Khoai Cafe is a family run Vietnamese restaurant at Topsfield Parade in Crouch End. Trading in the neighbourhood since 2006, it offers a welcoming local setting for lunch or dinner and remains formally registered as a restaurant and cafe at the supplied premises.
Noodle soups are central to the menu, including pho and the hotter, aromatic bun bo Hue. Broths, rice noodles, herbs and vegetables form the foundation of these bowls, while spring rolls and other small dishes provide a natural way to begin or add variety to a shared meal.
Rice dishes, stir fries and seafood expand the menu beyond soup. Chicken fried rice, sizzling salmon and king prawns are among the representative choices, and the broad vegetable selection gives diners several ways to tailor a meal around meat, seafood or vegetarian cooking.
Vietnamese tea and other drinks complement the food, while the compact dining room keeps the experience informal and personal. Takeaway and delivery are available, but table service and evening opening also make Khoai a useful neighbourhood restaurant for diners who want to stay and explore the menu.
Address: 6 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane, Hornsey, London N8 8PR, England
Khoai Cafe Menu
Starters
Summer Rolls with Prawns
Prawn wrapped in rice paper together with rice vermicelli and fresh salads. Served cold with peanut dipping sauce (2 …
Salted Squid
Lightly dusted in potato flour, with peppercorn, salt, chilli and garlic.
Spring Rolls with Pork & Prawns
Minced pork & prawn with grated carrots, onion, cellophane rice sticks and cloud ear mushroom wrapped in egg rice…
Prawn Cracker
Deep Fried Aubergine
Lightly dusted in potato flour. Served with soya dipping sauce
Mango Salad
A traditional Vietnamese mixed salad including shredded kohl rabi, carrots, fresh mixed herbs topped with fried shall…
Sesame Prawn Toast
6 pieces per portion
Satay Chicken
Served on skewers with cubes of cucumber and satay dipping sauce (contains ground peanut and coconut milk blended with spices).
Bò Lá Lốt
Marinated beef seasoned in spices with a hint of cinnamon and lemongrass, wrapped in ‘Lá Lốt’ leaves with crushed peanuts.
Salted Spare Ribs
Lightly dusted in potato flour with peppercorn salt, chilli and garlic dressing.
Tofu Spring Rolls
(5 per portion)
Salted Chicken Wings
Lightly dusted in potato flour with peppercorn salt, chilli and garlic dressing.
Soups & Noodles
PHỞ
Rice noodle soup with Chicken, Beef, King Prawns or Special. Pho is served hot in a large bowl in a uniquely fragrant rich chicken & beef broth with fresh herbs, hot bird-eye…
BÚN HUẾ
Hot & spicy rice noodle soup with Chicken, Beef, King Prawns or Special. BÚN HUẾ is a heady, aromatic and rather fiery dish with a hint of lemongrass. A speciality from Vietnam’s former Impe…
BÚN SẢ with Chicken
Served in a large bowl of Rice vermicelli stir-fried in fresh bird-eye chilli, peanut, garlic & lemongrass with s…
BÚN SẢ CHAY with Tofu
Served in a large bowl of Rice vermicelli stir-fried in fresh bird-eye chilli, peanut, garlic & lemongrass with s…
BÚN SẢ CHAY with Aubergine
Served in a large bowl of Rice vermicelli stir-fried in fresh bird-eye chilli, peanut, garlic & lemongrass with s…
Singapore Noodles
Spicy rice vermicelli stir-fried with garlic, onion, julienned capsicum pepper, bean sprout and carrot strips togethe…
Rice & Sides
Egg Fried Rice
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Mains
HÀ NỘI GRILLED FISH
Sizzling platter of marinated white fish (Pangasius) with fresh dill and spring onions, served with rice vermicelli, …
Crispy Aromatic Duck 1/4
Served with pancakes, strips of spring onion, cucumber and pickled carrots & daikon
Sizzling Beef
With spring onions
Braised Vietnamese Pork Belly & Eggs in Caramelised Sauce
Slow cooked pork belly and boiled eggs in a rich caramelized sauce, topped with cracked black pepper and fresh hot bi…
Bò Lúc Lắc: ‘Shaking Beef’
A Vietnamese classic dish of tender beef cubes on a bed of salad & dressing.
Stir-Fried Chicken in a choice of sauces with mixed vegetables
Soups
BÚN HUẾ CHAY : Hot & spicy rice noodle soup Tofu
BÚN HUẾ is served hot in a large bowl in a uniquely fragrant spicy mixed mushrooms broth.
PHỞ CHAY: Rice noodle soup with Tofu
Pho is served hot in a large bowl in a uniquely fragrant mixed mushrooms broth.
CANH CHUA: Vietnamese hot & sour 'Tamarind' Soup with King Prawns or White Fish or Chicken or Tofu
This tamarind soup is a combination of sweet and savory, fruity, tangy and spicy flavors. A fragrant, clear chicken broth with fresh pineapple, tomatoes, okra and herbs.
Noodle Dishes
BÚN SẢ with Beef
Served in a large bowl of Rice vermicelli stir-fried in fresh bird-eye chilli, peanut, garlic & lemongrass with s…
BÚN SẢ with King Prawns
Served in a large bowl of Rice vermicelli stir-fried in fresh bird-eye chilli, peanut, garlic & lemongrass with s…
Crispy Egg Noodles Stir-Fried mixed vegetables with Chicken, Beef, King Prawns or Seafood
Soft Rice Noodles Stir-Fried mixed vegetables with a choice of Chicken, Beef, King Prawns or Seafood
Egg Noodles Stir-Fried mixed vegetables with Chicken, Beef, Prawns or Seafood
Rice Dishes
Special Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Main Dishes
BÚN THỊT NƯỚNG
Sizzling platter of marinated pork in herbs and spices, served with rice vermicelli, fresh salads, mixed herbs. ‘Nước chấm’ dipping sauce.
Sizzling Beef
With spring onions.
Morning Glory (Water spinach) stir-fried in smoked oyster sauce
With fresh chopped garlic.
Happy Meal
2 per portion
Happy Meal
2 per portion
Salads Selections
Mango Salad
A traditional Vietnamese mixed salad including shredded kohl rabi, carrots, fresh mixed herbs topped with fried shall…
Morning Glory (Water spinach) stir-fried in smoked oyster sauce
With fresh chopped garlic
GỎI Salad with Roasted Duck
Vietnamese mixed salad with shredded kohl rabi, carrots, fresh mixed herbs topped with fried shallots and crushed roa…
Stir-Fried Tofu with a choice of sauces
Chilli & lemongrass / Sweet & Sour / Tamarind / Chilli & black bean / Fresh Tomato / Spicy coconut or Cur…
Stir-Fried Green Leaves (Bok Choy) in smoked oyster sauce
With fresh chopped garlic
King Prawns Mango Salad
A traditional Vietnamese mixed salad including shredded kohl rabi, carrots, fresh mixed herbs topped with fried shall…
Soups & Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Steamed Jasmine Rice
CANH CHUA: Vietnamese hot & sour ‘Tamarind’ Soup with King Prawns or White Fish or Chicken or Tofu
This tamarind soup is a combination of sweet and savory, fruity, tangy and spicy flavors. A fragrant, clear chicken-b…
Special Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Coconut Rice
Regional Specialities
BÚN SẢ with Chicken
Served in a large bowl of Rice vermicelli stir-fried in fresh bird-eye chilli, peanut, garlic & lemongrass with s…
BÚN SẢ CHAY with Tofu
Served in a large bowl of Rice vermicelli stir-fried in fresh bird-eye chilli, peanut, garlic & lemongrass with s…
HÀ NỘI GRILLED FISH
Sizzling platter of marinated white fish (Pangasius) with fresh dill and spring onions, served with rice vermicelli, …
BÚN SẢ CHAY with Aubergine
Served in a large bowl of Rice vermicelli stir-fried in fresh bird-eye chilli, peanut, garlic & lemongrass with s…
BÚN SẢ with Beef
Served in a large bowl of Rice vermicelli stir-fried in fresh bird-eye chilli, peanut, garlic & lemongrass with s…
BÚN THỊT NƯỚNG
Sizzling platter of marinated pork in herbs and spices, served with rice vermicelli, fresh salads, mixed herbs. ‘Nước…
Noodle Soups & Stir Fried
PHỞ: Rice noodle soup with Chicken, Beef, King Prawns or Special
Pho is served hot in a large bowl in a uniquely fragrant rich chicken & beef broth with fresh herbs, hot bird-eye…
BÚN HUẾ : Hot & spicy rice noodle soup with Chicken, Beef, King Prawns or Special
BÚN HUẾ is a heady, aromatic and rather fiery dish with a hint of lemongrass. A speciality from Vietnam’s former Impe…
Singapore Noodles
Spicy rice vermicelli stir-fried with garlic, onion, julienned capsicum pepper, bean sprout and carrot strips togethe…
BÚN HUẾ CHAY : Hot & spicy rice noodle soup Tofu
BÚN HUẾ is served hot in a large bowl in a uniquely fragrant spicy mixed mushrooms broth.
Crispy Egg Noodles Stir-Fried mixed vegetables with Chicken, Beef, King Prawns or Seafood
Soft Rice Noodles Stir-Fried mixed vegetables with a choice of Chicken, Beef, King Prawns or Seafood
Chicken, Beef, King Prawns or Seafood
Beef & Pork
Stir-Fried Beef in a choice of sauces
Chilli & Lemongrass / Tamarind / Chilli & Black Bean / Fresh Tomato / Spicy Coconut or Curry Sauce
Sizzling Pork
With spring onions
Chicken & Seafoods
Sizzling King Prawns
With spring onions.
Sizzling Chicken
With spring onions
Stir-Fried King Prawns in a choice of sauces with mixed vegetables
Chilli & Lemongrass / Sweet & Sour / Tamarind / Chilli & Black Bean Sauce / Fresh Tomato / Spicy Coconut …
White Fish Pangasius (*)
In a choice of sauces: Chilli & Lemongrass / Sweet & Sour / Tamarind / Chilli & Black Bean / Fresh Tomato…
Cá Kho Tộ
White fish (Pangasius) slow cooked in a rich caramelized fish sauce, topped with cracked black pepper and fresh hot b…
Sizzling Salmon
With aubergine and spring onions.
Featured
Bò Lá Lốt
Marinated beef seasoned in spices with a hint of cinnamon and lemongrass, wrapped in ‘Lá Lốt ́’ leaves with crushed peanut topping. Served with ‘Nước Chấm’ dipping sauce