Located at a very busy shopping complex in the Yau Tong District, it can be accessed by car through…read morethe Eastern Tunnel crossing the harbour from HK side. The mall itself is already a destination, after shopping, stopped by this open concept Vietnamese Cafe for a break and something to eat. Ordered from their Afternoon Tea Menu, we both had Pho Soup, I ordered mine with Lemon Grass Chicken Wings, and D ordered the Locomotive Pho, which is actually a mixture of a variety of meats and seafood. Both were surprisingly delicious, of course I am not saying that they are remotely authentic, but hey, its Hong Kong where "Fusion" food is King!! Both Pho can be had with an added appetizer, we ordered the Spring Roll and Fried Cuttle Fish Cake, again both were made really well! We also shared a Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad, which turn out to be huge in size! Very refreshing indeed! I have to say everything we ordered gave us a pleasant surprise and if we are back in this area, we will for sure pop in for a bit!

I met up with a friend for lunch here. It's steps away from PMQ which is super convenient…read more I ordered the Bun Thit Nuong (lemongrass pork with rice noodles), and it came with a drink (lemon honey drink) for HK$82. Noodles to me were undercooked a tiny bit but the lemongrass pork flavor was good. They had a pitcher of fish sauce which was very convenient for me to pour over the noodles. I should try more items like the pho, banh mi sandwiches or spring rolls. Service was not bad, when it got more crowded our server gave us the "You are finished and need to leave" eyeball so we left after less than an hour :)

I've long ranted about subpar Vietnamese places in Hong Kong (and in New York). There are always…read moreexceptions to the scene and I would place Bún Cha in the "much better" category. They have made a smart business decision in setting up shop in that Central-meets-Sheung-Wan part of town and offer the kind of Northern Vietnamese fare that just about anyone can enjoy. In some strange way, Bún Cha reminds me of places in Vietnam. It is incredibly small and located on a steep hill just across from PMQ. How they've managed to squeeze in some tables in here is beyond me, but know the seating is extremely tight. Even with a table or two on the outside, they experience lines / queues during peak service hours all the time. Unlike a lot of their nearby eatery neighbors, they stay open during that weird 3pm-6pm time frame, which is when I like to eat here. Crowds be gone. Similarly to Vietnam, the Viet speaking staff works behind an open kitchen / counter in clockwork type fashion. Everyone has a role and they do it well. Thank the stars for the massive air conditioning units from above; back in the motherland the wall fans aren't enough to keep sweating from dripping into the food. Thank goodness they stack a ton of napkins for everyone to use. Onto the food: My pho bo (really "pho tai") was wonderfully garnished with the basil, scallions, and onions with a small side of lime and chilis for additional zest and bang. I love that they include hoisin at the table (tuong den) because frankly, the broth needed it. It's definitely not MSG-laden but may be less potent in the eyes of other fellow pho lovers. In that sense, it was mildly disappointing, but certainly not a deal breaker. And for what it's worth -- it's a big ol bowl. No one mentioned anything about xe lua! I've also sampled their version of bun thit nuong, i.e. vermicelli with grilled pork and it was refreshing. The pickled veggies were fresh and I appreciated the generous dousing of fried garlic, peanuts, shallots across the dish. Unlike some versions in the US / Australia where there is a massive heap of salad beneath, this one did not have that. Plenty of bún; just the way I like it. Add to that a jar with a handle full of nuoc mam, which I've not seen in any Viet restaurant in HK. Kudos on that. The real star of the show was the cha gio, or Vietnamese spring rolls. They're more akin to the nem cua of northern Vietnam -- spring rolls stuffed with minced pork, crab, glass noodles, and fungus. They were light, crispy, and even airy; just like the stuff back in the motherland. Even the accompanying lettuce was stiff with freshness, which made the meal all the more pleasant. It all comes at a price. At around $70HKD for the average noodle dish, it's hardly highway robbery but it's certainly along the same price point as most places in Central. They make a killing on the drinks, charging as much as $40HKD for stuff like Hanoi Beer, which is an easy $4HKD in Hanoi itself. Rent does need to get paid after all and with *good* Viet food in demand, they've certainly got one of the better options in town.

Very nice Viet soup-base hot pot! Price is reasonable and it opens till late~~ Good for people who…read moreoften OT like me.....

Average Vietnamese food wasn't overly exciting. Arrived right as the opened for lunch mid-week and…read moreordered our usual Vietnamese dishes but were slightly disappointed with the results. Not complaints but just none of the dishes stood out as being particularly tasty.

Hearing this restaurant is very busy a lunchtime we chose to go in the evening. Still fairly full…read morebut easily got a table. Had a section of starters plus marinated & grilled beef - we asked for it to be sizzled in the kitchen rather than at our table to reduce the smell. This was very tasty indeed. Also enjoyed their Pork & Kimchi stir fry. Definitely will return.

Busy restaurant full of locals - good sign. Teeny tiny tables - off putting. We had Peking duck…read morefor 3, sweet and sour fish, green beans w pork and tofu skin w fresh edamame beans. Sweet and sour fish waaay too sweet - like North American sweet and sour - surprising but not in a good way. Green beans standard. Peking duck v good but only small portion of skin and wraps. No other prep. I guess because of the small table. Dinner w three local beers- 1050 HK.

Garbage food. Can't believe this chain is getting worst and worst. Service is fine but have to sit…read moreat the entrance hallway. Save your money and eat after screening.

If you're looking for a taste of local Hong Kong style breakfast, head over to Tsui Wah! There are…read morebreakfast sets and also the regular noodle options during breakfast time. They line moves fairly quickly - you pay first, then wait in line to collect your food. The staff behind the counter work effectively and efficiently to ensure that your order arrives quickly and correctly. Because I had a slight cough and cold, I opted for the Breakfast Set A, the macaroni with ham and squid soup, scrambled egg and pumpkin bun, with HK style milk tea for HK$41. A good deal! And I was surprised with the scrambled eggs! They were soft and runny but firm. Just perfect. I think they beat the scrambled eggs at the Cathay Pacific Lounge, haha. You can't go wrong with Tsui Wah.

One of the few Vietnamese joints in Kennedy town…read more Food: 3 out of 5 Ambiance: 2.5 out of 5 Service: 3 out of 5 Value: 3 out of 5 I'm still on the hunt for a decent bowl of pho in Hong Kong. Let's not be mistaken. This might be the least authentic Vietnamese place there is but is still a decent noodle joint in Kennedy Town. Imagine a typical Hong Kong noodle place but with some Vietnamese flavors. You can completely customize your bowl of noodles including the ingredients.

This place is so so so so underrated. It gets only one comment??? And it is not so fair!!! I…read moresecretly hope not many people will run for this place because I am a frequent at that restaurant and I would not wish to see tourists lining up for it. But this place indeed is a hidden gem. If you really insist on the so called "authentic" Vietnamese cuisine then please go to places you have been to and places you consider "authentic". But if you want to have a delicious and yet not pricey meal this is the place to go. Elsewhere might give you the taste you want but not necessary the taste you like. They have so many options. The ingredients are fresh and well made with care. The staff are efficient and it is usually full of people. I will admit that it is modified for the locals but still the food is delicious and cooked with care. I will recommend all the Bún. Is refreshing in summer and you can try out a lot of things if you order the signature combo Bún. Also highly recommend salty lemon soda water. It is the perfect match for a summer lunch.

Came here on a Saturday nite to meet up with some local friends for dinner. It was a good thing…read morethey made reservations cause the place was packed. However, if you hadn't made a reservation and couldn't get in, there's plenty of other restaurants in what is called food street with each one offering a patio as well. Since food street is like a wide alley that runs between all these buildings that house high-end boutiques on the ground floors, you would not be subjected to the noise and exhaust of HK traffic. The layout is quite casual, with a mix of couples and families. The menu is quite extensive with fresh oysters from different countries. We sampled two different varieties from Ireland. There's also a tapas page offering things from garlic shrimps to iberico ham. We ordered the foie gras sandwiched between toasts. It was quite good if a little rich. One of our friends had a soup of the day which was butter squash. It came with a piece of tomato-rubbed toast, Spanish style. He liked it. We also ordered a Caesar salad for two which was large enough for the four of us to sample. A solid salad but lacked a bit of dressing. When we mentioned it to the waiter, he brought out more dressing on the side. For our mains, my GF and one of our friends ordered ordered the Iberico pork chops grilled and served with roasted potatoes and half a head of roasted garlic. The two chops were juicy and tender with a hint of sweetness from the balsamic glaze. The chops were part of the daily special which I also ordered off. I had a pasta with prawns and scallops. The pasta was tasty with three large prawns. My only quibble would be that I wish there were more scallops as I only got two. Our other friend ordered off the menu and had a seafood stew that featured clams, mussels, scallops, and half a lobster. It was huge. Now I know where my scallops went! All in all, a nice meal in a nice setting without breaking the bank.

Happy hour until 8pm! Menu consists of malt whiskeys,…read moremocktails/cocktails, draught beers, bottled beers, and craft beers; coffees and teas. Not a huge selection in my opinion but be sure to take a look at the menu at the front. Regular menu has a lot more to offer along with food.