Got Pho?

In my group of close friends i tend to be the only one who can read and understand the Vietnamese menu......

Dishes such a the Bun Thi Nuong – Grilled Beef Vermicelli Salad with Basil and Mint, Banh Hoi Thit Cuon – Do It Yourself Rice Paper Rolls and Pho – Beef Noodle Soup brings fond memories of food from my travels in Vietnam. There is one thing that never fails to amuse my dear friends, they always tend to laugh on cue and that when they hear anyone speak Vietnamese.

Let me set the scene for you – Its 10pm at night and the group had finished meeting up and its time for a good meal. They all share the different places they would like to go which can range from KFC to a fancy restaurant in the city and then we end up usually going to Bau Truong. Bau Truong is on a main road in Canley Heights and is well known for its tasty char grilled meats and fresh herbs.

It’s busy, loud and noisy and these very sweet waiters wait patiently as everyone share menus and keeps juggling what they would like for our late dinners. As the Vietnamese dances across the table it is meet with giggles and smiles, soon there are people imitating the sounds and accents and they even try to order in Vietnamese!

Drinks that’s are ordered include a very unique Avocado Shake which is blended avocado, ice and very creamy condensed milk that resembles a thick shake. Other drinks that are popular is the sweet and sour Strawberry Shake and Jack Fruit Shake that tastes as though it belongs to the Mango family. Foods are next including Hot Deep Fried Quails served with a piping hot Tamarind Sauce, a Chicken Lemon and Lime Leaf Salad served with roasted Pepper and sliced red chili. The Hot and Sour Soup with bean sprouts and seafood are one of our favourites and also the Sugar Cane Prawns that has a peppery and sweet combinations served with fresh herbs and noodles.

When the deed has been done and the group has had their share of food there is a short walk to the car. The air in Canley heights must have magical properties, just as we enter in the car someone recalls another funny Vietnamese saying and teasing starts again!

Bau Truong Restaurant

250 Canley Vale Road
Canley Heights 2166
(02) 9755 7099

Open Daily 10am-12am

 Luv   F.Truffles