Cafe Nho in Cabramatta

Tucked away in a little alley in Cabramatta, Cafe Nho is one of those places you might easily walk past if you don't know it's there.  But once you find it, you'll understand why people keep coming back.

This little Vietnamese cafe serves up drinks, ice creams and traditional Vietnamese desserts.  And honestly, it never seems to stop.  Customers are constantly coming and going, some grabbing takeaway, others trying to find a spot to sit in and enjoy their treats.  It can be pretty hard to get a seat sometimes, which probably says a lot about how popular this place is!

I have two favourites on the menu: the avocado and black sesame smoothie and their caramel flan.

I've always had a soft spot for avocado drinks, but blending avocado with black sesame takes it to another level.  It's creamy, rich and has that lovely nutty flavour from the black sesame.  It's definitely not your everyday smoothie, and that's exactly what makes it so good.  Very clever menu.

Then there's the flan.  The texture isn't quite as smooth and silky as some flans I've had, but the flavour combination makes up for it.  Served cold with ice and ruby gems, there's a slight bitterness that cuts through the sweetness beautifully.  It's such a refreshing dessert, especially on a warm day.

Cafe Nho is definitely worth a visit if you're in Cabramatta area.  If you love Vietnamese desserts and drinks, give this little hidden gem a try.

Cafe Nho

13 & 15 Belvedere Arcade, Cabramatta

Ph: 0434 273 323

VN Street Foods, Marrickville.

Marrickville is like a little Saigon town to me and Illawarra road is like Vietnam-ville in Sydney, with restaurant side by side.  Some are slammed with folks hangry for pho', while others are not so much.  We rolled up with zero plan, so we're going with the crowd - if it's packed, it must be good, right?  So, we landed to this VN Street Foods Restaurant.  Everytime we pass around this area, this place is hardly ever empty.  The one in the corner is where you place your order, not so many tables in there but then right next door, you can find more seats and they are basically the same store.   

 

Homemade spring rolls $8

Deep fried pork sausage $8

This pork sausage was very very delicious.  Minced pork was well seasoned and then deep fried to the stage where the outer part was golden and crisp while inside still juicy and bouncy.

Roast pork from the special menu

Bun Cha - Grilled lemongrass pork with rice vermicelli and salad $14.50 

Their bun cha was absolutely delightful.  I can easily smell charredness of the meat and the broth was aromatic and flavoursome.  Eating them with some rice vermicelli and salad, it makes the dish light, refreshing as well giving my mouth a happy dance.    

Combination fried rice $15.50

Bento box $16 - lemongrass beef, stir fried kangkong with garlic, eggplant pickle and sweet & sour soup with beef

If you have too many choices in your head, want this want that and can't decide, like me.  I go with the bento box where you can design your own perfect meal.  You can choose one item each from five different sections all together, from rice, main dish, veggie, salad and soup.  They are very generous with the portion.  Taste wise, of course it cannot beat that bun cha.  But still this dish was so filling and healthy and definitely cheap.

VN Street Foods

294/296 Illawarra Road, Marrickville

PH: 02 9559 4149

Open: Everyday from 11am - 9pm