Banh Mi Thit in Geylang has gotten a good reputation for the best Banh Mi in town. I tried a variety of them to check it out. Let me start off by saying the bread is absolutely amazing.
The coffee was pre-brewed, but I didn't mind as it was fast and dirt cheap. Yeah, I'll come back here again.
Yeah, I'll come back here again.
Long Phung vietnamese restaurant in Joo Chiat is known for reasonably priced authentic Vietnamese food. It has a new outlet in Chinatown.
Another trip to Long Phung reminds me of how good it is. Beef Pho and Chicken Noodles are definitely deep in flavors and tender noodles and meat. Stir-Fried Squid in a Sweet and Sour sauce was a li…
Long Phung on Joo Chiat Road is a must for all SEA foodies - the best Vietnamese you are likely to get in Singapore - prepare to queue, but it is worth it
I'm actually very satisfied with what I had despite the distance travelled and braving the rainy weather there on the day of visit. I will very much want to have Banh Mi again if I'm in that area.
Does banh mi appeal to you? When I first got to know of this Vietnamese food, my first thought was its similarity to subway and back then; I...
The couple, Steve and Julie, has been offering Banh Mi since 2015 at Tanjong Pagar. Banh Mi baguettes are handmade and baked fresh everyday. Friendly and alw...
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.
Overall, an interesting place for my business discussion, and a stunning one at that.
If you are looking for a nice quiet place to chillax in the midst of bustling Orchard (what an oxymoron) and have deep pockets to burn a hole in, this is it.
Greyhound Cafe is the perfect example of why I don't think an overseas outpost will ever fare as well as the original mothership.
lemon grass beef skewers excellent too. crab soup a bit like bun rieu so so for me.
Pho bo tai was pretty good too. I thought the broth was a good balance between the beefy savoury and sweetness.
22 reviews of Mrs Pho "Their pho is goooood. The place is tiny industrial-cool, dim in a hip kind of way, and that kind of squished that makes you feel real cozy with your companions and all the people a table over. Food was really quite…
Whoa, this little corner stand was pretty darned good (505 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 #01-2668). That bánh mì dặc biệt above was filled with a bazillion cuts of meat and then garnished with scallion oil to give it some earthiness and sweetness. Admittedly, I still prefer the spicier lighter bite of my usual Viet9, but I'd be happy to eat here if there is no line.
The vibe here was seriously Vietnamese, complete with the low tables and stools outside. The baguette was crispy outside and soft and airy inside, with a nice layering of flavours from various cold cuts, vegetables, pate, mayo, spreads and sauces. The whole package was tender, fresh and hearty, with savoury umami sweetness. Really nice and comparable with those you could get in Vietnam.
Authentic Vietnamese experience; low table with stools! Apparently, such arrangements are normal in Vietnam and many were on the pavements next to roads where dust and smoke are common companions.
I can’t even remember when I last had Vietnamese cuisine but when a colleague suggested lunch at Mrs Pho at Vivocity ; I immediately replied...
The Dry Noodle Combo (Bún thịt nướng chả giò) and the Beef Pho Combo (Phở Bò Đặc Biệt) are not bad, but were better in the original shop.
I am sure I will be ordering the Mrs Pho’s Cockles, Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and the Avocado Smoothie with Vietnamese Coffee.
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.
Cô Chung’s branch in Plaza Singapura is always busy, but it was not when I stopped by for a tea break. I took the chance to order a Banh Mi Thit Nuong and a Viet Ice Coffee.
Quite authentic tasting bun cha, with sweet and sour and oily dipping sauce, and succulent and smoky grilled meat patties.
I don't think I'll bother with their bún chả again (not as smoky nor moist as I would've hoped), but the good thing was that there was lots of other stuff on the menu that I want to try, like a thick seafood soup, lime milk, and egg coffee. And they seem to have their own pâté, which makes me curious about their bánh mì too.
Over at Paper Rice Vietnamese Kitchen, they use a secret recipe for the egg froth to produce the creamy froth, as well as imported Vietnamese milk to complement the dark coffee.
Service at Paper Rice Vietnamese Kitchen is passable, and uniquely Singaporean.
It had a nice char-grilled aroma and skin that went nicely with a dip in that brown herbal salt mixture, making for a decent deal at only S$18.80 (US$13.90).
The catfish was a bit tough though, while the rest of the dish was quite serviceable. What I liked was they stir fried this in front of you.
My verdict for my first Vietnamese BBQ was non-conclusive. Meat marination was almost the same throughout but it didn't elicit that lip-smacking good sensation, unlike my virgin experiences with Korean and Thai BBQ, which had been raving and craving for the next few months.
A food blog from a Singapore-based traveler
I was near Bukit Batok today and decided to swing by that new Vietnamese stall (279 Bukit Batok East Ave 3).
The sweet and flavourful beefy soup was the clear Hanoi-style one, boiled from beef bones and spices like cloves, cardamom, star anise and cinnamon sticks. The pho was silky smooth, and came with fatty tender marbled beef slices, shank, tendon, qq beef ball and honeycomb tripe. Nice and comforting, especially on a rainy day such as this.
Chef Minh has put in a good effort to make these bowls of Vietnamese Pho affordable in the heartlands.
After tasting quite a number of Banh Mi in Singapore, Joo Chiat Caphe's spread is quite decent. I'm still in search for better ones, any recommendations?
The banh mi had varied and complementary texture and flavours. The baguette was crispy, the vegetables were crunchy, the chicken cold cut was savoury, the floss was savoury sweet, and the pate was fresh and sweet, and bound everything together. The whole thing tasted savoury and fresh. The coffee was standard Vietnamese, bitter and strong.
Joo Chiat Caphe specialises in different variations of banh mi. Pair yours with their Vietnamese drip coffee! Read more.
Overall, SP delivers comforting Vietnamese food with a taste of home. The Pho is delicious and we did not feel any MSG attack after our meal. We will return to visit when we are around the city next time and also try their Banh Mi. Cheers!!
It is heart-warming to know that Anthony and Angela have managed to overcome all the challenges, and started their business.
It is a definite dining experience I had here and I can strongly sense their strong passion from the service rendered, trying their best to serve each meal.
Recommended by Johor Kaki. Hanoi-style pho. Clear, light, slightly oily and sweetish salty broth with a very subtle meat flavour, and coriander and spring onions to lift the flavour. The pho was silky and slippery, and chicken tender and flavourful. Not bad.
Overall, we highly recommend Super Ngon for your Pho fixed. It feels non-commercial, more like dining at Vietnamese household. I’m going to try their Chicken Noodle Soup next time. Cheers!!
This one had a much simpler, salty broth without many herbs, making it north Vietnamese style.
One may need to order a larger selection of BBQ dishes to enjoy that setup. Nevertheless, the BBQ Pork Belly alone made our visit worthwhile, leaving us eager to return and explore the rest of their BBQ menu.
I'm really surprised that such a glorious dish isn't better known.
Yet somehow, I had a gut feeling that there was more going on the behind the scenes here, so I stuck around for a bowl of phở. To my surprise, the chili peppers provided here were much spicier, and I liked everything going on with the broth too. But both the beef and the noodles were rather thick, giving me doubts again. I suspect that I'll still be back one day for dinner to try their bánh xèo and bánh khọt though.
To my surprise, the chili peppers provided here were much spicier, and I liked everything going on with the broth too.
Tried their bánh mì cô hai.. I thought it was ok. Tasted pretty much like how it looked.
Mrs Pho House at Takashimaya has a large menu and trying to navigate it and choose is tough! For our selections we had Lemongrass La La. The flavor was so good and enjoyable. Grilled Scallops were …
On this occasion we happened to be up at Dempsey Hill for the 1st time in like 5 years or something. We’d had a fantastic brunch at Siri House (see the post
We enjoyed the food from Red Sparrow from the last visit. So we came back.
Red Sparrow has possibly the largest selection of rice paper rolls on menu we've come across.
