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A clear broth with various cut from beef. I do wish the soup is hotter so the herbs can be more flavorful in the soup.
A non spicy fish noodle with fish fillet and fish cake in heavenly soup filled with veggies!
Easily the best pho I've had so far around the Klang Valley area
Ngon opens this month in Damansara Kim to a menu of promising Vietnamese street fare in a comfortable cafe-like setting. The next time lunch hour swings around, bring your colleagues for something new and phobulous! Don't miss the value for money Banh Beo (RM6.50), an enjoyable trio of steamed rice cakes redolent of prawn paste and turnips. Then, with the knowledge that Ngon is helmed by a chef-cum-ladyboss who hails from Ho Chi Minh City, order the Beef Pho (RM18.50) with confidence. The bowl of thin, flat noodles in clear broth delights with the splendid flavours of basil leaves and beef slices. Albeit lesser known locally, Vietnamese dessert Che Dau Trang Khoai Mon (RM4.50) is a worthy sweet treat with black-eyed peas, yam and coconut milk. Wash it all down with a must-have Ca Phe Nong (RM5.50) — Vietnamese Iced Coffee that awakens with potence.
Avg price per person: RM20
Photo by Burppler Trisha Toh
This relatively newcomer to KL's dining scene makes for a strong contender for great Viet restos in the city. The clear broth, tender meat, crunchy sprouts and homegrown and fragrant basil go so well together, making this pho an enjoyable one. Love the basil garnish as it really makes all the difference! Though the portion for the basil is less than the typical generous serving in Vietnam, the owner clarified that they do so to avoid wastage (Malaysians being popular for wasting food).
The Banh Beo, though, is my personal favourite here. The steamed rice cakes are extremely delicious with all the trimmings - prawn paste, turnips and spring onions. Looks oily but this is proof that looks can be deceiving! And for RM6.50, this is one heck of a bargain.
Get 5% off your bill when you share a photo of your meal here (@ngon.kl) on Facebook. One I’d gladly do on my own!
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