Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen — Restaurant in Silang

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...

Came here at around lunchtime, I’ve always wanted to try this place out they have a branch at solenad in sta rosa but choose the silang branch as I think this is their first branch. I came here about 2 years ago and thought the place was close. The place resembles a family home and turned to a resto, limited parking space underneath the dining area there is a small gate leading up the dining hall, once you enter the room you will see a portrait of the owners in thier younger state (very makaluma 🙂) the hall was in plain white paint with accents of wood tables and chairs , a big antique mirror and cabinets; its very inviting and very relaxed. The tables and chairs on the floor can visually accommodate not more than 30-35 guest. Perfect for small family gathering but note that you cant just barge in as they have reservation. I came without one but was accommodated since it wasnt to busy. The food was of excellent quality i tried their traditional spring rolls and pho was really good but i wishes they used the flat wide rice noodles for it. The salad was something i havent tried it was refleshing and something i could eat all day long, my son had the pork belly was a bit fatty but was tender,so was the pig skin on it. Over all this place is a surprise although its hidden and far from the busy street it is worth the trip to look for when travelling to...

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...