Vietnamese food is a wee bit hard to find in the metro. Among the Asian delicacies that's available…read morein our country, Chinese food is the most common and Thai follows second. Third, Korean (I've been noticing they have been popping all over the metro!). But Vietnamese -- they're not so prevalent in the country. Even Banoi's a little hard to find. This place is located near the office, just a 10 step walk from dela rosa street to Perea . If I ever need a quick fix of pho noodles, I go here. Me and my officemates are very fond of the restaurant -- In fact, It has become one of our favourite spots to have a office lunch out. If you are ever here, don't ever ever forget to order their Cha Gio. It's like our very own lumpia.. but XL in size. The dipping sauce that comes with it won me over. And their curry chicken? Two thumbs up. As for Pho, I always order their Pho ba, their beef noodle soup with herbs and spices. I can't get enough of their sweet savoury broth and tender slices of beef. Yum! Coffee's strong too. I tried it during lunch time and I was awake and alert till late at night. Vietnamese coffee is one the best things about Banoi. :)

First tried Ba Noi's when they first opened at UP Town Center and immediately, I was blown away by…read moretheir delicious take on Vietnamese food. The serving size is good for sharing between three people - even their soups are good for sharing. You can have it split up before serving. I very much recommend the Goi Cuon, a fresh spring roll with shrimp, vermicelli and pork wrapped in rice paper and served with Ba Noi's delicious peanut sauce. Another dish that I really love is the Bo Luc Lac, a stir-fried spiced beef dish served with a side of fried basil; the Vietnamese fried rice; and the Vietnamese iced coffee. I particularly like the Bo Luc Lac and order it every time because the beef is really soft and tender and the taste goes well with the side of fried basil. As well, the Goi Cuon remains a mainstay in my order because I really like how healthy the dish is. That being said, I think every visit at Ba Noi's promises a nutritious and healthy meal that is filling and best enjoyed with family or friends.

There's no better way to verify a dish's authenticity but through its chef. And with Phuong, you're…read morein for a genuine treat, as its chef (and also its server and cashier and everything else in between) is a Vietnamese local herself. Run by a nice, old Vietnamese lady, this little restaurant offers some of the meanest bowls of Pho within and beyond Laguna. First trying it after a long, night jog around campus on a cool, breezy night, the steaming hot bowl of Pho that I got from Phuong made me smile the only way a grandkid does after tasting his grandma's cooking again. Not only affordable (at 140 pesos per bowl) Phuong is just as generous as well. The only catch though, since there's only a single soul to run everything, it's suggested to allot a bit of time when dining here. More often than not, preparations can take from 20-30 minutes. But hey, it's all worth it! Besides the assurance of it being fresh, the taste and flavors in it are in fact worth the wait!

Really good summer rolls (soft), not as good as in Saigon - but the best in Angeles. Only issue is…read morethe time it takes from your order to food on your table (I've had to wait 30+ min), and of course it's a tiny place with no ambiance what-so-ever.

Delicous Pho in the heart of Tagaytay!…read more My aunt, who knows the owner, brought me here. We dined in at 8pm and the service was still great. The design of the restaurant is very contemporary with glass walls. The spring rolls were delicous, but a bit bitter due to the cucumber skins. The sauce was great. The pho was really good. They use flat vermicelli noodles here rather than the usual round vermicelli. And the broth had a great flavor depth to it. Finally, we recieved a free dessert, complements of the the manager Paul. The dessert was similar to kutchinta, but covered with warm coconut milk. Delicous.

The strangest place to go for Vietnamese food is Tagaytay. But hey, you actually can get get good…read moreVietnamese food there. Bawai's has always been one of those "must eat" places in Tagaytay. And I would concur with that statement. The good food coupled with the cozy and relaxing ambience is an exhilarating escape from the pollution and busy-ness of Metro Manila. I went there on a drizzly day, not really expecting much. My friend and I took a seat by the window and I immediately breathed in a fresh, cool breeze. That alone made the long drive worth it. The food was equally comforting. I ordered fresh garden spring rolls. I loved the peanut sauce and the caramelized pork. I also ordered the chicken noodle soup, the double grilled pork belly and the black tiger prawns with tamarind sauce. Delicious! Although they already have a branch in White Plains, I'd still prefer the original location any day!

I thought it was very good though the amount of actual beef in the pho was small. Good flavor! The…read moreSummer rolls were very good too! I ate at a second store and it was just as good! I'd recommend them!

Been eating Phat Pho forever at the Serendra (and even Cebu) branch and it's brought the same…read moreconsistent, flavourful, and ultimately satisfying dishes to Rockwell. The place is a bit small, so it can be hard to get a table, but drop by anyway because y'all NEED to try that angus beef satay and com chien combo.

Small place with big menu - is what my friend said on his first visit. That is probably why taste…read moreis occasionally inconsistent. With that said, I like the appetizing clean herby flavor of the base broth and regardless if you are having white or red meat with it, the freshness always stands out. I am no chef but it seems to me that this is a case where you can't have too much herb in your soup. The space is a bit cramped and service is soso - considering that there are only a handful of tables to wait on. Nonetheless, this is still one of places I'd go to whenever I want a steamy bowl of soup.

My wife was craving Pho and wanted to give this place a try. She had the seafood pho (forgot the…read morename of the dish) which was pretty tasty. I had a lemonade (the best in a while) the fried calamari and stuffed chicken wings. My two year old had the fried rice egg roll. Service was a miss as we had been seated for about ten minutes while our server bussed the tables. Once she was done and only because we had motioned her over dos she take our order. The place has air conditioning which makes it a plus as you try to get out of the heat. Seating is super tight which makes it a bit hard to navigate when the diner gets busy. Place was 4 stars at best, but it bad to knock a star off due to the slow service and items that were on the menu but not available. Give this place a try, hopefully you'll get better service than we did

Every thing is excellent , a wonderful dining experience, I feel I was being served at my own home…read more They're food is what I crave for, delicious, hospitable atmosphere

If you ever want to get away from the city, there's always Tagaytay (1-2 hour drive from Manila) to…read moreanswer your "where to next question". Whenever a roadtrip down south to Tagaytay is mentioned, bulalo (beef stew) and coffee automatically comes to mind. But, a visit to Bawai's will change your Tagaytay itinerary forever. For starters, this hidden gem is the brainchild of a Filipino-Vietnamese couple, who want to share with the world their love for good vietnamese food, so they put up a restaurant and named it Bawai which means grandmother. When you plan to visit, be sure to call ahead and reserve a table because the place gets packed easily. Everything on the menu is a treat, but, my usual staple order is the fresh springrolls (Goi Cuon) as well as the Vietnamese hot coffee (Ca phe Sua Nong) and their tamarind prawn shrimps.

Banh Mi Ngon has switched ownership and is now Keith Den Banh Mi. What a BIG difference it has…read moremade: renovation to add more space to the dining room, a bathroom has been added, a revamped menu, and service has been elevated. You can meet the owner, who's half Filipino and half Vietnamese, often greeting his customers, pulling out chairs and offering a complimentary snack. They've kept the former staff and added on servers who are sociable, friendly and speak English well. When this was Bahn Mi Ngon, the only thing we would come here for was their sandwiches; but now, Keith Den Bahn Mi has the most authentic Pho, Banh mi and Bun Bo Xao in town. Oh yes! This is our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Angeles City! FYI Best to stick to their Vietnamese dishes.

Far from the real Vietnamese food.. pho hoa is much…read morebetter.. PHO tasteless, veg spring roll dip MISSed Bigtime.. Bahn Mi is so-so paté is a bit off

Located inside the mall I was craving beer and something different from the American or Japanese…read morerestaurants they are also available. Found this place and enjoyed the couch booth seating that gives you a view of the kitchen and the patio as well as the people passing by in the mall. The service is exceptional the only complaint is that they have limited beer options I came in here for the Tiger beer but they only had Stella so I opted for their happy hour cocktails which still were not refreshing enough. I guess my American appetite is just too much in south East Asian countries. The food is good but it came out separately instead of at once which had me waiting for my date to receive her plate. Despite the beer and staggered food service the place makes up for it with its ambience and readily waiting staff. They also offer souvenirs to purchase and take home you'll see them on display on the way in.