[London] Banh mi?

They are popping up all over the place. New cafe also called Viet Baguette has opened just off Powis Street in Woolwich. Probably a bit off piste for most of you but well worth it if anyone's in the area. £3 for the works. Good rich livery pate and nice pickled carrots.

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Recommendations for a party - 20ish people? [London}

I need to find a good spot for a party in September. We were planning to book the private room at Tayyabs, but they're closed for most of the month (I think maybe they close for Ramadan?).

Will need somewhere with room for around 20 people, anywhere vaguely central, all cuisines considered, 30 quid max per head, BYO would be a bonus!

Any suggestions greatfully received!

Many Thanks

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[London] Banh mi?

Tried the Banh Mi Greenwich stall on Sunday. It was ok, not great though. Shame as the woman on the stall was very friendly. She seemed very surprised I knew it was called a Banh Mi. She told me the stallholders are from Nha Trang on the central coast. I'm not an expert so no idea if there are regional Banh Mi styles.

I ordered the Vietnamese Special baguette (Banh Mi in brackets on the menu). Cost £3.50. Pate and pork were decent, but the processed sausagey meat was cut too thick for my tastes. Nice crisp pickled veg but not enough of it. All rather let down by rubbish bread - the sort of sandwich baguette you might be in a four pack in a Co-op or somewhere. A bit chewy and uniform rather than a proper crisp crust and fluffy interior.

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Indian food in [Leeds]

I'm not aware of anything doing regional specialities, more your regular British curry/balti type fare. Try the following:
Leeds centre - Akbars
Leeds Kirkstall Road - Azrams Sheesh Mahal
Bradford - Mumtaz, Kashmir

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