A few things have changed since my last review: they are offering their full size sandwiches, and…read morethey've added more meat. Tasty sandwiches at cheap prices: yes, we'll order from them again. They deserve another star.

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!

Really nice how there are lots of choices in Nuvali! No need to brave the traffic and go to…read moreTagaytay to dine at the original Bawai's. It's amazing how this small area in Sta. Rosa is becoming a foodie destination! Good but not that great. Vietnamese food is characterized by freshness and simplicity- a delicious excuse to eat your veggies! Bawai's is a healthier option when eating out. Enjoyed their salads and fresh rolls more than the mains. The coconut sprout salad aka Bawai's Salad won me over. Pho Bo was too oily and lacking that herbal kick of cilantro. They don't serve it with fresh basil nor bean sprouts. Salmon and chicken are forgettable. Not a fan of pork but was told by my tablemates it was amazingly tender. A bit on the pricey side for what you're getting but service is spot on. Food comes out fairly fast even about 3/4 of their tables were occupied. Weird restroom door made of frosted glass. I wouldn't use the loo there if I were you.

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.

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. :)

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

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.

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.

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

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.

My college friends and I came here for luncheon meet-up. The restaurant is located to the newest…read moreaddition phase in Nuvali as I have heard. ( Sorry, never been in hometown for ages!) The first pick of everyone for a delectable taste option. It was not a disappointment. I may have tried different Asian cuisines at different times but this place has by far serves cuisines that you could try at one visit. There were no regrets on this visit. The following stands out and satisfied my taste pallettes: Vietnamese spring roll Special crispy tawalis Balinese satay prawn Crispy pork belly in hoisin sauce Beef tenderloin roll ....that all the above perfectly matched with Bagoong fried rice. Each has unique delectable flavor, fitting to the restaurant's slogan. Mixed and match Asian fusion cuisne has made the meet up more entertaining and pleasurable. The place is classy, the chandeliers and the table arrangement level up the place into a fine dining restaurant. A good and perfect place for celebration. Don't be intimated, the menu price is very affordable. They have wide selection of beverages too. I had a good dining experience aside I was with good company. We were there at the right moment, they just open up. No trouble with service, with seating and the food presentation. Oh well, the advantage of being early birds paid off. A well recomemnded place.

My sister, friend and I had dinner here. The owner was available and helped us with what to order…read more Everything was delicious! If you haven't tried this restaurant, you are missing out! The staff is so attentive and the place is well kept and super clean.