chào VIET / sawasdee THAI

this is my go to there (& i visit relatively often). super tender n flavourful pork, w crisp and meaty spring rolls n chewy noodles that complement its counterparts. rmb to add the sauce on the side into the noodles, makes a ton of difference ~~~

tried out @quehomesg134 ‘s new lemongrass chicken awhile back and its rly good 😋 it’s the exact same as my fav pork rendition, but the chicken is soft n tender w a light and tangy lemongrass profile ~~~

added an egg that was well cooked w a gooey middle. the rice and chicken was slightly dry but there was a faint lemongrass taste and the sauce that came w it did aid this tiny issue :~)

these desserts were really good with very authentic and rich flavours. the tapioca cake was served warm, soft and tender while still retaining a bite. the coconut milk that came w it was flavourful enough too. the red ruby was creamy and icy at the same time with fresh and crunchy water chestnut bites 🤤

This was honestly just mediocre as the beef could have been more tender and flavourful than it was, defo had other better dishes here ~~~ but still decent!

this rly packed a punch but i liked the intensity and depth of flavor from it!!

trying out the thai food here for the first time — the prawn omelette was light, fluffy and crisp (altho the prawn was barely existent) while the clear tomyum seafood soup was pretty decent (not super spicy!! more of the sweet and sour undertones). the ingrediernts were of a decent portion too. the mixed veg was nice but nothing special and the portion could be more for a medium sized!

also shout out to the fried spring rolls that were served hot!! the skin was thin and crunchy, generously filled on the inside + the homemade sauce is a great accompaniment :~)

just had to bring my fam here to try the viet food which i love bc it tastes so authentic and homely :’) i rmbed to give it a lil toss this time to unveil the abundance of tender beef slices and smooth rice noodles!! and i’m glad they enjoyed it as much as i did!!

i tried the banh mi this time and it’s hands down my fav dish here. the baguette was warm and crisp on the outside, yet soft and fluffy on the inside. it wasn’t overly tough as most baguettes are which i was pleasantly surprised about. the pickles are fresh and crunchy, and they complement the grilled pork rly well, which was so juicy and flavourful 🤤 defo gg back for that soon!!

as with most fresh spring rolls, they tend to have this v raw taste that may be off-putting to some but the homemade sauce that comes w it amplified the taste to make it flavourful and tasty!! love that there was a clean bite to it, some places tend to have slightly soggy ones :( nth much to shout abt but wld definitely give the fried ones a try our next visit!!

tip: it’s much cheaper if u get them tgt w a main :~)

loved how thin and tender the pork slices were, and they complemented the caramelized onion and sauce that they were doused in; t’was soaked in flavour + the broccoli and rice added texture and cut thru the slight saltiness so u wldnt feel jelat eating this hearty bowl of goodness

while it looks unassuming at first glance, a quick mix revealed a generous bed of springy rice noodles and a substantial amount of tender lean beef slices, beef ball and veges

the broth is light, but still hearty and flavourful!! personal preference but i wished it was slightly more herby? i love the taste of basil, coriander etc which was slightly lacking ~~~