Think of Vietnamese food, think of Beef Phở! And where can you have the best and the most authentic now that travel restrictions are still in place? You don’t have to look too far…check out Ăn Viet @ Gurney Plaza.
An Viet, a popular Vietnamese food joint in Malaysia has recently introduced the Beefiest Pho (also has an outlet at Gurney Plaza)... an improvised version to their existing recipe, creating a beefier version of Pho broth. This is also in line with the brand's passion to constantly enhancing existing dishes to excite their regular patrons. The broth is cooked for hours to fully accentuate the deep,beefy flavors.
I actually love the overall taste and the sweetness of prawn and sugarcane. One stick.. two... three..10 sticks shouldn't be a problem for me haha..
Coffee is not the only drinks available here, you can try their Lychee Tea drinks too or to order something different from their menu. Dessert like pudding is also available. It is really nice dining here at Saigon Bowl, service is good and food serving is fast too. My personal favorite food here is definitely their Pho and Coffee.
Overall, Saigon Bowl is a decent place to dine in. Service is good, environment is nice and clean. In terms of food, i feel it is average.
这里主打越式河粉 "Pho" , 有牛肉粉和鸡肉粉哦!
There are plenty of dishes to dig into and the Stir-fried Blood Cockles with Garlic is a must-have dish. The briny sweetness of cockles, oil, and garlic is all that is needed to have the simple dish done right.
Here's the location.
Vietnamese cuisine is gaining its popularity recently, evidently seen from the numerous Vietnamese eats around Georgetown to compete in offering the best and authentic Vietnamese flavors to Penangites. Saigon House Cuisine is a new kid on the block, setting foot in one of the shop houses at Bahari Parade, Sri Bahari Road. Like most Vietnamese restaurant, Saigon House Cuisine has a bible-thick menu which features most of the classic and traditional Vietnamese eats. The atmosphere is comfortable for a casual meal or family dinner, with acceptable prices. Except the parking, Saigon House Cuisine can be a decent choice when it comes to Vietnamese food in Penang.
The area of Jelutong is fast becoming a Vietnamese food hub, with the opening of a few Vietnamese restaurants in the vicinity. Little Ha Noi takes a strategic lot opposite to the market, highly visible from the bustling Perak Road. The Vietnamese restaurant has an impressive spread though... with easily more than 100 types of dishes on offer- the quintessential Pho, Spring Rolls, Baguette, Steamboat, Banh Xeo and whatever you can think of. The bright and charming facade exudes a welcoming vibe, while the interior decor delivers a different result- homey with shades of Chinese restaurants and the Vietnamese handicrafts and knick-knacks adorned the walls. Most of the servers do not speak local dialects but the Cashier does understand Mandarin. While we did not manage to try a lot of their dishes, most of them were above average and we were more than happy with the serving portion. A place that I would love to make another visit whenever I crave for Vietnamese eats.
A good Banh Mi should be flaky, crispy but not overly flaky to the extent that it will completely disintegrate into your lap. We were glad that Banh Mi Kitchen's passed the test. We had both roasted Chicken and signature Grilled Pork Neck; both shared the same ingredients except Chicken would be spread with Chicken Pate while Pork's will be Pork's.
the food pricing here remains fairly affordable for most people.
The bell pork was nasty. They taste were wicked. Absolutely great Vietnamese!
Central Georgetown is a real food hub with no shortages of International cuisine... and that includes Vietnamese food. The name Pho Viet certainly rings a bell... and we were right, their specialty- Vietnamese Pho. The place was previously known as Yellow Lips (at Beach Street) but has since taken over by a new Vietnamese team that offers a variety of Vietnamese delicacies. Prices are on the higher side (20-30% higher than other Vietnamese joints in town) but they have certainly delivered the quality; service was impeccable as well. Not only did they offer complimentary dessert but they try to explain every dish in great details (they politely advised me on the correct way of eating Vietnamese Pho). If price is not your concern, do give this place a try.
ÉNFD is an abbreviation of 'Énfold'- pronounced as 'unfold' with a meaning of 'gather and envelop' people through good food. It runs like a private kitchen, though walk-ins are welcome, the dining space is limited and could only host no more than 15 diners at a time. The dining hall preserves the sense of heritage with minimal interior decor; probably meant to encourage and enhance camaraderie amongst diners. It is a space that one could really talk and engage with each other. On the menu, the list of magical offering is unique and creatively crafted by the team behind ÉNFD; with focus on using Herbs and Spices ('local flavors') to intermingle with international flavors. The conservatives will find the menu too playful and to me, this is the attitude in lacking especially in the culinary scene in Penang. The brunch menu is only available on Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 am to 3 pm.
The specialties of this place are Fried Fish with Fish Saucewhicht is displayed in an impressive layout. The taste of Beef Steak Bahn My here is also very astonishing where the tenderness of the meat is soft while the pate is also very rich and creamy. Not to forget the Vietnamese Desserts here are also very unique and addictive
Petit Cafe is a small cafe which serve Vietnamese Food.
We started off with the classic- Beef Pho; the broth was flavorful and rich in beefy flavor. The Pho noodles were legit, not trying to cheat away with local Koay Teow, the concoction was satisfying and did evoke memories of having a bowl of good Vietnamese Pho. The portion however, was slightly smaller than average.
Pho Bo – Vietnam Beef Koay Teow Soup – RM10 (S), RM13 (L). The broth was boiled for long hours, added with beef slices, beef balls and topped with Thai Basil leaves and spring onions. The taste of this pho soup base was light and refreshing. The beef slices were tender. My personal preference is to add in some lime juice to make the pho more appetizing.
The Grind Pork and Prawn Rice Cakes were somewhat uncommon, the texture was floury with a sleek Yam flavor... basically bland on its own but things got interesting when enjoyed together with the savory-sour dip. Not too bad for a change. We washed them down with a glass of Vietnamese Herbal Drink.
这个与好吃或不好吃应该没有太大的关系，只是我还吃不习惯越菜。
Penangites have professed their love for Vietnamese food and there's an increase in new Vietnamese restaurants to keep up with the burgeoning demand. Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant is one of the few newly opened Vietnamese joints in Penang. Unlike most Vietnamese restaurants, Mekong takes on a more sophisticated approach. The restaurant has a proper setting sans the Vietnamese frills, it did not create a very "Vietnamese" atmosphere but the Vietnamese-focused menu proven otherwise (we believe the restaurant is manned by Vietnamese). It has all the signature Vietnamese dishes that any Malaysian can possibly name; price points are however, higher than expected. Also, the restaurant is still new and do expect some delays with the food orders.
Duck Meat Soup with Vermicelli Noodles , the soup was jam-packed with the meaty flavor from the Duck (though some will define it as gamy) while the Vermicelli Noodles were carefully cooked till the right texture- not slouchy nor hard to the bite. Carnivores will be excited to see the generous serving of meat in this bowl of meat-wholesomeness. Eat it together with their marinated Garlic and Chilies for another different experience, the sour-spicy kick enhances the flavor instead of over-shadowing it. Try to believe.
Vietnam's cuisine is greatly influenced by France, when they introduced us their Ham & Roasted Pork Sanwich , we didn't hesitate to try. The ham they used were homemade and it is very different with the western ham we usually have especially its texture and taste. We find their roasted pork eminently scrumptious, expelling the pork's aroma yet keeping the meat's moisture. They have considerably separated the cilantro in case some find its strong scent intolerable. Or else, you may sandwiched them between the bread.
The Grilled Beef Noodles on the other hand, fared better than the Pho. The seasoning was spot on and with the tangy-spicy Vietnamese dipping sauce, the flavor-combo worked for us.
Petit Cafe's Vietnamese Beef Noodles was good, not only that it comes with huge portion, they were very generous with the meat. The broth registered a deep beefy flavor, even better with the aid of Basil. The only thing we thought could be better improved was the noodle... a tad too soft and slouchy to our liking
Beef Noodle RM8.70 (Pho), it is a must try in any Vietnamese Restaurant. Pho consist of fresh beef, onion spring onions and Vietnamese Flat Noodle. The soup has a hint of sweetness with mild beef and herb taste. You can opt for better beef quality by order Australia Beef RM13.70.
Spring rolls with BBQ prawn was my favourite but be warned, this is chock full of fresh green herbs and veggies. If you can't stand the taste of leafy herbs, you might want to give this a miss. I've read comments that the rice wrapper was a little on the tough side but I really enjoyed it when dipped into the very spicy chilli sauce. The wait staff told me that they use Vietnamese chillis for their sauces which can be spicier than the local ones.
Prices are definitely reasonable but the seats are rather limited and might not be too accommodating for larger groups; be sure to make your reservation should you are planning to have a gathering or family dinner.
The Chicken Noodle Soup here is serve hot, making it really nice to sip on the hot soup while eating the noodles. The staff here is generous with the amount of ingredient put into the Chicken Noodle Soup and the serving portion is reasonable too. Service here is good but food serving is slow.
Diners can anticipate in looking forward to enjoying authentic classics such as Phở, Bánh Mì, Bánh Cuốn, Vietnamese coffee, and desserts too.
近期进军槟城的越南餐厅都颇有水准的，选项也多样化，确实值得一试。
Serving portion of the food here is very big, to me, i feel it is worth the money paid.
Grilled Beef in Betal Leaves is an uncommon dish... minced Beef wrapped in Betel Leaves and grilled to perfection, served with Vermicelli Noodles and Vietnamese dips. D'Viet House served it in a creative way- by way of Vietnamese Spring Rolls. The fun of eating this dish is that you will need to wrap it yourself. The texture of the Betel Leaf-wrap was good either- meaty, firm and not overly dry. The flavor combo was of course, delicious in its own way.
While Penang does have a fair share of Vietnamese food joints, it is not common to find a restaurant that serves Indo-China cuisine (Laotian, Cambodian and Vietnamese). Indochine Cafe is probably the first restaurant that does so in Penang, the newly opened restaurant settled in a semi-detached house at Jalan Hashim, right next to Hotel Sentral Seaview (formerly known as Naza Talyya Penang). Once we were ushered in and seated, the friendly proprietor approached us fast and introduced us to the menu. The Indo-China delicacies-focused menu is extensive and covers some of the countries' highlights. But the al-fresco atmosphere at the restaurant is equally interesting- homey, harmony yet with a sense of elegance. We love the variety here but somehow the flavors did not quite hit us, they were perfectly fine but lacked the wow factor to lure us back.
Viet Food Cuisine Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant at Taman Kheng Tian, Jelutong.
The newly opened Viet Food Vietnamese restaurant is certainly not short of Vietnamese competition in Jelutong area but in terms of variety and execution, it stands on its own. Housed in one of the shop houses in Taman Kheng Tian (behind Old Town Perak Road), Viet Food is not an easy spot that catches the eye. The interior is cramped and filled with Vietnamese staff that struggles to speak local dialects, not even basic English; but the place has a good showing of Vietnamese locals. We were not surprised. The menu is large enough that it took us a while to browse through; the quintessential Vietnamese eats are there as well as scatters of the unexpected (such as Balut, Banh Mi, Fish Cakes and authentic Vietnamese sweet treats). Bounteous offering, budget-friendly, authentic and top-notch food; one of the best places for Vietnamese delicacies in Penang.
For a hearty, inexpensive bowl of Vietnamese Pho, make your way to Arena Curve, the new business-commercial center right next to Olive Tree Hotel. GK Pho might not be new to some, it was previously housed in a hawker center nearby but has since moved to this new shop at Arena Curve. GK Pho is on its own now, the entire place is dedicated to serving this delicate Vietnamese noodles with a couple of sides (Salad and Spring Rolls). Price-points are modest and it is seen as one of the pulling factors for the factory workers nearby but foods are not as authentic as we would have hoped. Seating is limited so make sure to be there early to avoid disappointments. GK Pho is few doors away from Yisu Vegetarian, facing the Sunway Tunas properties.
