Linhâs Banh Mi 1/2 Baguette, Grilled Lemongrass Pork, Homemade Pickles, Vietnamese Herbs, Seasonal Salad.
From Naturelle; a new bistro/restaurant tucked away from the crowd at Phoenix Park, occupying a building on its own within the same compound where BoufĂ© Boutique Cafe is located, which also has its own herb garden where some of the produce for its dishes are also sourced from â pretty much a farm-to-table concept here.
Really enjoyed the Linhâs Banh Mi; perhaps one of those that left quite an impression of the late â the baguette was already a star of its own being all shattering crisp, yet carrying a good bite with some tension when one sinks their teeth into the bread to chew, carrying a savoury note from the butter spread in between. What truly impressed us was the Grilled Lemongrass Pork; no doubt juicy and succulent, but it carries a distinct lemongrass aroma that is pretty fragrant and dominates the entire Banh Mi. Other elements such as the homemade pickles give the Banh Mi a refreshing tang to cut through the meatiness and carbs with a crunch, while the seasonal salad was almost similar to the homemade pickles but carried a slightly more savoury flavour from the fish sauce. A very simple, yet satisfying item that would work well for those looking for something not too filling â very flavourful and delicious. Something which we would not mind having again, especially given how the service is pretty on-point, with a relaxing vibe that is away from all the hustle and bustle of town.
