{"id":2921,"date":"2025-05-23T10:38:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T02:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/?p=2921"},"modified":"2025-05-23T11:32:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T03:32:19","slug":"guide-must-visit-thai-and-vietnamese-restaurants-in-metro-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/guide-must-visit-thai-and-vietnamese-restaurants-in-metro-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"GUIDE: Must-visit Thai and Vietnamese Restaurants in Metro Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"

Southeast Asian cuisine<\/strong> is a wonderful mix of flavors, colors, and textures, with Thai<\/strong> and Vietnamese<\/strong> dishes arguably standing out for their uniqueness. The former is renowned for its balance of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy elements, often achieved through ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, and chilies.<\/span> Signature dishes such as Pad Thai and Tom Yum soup exemplify this intricate flavor profile.<\/span> In contrast, the latter emphasizes freshness and simplicity by utilizing herbs like mint, basil, and cilantro to create light yet flavorful dishes like Pho and Banh Mi.<\/span> The use of these aromatics and minimal oil contributes to its reputation as one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Mookata \/ IMAGE from Siam Thai<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In the Philippines, the popularity of these cuisines has been on the rise.<\/span> Filipinos now have broader appreciation for diverse culinary experiences and a desire to explore the rich food cultures of neighboring Southeast Asian countries<\/span>, leading to a proliferation of Thai and Vietnamese restaurants across the country.<\/span> Dining spots like Bon Pho & Roll in San Antonio Village, Makati have introduced locals to authentic Vietnamese dishes, while Thai restaurants such as Azuthai (also in Makati) continue attracting diners craving bold and spicy flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Pho \/ IMAGE from Bon Pho & Roll<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

That’s why this June, Philippine Primer <\/strong>will take you to the best Thai and Vietnamese restaurants in the Metro<\/strong>!<\/span> From Benjarong’s acclaimed Gaeng Singhol Nuea and other high-end Thai treats, as well as Azuthai’s crispy Peek Gau Yat Sai and timeless classics, to Bon Pho & Roll’s homey, comfort food such as b\u00e1nh h\u1ecfi, we’re highlighting our favorite places that bring you really darned spicy Southeast Asia closer to home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nIMAGE from Azuthai<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

We’re delving into the stories behind these beloved eateries and restaurants by exploring how they bring authentic Thai and Vietnamese flavors to the Filipino palate.<\/span> Discover the chefs’ inspirations, the ingredients that make each dish special, and the cultural nuances that make every bite more satisfying.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Fresh Spring Rolls \/ IMAGE from Bon Pho<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Don’t miss out on this flavorful adventure!<\/span> Join us as we embark on a gastronomic tour that will tantalize your taste buds and deepen your appreciation for Thai and Vietnamese food.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Gaeng Singhol Nuea \/ IMAGE from Benjarong<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This June, Philippine Primer will take you to the best Thai and Vietnamese restaurants in the Metro!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2929,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[127],"tags":[200,54,218,190,214,217,215,216],"class_list":["post-2921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-metro-manila","tag-chinese-restaurants","tag-metro-manila","tag-pho","tag-restaurant-guide","tag-thai-food","tag-tom-yum","tag-vietnamese-food","tag-vietnamese-restaurant"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2921","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2921"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2921\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2932,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2921\/revisions\/2932"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2921"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}