Gaohouse is a Vietnamese restaurant at 1 Devonshire Road in Forest Hill, directly opposite the railway station. The compact neighbourhood dining room brings together quick street food favourites and larger noodle dishes in a relaxed setting. Fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, aromatic broths and carefully seasoned meats give the menu its recognisable Vietnamese character.
Banh mi is one of the restaurant’s specialities, served in a crisp baguette with fillings such as classic pork or char siu. Pickled vegetables, herbs and creamy sauce balance the richness of the meat and make the sandwich a useful choice for lunch or takeaway. Steamed bao provide a softer alternative, with duck among the fillings that regular diners particularly enjoy.
Fresh summer rolls bring together rice paper, vegetables and herbs, with prawns available for a light seafood option. Pho offers a more substantial meal, combining rice noodles and tender beef with an aromatic broth and fresh garnishes. The contrast between cool rolls, warm soup and crisp banh mi gives first time visitors several different ways to explore the kitchen.
Rice and noodle dishes broaden the selection for diners who want a complete evening meal. Vietnamese coffee provides a rich, sweet finish and pairs naturally with the savoury depth of the food. Gaohouse combines convenient service with distinct flavours, making it an approachable Forest Hill destination for anything from a quick baguette to a comforting bowl of pho.
Address: 1 Devonshire Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HE, United Kingdom
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- Mains BEER BATTERED COD, TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS, PEAS TARTARE SAUCE £14
- Mains SEAFOOD PAELLA PRAWNS, MUSSELS, CLAMS, SQUID £17
- Starters Tapas PADRON PEPPERS GALICIAN FRIED GREEN PEPPERS £7
- Mains BLACK PAELLA £22
- Starters Tapas AUBERGINE FRITTERS, MIEL DE CAÑA GOATS CHEESE £7
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Starters Tapas
ASPARAGUS, ROMESCO SAUCE, IDIAZABAL CHEESE
PADRON PEPPERS GALICIAN FRIED GREEN PEPPERS Loved
CHISTORRA, PATATAS BRAVAS SPANISH SAUSAGE, FRIED POTATOES, SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, ALIOLI
GOATS CHEESE SALAD, BEETROOT, HAZELNUT, MUSTARD DRESSING
AUBERGINE FRITTERS, MIEL DE CAÑA GOATS CHEESE Loved
PRAWNS, CHILLI GARLIC, PAN CON TOMATE
CHICKEN WINGS, CHILLI LEMON
COD CROQUETAS, ALIOLI
STEAK PINCHOS, HARISSA
SOBRASADA, CAPER BERRIES, SOURDOUGH TOAST
DRUNKEN BURT, BUTTERMILK CRACKERS, BROCCOLI
SPANISH CURED MEATS, MANCHEGO CAPERBERRIES
BEER STEAMED MUSSELS
Mains
SIRLION STEAK, TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS PEPPERCORN SAUCE
IBERICO PLUMA, FRIED ONIONS PEPPERS, TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS, CHIMICHURRI MAYO
GALICIAN FISH STEW WHITE FISH, PRAWNS, CLAMS, MUSSELS SQUID
HAKE, CLAMS PEAS
BEER BATTERED COD, TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS, PEAS TARTARE SAUCE Loved
ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH, LENTILS, BROCCOLI, TOMATOES, GOATS CURD
ONGLET STEAK, TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS PEPPERCORN SAUCE
SEAFOOD PAELLA PRAWNS, MUSSELS, CLAMS, SQUID Loved
VEGETABLE PAELLA CHICKPEAS, ARTICHOKE, SPINACH
BLACK PAELLA Loved
Side Dishes
BUTTERED MASH OR PINK FIR POTATOES
TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS, ALIOLI
ROCKET SALAD OR TOMATO SALAD
BROCCOLI FINE BEANS
Dessert
CREMA CATALANA
ICE CREAM VANILLA HONEYCOMB SALTED CARAMEL OR SORBET MANGO BLOOD ORANGE
AFFOGATO DOUBLE ESPRESSO, VANILLA ICE CREAM
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING, TOFFEE SAUCE, CLOTTED CREAM
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE, CHOCOLATE SAUCE, ICE CREAM
STRAWBERRY PAVLOVA
Sharing
28 DAY AGED RIB OF BEEF
Specials
RARE BEEF SALAD- BEETROOT, NEW POTATOES HORSERADISH
PORK BELLY, MASH, BEANS GRAVY
PICOS BLUE, PEAR, WALNUT, FENNEL PEA SALAD
SHAKSHUKA EGGS, SOURDOUGH BREAD
CHICKEN, MUSHROOM FENNEL PAELLA
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