Cafe Sen - Viet Bistro, nestled in the heart of Milton Keynes, delivers an authentic taste of Vietnam alongside a vibrant dining atmosphere. Customers rave about the delightful menu, featuring standout dishes like the beef noodle and the Hue-styled soup, known for its enticing spice and rich flavor. Tina Chan's experience encapsulates the warm community spirit fostered by the staff, who not only provide great service but also create memorable moments celebrating special occasions with their patrons.
Regular visitors like Matthew Maund praise the eatery for its ability to transport them back to Vietnam with each bite, particularly enjoying the banh mi and spring rolls. It’s evident that freshness is a priority, as highlighted by Bill Lee’s incident where staff went above and beyond to prepare a new dish without extra charges. The clean, welcoming environment coupled with highly rated service makes Cafe Sen a beloved spot for both locals and visitors alike. If you’re searching for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the UK, this quaint bistro is a must-visit.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Has salad bar
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Transgender safe space
Planning
Reservations required
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Cafe Sen - Viet Bistro
Tina Chan
Apr 28,2025
First time here. We ordered beef noodle and Hue-styled soup noodle. B Hue-styled soup is good choice if u want a bit spicy soup. The soup taste good yum yum. Price is ok. It’s a lovely environment because today is one of the staffs birthday. Forgot to ask her name. Birthday cake and sing to the special girl. Bday cake had shared all the customers in the restaurant. It’s not about the cake. I feel the team spirit is good. Staffs are helpful and very nice. We will for sure visit again.
Sophie Byles
Apr 12,2025
absolutely amazing little cafe, staff 10/10 can’t complain, The jacket potato on the menu is absolutely delicious really really soft and enjoyable have been plenty of times great menu lovely clean cafe
Z
Apr 10,2025
Wow did not expect to be able to eat BANH CUON! They are hard to find in U.K.! Nice cafe/diner! Aurhentic Vietnamese food and coffee
Bill LEE
Apr 4,2025
5 stars is not enough! Amazing experience! I asked them to pack one of the food (pho noodle) to takeaway boxes which were already on the table for a while as one of us needed to shoot off for urgency. They made another fresh one for me without any additional charges! Unbelievable!
Matthew Maund
Apr 1,2025
Me and my partner have been multiple times, and have always had good food and great service. We travelled around Vietnam in 2024 and Cafe Sen takes us back every time we go. We love the banh mi and spring rolls which we get a lot, or on a Thursday we’ll have Vietnamese pancakes on a special. Occasionally we’ll go for dinner and try noodle or soup dishes which are all lovely as well. I couldn’t recommend this place enough and the staff are all lovely.
Emma Leung
Mar 30,2025
This is a good cafe which provides English breakfast and Vietnamese food. Pho is good; the soup of rice noodles is nice. I love the traditional filtered Vietnamese .
TORQue Talrasha
Mar 23,2025
Cafe Sen is a hidden gem in Milton Keynes, offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine that truly impresses. The menu is diverse and caters to various dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free options. The Banh mi sandwiches, particularly the lemongrass beef and grilled pork, are standout choices with their fresh ingredients and flavorful fillings. The Pho, especially the beef variant, boasts a rich and aromatic broth that warms the soul. For those seeking something different, the Bun noodle salads provide a refreshing and satisfying meal. My wife loved the decoration – it was so light, with little bright colours throughout. It felt refreshing and added a calm, cheerful vibe to the whole place. The ambiance is cozy, making it a perfect spot for both casual lunches and intimate dinners. Overall, Cafe Sen delivers on both taste and atmosphere, making it a must-visit for lovers of Vietnamese food.
Ashley Ward
Mar 20,2025
Really lovely Vietnamese food! And affordable as well. We will be back. They were quite busy and the food took awhile but it was definitely worth the wait guess it is advised to book for lunch on weekends. We had the special pho, special Bahn mi, and the duck spring rolls. Would definitely order all again, although I'm looking forward to tasting some new dishes next time.
Reviews For Cafe Sen - Viet Bistro