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Forgive me when I say that my knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine is limited to pho and banh mi. Thus it was with great delight when I discovered a stall selling authentic Vietnamese food in a nondescript kopi tiam.

We ordered the 𝗕𝘂𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮 𝗟𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝘁 ($5.50) as it looked really interesting and wasn't something I'd tried before. I just learned that "bun cha" is a rice noodle dish with grilled pork. A large portion of soft and chewy rice noodles (basically thick bee hoon) was accompanied by five grilled pork rolls, two pork balls and a side of salad.

The pork rolls were wrapped in betel leaf -- an item I've never eaten before, nor one I knew could be eaten -- and the combination worked impeccably. The leaf lent an earthy flavour to the piquant pork. Dipping the rolls into the sweet sauce made them even more mouth-watering.

The pork balls were phenomenal. Superbly grilled, they possessed a light, crisp exterior and succulent interior. Put them in a burger or banh mi and it'll be a best seller. The salad here, made up of carrot and radish strips, played a crucial role as its refreshing profile helped cut through the grease. The crushed peanuts showered over this dish added a delightful crunch to every element.