đšđŠ Affordable Vietnamese food in Waterlooârefreshing-style pho aler
đ„ Ha Noiâs Platter ($30) When the server carried that huge platter over to our table, even the people at the next table couldnât help but glance over đ. It comes with a box of rice paper (refills available! đ„ą) and rice noodles, so you can DIY your perfect wrap. The peanut sauce is amazingâcreamy, fragrant, and just runny enough to not feel heavy đ„. Dip away, we wonât judge! My absolute favorites? The pork rolls (with that delicious satay flavor đ) and the tangy pickled mango đ„. Though to be honest, the fried items were just so-soâwe even bit into a shrimp that felt a little mushy and not super fresh đ. đ Pho Beef Noodles ($17) Iâm a sucker for clear, clean-tasting pho broth. Those versions with tons of random bits floating around (looking at you, Pho Anh Vu đ ) just arenât my thing. But this one? Chefâs kiss đ. It tasted exactly like the hearty beef pho Iâd grab after high school classesâwarm, comforting, and totally satisfying. One bowl, and youâll feel all cozy inside â€ïž. đĄ Banh Khot ($16) Saw ârice cakeâ on the menu and had to try it! These arenât the chewy, glutinous typeâtheyâre more soft and cake-like, almost like fluffy rice muffins đ§. Theyâre fragrant but a bit oily. Great to share with a group if youâre feeling adventurous, but maybe skip if youâre stuffed! đ HA NOI VIET EATERY We popped in right after a workout, starving and ready to eat everything in sight đ. Turns out, the portions are hugeâwe couldâve easily gotten by with just the platter (maybe add a pho if youâre really hungry). #WaterlooFun #WaterlooLife #WaterlooFood #StudentLife