Pho Bon is a Vietnamese dining restaurant in metro Manila serving up some tasty Vietnamese food in…read morePI for your Vietnamese noodle soup cravings. We ended up going to this restaurant after searching for a good bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup in Manila and ended up choosing Pho bon due to location and pictures from Yelp. As we entered during lunch the place was fairly crowded but still managed to find a seat. The restaurant serves up bowls of pho, rice dishes, and even has Vietnamese Sandwiches. I ended up getting the pho with well done brisket and since I was super hungry that day I also chose the banh Mi bo kho which was Vietnamese beef stew with French bread. The food came out quick and was looking esquisite! The Pho was beautifully garnished with thinly sliced green onions, cilantro, and sliced white onions with slices of fatty brisket laying over a bed of wide pho noodles. The freshly cracked ground pepper aroma coming up below the piping hot broth got me really excited to try this Vietnamese dish while eating it in the Phillipines. I was also accomodated with fresh herbs of Thai basil, Corriander, and thin bean sprouts and a side dish of chili and hoison sauce with limes. The soup was light in broth but yet flavorful but I felt it was lacking in the fresh herbs and spices such as the star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. The noodles were cooked al dente and I enjoyed chewing on them while slurping the broth. The banh mi bo kho was also another great dish to eat while dipping the fresh Vietnamese French bread into the soup with the nice cuts of stewed beef and vegetables. The flavor was yet light but also had a great taste and I really enjoyed this dish as well. Overall great expierence eating here while the food was on point but yet had its differences but also tasty. Customer service was great and the prices were very affordable for famiy dining or just eating with a friend. I totally reccomend this place to anyone looking to eat Vietnamese food in PI while traveling here.

My fiancee LOVES burgers and sandwiches! It's his comfort food. So, when he needs a sandwich near…read morehis place, we will drive by here. :) The menu is simple and straightforward. Choose from a variety of meats ranging from pork, beef or chicken. The more traditional pate is also available (my personal fave)! The sandwich begins with a crispy, crusty baguette, which they bake themselves, filled with your choice of meat. Then, they top it with shredded carrot, cucumber, cilantro, basil and pickled radish. The ingredients are ALWAYS fresh and the result is a very tasty sandwich! Tip: don't get the half size; get the full size! If it's your first time, try the large traditional banh mi. The large order is only Php99! They also offer Vietnamese coffee or Artichoke Iced Tea to go with your meal. If you're craving for a good bahn mi sandwich, visit this quiet little shop in San Antonio Village. Great place to grab take out and enjoy in the comfort of your home. :)

I'm Vietnamese from Bolsa area in Orange County, southern California, the largest Vietnamese…read morecommunity outside Viet Nam. We have the best pho there so I might be more critical than an average reviewer. I immediately recognize the brand "pho Hoa" since it was once a popular brand in California. Walking in the restaurant, I was surprise that I didn't smell the pho aroma, not a good sign. Since the pictures on the wall are about Viet Nam and there are Vietnamese on the menu, I tried to push my luck speaking Vietnamese to the waiter. Only Tagalog! We ordered pho special, vegi pho and the crispy chow mein. Neither the pho broth closely resembles pho. No aroma at all. Maybe the local Filipinos like the pho that way. The crispy chow mein is average. The service is OK.

We had the spring rolls, banh mi, pho & vermicelli bowl...all were pretty good considering where…read morewe're at. We're always comparing food places out here to how close they are in taste, to places we have in California, and this was not bad at all. The pork BBQ banh mi had too much liver spread for my taste and was missing cilantro (just asked for a side and added it myself). The spring rolls were spring rolls lol. The pho had just enough flavor in the broth which usually gets masked by the hoisin and Siracha in my case anyway. I just remember there was a good amount of meat to noodle and broth ratio. They kindly split a large into two bowls for us. The vermicelli bowl was what surprised us, it was a lot and the dressing was really good. It wasn't too fishy or sweet, it was perfect. Overall I got my pho fix

I'm not usually the thoughful type, so I don't know what came over me when I bought a box of…read moretoasted siopao for my lobster and dropped it off at his office. It might be because of the "Bicol" part in "Bicol's Best Toasted Siopao" that reminded me of him, as he's from that region, or the part that it's food, and my lobster eats absolutely anything. It ended up being a good move on my part because he loved it, and I loved it too. It wasn't the same over-steamed siopao I was used to. Apparently, it's baked until it's perfectly crispy on the outside but the asado and egg filling on the inside is still soft tasty. We ended up going through the box of toasted siopao while walking along the streets of BGC, because that's just how we do it.

I was a bit surprised when my girlfriend dropped off a box of toasted siopao from 3N Bakery at the…read moreoffice, but I was more surprised when I bit into one and flavor literally exploded in my mouth. I don't know what part of Bicol the bakery is talking about, since I never heard of it until now, but damn, does it taste good. It's also quite cheap, for a dozen pieces of siopao. I prefer this toasted bunch from the yech siopao you can get from 7-11. At least this one is edible, at the very least.

Before Vina Trang opened, the only place to get authentic Bánh mì was at Bon Bánh mì (which is also…read morein the San Antionio area). Since is again very near Carlo's house, this is my go to place for Pho. Plus points eating here are the big servings at very affordable prices. The place is a house turned into restaurant which is now quite common in San Antonio Village. You have the option of sitting indoors or stay outdoors where you can smell them grilling pork for the Pho. On rare occasions, the owner will play her favorite Vietnamese songs in the restaurant. I always go for their Pho Bo Nam (Well Done Beef Brisket noodles) and it's only Php185. The meat was tender and the broth was light yet very flavorful. With the Pho, you get the bean sprouts, white onions and coriander plus the Sriracha! I've also tried their Bánh mì. It's actually pretty good but, sometimes, their bread is not crunchy which is an essential factor when eating a Bánh mì. You must try their Vietnamese drip coffee. It is quite strong and will really wake you up! Also, It comes with cold tea which is the traditional way it is served in Vietnam. If you're in the area, definitely try this place out! :)

I frequent this place because it's near my house in Makati. But just today, I went back because I…read moreMiss the PHO! I loved it. But it was so distracting because the staff with their manager was so noisy. Shouting, laughing, talking about their personal stories that everyone of us could hear! I remember their faces because I think the management did not replace them. One staff with a loud voice saying " wala na taong tongue, lemon and sili" which sounded very frustrating to me. Great food bad staff. I wrote the same on their comment slip. Maybe I'll just order take out next time.

We stopped by on a Wednesday at lunch time and saw that it was empty and had to give it a shot…read morebecause who doesn't love a (possibly delicious) banh mi sandwich, right? I ordered the protein monster and the homey ordered the lemongrass pork sandwich set that included a milk tea with boba (for an extra 15 pesos). Not sure what specific milk tea though because the were five different options and they never clarified which one with us. We just asked for a milk tea. First and foremost, the banh mi sandwiches were amazing. Specifically, the mayonnaise dressing on both were delicious and really put the whole thing together. As far as the meat was concerned, both were well seasoned, but the lemongrass pork really was leaps and bounds the best overall in flavor. I'd go back again just for that sandwich alone. If I had to give it a rating from "1" to "I'd eat this meal 10 days in a row, for every meal of the day" I'd give it a solid 8. As far as the milk tea boba, I'm giving that a hard pass. Not terrible, but we should have known better ordering a milk tea at a location that doesn't specialize in it. That's a basic rule of thumb to live by. Good job BMK, I'm coming back for more!

Everyone knows that the best place to get Bánh Mì is in the Makati area. So, when this place opened…read morein SM Megamall, I was excited to try it! I dropped in at around 530PM and I was the only customer. There are about 5-6 small tables to sit down after you give your order. The menu had the standard Bánh Mì options and a few fusion versions. I ordered the Classic whole Bánh Mì. The sandwich was a little lacking on the meat but the flavor was good. The veggies were fresh and plentiful; still crunchy and had the right amount of vinegar taste. As for the bread, it was "supposed" to be toasted and crunchy. *explanation to follow* My biggest complaint is the staff. I was the only customer there at that time. The staff was gossiping the whole time and couldn't wait to clock out. 1) They said that the Classic was out of stock (WHUT?!). But, no, I insisted on the Classic. If I didn't insist, they wouldn't have opened a set of ingredients to make the sandwich, 2) They took their time to make my sandwich. I had to wait for 30 minutes to get my Bánh Mì. Apparently, it was because they made the sandwich and FORGOT to toast the sandwich. So, they had to make a new sandwich. In the end, they barely toasted it. So, yeah. I didn't feel the "love" that people have been raving about over their sandwiches. I'm willing to try it again, but maybe not this branch if it is still the same staff.

Pho!!!! They have Pho Ho all over the world. I don't really like pho but I go for the other dishes…read more My usual order is one of the Vietnamese sandwiches which I split with someone. For my main course I have the small chicken vermicelli bowl. It has veggies, chicken, fried roll and the perfect sauce that really brings it all together. The service is fast. Got our food in less than 15 minutes. So it's great when you are taking a short break from eating.

Been traveling and having authentic Filipino food and Jollie B for 2 wks now. Needed Pho and…read moredesperate. It was a good desperate! Had their #50 the only one that have a mix of flank, tendon and meat balls. It's good! Satisfied! Tasty, broth was hot enough. Thank you Pho HOA for being in Manila!!!

Right across one of my client's office (and where I often bribe the guard to let me park) is a…read morebranch of Mom & Tina's. I used to frequent their branch along C5 since it used to be on the way to my school. My usual order was their Shepherd's Pie. Nothing special really, but it was just the simple taste of a home cooked meal that made me love it. Yesterday, I decided to order something different. Having been away from home for a few weeks, my taste buds were craving for something Pinoy. They now have an All Day Breakfast menu which includes my favorite Filipino Breakfast, beef tapa. I honestly wasn't expecting much, nor was I expecting service to be so quick, but when I first laid my eyes on the plate, I knew it had to be good! Now, for tapa, I like to make sure that I've got all aspects in my spoon. First the garlic rice, then a part of the egg, then some tapa dipped in vinegar, and to top it all off... Atchara! And that first bite? Maaaaan. That first bite. It was heaven. I fell in love. It was like a beef tapa bacon. Tasty, salty and crunchy. It was so good that whenever my boyfriend would ask for a bite, I would let him get a spoonful with a heavy heart. I absolutely did not want to share my food! Mom & Tina's definitely became part of my Best Tapas in town list!

My favourite Mom & Tina's branch!…read more I don't know how it came to be but my family and I have developed this tradition of having a small family reunion at Mom & Tina's each year. It's weird because no one talks about it but yes, you can find us there all together once a year. Though I do visit this branch more often than once a year since I like how the place looks (like a doll house) both on the inside and outside. I think this place can accommodate slightly more people than the other branches but I could be wrong. I love their desserts and their baked goodies specially their Bacon empanada. Yes, please! The winning dish for me here is their Paella and their roast beef. But more often than not, I get their breakfast options since I am a breakfast person. Definitely worth a try! How's your Mom & Tina's experience?

I'm not a big fan of Vietnamese food, but it is refreshing to eat it once in a while, especially if…read moreyou want something light yet filling at the same time. Old Quarter is only the second Vietnamese restaurant in Marikina, as far as I know, and I'm really glad they decided to set up shop along Lilac Street! They are a small establishment sure, but their dishes are big in flavor! My boyfriend and I went on a rainy, chilly night, so we had an extra reason to order pho, and we chose beef. Ahhhh where do I begin? It's fragrance alone made my mouth water! The broth is light and doesn't have any "umay" flavor unlike other noodle dishes. And when I added the chili? Ah, divine! :) We also tried their pork BBQ banh mi, which is longer and bigger compared to another Marikina Vietnamese restaurant's. The pork was okay tasting, but I find it a bit tough to chew, so maybe the pork could be sliced first before being sandwiched. In addition, the baguette's even tougher than the meat; in the other Marikina Viet resto, the baguette they use is soft and nice to chew, so it's really difficult not to compare. You can ask for the actual banh mi to be sliced for easier consumption, though. For our sides, we tried their fresh spring rolls and spicy wings. We liked them both, though we think the spring rolls aren't as fresh as they ought to be as they were kind of dry BUT the dipping sauce made it much better. The wings, on the other hand, weren't that spicy, but were still flavorful. For drinks, I recommend you try their canned tamarind Vietnamese drink! Sarap! :) They have Vietnamese coffee, as well, but I am not patient for it to drip, so yeah, I'd pick their ready-to-drink beverages anytime.