The Brixton branch of Bánh Bánh is being reimagined
Following the opening of Little Bánh Bánh on Fleet Street last autumn, its big sis Bánh Bánh in Brixton is getting revamped with a new menu and a new look courtesy of design duo House of Baby, aka Joseph Losper and Tomio Shota. The pair, who also worked on Peckham spot Lai Rai, have created a space full of juxtaposition; after entering past a pink-tiled illuminated Vietnamese shrine, the main room features curved glass block walls, concrete, wood tones, painted frescoes, wool tapestries and ceramic hòn non bộ sculptures made by artist and Head of Operations AP Nguyen.
AP has also designed the new food offering, which centres around cơm nhà (‘home rice’) and family-style dining. The menu includes Vietnamese platters like:
- steamed rice cakes, tapioca dumplings and crispy fried rice with nước chấm and fish sauce with garlic, chilli and lime dipping sauces
- grilled turmeric monkfish with dill and vermicelli
- lemongrass pork sausage and sugarcane wraps
- beef in betel leaf with vermicelli
These will be joined by black sesame crackers, spring rolls, summer rolls, steamed beef cabbage rolls, caramelised catfish, sweet & sour clam broth, and braised pork belly. The fruiter flavours of South East Asia will be represented across the cocktail list, alongside beers and wine supplied by local bar Vining Street Wine Club.
Speaking about the new-look Bánh Bánh Brixton, House of Baby Creative Director Tomio says, “Conceived as a single, immersive artwork, the restaurant blends together materials like wood, paint, metal, plaster, and food within a space that guests physically engage with. This exploration extends into the paintings as well, materials such as metal leaf, sand, iron oxide, and powdered shells are combined with motifs related to food culture. The entire restaurant functions as a canvas and has been a really exciting project to bring to life.”
Key Information
Opening date | March 2026
Address | 326 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8QH
For more information | banhbanh.com
Photo credit: Teo Della Torre
