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 Boufé Boutique Cafe is located, which also has its own herb garden where some of the produce for its dishes are also sourced from — pretty much a farm-to-table concept here.

Really enjoyed the Linh’s Banh Mi; perhaps one of those that left quite an impression of the late — 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 — 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.