

Taste: Okay Portion: Average Memorable dish: Beef Pho Menu variety: Average Atmosphere: Average Cost performance: Okay Crowdedness: Average Customer service: Average Would visit again: If given the chance - The beef pho soup is a bit salty but has plenty of beef and is delicious. The noodles are flat rice noodles that can be eaten smoothly and are tasty. - The fried spring rolls are safely delicious. - The shrimp and char siu fresh spring rolls have plenty of vegetables and can be eaten refreshingly.

I have only been to Vietnam once in the past, so I can't really claim to know the authentic taste. The most impressive thing in Vietnam was not the tourist spots or the food, but the transportation environment. The traffic in Ho Chi Minh City was like a swarm of sardines, with cars weaving in and out unpredictably, making it more thrilling than a roller coaster ride. Despite the intense traffic, there were hardly any traffic lights, wide roads with no central lines, or if there were central lines, they were completely ignored with cars overtaking on the opposite lane. The driving was terrifyingly aggressive, with constant honking and road rage being the norm. However, I remember that even in Japan, aggressive driving was quite common, and in neighboring countries like Thailand, driving gradually became more gentlemanly over the years, so perhaps it's a phase that every country goes through in development. Now, getting to the main point, this is a Vietnamese restaurant near Ayase Station. When I visited on a weekend night, there were no other customers and the restaurant was empty. Looking at the menu, they offer standard dishes with some unique options as well. 1) Beef and Lemon Salad for 950 yen 2) Shrimp and Pork Steamed Spring Rolls for 710 yen 3) Beef Rice for 980 yen 4) Beef and Meatball Pho for 1050 yen Most of the dishes are priced under 1000 yen, which is quite affordable nowadays. The Beef and Lemon Salad was flavorful with a strong umami and acidity. The difference from Thai cuisine is the lack of sweetness and spiciness. It's a taste that is relatively likable for Japanese people. The Shrimp and Pork Steamed Spring Rolls had a chewy skin that was probably made of wheat or tapioca flour. It was a dish I had tried in Hong Kong cuisine before, so it was interesting to see it in Vietnamese cuisine as well. The Beef Rice was simply delicious and quite filling for the price of 980 yen. The Beef and Meatball Pho was also generous in portion and ingredients. In fact, we couldn't finish all the food between the two of us. This restaurant has a convenient location near the station and offers reasonably priced dishes. It was a pretty good restaurant overall.

I visited the restaurant "Vietnam of the Past" located under the elevated structure about a 5-minute walk from the east exit ticket gate of JR Ayase Station for lunch in early October. I arrived right at the opening time of 11:00 am and found that the tables on the right were already full of local students. The restaurant has both a 1st floor and a 2nd floor with a spacious seating area. I chose to sit at the counter. I ordered the "Banh Mi Set" (1050 yen) from the lunch menu, which includes the daily Banh Mi sandwich, a choice of one of the 6 types of pho (I chose the Char Siu pho), fried spring rolls with salad, and the daily dessert. The set arrived promptly and I enjoyed the Banh Mi sandwich filled with Char Siu, cucumber, carrots, radish, and cilantro. The bread was soft and chewy, and the sandwich was very flavorful. The Char Siu pho had flat white rice noodles with Char Siu, onions, and scallions in a delicious broth. The noodles were smooth and the soup was rich and tasty. The Char Siu was fragrant and tender. The side dish of fried spring rolls and the coffee jelly dessert were also delicious. Overall, I was very satisfied with the portion size, taste, and quality of the meal, making it one of the best value for money Vietnamese restaurants I have visited in Tokyo.

This is a review of a set meal with pho and fried rice, as well as banh xeo (Vietnamese egg pancake). The pho soup was delicious, but the noodles were a bit firm. However, with some effort, they can be separated and tasted good. The addition of fish sauce provided a nice flavor boost. The fried rice was a bit oily, and the banh xeo was soft with a strong egg flavor. It may not suit everyone's taste due to the oiliness. Overall, I enjoyed the pho and would like to visit again to try the banh mi next time.

Anyway, the impact of the store's naming is amazing! I've been wanting to go for a while, and finally had the chance to visit. As I was on my way, I checked the map and searched on Tabelog, only to find out that a second store had opened in Nishinippori!! I rarely have the opportunity to go to Ayase, but I had no idea that I could taste the menu here in Nishinippori (laughs). Anyway, you have to go to the main store to really go all out, right? So, when I visited, it was almost full. I managed to get a seat at the counter, but if more customers came, I would have been guided to the second floor. Oh wow, there's a second floor too. I love Vietnamese cuisine, and among them, I love the Banh Mi set. My partner ordered the fresh spring roll set. Both come with pho. Or rather, you can choose from about 4 types of pho. I ordered seafood, and my partner ordered beef. The drink that comes out is lotus leaf tea, I think? It's very delicious. After a short wait, the Banh Mi was a regular size, but the pho was also a regular size (laughs) It's a huge portion. In addition, there were fried spring rolls, cabbage salad, and tapioca coconut dessert. Additional coriander and lemon for the pho. It's a menu that leaves nothing to be desired. First, I tried the pho because I didn't want it to get cold. The soup, with ginger and seafood broth, is gentle but has a rich flavor. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of pho noodles, but the soup is delicious. It's a luxurious pho with plenty of seafood such as shrimp, clams, and squid. As for the Banh Mi, it's not very pickled, but the unique crispy and fluffy texture of the bread makes you feel happy. I enjoyed it with a little punch from the chili sauce. The beef pho my partner had was different from the seafood one, with a different broth and tender beef, making it equally delicious. My partner didn't eat the fresh spring rolls, but they seemed to enjoy them. The dessert, a slightly viscous tapioca dessert with corn for some reason. I wonder if this is the combination for Vietnamese sweets. I couldn't take pictures inside because more and more customers were coming in, but the wall paintings are truly "old Vietnam." There seemed to be many Vietnamese customers, so I'm sure it's a taste of their nostalgic hometown. Everything was delicious, so I'd like to try the second store next time. Thank you for the meal~~

I don't know much about old Vietnam, so I can't compare, but this must be an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. It's located in Aoyama. I looked it up and headed there. I parked my car at a nearby coin parking lot and walked towards the station. The restaurant is located under an overpass. The inside was crowded, but we managed to secure seats at the counter just in time. I thought that was it, but then I realized there was a second floor (laughs). I had fresh spring rolls, and my friend had a banh mi. Each lunch set came with pho. The pho seemed to be a regular size, with a substantial amount. Each pho had a distinct broth flavor and was delicious. You have to eat it quickly, or it will get soggy. The banh mi had a crispy and authentic taste. The fresh spring rolls were a bit large and seemed a bit sloppy, but they were still delicious. It seemed like the place was run by locals, and it felt very authentic. They served the cilantro separately, which was a thoughtful touch. I love cilantro, so I wouldn't mind if there was more, but some people don't like it. Towards the end, adding chili sauce to the pho made it even more delicious.

A few minutes' walk from Ayase Station is a shop with an impactful name. The interior has about 6 counter seats and 4 two-person table seats. There are also seating available on the second floor. There is a Buddhist altar-like object, giving a homely yet exotic atmosphere. I'm not very familiar with Vietnamese cuisine compared to Thai cuisine, but I decided to challenge the Banh Xeo with shrimp and pork. First of all, I was surprised by the size! It was easily around 30cm. When I cut it with a knife, shrimp, bean sprouts, and small pieces of pork spilled out from the inside. The outer skin felt like egg, but had a chewy texture, similar to crepe dough. It is made from rice flour. The vegetables inside were cooked well and had a nice chewy texture that complemented the skin perfectly. The sauce served alongside was sweet and sour, making it a great condiment for flavor variation. I also ordered steamed chicken salad, sweet and sour pork stir-fry, and beef stir-fried vermicelli on that day. The beef stir-fried vermicelli was incredibly delicious when mixed properly, as the vermicelli absorbed the umami flavor of the beef. Each dish came in a surprising amount considering the price, and just these 4 dishes were enough to make us full. The cost performance was too good to be true. There were also quite a few Vietnamese customers, so I think it's quite authentic and enjoyable for locals as well. I definitely want to come back to eat here again.

I had been curious about this place for a while, so I decided to have lunch there. I ordered the pho lunch set. The fried spring rolls were meaty and the fresh spring rolls were delicious. I chose the chicken pho, which had a light and tasty broth. I added some fish sauce halfway through to change the flavor and finished everything. For dessert, I tried Che, a Vietnamese dessert that suited my taste perfectly. It had a subtle sweetness that I really enjoyed. I think I might become a regular at this cafe with their Vietnamese coffee and Che. Thank you for the meal!

On December 23, 2021, around 3:00 PM, I visited a Vietnamese restaurant called "Old Vietnam" located under the elevated tracks at Ayase Station on the Chiyoda Line. I realized that I still haven't finished reviewing from last year. On this day, I had to visit a new site in Adachi-ku Ayase. It was a nice place. The work was delayed, and it passed lunchtime. I'm not good with everyone having the same schedule on site. Break at 10:30 AM, lunch break from 12:00 PM, everyone at the same time. I think it's better for those who can stagger it to do so. So, I had a late lunch. It was almost 3:00 PM. When I thought about having lunch at a Panda Group restaurant that dominates this area of Ayase, I found "Old Vietnam" while walking in front of the station. I liked the name of the restaurant, so I went in. They were still open until 3:00 PM. I ordered the Chicken Curry Don Set for 750 yen from the lunch menu. It said on the menu to choose today's Pho, and when asked by the staff, I chose the seafood one. After a while, the dishes arrived. There was coriander in a small dish. I think it's okay to put it on both the don and the noodles. The don was Chicken Curry. The coriander was a nice accent and delicious... delicious, but there was so much rice. It was packed. Packed with rice. It was delicious with the pickled radish and carrot. I managed to finish it somehow. There was about two servings of rice. The Pho had a delicious seafood broth. This was also a very generous portion. It wasn't a half-size. It was tough in the latter half. I was worried if I could work after being so full. I ate the dessert tapioca and was satisfied. It was delicious and the portion was huge. Next time, I'll try ordering the vermicelli or something since I'm likely to come to Ayase for a while. There are many interesting restaurants around Ayase Station!! But among them, how about "Old Vietnam"? It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I felt like having Vietnamese food after a long time, so I came here. The old Vietnamese lunch sets used to have a variety of choices, with a Banh Mi set and a fried rice set, each coming with a mini noodle dish. I chose the fried fish vermicelli and beef pho. It's a great deal because you can choose from a variety of options, and it even comes with fried spring rolls and salad. The taste is easy to enjoy and delicious. But I really want to eat Vietnamese food with lots of herbs.

This is a restaurant located under the elevated tracks at Ayase Station on the Chiyoda Line, offering authentic Vietnamese home cooking. I visited on a Saturday night. - Assorted Vietnamese hams (580 yen): A combination of two types of Vietnamese ham. One is the most popular pork ham in Vietnam, and the other has a fishy flavor. The Vietnamese hams served here are authentic and different from what you might find at lower-ranked Vietnamese restaurants. - Fried chicken satay-style (760 yen): Deep-fried chicken seasoned with a sweet and spicy sauce, infused with lemongrass fragrance and just the right amount of spiciness. A delicious dish that goes well with beer. - Seafood banh xeo (980 yen): A Vietnamese-style pancake filled with shrimp, squid, and clams. Made with rice flour, the pancake is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Served with plenty of vegetables to wrap and dip in nuoc cham (sweet vinegar sauce). - 333 Beer (550 yen) / Saigon Special (550 yen): 333 Beer is from Vietnam's largest brewery, Saigon Brewery, while Saigon Special is their premium beer. Both are light and easy to drink, with less bitterness compared to Japanese beers. Overall, the meal was satisfying and filling. I wanted to try the fried spring rolls as well, but the generous portions of the fried chicken and banh xeo left me too full to order more. I will definitely revisit this place. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I went out to eat soba noodles, but unexpectedly they closed at 7pm. With the looming emergency declaration and the unpredictable closing times of restaurants lately, I decided to play it safe and go to a reliable and delicious restaurant instead. As we were leaving, a group of Vietnamese people arrived. There were three groups on the first floor and it seemed like there were customers on the second floor as well. Due to a sudden change in plans from soba noodles to Vietnamese food, we ended up ordering only dishes made with rice flour (laughs). Stir-fried pho, steamed spring rolls with Vietnamese ham, fresh spring rolls, seafood pho. I noticed that the head chef, whom I haven't seen since my last visit, was not around, so I asked and found out that he was taking a break due to poor health. The help chef was just as skilled as the head chef. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal!

This is a restaurant located under the elevated structure of Ayase Station on the Chiyoda Line, offering authentic Vietnamese home cooking. I visited on a Sunday night. It was cold, so I decided to try the Vietnamese hot pot dish. First, I had the shrimp and avocado fresh spring rolls (580 yen). They were larger than usual, with four rolls served with pickled vegetables and dipping sauce. The rice paper was chewy, filled with plenty of vermicelli, shrimp, avocado, and coriander, providing a satisfying bite. For the main dish, I ordered the assorted hot pot (3190 yen). The iron pot had a unique shape, with soup in the center and chicken, beef, shrimp, clams, and vegetables arranged around it. It was a large dish, surprising in size. The ingredients looked fresh, with shiny shrimp and squid that seemed not to be frozen. The vegetables included Chinese cabbage, bok choy, and bean sprouts. The light chicken-based soup became richer as the seafood released their flavors. The ingredients were of good quality and delicious. The vermicelli had a smooth texture. The food was high-quality, and I felt very full. This was my first time trying Vietnamese hot pot, and it was a hearty dish. Not only was there a large portion, but it also provided a lot of vegetables. Vietnam has the lowest obesity rate in the world, partly due to the high vegetable intake in their cuisine. Traditional Vietnamese dishes are known for being healthy with plenty of vegetables. It was a satisfying meal.