At Tonkin, we believe a meal should be more than just a moment of consumption – it should be a soft pause in your day, a brief return to self amidst the rush of modern life.

Born in the heart of London’s bustling Zone 1, Tonkin was created as a gentle counterpoint to the overstimulation of city living. We envisioned more than just a café – we built a haven where food meets feeling, and where professionals, creatives, and quiet souls can find a moment of stillness without ever having to leave the centre.

Rooted in the vibrant culinary traditions of Vietnam and inspired by the aesthetics of calm, we serve modern Vietnamese comfort food, authentic dim sum, and freshly brewed bubble tea in a space where jazz hums in the background, natural light dances across wood and stone, and time seems to slow just enough for you to breathe.

Whether you’re here for a nourishing lunch, a reflective afternoon reset, or your favourite post-work ritual, you’re always welcome at Tonkin. We believe in meals that restore, drinks that soothe, and spaces that hold you gently while the city carries on outside.