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.

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.

*Note: This is a 3.5 Star Review…read more There are not many restaurants to choose from in Estancia Mall. So, when I was craving for noodle soup for lunch, I wasn't expecting much from Ba Noi's. I thought that, for the prices, it would be just another "Estancia" restaurant. But, I was pleasantly surprised with the dishes that I have tried here. I like the following dishes: Pomelo & Shrimp Salad, Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong (Fried Spring Rolls, Grilled Pork Patties with Rice Noodles), Pho Bo (Beef Noodle Soup), and Pho Bo Kho (Beef Stew Noodle Soup). I almost always order the Fresh Sugarcane Juice to go with my food. The dishes are actually good for two hungry people. Also, the service was fast and the servers were friendly. One thing you will love with Vietnamese food, your dish will always be served fresh and tasty!

This place is probably my current favorite Vietnamese restaurant joint. Say what you will about Pho…read moreHoa, Phobobo or any of the Phontastic Phons around Manila, but to me, this place just seems to get it oh so right. The bowls of Pho are indeed very generous in size, while the broth is savory and flavorful no matter what type of meat you order. Add chunks of juicy beef and supremely chewy rice noodles and it's just the perfect pick-me-up after a long day's work. If the weather's too hot for some steaming bowls of noodle soup, Ba Noi's also serves other delicious dishes such as their lemon grass chicken bowl topped with noodles. And did I mention their Vietnamese coffee? It comes in this fancy shmancy Vietnamese coffee pot-thing that makes the experience so magical and sweet. And I mean literally sweet, because of the condensed milk. Ba Noi's? More like Ba Nice lol amirite? Anyone? Zzzzzzzz

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.

Tra Vinh restaurant is the place to go for authentic Vietnamese food when you are in the Banawe…read moredistrict. They offer a wide variety of dishes and noodle soups which are flavorful and affordable. My usual favorites are the Tra Vinh noodle soup and their Vietnamese pancake. They also have refreshing drinks and desserts. It is truly one great place to bring your friends and family for a delightful Asian experience.

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.

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!

Not sure if it's just the Filipino hospitality but everything seems to taste better when the…read moreservice is of attentive. Apparently, Pho Hoa has many branches in the US as well as several here in the Philippines. This happens to be a Pho Hoa/My Thai establishment so you can select from either menus. I ordered a combination pho for my dad that included brisket, flank, tendon, beef and meatballs. My daughter had her favorite BBQ pork bahn mi but only had the opportunity to eat half as it took about 20 minutes to prepare. LI kept it light with an order of pork and shrimp spring rolls, nothing too exciting there. My niece had a vegetarian pad Thai although she said it lacked a bit of seasoning and ended up using the fish sauce from the spring roll as an added flavoring agent. My sister had the fried pork rice paper rolls. For desert, we shared the coconut and Pandan pudding. As a California native where there are so many Vietnamese and Thai restaurants to choose from especially in the SoCal/OC area, it's a little hard for me to not be critical of what I know Vietnamese and Thai flavors should taste like. The seasoning can definitely be enhanced a bit more to have a bolder presence on your palette. I do commend the staff for their attentiveness which is a plus in my book.

Order their Pho combination meat soup THE SOUP WAS NOT STEAMING HOT BUT WARM! hugely disappointed!…read more we order their vegetable salty side, same as their steam fish were just as salty. it was not feast to savor but nothing but ordinary. very few customers tells you the place has disappointing food. never again! a forgettable Vietnamese food! overrated I HOPE the owner/ manager sees my comments!

I have always seen Pho Hoa in malls, but I never bothered to try it until two weeks ago. I heard…read morethat Vietnamese dishes use a lot of vegetables in their food and I am not all about that life. If I am going to pay a lot of money for good food, might as well spend it on a big juicy burger or a large slice of meat-lovers pizza. Last week, when I went out with my grandparents for lunch, we decided to eat in Pho Hoa. I wasn't too excited, but I can't really say no to my grandparents. Once we stepped inside, we were immediately greeted by a waitress who was more than happy to answer all of our questions regarding their menu. I ordered their Vermicelli Bowl, which included noodles, grilled chicken, veggies, and deep-fried spring rolls; it is also served with a clear sweet and sour sauce with lemon grass. I am not going to lie--I liked the whole dish. I can't get over the taste of the deep-fried spring rolls and the grilled chicken. From the taste and texture of the vegetables, it's easy to know that they are fresh. It's always good to try something new every once in a while. I thought I would hate Pho Hoa, but I ended up loving it! This one deserves a 5 out of 5.

After having a disappointing pho experience at a different pho location, I've realized I took this…read morePho Hoa for granted. It's hard to find good, affordable Vietnamese pho in Manila. So, if I need a quick fix, I promised myself that I will only go to a Pho Hoa! I love this place. I always get the pho bo here and it's so good. The beef broth is very flavorful and the pieces of beef are super tender. It never disappoints! Plus, compared to other places, when you order a large bowl, you get a heap of noodles and meats. Other places will just fill your bowl with more broth to make it look like a bigger portion. Also, the dipping sauce is on the sweeter side but it goes very well with the fried spring rolls and pomelo salad! So happy that this place is a quick drive away. Thank you for being an old reliable. Yay! :)