Jeff McD
Passed by this Viet restaurant and figured we should try it. Was able to get a table without reservation because we were so early but it gets busy and service May have waiting times. Anyway we got the fried cha gio, pho go and bun bo hue. Prices are not updated anymore, which surprised me a lot. I forgot to take pics of it but I hope the owner updates their own listings. Noodles cost almost 500 now. Serving size is large, food is great but I prefer the simple pho go tho. The ho hue had lots of little sharp bones and the pork was kind of dry and too fatty in some. The broth was divine. As close as it gets to true Viet
… moreYasuo TAKATSUGU
The taste of a romance that blossomed when a Filipino husband met his late French wife in Vietnam. Every dish is crafted with great care. While there are several restaurants bearing this name, this is the original — truly one of a kind.
… moreMelody Grace
Pho bo is really good. Pho ga is just ok, cha gio is also great. Ca phe sua da is jok since i had better but overall experience surpasses my expectations
… moreCharles Ramos
This is truly a little tucked away hidden gem in Tagaytay. After our first visit, we have been coming back and trying all their different dishes one by one. So far, everything we had has been great! The atmosphere is rustic and very cozy. The service we’ve received has also been wonderful, never had a complaint. This has definitely become one of our go to spots when we want a little quite lunch/dinner.
… moreKaizen Hikari
Perks of being lost while trying shortcuts to evade Tagaytay traffic: finding restaurants like this. We didn’t know you have to have a reservation to dine here but luckily, there is still one more table available. We met the owner and the head chef (son of the owner). The owner is very kind and assisted for our table because it was directly at the sunset glare as their blinds were not yet delivered. The head chef came to out table to kindly ask how is the food. Really nice family.
Food: pricey but there are strong points like the flavor and taste authenticity so I think, it is fair. The serving size also compensated for the price. I love their spring rolls! Pho is definitely a must as well as the ginger chicken and chicken curry.
Place is really intimate, good for dates if you want to impress. Parking is limited but there are staff to assist you.
Oh by the way, mode of payment is only cash. No cards available 🙁
… moreJ Coco
Friends brought us to this restaurant. We are always in the area but have not known it earlier. The food here is authentic vietnamese. Everthing we had was ao good, especially the beef pho and beef stew. The pho soup had great flavor, soft beef slices and the noodles had the perfect texture. This is so wonderful in the cool tagaytay weather. The beef stew had so many spices and yet it tasted fresh and the meat was so tender. It was a hearty meal with rice. The vietnamese coffee was also good, authentically served with the drip on top and completely with condensed milk. The dining area is so cozy and homey. A must try restaurant in Tagaytay.
… moreNicolas Roussel
The restaurant had been recommended by an acquaintance and regular guest of the Vietnamese Restaurant. The menu highlights most of the classic food you would expect from a Vietnamese dine-in Restaurant. The owner was on site and took time to greet the customers and spend a few minutes with us and introduce his family. I never visited Vietnam so I brought a friend who lived in Vietnam and he was delighted too. We had the fried rolls, fresh beef rolls, pounded shrimp skewers, beef and pork pho, blue marlin curry, beef stew and beef tenders. It was all delicious. The blue marlin is really excellent, very fragrant, full of delicate spices and beautifully cooked. The atmosphere is great, quiet, naturally fresh in the evening, cosy. Guests are respectful of each other and nobody complains when we need to move the cars around because of limited parking. Employees seem happy. We were served by Roan who has been working there for 8 years. Only disappointment when she introduced the fried rolls as “lumpia”. There are definitely more items to try on the menu. May be back sooner!
… moreVivien Macalindol
Delicious spring rolls, flavorful beef pho and refreshing summer salad
Loved the iced coffee woth condensed milk.
Will come back again!
No card payment, only cash or gcash
… moreRonald William Amos
Bawai’s deserves the 4.5 star rating it has. We went here just this week, and we’re pleasantly surprised in how delicious each entry we had.
First, we had the spring rolls. It’s simple, yet executed well. Each serving has a whole shrimp in it, together with a slice of chicken. It’s good on its own, but the peanut sauce just puts it on another level. Good for 2.
Next, we had beef pho. I’ve been to Hanoi before, and I have to say the broth is as close to what I tasted there back then. Bawai’s also provides two sauces to complement the soup — one is thick soy sauce, and the other, chili sauce. Try introducing it to the broth to give it more of a “kick”. Good for 2 as well.
After that, we had the chicken curry. The curry sauce tastes as what you can expect of any southeast asian curry, however, minus the spicy. The best part with the dish is how JUICY and TENDER the chicken was. It was basically fall off the bone. Good for 2.
Lastly, we had the what they call “double grilled” pork belly. I’d have to say that this was the STAR of the show. The pork was fatty, and yet there was no “umay” in every bite. The char, together to what amazing marinade they put it in was just the best.
I haven’t even talked about the dipping sauce. BOY, if I said earlier that the pork was that amazing, wait until you pour some of them sauce. It’s already 10/10 for the pork alone, but it just went plus ultra with the sauce. 11/10.
The pork belly comes together with a cake that’s made with egg and mushroom. Nothing really special with it, just good enough side dish to this phenomenal main dish. All in all, good for 2 as well.
We spent just around 1600 php, and I’d consider it cheap given the volume and quality of the food. Especially when compared to other nearby restaurants, the price wasn’t too bad. To err in the side of caution, prepare 400 php per person.
If you’re in Silang/ Tagaytay, it’s definitely a must try. Just book ahead so you won’t have any issues with reservation.
… moreMay Gladys Butoy
This is a gem on the outskirts of Tagaytay. I give them 5 stars for awesome service. It was raining hard and 2 people ushered us in with umbrellas. Serving sizes, price and taste are on point. We particularly enjoyed the fresh spring rolls and double grilled pork belly. Dining service is quick, friendly and courteous. Ambience is classy-romantic-rustic countryside
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