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.

I grew up in the US eating at non-descript pho places, often named after seemingly arbitrary…read morenumbers. The atmosphere was spartan, sketchy even at times, but the food always more than compensated for that. Fast forward to my life as an expat in Manila and it's been a long journey to find a good bowl of pho. The mall chains kill the craving but never really satisfy. I thought I wouldn't ever find a spot to fill the pho-shaped hole in my heart until I randomly decided to try this spot after Mass in Greenbelt. The place looked super hip and colorful, almost like it was trying too hard. I was a little worried but I'm glad I went with my gut (literally) and came in for some Vietnamese goodness. I ordered iced ginger and lemongrass tea (₱90) to go along with my bowl of beef pho (₱450). Yes, the prices are a bit steep but they are totally worth how high quality and fresh the ingredients were. The tea packed a real punch and didn't seem watered down at all. The pho was amazing. Normally I taste the broth before adding any hoisin or sriracha to see if it can stand on its on. The broth here definitely could. There was also a generous serving of noodles, garnish, beef, and fresh herbs. My only gripe was that the noodles were a tad harder than I was used to but it still didn't ruin the meal. Service was attentive though it took awhile for me to get my bill. It was understandable though given how busy the restaurant was. Can't wait to go again!

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

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!

This is a kiosk type by the escalator in Powerplant Mall. There is no ambiance to speak of, but…read moreyou'll get entices by thw smell of the food because who could possibly go wrong w Vietnamese sandwiches. I had the classic and pork bbq sandwiches, and the spring rolls. All were terrible.. fillings or spread in sandwiches were totally awful and the spring rolls what can i say. I did not eat of them. So i would not be going back! The service was good thats why i gave 1 star!

I was looking for something other than Filipino food and came across this place. I was at first…read morehesitant to try it because I have such high standards when it comes to Bahn Mi sandwiches that I ultimately decided to try it cause it looked really good so I opted to try a couple, one pork and one chicken. At first glance I noted the delicious smell and then the perfectly toasted baguette. First bites of both sandwiches amazed me and needless to say I ate it all. All the fillings were fresh and the sauce topped off the flavors. Its a close 2nd place compared to the best, in my opinion, to Saigon Sandwich in SF Ca which is what I compare all Bahn Mi's to. Keep up the good work in offering awesome tasting sandwiches!!

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.

Desperately needed to get some green veggies and yogurt from the Farmer's MArket on the skydeck of…read moreSM Aura, but just found out that it wasn't running today because, well.... Easter. In it's place was an Easter egg hunt for the kids.... fine. Instead, we decided to eat at the closest restaurant we could find, which was literally Nha Em. In the US most restaurants would be packed on Easter weekend, but not here. We got in, no problem and were seated immediately. Our first impressions were: - Cute, nicely simple but nicely designed interior - All window walls, so even with the AC on, it was a bit toasty (it's summer here, and this restaurant is on the roof of the mall) We ordered the Pho Bo solo for 290 pesos each. Pretty small portion (US standards, normal for the Philippines). The beef quality wasn't the best, with half the protein coming in the form of a meatball. Broth was, eh, and the noodles were over done. Overall, ok, not yuck, but not worthy for a second try.

I went to this restaurant with high hopes as the ratings were decent, however the food fell very…read moreshort of expectations. The meat in fried spring rolls tasted bad and cooked in old oil and much of the lettuce was limp and brown on the edges. What's important with Vietnamese cuisine is freshness of ingredients which was unfortunately not the case here. My least favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Manila and I've been to many.

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.

Phat pho is probably the best Vietnamese restaurant in the area!…read more Pictured is the Com Chien Fried rice and the Chicken Satay. Fried rice is good enough for two, but 5 sticks of the Satay is only good for someone with a small stomach. Expect to pay around P300-500 per person to feel full. It's a hefty price, but if you're craving for Vietnamese then it's your best bet :) If you live in/around Serendra plaza, they deliver!

Not many people know this but Phat Pho is actually a restaurant from Cebu. The last time I was in…read moreCebu was in 2013 and I came upon this restaurant at the famous Crossroads. My friends and I love Pho and we decided to eat here and we loved it. So when I heard it was opening in Manila, we had to go back! The design of the store is similar to that of the one in Cebu. It's very simple, neat and bright with hues of red, brown and white. The walls are a mix of mirrors and chalkboards. They always design the boards with cute letterings, drawings and sayings. My friend and I just shared a homemade fish cake and we got one pho each, Pho Bo Vien (classic beef pho broth with meatballs) and the Pho Gan (their version of chicken noodle soup). The soup was so flavorful and the toppings they had tasted like they were fresh and not just the usual commercialized toppings. It was a nice warm and hearty soup!

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