Monday, 16 May 2016

Viet Baguette Woolwich

Hiya!

The other day I was craving Pho so me and S went to Viet Baguette in Woolwich. We haven't been here for a very long time as we've been very busy and hardly got any 'us' time so it was a real treat when we went out to eat just the two of us. 

Iced Lemon Tea
We both ordered the Ice Lemon Tea as it was a hot day and it was so refreshing! We did find that one was sweeter than the other but we just swapped as I love it sweet whereas S prefers it more lemony; this drink is homemade and tastes amazing during this hot weather.

Cha Chien (Fried Viet Pork Sausage) & Goi Cuon (Summer Rolls)
S Loves his Viet Sausage and it tastes delicious especially with the sweet chilli sauce! It's fried but it's not greasy which makes it a great compliment to any main dish. I have to have my summer rolls and Viet Baguette does an amazing summer roll as it tastes really fresh and their peanut dip is just mouth watering.

Bun Ga Nuong Dac Biet (Noodle with Grilled Chicken and Spring Roll)
S ordered this delicious dish. It was light and full of flavour! The chicken worked well with the vinegar sauce and gave the dish it's flavour. 
Pho Ga
Nothing beats an amazing pho stock and Viet baguette has an amazing stock. I ordered the Chicken Pho and my gosh it was d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s! Normally I don't order chicken as I do find it dry but it wasn't! They cut the chicken pieces thinly which helps it soak in that amazing soup and they don't give you just a bit of chicken they give a lot! I would definitely order this again.

I love Viet Baguette because the staff there are amazing and they are always willing to help. I would highly recommend you visit here if you're ever around Woolwich. They are hidden away but when you find this place you must try it! They do take-away to but I would say stay and enjoy the atmosphere.

What's your favourite Viet dish?

TC
xx

Wednesday, 8 April 2015

Holiday Food

Hiya!

Well here is the 2nd part of my catch up blogging on my food ventures.

March

Welcome to Portugal! This is my food venture in Portugal but I didn't have enough time to take pictures nor did we venture out much as Z got ill over there and luckily I bought some Calpol over because having a sick toddler in a foreign country was no fun at all.

My view from the lovely Hotel Vila Petra. The staff at this amazing hotel are very welcoming and friendly. I would highly recommend this hotel if you're on a family holiday in Albufeira. 
http://www.vilapetra.com/pt/
 McDonalds 
I know its bad but I wanted to try their menu and so I ended up with a  CBO burger. The CBO burger was like a normal McChicken burger but with added bacon and onions. I took the bacon out as I'm not a fan of bacon. The Fanta was sweeter and less fizzy compared to the UK one. 

Inside the McDonalds there was a separate counter called McCafe and they sold macaroons and desserts!! I was too full after my meal to try any of these yummy treats but I wish they have it here in the UK. 

We went to the Praia da Oura beach which was within a reasonable walking distance from our hotel and had lunch in a restaurant there.
Beef with Vegetables and Black Olives
S ordered this but it was very salty so he didn't finish it off. 
Seafood Wrap
When I looked at the menu I assumed that I was getting a tortilla wrap but instead I was given a cold crepe with spring onions. I ate it but couldn't enjoy it as the wrap was soft and the texture was not right so I left half of the wrap.
I was still peckish and so I ordered a Strawberry crepe with Ice cream and cream! I shared treat with Z and he loved it so much he ate nearly all of it!
Seafood Spaghetti 
I just love seafood and this was so yummy. The seafood was so fresh and the sauce wasn't over powering. I ate it all!!
Beef Steak Portuguese style
This is nicer than it looks, full of lovely juices and the potatoes was just right and not too soggy as the juice soaked into it.
I bought Z these Ice cream as a treat for when he was being good in the hotel. They both tasted like vanilla ice cream which wasn't anything special but atleast it kept him quiet for 2 days.

We had a nightmare of a journey on the way back from Portugal! I wish I could forget lol. We had a late flight back which was 8.45pm but the flight was delayed for 30 minutes; Z ears popped and he was screaming and shouting and throwing up whilst he kept crying for my mum and sister who was back in London and he was so tired but couldn't sleep.

anyways..

The next day we visited one of my favourite local places. Viet Baguette in Woolwich. I missed this place so much especially as it just re-opened around the open in a bigger location.

Homemade Soya Milk
I normally go for the Vietnamese Ice Coffee but they told me that they started selling soya milk so I thought I'd give it a go. The taste is very nice but it was missing sugar which would of made it easier to drink. 

Summer Rolls
I have to always this starter as its so fresh but I must warn you that it does make you very full very quickly. 
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
These spring rolls are fried to perfection, they aren't too greasy and when you bite into it the skins crunchy and the filling is very tender. 
Bun Bo Hue
I love this although I do need to add more chilli sauce as I love it spicy. The beef was not over cooked and the soup was refreshing and even typing about it makes my mouth water! 
If you're ever around Woolwich you must try this place! They make amazing baguettes aswell!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Viet-Baguette/553752767981737
TC
xx