Eat Vietnam is an independent restaurant at 1422 Pershore Road in Stirchley. The business began with pop ups in 2017 and collaborated with several Birmingham food venues before settling into its permanent home in the former Maggie’s Munchies cafe. Its intimate room and place on a busy independent high street give it a strong neighbourhood identity.
The kitchen centres traditional Vietnamese ideas, fresh ingredients and layers of savoury, aromatic and bright flavour. Menus are kept interesting through changing dishes rather than relying on a fixed, unchanging list. This approach allows herbs, vegetables, sauces and carefully prepared proteins to work together in combinations that reward repeat visits.
The team aims to keep a suitable dish available for different dietary needs, and allergen information is provided for individual menu items. Custom changes are not always possible, especially for collection orders, so diners with an allergy should check the latest details directly with the restaurant. Table booking and collection are both offered, although the availability of collection can pause when the kitchen is busy.
The restaurant’s history of pop ups and local collaborations remains visible in its informal, community minded style. Service is concentrated across a five day week, with lunch added on Friday and Saturday. Eat Vietnam offers a focused alternative to a broad pan-Asian menu, pairing distinctive Vietnamese flavours with the energy of Stirchley’s independent food scene.
Address: 1422 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2PH, United Kingdom
Eat Vietnam Menu
Noodles
Served with fresh, room-temp bún noodles, house pickles, fresh herbs and peanuts (GF options available)
Salt + Pepper Tofu
Vg
Seasonal Vegetable
Vg
Barbecued Chicken
Barbecued Pork Shoulder
Turmeric Fried Fish
Curries
Served with jasmine rice, coconut curry sauce, house pickles, fresh herbs and peanuts (GF options available)
Salt + Pepper Tofu
Vg
Seasonal Vegetable
Vg
Barbecued Chicken
Barbecued Pork Shoulder
Turmeric Fried Fish
Small Plates
Turmeric Fried Fish
w/ Pickles, Fresh Herbs and nước chấm (GF)
Gỏi Chay – Vietnamese Salad
w/ Fresh Herbs and Peanuts (GF, Vg)
Marmite & Peanut Butter Chicken Wings
Marmite & Peanut Butter Cauliflower
Vg
Sides
Jasmine Rice
GF, Vg
Vermicelli Noodles
GF Optional, Vg
EVN Tiger Hot Sauce
GF
Desserts
Locally made by Odi and Moo
Ice Cream – Dark Chocolate & Coconut
GF, Vg
Ice Cream – Pandan
GF, V
Sorbet – Passionfruit
GF, Vg
Specials
Crispy Pork Belly
with sweet chilli dip
Salt + Pepper Aubergine
with sweet chilli dip
Salt + Pepper Chicken
with lime dip
Chilli Oil Roast Potatoes
BBQ Courgette
with curried carrot puree
Salt + Pepper Tofu
with sweet chilli dip
Salt + Pepper Wings
with sweet chilli sauce
Crispy Duck Leg
with red curry and lychee
Fried Tofu
with mala sauce
Crispy New Potatoes
with whipped laughing cow cheese
Pandan + Coconut Mille-Feuille
with pandan ice cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with pandan ice cream
White Wine
All of our wines are natural, organic, low intervention, unfiltered and vegan from our friends at Wine Freedom. Prices per 125ml / 175ml / bottle
Ciello Bianco
Country: Sicily | Region: Alcamo | Grape: Catarratto | Style: ripe, fresh, hazy
Domaine De Castelnau Viognier
Country: France | Region: Languedoc | Grape: Viognier | Style: woody, fruity, dry
Mas Costeplane Lou Canoun Blanc Guest wine
Country: France | Region: Languedoc | Grape: Chardonnay, Vermentino | Style: crisp, citrus, peach
Evolution Lucky No. 9
Country: USA | Region: Oregon | Grape: Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris | Style: elegant, ripe, off-dry
Orange Wine
Tinaja Moscatel
Country: Chile | Region: Bio Bio Valley | Grape: Moscatel | Style: Fresh, vibrant, dry, citrus notes
Rosé Wine
Midi Rosé
Country: France | Region: Languedoc | Grape: Cinsault, Syrah| Style: light, crisp, dry
Red Wine
Gran Cerdo Tinto
Country: Spain | Region: Rioja | Grape: Tempranillo | Style: fresh, ripe, fruity
Canaille Gamay
Country: France | Region: Loire | Grape: Gamay | Style: light, fresh, juicy
Evolution Big Time Red
Country: USA | Region: Oregon | Grape: Sangiovese, Nero D’Avola, Syrah, Montepulciano | Style: smooth, ripe, spicy
Sparkling Wine
Biologico Prosecco
Country: Italy | Region: Veneto | Grape: Glera | Style: fresh, ripe, extra-dry
Beer & Cider
EVN Yuzu Lager 4.4%
Birmingham Brewery (GF, Vg)
Intuition Pale Ale 4.4%
Attic (Vg)
Signals IPA 5.6%
Attic (Vg)
Saigon Lager 4.8%
Hanoi Lager 4.9%
Sober Brummie 0.5%
GF, Vg
Saigon Cider Apple 4.9%
Saigon Cider Apple & Ginger 4.7%
Soft Drinks
San Pellegrino
ask server for flavours
Coke/Diet Coke
Sparkling / Still water
750ml
Tea & Coffee
Vietnamese Coffee with Condensed Milk
Vg milk available