P.H.A.T. Pho Manila: Hot and Tempting, Pho Sure
We all
know that the Philippines has become noodle crazy, and I’m one of those
people who loves slurping a big hot bowl of them. Now, Manila has one
more option when craving those delicious noodle soups. P.H.A.T. Pho: A Vietnamese Kitchen is
now open at the ground floor of Serendra in Bonifacio Global City. If
you’re coming from Market! Market!, It will be on your left side when
you enter the Serendra area.
From Cebu to Manila: the P.H.A.T. Pho experience
Modern, casual, and chic
High chairs for noodle lovers
Their menu is filled with Vietnamese classic flavors and ingredients
are always fresh, tasty, and always of high quality. The flavor genius
behind the Abaca Group of Cebu and Phat Pho is the one and the same,
Chef Jason Hyatt. The Moment Group has joined forces with The Abaca
Group to bring this concept to Manila. Abba Napa of
the Moment Group personally loved this restaurant and simply had to
bring it to Manila and make it a member of equally popular sister
restaurants such as Cue Modern Barbecue, Burger Bar, and NamNam. I must say, I'm glad they had the foresight to bring over this restaurant to Manila.One of the first dishes we ordered was the Rice Paper Rolls. Ever since I first had them a few years ago in Texas (of all places!) I was hooked. Phat Pho’s version come in three different variations, Slow Roasted Pork (P175), Chilled Shrimp (P195), and the Marinated Tofu (P165). Vietnamese food is known for using fresh ingredients with lots of herbs, and this dish had lots of it. I loved the freshness of the dish, and with every bite you just sort of felt healthier. Each roll is filled with vermicelli, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, daikon, peanuts, and lots of fresh herbs. I didn’t feel guilty at all munching on these rolls. Not only are they tasty, they are nutritious too.
Their Rice Paper Rolls showcases fresh herbs and ingredients
We also couldn’t keep away from biting into the three varieties of satay they had to offer. Phat Pho offers the Angus Beef Satay (P210/3pcs, P345/5pcs), the Chicken Satay (P130/3pcs, P215/5pcs), and the Pork Belly Satay (P130/3pcs, P215/5pcs),
all garnished with garlic and shallots. Each satay had a unique flavor
and was made even tastier when combined with the provided sauces.
Satay for you to savor
The Crispy Egg Rolls (P120/3pcs, 195/5pcs) was also a
very enjoyable dish. It is filled with pork, shrimp, noodles, and wood
ear mushrooms. Each roll was filled up to the brim and provided a full
meaty bite. No space was left untouched, and it is well worth its price
for its filling nature and taste.
Crispy Egg Rolls, also filled with fresh ingredients
But of course, the hero of the day was their noodle soup. It’s a pho place, so we had to try the Pho Special (P225/small, P395/large) and the Bun Bo Hue (P225/small, P395/large).
The Pho Special is made with a special beef broth, shaved US Angus
beef, braised beef, meatball, and tendon. It has a light broth taste
and very flavorful herb combination. You can add some hoisin sauce to
add more flavor.
Pho Special
The Bun Bo Hue on the other hand is made out of a spicy pork and beef
based broth. It is filled with pork knuckle, braised beef, and
tendon. It is a bit spicy, but not enough to detract from the overall
enjoyment of slipping and slurping away. Even a flyweight should be
able to take on the spiciness level of this noodle soup. You can add
sauces to each soup and fresh garlic to suit your own taste.
Bun Bo Hue: spicy broth to enjoy
Vietnam is known for its very fresh ingredients and uses of herbs.
Phat Pho is no exception, as it brings the culture and flavor of Vietnam
to Cebu and now, Manila. They have plenty more on the menu to explore,
so if you’re craving Vietnamese food or something very fresh and
flavorful for your palate, you might as well choose Phat Pho for you
food destination.
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