Vina Trang Cuisine (authentic pho & Vietnamese coffee) is a new restaurant in San Antonio Village. Luckily, a new healthy nook in this part of Makati!

It's a very simple restaurant. In fact, it's just a duplex turned into a haven for Vietnamese food lovers. 

Meals come with a free artichoke tea. I think that's how true artichoke iced teas should taste and look like but I like Bon Banhmi's version more. 

As you get older, this should be veggie-good

Tried the ff in Vina Trang:

• House Special Pho at Php 235. 

So... can't differentiate

• Well done Flank Brisket at Php 185.

Hmmmm. 

When served, it's hard to differentiate the House Special from the Flank brisket. But when tasted, both are good. It's aromatic and flavorful. Best of all, the psychological feeling that something good and healthy go inside my body. Their pho is good. 

• Roasted Pork banmhi at Php 99 (medium).

Also, it's spicy

In terms of the bon banhmi Vietnamese sandwich, Bon Banhmi along Mayapis St. is still the best! 

Overall, it's a nice break from all those unhealthy lunches. Now, Satinka Naturals has a rival in this niche (tho this is way cheaper).

Menu here:

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Rating: 3.5

Vina Trang is located at:

8839 Sampaloc Corner Estrella Street, 

San Antonio Village, 

Makati City

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Bon Banhmi is truly a hidden gem. First time I went there with friends was an epic fail. Even when guided by a map, we were debating where to pass and ended up getting lost. When we arrived at around 9pm, they were closed already because of bread sold out. 

Two days after, just to be sure, we had lunch in Bon Banhmi. Surprisingly, under the scorching heat of the sun, they were already entertaining throng of lunch-goers. Good thing, in the little store, we still had place to sit.

The roasted pork in front caught my attention so I tried Roast Pork Banhmi, medium-sized at Php 79. This size wasn't so small at all. The bread was so crunchy. Inside it were Vietnamese style roasted pork with vegetables and fresh mayonnaise. Every bite was so flavorful. And healthy! From the first until last, there was a generous heap of fillings. The sauce was oozing on one-side and though messy, I enjoyed it. I can also make out the crispiness of the roast pork.

For me, it was like eating my favorite shawarma only on a thicker and crunchier bun.I asked my friends if they liked their Traditional Banhmi and said they did. We even concluded that we can ask them to deliver in our apartment some other time.

Though it doesn't sound yummy, I tried their Artichoke Tea at Php 59 due to lack of choice (apart from that, they serve only coffee), too. I did not expect to enjoy it but it's yummy. It tasted like one fine gulaman it quenched my thirst. Again, it's a healthy version too. My only comment on the tea was the ice-- lots of them.

It was worth the hassle going there. Something new to try plus it's cheap! 


 
Rating: 4.0 


Bon Banhmi is located at:


8390 Mayapis Street, 
San Antonio, Makati City

Store hours: 6:30 AM to 11 PM 

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Saturday, May 09, 2015