Saigon Recipe

Beef marinated with rich spices, rolled in betel leaves, then grilled over charcoal. The dish has a characteristic aroma of charred betel leaves mixed with the sweetness of beef. Usually served with vermicelli, rice paper, and fresh herbs for wrapping.

Minced pork marinated with spices, rolled into balls in betel leaves and grilled. The richness of the pork combines perfectly with the herbal aroma of the betel leaves. Served with aromatic herbs and dipping sauce.

Grilled beef rolls in betel leaves, served separately. This version does not include fresh herbs and rice paper.

Grilled pork rolls in betel leaves, served separately. This version does not include fresh herbs and rice paper.

Chicken egg gently poached in hot Pho broth. The yolk remains slightly runny, rich, and smooth. Often added to Pho.

Tender cooked beef brisket or flank. Used to add to Pho or noodle soup for a more filling meal.

Thinly sliced fresh beef, lightly blanched to retain its sweetness and tenderness. Used to add to Pho dishes.

Shredded or sliced boiled chicken, firm and sweet meat. Used to add to Chicken Pho.

Boiled or prepared pork. Used as an accompaniment to noodle or Pho dishes.

Extra fresh Pho noodles. Soft, slightly chewy noodles made from rice flour.

Fresh vermicelli noodles, thin or thick depending on the dish. Soft white noodles made from rice.

Chicken Pho broth simmered from chicken bones, delicately sweet and fragrant with ginger and onion. Used for extra broth or as an accompaniment.

Beef Pho broth simmered from marrow bones, rich with star anise, cinnamon, and cardamom. Clear and deeply sweet broth.

Vegetable broth made from fruits and vegetables, with a light natural sweetness. Suitable for vegetarians.

Rich Bun Bo Hue broth seasoned with lemongrass and fermented shrimp paste. Distinctly spicy flavor of Central Vietnamese cuisine.

Blended drink combining rich Vietnamese coffee flavor with milk and ice. Sweet, creamy, cold, and energizing.

Smoothie made from blended fresh bananas with milk and ice. Naturally sweet, smooth, and energy-rich.

Golden ripe mango smoothie, fragrant. Harmonious sweet and sour taste of tropical mango blended with ice.

Fresh watermelon blended with ice, vibrant red color. Refreshingly sweet, a perfect thirst quencher for hot days.

Smoothie made from fresh tangerines, with a sweet and sour taste that stimulates the palate. Rich in vitamin C and refreshing citrus aroma.

Fresh pineapple smoothie. Mildly sour and distinctively sweet and fragrant blended pineapple.

Blended drink made from fresh lime juice. Refreshingly sour, fragrant, very invigorating and cooling.

Smoothie made from creamy coconut milk blended with ice. Nutty, mildly sweet, and very refreshing flavor.

Chilled whole fresh coconut. Naturally sweet coconut water, tender young coconut flesh is edible.