tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post4733632599593200333..comments2024-03-29T06:17:51.779+00:00Comments on Hollow Legs: Mien Tay, BatterseaHollow Legshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-78960633842081595412009-10-27T15:44:14.788+00:002009-10-27T15:44:14.788+00:00That sounds great Schmoof and is very close to one...That sounds great Schmoof and is very close to one of my clients. I'll have to give it a try.<br /><br />(Hi Kavey - they have the prawns and sugar cane at Gerrard's corner)Lucanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-71994602509194718032009-10-26T21:01:18.660+00:002009-10-26T21:01:18.660+00:00Sounds lovely, and just around the corner. Now I ...Sounds lovely, and just around the corner. Now I just have to persuade R that he will like it!TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242767178157994664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-69450830663784776662009-10-26T11:01:43.743+00:002009-10-26T11:01:43.743+00:00Have been hearing very good things about this plac...Have been hearing very good things about this place and it's not too far from me - will definitely go. Sounds bloody reasonable, too. Nice to see the owners responding in the comments.Olliehttp://oliverthring.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-44454349493219451552009-10-26T08:39:41.071+00:002009-10-26T08:39:41.071+00:00Sounds fantastic. And for once it's on my door...Sounds fantastic. And for once it's on my doorstep. Looks like we're in luck.Brownershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494760235889452922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-35967405308449201262009-10-26T06:45:12.942+00:002009-10-26T06:45:12.942+00:00As I live south of the river, I will definitely co...As I live south of the river, I will definitely come here, I've been on their website and I noticed they do seafood hot pot (steamboat) from £30 for two.<br /><br />I agree with you about Vietnamese places serving up Chinese dishes but I guess it's good business practice. You know how it is sometimes, there'll be an unadventurous sod amongst a group of mates who's scared of trying real Vietnamese food but can be palmed off with chicken & cashew nuts.Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-4295593168070177512009-10-25T20:53:10.091+00:002009-10-25T20:53:10.091+00:00Almost a year ago, I visited Mien Tay on Dalston R...Almost a year ago, I visited Mien Tay on Dalston Road and had a pretty bad meal there (which was sad bc I'd previously had a very good dinner there). The drop in quality was pretty drastic.<br /><br />http://rwapplewannabe.wordpress.com/2008/12/05/mien-tay-dalston/<br /><br />So it's interesting to hear the Battersea location is good, though.An American in Londonhttp://rwapplewannabe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-4165103124623715772009-10-25T16:28:59.343+00:002009-10-25T16:28:59.343+00:00That pho looks phonomenal (sorry, had to get that ...That pho looks phonomenal (sorry, had to get that in). Lavender Hill might as well be on the moon for me, so I shall head over to the other branch as it's been on my list forever...Helen @ World Foodie Guidehttp://www.worldfoodieguide.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-27253112908462292022009-10-25T08:44:23.230+00:002009-10-25T08:44:23.230+00:00God, what a dribble-inducing meal.
Fantastic pho...God, what a dribble-inducing meal. <br /><br />Fantastic photos.The Ample Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324402450263880294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-29219357767875891362009-10-24T22:13:49.622+01:002009-10-24T22:13:49.622+01:00HI new to your blog,
Undeniably this looks absolut...HI new to your blog,<br />Undeniably this looks absolutely delicious. I of course love Vietnamese food and have wondered about Vnmese food in the UK. Perhaps it will be my missions to travel the world just to eat at Vnmese restaurants in countries other than the states. Cheers to you!HoustonWokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999198259601051319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-62863861794897986102009-10-24T16:56:15.559+01:002009-10-24T16:56:15.559+01:00A Forkful - thanks! It was a plentiful spread. Tak...A Forkful - thanks! It was a plentiful spread. Take an appetite with you...<br /><br />Adam - You did pretty well - not as well as I did, but not bad ;) <br /><br />Hurlstone - I'm glad you enjoyed the post. I hope I wasn't too harsh in my criticisms, it was a busy night after all.<br /><br />I am one of those people that suffer from the terror of food envy, which makes choosing dishes pretty tricky. Having so much choice makes it really difficult! I'm sure all those Chinese-influenced dishes are also great, and I see your point on offering people the things they like; it just baffles me that people would go to a Vietnamese place and choose something more Chinese - kind of like ordering omelette and chips down the curry house. I just hope people don't eschew that amazing pho for more generic dishes. <br /><br />Chris - you are a lucky man. Try the pho next time - so delicious.<br /><br />Kavey - Mmm, I love the sugarcane, so juicy.Hollow Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-91543798333964117992009-10-24T16:28:42.427+01:002009-10-24T16:28:42.427+01:00Yum, sound really nice.
I'm trying to recall ...Yum, sound really nice.<br /><br />I'm trying to recall where I've had prawn paste on sugarcane sticks a few times, but my brain has gone blank. I really like it though!Kaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662875905365870280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-79436056906437492922009-10-24T16:08:32.839+01:002009-10-24T16:08:32.839+01:00Not just a good but a GREAT restaurant - in Batter...Not just a good but a GREAT restaurant - in Battersea!! Where I live!! I still can't believe my luck.Chris Poplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668565800857295023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-87891870124875488172009-10-24T15:54:07.285+01:002009-10-24T15:54:07.285+01:00Lizzie, thank you for your post, I am pleased you ...Lizzie, thank you for your post, I am pleased you were able to try so much! I have showed this to Mr and Mrs Le of Mien Tay and specifically raised the two points you made re the areas to be improved.<br /><br />They asked me to drop you a note, firstly to thank you for taking the time to come along and then write about them and are proud to see their restaurant on your site. They said they are happy you both enjoyed your meal and you are welcome back any time. <br /><br />RE the problems with service they said they were very sorry for this and were unaware this happened. They said there is going to be a meeting with service staff and also the ordering process is going to be addressed.<br /><br />The menu - They have recently updated their menu in reflection to what customers ordered. They understand your comment about the Chinese influences but say some of these dishes are popular with customers and would not like to offend by taking these off now. <br /><br />They added that they feel comfortable being able to offer this size of a menu in both quality and timing and are sure it does not affect the standard of their cooking.Krista from theneonhub.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16889677183629243507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-75700457196740457322009-10-24T12:00:23.131+01:002009-10-24T12:00:23.131+01:00There was nothing vague about my look of fear! It ...There was nothing vague about my look of fear! It was a lovely meal though.Adamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-80906937526292762512009-10-24T11:55:09.365+01:002009-10-24T11:55:09.365+01:00Great review, Lizzie. Have been looking forward to...Great review, Lizzie. Have been looking forward to seeing a blogger's review of it, as it's on my 'should-probably-visit' radar. I'll now promote it to the 'must-visit' radar.<br /><br />Wish I had your hollow legs, though. Something tells me I'm going to suffer like your dining companion... ;)aforkfulofspaghettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01303046899595697854noreply@blogger.com