Dragonfly Cafe is a Vietnamese restaurant at 71 Compton Street in Clerkenwell. The cosy neighbourhood room offers an approachable setting for lunch or dinner, with cooking centred on the fresh herbs, savoury broths and bright seasoning associated with Vietnamese food.
Pho provides a warming introduction, bringing rice noodles and aromatic broth together with meat or vegetable toppings. Fresh herbs and condiments allow the bowl to be adjusted at the table, balancing richness, acidity, fragrance and chilli according to each diner’s preference.
Rice and noodle dishes broaden the menu beyond soup, while familiar street food style plates make it easy to assemble a more varied meal. The contrast between crisp vegetables, tender proteins and deeply seasoned sauces gives the selection interest without unnecessary formality.
Dragonfly works well for a quick lunch, a relaxed evening meal or takeaway from the surrounding Clerkenwell area. It will appeal most to diners looking for comforting Vietnamese staples served in an independent, compact cafe setting.
Address: 71 Compton Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 0BN, England
Dragonfly Cafe Clerkenwell Menu
Sides
Nem – Spring Rolls
Pork & Prawns (3 rolls)
Nem – Spring Rolls
Vegetarian (3 rolls)
Goi Cuon – Summer Rolls
King Prawns (2 rolls)
Goi Cuon – Summer Rolls
Tofu (2 rolls)