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.

Hubby and I judge a Vietnamese place by their Banh Mi and Pho, so that's what we ordered…read more - Pho Bo - rice noodles with beef. The broth was sweet, it didn't have the complex flavors brought out when stock is cooked over a long period of time. It was definitely lacking. Noodles looked like the kind you find in a Thai restaurant. - Banh Mi Heo (pork) - bun was not a toasted French baguette, no pate, veggies didn't have that nice crunch, no fresh cilantro nor sliced jalapeños. It wasn't a bad tasting sandwich, it just wasn't an authentic banh mi. - Sua Chua Cafe - home made yogurt with coffee. I don't know what I was thinking when I ordered this odd mix of sour and bitter. I tried to balance it out with some syrup to sweeten it, but it didn't work. I guess it's an acquired taste? Staff was friendly and attended to our needs, food comes out in a reasonable time, place is roomy and clean, but the aircon is weak. Still looking for a good pho place; but for a banh mi, I'll be going back to Banh Mi Ngon.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

*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

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.