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

Good was ok. Fresh ingredients. The service is a bit off. The tea is normally served first…read more Apparently it came last. We had to remind the server. Place was clean.

Another pho place around this area. Have to say after eating here a few times, the pho was not bad…read more The shrimp eggrolls and stuff chicken wings were my favorites. The fresh lemonade was refreshing. Give them a try if you are in the area.

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 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.

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.

I've always loved Bon Bahn Mi's Bahn Mis so much that I would find time to troop over to San…read moreAntionio to get my hands on some. While I'm going to miss going over to San Antonio for a Vietnamese fix, I am stoked that a new branch popped up at the Makati CBD. It makes it so much easier for me to pick up one of their delectable sandwiches on the go.

Second time to try this restaurant, I went there with my friends around 10 pm, when I tried to talk…read morewith the owner the menu has a few choices of food, do you know what the owner says to me? he asked what kind of food I wanna try so they can cook for me now, OMG, it gave me quite a shock just got good surprise for the first time, I thought this only happened in some 5 star hotel for the rich people, I thought he made fund on me then i tried to order 5 things from him : Thai seafood hotpot, fish in sweet and sours sauce, crispy chicken wings in sweet and spicy-sweet sauce, kangkong with garlic, stir-fry squid with lemongrass. Waiting almost 30 minutes more for my orders. I was impressing on the fish in sweet and sours sauce, it makes me feel at home. Thanks for giving this lovely memory service to me. I will come again.

good coffee...strong and sweet! Tastes just like the coffee in HoChiMinh. The iced coffee came in a…read morepaper cup though, which means I didn't get to use the stainless steel filter. Too bad, as that's part of the fun of Vietnamese coffee. One thing that's hard to find in Manila is bahn mi that correctly gets the baguette. Dicofi's baguette is perfect! Just the right crunch, texture and taste. Will definitely come back.

Vietnam totally ruined me in the coffee department because their coffee is just soooooo good, that…read moreevery cup of coffee I've had outside of Vietnam just paled in comparison. Since then I've always thought I had to fly all the way there just to get the best coffee! Thankfully, DiCofi exists! I kept my expectations low when I decided to try DiCofi last night...But WOW. Their iced coffee is AMAZING. It's the closest one to the best cup I've had in one of the provinces of South Vietnam, and it's worth mentioning that it was better than those numerous cups I've had in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. Dicofi's ca phe comes in this paper cup with this cute and goofy coffee mascot. I was really having a crummy day and this cup of coffee repaired it! The Vietnamese owners are super friendly and accommodating, too. One of the owners was so amused at how I took my coffee black and without the sua (milk), because "girls don't usually drink their coffee black, it's too strong!" (LOL). But since I'm vegan and I don't consume dairy, I've learned to enjoy coffee in its own and with just sugar. I would've given this place 5 stars if they had something vegan to eat. However, I don't think they have Banh Mi that can be made vegan (But they do have a vegetarian option that's free of meat, you just have to request for it). But really, I don't mind not eating as I'm really happy with just the coffee. Oh and they have fruit smoothies, too!

Been here since this 3rd stage of the mall was finished, and has maintained quality since then…read more(about 12 years ago). As proof for this foodie, I think I've eaten here a few dozen times, even though I haven't lived in Manila for over 10 years. Run by a competent friendly pinay Jane and other supervisors, on the 2nd or mezzanine floor overlooking the main atrium of this large mall, Pho Bao is really well worth your well-spent cash. Their Vietnamese pho soups and Thai/Viet stews are really good with flavour ingrained in the broth, with quality noodles, lots of tasty tender beef, fresh basil leaves, and competent service. You will leave filled. The prices have edged up over time, but that is standard in much of the food industry all over the world. What's very interesting is that Pho Bao is better than most of the Vietnamese restos in one Canadian province: after checking out and eating in about 20 Viet venues in Calgary (1.3 million people), we only found one to be exemplary (Pure Contemporary Vietnamese Kitchen), only one other to be good, and the rest just playing games with ignorant westerners. In fact, if you want better in the Phils, likely one has to go to Troi Oi in Iloilo City (not hard for a google maps and a taxi to find). Thus, given too many imposters who don't care, it may be a fair assumption to say that it's rare to find a truly great Vietnamese restaurant in any 'foreign' country. So come to Pho Bao for some good nourishment as one of the best casual little restaurants in the country. I don't think you will be disappointed. Just inside the main entrance off Pedro Gil, walk past the competition to this simple place on the 2nd floor and enjoy?

This place has only three stools but with its limited menu I assumed they were good at what was on…read moreit. And I was right! My faves were the beef and wonton noodle soup and the century egg with salted egg and asada congee/lugao. I'll definitely be back!