Cay Tre

Vietnamese Restaurant in Shoreditch since 2003

Address: 301 Old Street, London EC1V 9LA
Phone: +44 20 7729 8662
Hours: Monday–Sunday 11:00–23:00 (Friday–Saturday to 23:30; Sunday to 22:30)

Vietnamese

Menu prices: £4–£23.50 · ££ · Median main: £18.25 · 33/33 with a published price

Cay Tre has been Shoreditch's Vietnamese institution since 2003, serving traditional home-style Vietnamese cooking on Old Street — from the signature 24-hour pho to banh, rice plates and northern specialities. Named Best Vietnamese at the 2026 FACT Dining Awards.

Starters

• Goi Cuon Summer Rolls with Prawns — £8.50

  Fresh soft rice paper rolls with herbs and prawns.
• Cha Gio Imperial Spring Rolls — £9.50

  Crispy rolls with pork shoulder, prawn, kohlrabi and glass noodles.
• Nem Cua Hanoi Crispy Crab Parcel — £10.50

  Hanoi-style crispy parcel with crab meat, pork neck and prawns.
• Cha La Lot Beef in Betel Leaf — £12.75

  Minced beef and pork wrapped in betel leaf, topped with peanuts.
• Banh Bot Loc Tapioca Hue Dumplings — £11.00

  Hue-style tapioca dumplings with shrimp, pork belly and pork floss.

Small Eats

• Prawn Crackers — £4.50

  Classic prawn crackers.
• Sweet Potato Fries — £7.00

  Crispy sweet potato fries topped with honey and sesame seeds.
• Salt 'n' Pepper Squid — £13.50

  Wok-tossed squid with salt and pepper.

Salads

• Goi Du Du Green Papaya Salad with Beef — £12.75

  Shredded green papaya with herbs, chilli and peanuts, with beef.
• Goi Du Du Green Papaya Salad with Prawn — £12.75

  Shredded green papaya with herbs, chilli and peanuts, with prawn.
• Bo Tai Chanh Lemon-Cured Beef Salad — £13.00

  Finely sliced rare beef cured in lemon juice with herbs and shallots.

Mains

• Thit Kho Trung Saigon Pork Belly Stew — £15.50

  Pork belly slow-braised in coconut juice with caramelised fish sauce and egg.
• Bo Quanh Lua Hong Campfire Steak — £18.25

  Claypot-cooked steak with onions and oyster sauce.
• Bo Luc Lac Shaking Beef — £20.00

  Wok-tossed sirloin with sweet pepper, onion and Phu Quoc black pepper.
• Bo Kho Vietnamese Beef Stew — £18.25

  Slow-cooked beef brisket with lemongrass and cinnamon in rich broth.
• Thap Cam Hai San Sizzling Seafood — £19.25

  Prawns, squid, lobster balls and tofu with Asian greens and peppers.
• Ca Chien Mam Xoai Crispy Fried Sea Bream — £21.00

  Whole crispy sea bream served with green mango salad and herbs.
• Ca Kho To Claypot Mekong Catfish — £17.50

  Catfish braised in light caramelised fish sauce, claypot style.

Curry

• Ca Ri Tom King Prawn Curry — £18.50

  Hot curry with yoghurt, coconut milk, cashew nuts and coriander seeds.
• Ca Ri Cuu Lamb Neck Curry — £18.00

  Rich spicy lamb curry with yoghurt, coconut milk and coriander seeds.
• Ga Ca Ri Coconut Chicken Curry — £17.50

  Yellow chicken curry with yoghurt, coconut milk, lemongrass and cashews.

Vegetables

• Rau Muong Xao Toi Water Spinach — £11.75

  Morning glory stir-fried with garlic, ginger and fish sauce.
• Ca Ri Chay Okra & Aubergine Curry — £15.00

  Okra and aubergine curry with tofu, coconut milk and yoghurt.

Pho

• Pho Tai Chin Nam Original Pho — £17.75

  The classic: rare steak and brisket in 24-hour spiced beef broth with herbs.
• Pho Ga Xe Chicken Breast Pho — £16.75

  Fragrant chicken broth pho with shredded chicken breast.
• Pho Tuy Bo Bone Marrow Pho — £21.00

  Signature 24-hour beef marrow bone pho with rare steak, brisket and grilled marrow.
• To Xe Lua Special Large Combo Pho — £23.50

  Rare steak, brisket, meatballs, tendon and tripe — the full works.

Rice & Noodles

• Jasmine Rice — £4.50

  Steamed fragrant rice.
• Egg & Garlic Fried Rice — £6.75

  Wok-tossed rice with egg and garlic.

Rice Plates

• Com Suon Saigon Hawker Rice — £19.00

  Chargrilled five-spice pork chop with meatloaf and fried egg on rice.
• Com Suon Rang Muoi Chilli Pork Chop — £17.25

  Crispy pork chop with lemongrass, chilli and fish sauce on jasmine rice.

Desserts

• Dessert of the Day — £8.00

  Ask staff for today's dessert.
• Ice Cream Scoop — £4.00

  Ask staff for available flavours.