I used to frequently visit Bao Chau in high school and the restaurant is known for their spring rolls. As for myself, I have a fond memory of their pink pork hash and the rice platters which are pretty good, mostly because I love shredded pork.
PHO DAC BITE, BAO CHAU HOUSE SPECIAL BEEF NOODLE ($7.25).
Never having ordered pho from here, I assumed it would be safe for my friend. But, unfortunately the pho tastes pretty sweet and not very flavourful (the sweetness can be subjective). As for the ingredients, there is tendon, tripe, beef balls, and slices of meat which taste quite tender. And like the bun bo hue, the pho noodles are perfectly cooked as well. If anything, the broth could have tasted more flavourful.
Never having ordered pho from here, I assumed it would be safe for my friend. But, unfortunately the pho tastes pretty sweet and not very flavourful (the sweetness can be subjective). As for the ingredients, there is tendon, tripe, beef balls, and slices of meat which taste quite tender. And like the bun bo hue, the pho noodles are perfectly cooked as well. If anything, the broth could have tasted more flavourful.
COM SUON BI, STEAMED RICE WITH BBQ PORK CHOP, SHREDDED PORK, PORK HASH, HAM ($8.00) AND FRIED EGG ($1.99).
The rice platter is pretty good and the value is great. The pork chop along with the pork hash has a tasty marinade and a flavourful grilled taste. In addition, both meats taste quite tender and the pink pork patty has a slightly sweeter marinade.
The rice platter is pretty good and the value is great. The pork chop along with the pork hash has a tasty marinade and a flavourful grilled taste. In addition, both meats taste quite tender and the pink pork patty has a slightly sweeter marinade.
Moving along to the perfectly fried sunny side up egg, the bottom has a nice crisp and the yolk is runny. Further on, the pork ham tastes generic and the highlight is the shredded pork, which is properly done and topped with green onion oil. I actually really like the rice platters here because of the charred meats and would recommend the pork chop or chicken, cannot go wrong with either! And for the shredded pork… a must order in general. If anything, for those pickier, may prefer a meatloaf than a boring slice of pork ham.
CAFE SUA DA, FRESH FILTER COFFEE WITH ICE ($3.00).
TOTAL: $29.40 + TIP $3.60 = $33.00.
Overall, the highlight at Bao Chau is definitely the rice platters. As for the service, there is none which is expected at certain Asian restaurants.
POSITIVES
- Rice platters are a good value
- Noodles are served hot
- Average eats
NEGATIVES
- Restaurant is not very ventilated and kind of stuffy
LITTLE THINGS
- Le Petit Saigon a few doors down, is a lot better
- Would have been nice if the staff said hello at least
Food: 2.5/5
Service: N/A
Awesome Pho, absolutely delicious
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