a meal at Uncle Ho Tuck Shop just might make us think again. Cheekily named after Vietnamese revolutionary Ho Chi Minh, this casual self-service eatery was recommended by my Makan Kaki
Honestly, this bun cha didn’t sweep me off my feet.
I thus wished that their kitchen had handled things a bit differently. But I was still happy to have come here, and suspect that I will be coming back here again, especially since I didn't get a chance to try their phở this time.
This was a cafe in a rustic kampung like atmosphere, at the old MOE at Kay Siang Road just before Orchard Road. The pho was silky and smooth, in a tasty, light and savoury broth, slightly sweet and chickeny.
But they serve Vietnamese food, like that Chả cá Lã Vọng above. It was pleasantly loaded with a ton of fresh dill, but wasn't particularly generous with the oil, which means that I won't order it again.
Besides the food, this restaurant is rather unique in terms of its decor and setting. The other route leading to the restaurant brings you past some hens and roosters, which makes for some entertainment or even photo op.
The bun cha gio with grilled chicken came with a nice crunchy and crispy fried spring roll wrapped with fried vermicelli, enveloping soft and seasoned minced chicken, blended prawns, and diced vegetables.
I'm still missing a good bowl of Pho. Overall, the food was rather a standard fare. It's time to explore somewhere else.
The menu offers a variety of noodles, rice and banh mi which is ideal for the busy executives or diners in a rush.
