Vietnamese

Grilled Pork Banh Mi ($6)
Shredded Chicken Pho ($6.50)
⭐️ 3.5/5 ⭐️
🍴Affordable, authentic, and hearty Vietnamese fare in a coffee shop.

The handmade freshly baked baguettes were crispy and flaky with an enjoyable airy and light crumb; one of the better ones around! The grilled pork sausages were well-marinated and tender, paired with fresh vegetables and coriander. Whilst a yummy bite, personal wish was for more butter or some sauce for added flavour and creaminess.

The pho was comforting with its clean-tasting and light broth. Would recommend their Bahn Mi over this as we found it quite standard and the chicken meat to be on the tougher side.

📍Bahn Mi Bei Bi, 375 Aljunied Road, Singapore

Grilled Pork Banh Mi ($6)
Shredded Chicken Pho ($6.50)
⭐️ 3.5/5 ⭐️
🍴Affordable, authentic, and hearty Vietnamese fare in a coffee shop.

The handmade freshly baked baguettes were crispy and flaky with an enjoyable airy and light crumb; one of the better ones around! The grilled pork sausages were well-marinated and tender, paired with fresh vegetables and coriander. Whilst a yummy bite, personal wish was for more butter or some sauce for added flavour and creaminess.

The pho was comforting with its clean-tasting and light broth. Would recommend their Bahn Mi over this as we found it quite standard and the chicken meat to be on the tougher side.

📍Bahn Mi Bei Bi, 375 Aljunied Road, Singapore

𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 (4.5 ⭐️; $6.80) - Highly recommend these addictive and crispy rolls filled with a mix of seafood and yam, and coated in crispy flaky batter.

Among the 2 speciality rice sets, we preferred the 𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 (4⭐️; $16.80) over the 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 (3.5⭐️; $16.80). Both featured delicious and well-marinated grilled meats with a nice char. Enjoyed the chewy and sticky bamboo rice that had subtle coconut aroma whilst the broken rice was on the harder side.

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 ($5.80) - Smooth and wobbly original/ pandan custard uniquely paired with fragrant Vietnamese coffee shaved ice. Especially liked the combination of aromatic pandan flan with the bittersweet coffee.

𝐏𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐱 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐧 ($19.80) - Hearty, slurpworthy beef broth. Served with an assortment of beef - thin beef slices, beef brisket (on the tougher side), and beef balls (personal favourite).

𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐮 ($29.80) - DIY spring roll platter with delicious ingredients - fermented shrimp roll (my fav!), fried sweet rice flake meatball (interesting sweet-savory bite; chá côm), fried pig cartilage sausage, fatty boiled pork trotter, taupok (+$3) - and fresh condiments. Was our first time trying many of the fried items and enjoyed their fragrant aroma, and crispy yet soft texture.

Crispy baguette stuffed with banana ham, tofu egg, walnut pate, pickles, and mixed herbs. Great mix of flavours and textures with sweet, salty, tangy, and herbaceous all in one bite.

Comforting broth with silky noodles, soy protein, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. It blows our mind that the absence of meat and replacement with fruits can still produce such a flavourful and complex broth.

𝐏𝐡𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐧 (4.5 ⭐️; $13.90) - Enjoyed the fragrant soup with its rich depth of beefy flavour. The thinly cut beef tenderloin was tender.

𝐏𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 (3.5 ⭐️; $9.90) - Lighter rendition with distinct chicken aroma and sweeter undertones. Found the meat itself on the tougher side.

Enhance the pho with fresh herbs; one can pluck their choices directly off the stem, true to the Vietnamese style.

Hidden gem in the West serving affordable and decent Vietnamese fare (think pho and banh mi from $4) in a hawker centre.

The cloudy soup broth was tasty with strong extraction of beef flavours. Would suit those who enjoy richer soups, although personal preference would be for more fresh greens and herbs to balance the sweetness and saltiness. The pho noodles were on the softer side.

Went with the special beef pho which included beef slices, beef flank, and two beef balls. The beef slices were over cooked and tough despite us removing them from the hot soup shortly after being served (would probably opt for the medium rare beef pho next time), but enjoyed the tender beef flank and juicy meatballs.

Not the best but highly worth it at this price point! Will be back ☺️

📍Viet Corner

Delicious Muslim-friendly Vietnamese sandwiches generously loaded with ingredients. The freshly baked baguette had a lightly flaky exterior and soft interior. Filled with smooth chicken pate, sweet chicken floss, Vietnamese mayo, chilli, crunchy pickled vegetables (did wish for stronger tang), and refreshing coriander.

No 6 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 ($8.50) was generously loaded with all the meats - chicken cold cut, grilled chicken thigh, and lemongrass beef patty. Personally enjoyed the beef the most for the distinct lemongrass fragrance and juicy bite but did find it a tad fibrous. The cold cut chicken was thinly sliced and lighter in flavour. Would recommend this for meat lovers or for sharing.

No 2 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 ($7) had a sweeter profile overall, with juicy and tender meat.

Also love the cosy space of this quaint cafe that transports us back to Vietnam!

📍@joochiatcaphe, 263 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore

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