{"id":17629,"date":"2017-07-21T08:59:15","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T00:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=17629"},"modified":"2025-06-20T17:08:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:08:35","slug":"vina-trang-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/vietnamese\/vina-trang-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"Vina Trang Cuisine in Makati: A Taste of Vietnamese Culinary Dining in Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since its humble beginnings in 2016, Vina Trang Cuisine<\/strong> has grown into one of the most celebrated Vietnamese restaurants in the Philippines. Founded with a deep respect for the culinary traditions of Dalat City, Vietnam, the restaurant is the realization of a family legacy.<\/p>\n

The founders, inspired by the exquisite dishes and famed Vietnamese coffee prepared by their parents, sought to bring the same authenticity and soul to Filipino diners.<\/p>\n

\"\"Lush Residences Branch \/ IMAGE from Vina Trang Cuisine<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The journey of Vina Trang Cuisine began in the heart of Makati City, inside the Zuellig Building\u2019s food court along bustling Ayala Avenue. There, a modest banh mi booth captured the attention of busy city dwellers, selling an impressive 250 sandwiches in a single day.<\/p>\n

Encouraged by this overwhelming response, the founders took a leap and opened their first dine-in location in a small apartment in San Antonio Village, Makati. With the introduction of homemade beef pho, fresh and fried spring rolls, and the ever-popular banh mi, the restaurant quickly gained a loyal following.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Vina Trang Cuisine<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

In 2018, the brand marked a significant milestone with its expansion into the upscale Century City Mall in Poblacion, Makati. Today, Vina Trang Cuisine proudly operates four branches, each designed to reflect the warmth and hospitality of Vietnamese culture, with more locations on the horizon.<\/p>\n

At the core of Vina Trang Cuisine\u2019s offerings is its House Special Pho<\/strong>\u2014a masterfully crafted bowl of aromatic broth, tender beef slices, and springy noodles, made with a balance of locally sourced ingredients and Vietnamese-imported spices. This signature dish continues to win the hearts of those longing for an authentic Vietnamese culinary experience.<\/p>\n

\"\"House Special Pho (Php 495) \/ IMAGE from Vina Trang Cuisine<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Another crowd favorite is their Banh Mi<\/strong>, praised for its flavorful Vietnamese ham, fresh vegetables, and house-made mayonnaise nestled in a perfectly crisp baguette.<\/p>\n

\"\"Banh Mi \/ IMAGE from Vina Trang Cuisine<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

They also offer other Vietnamese dishes such as Beef Stew<\/strong>, Caramelized Pork Belly<\/strong>, Clay Pot Caramelized Fish<\/strong>, and Lemon Grass Chicken in Clay Pot.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Beef Stew \/ IMAGE from Vina Trang Cuisine<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Caramelized Pork Belly \/ IMAGE from Vina Trang Cuisine<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

These dishes showcase the depth of Vietnamese cuisine, with tender cuts of meat, aromatic spices, and a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, all served in the traditional clay pots that enhance the warmth and heartiness of each meal.<\/p>\n

\"\"Clay Pot Caramelized Fish \/ IMAGE from Vina Trang Cuisine<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

And for those with a love for coffee, Vina Trang\u2019s Vietnamese brews consistently rank among the top in Manila. Rich, bittersweet, and perfectly balanced, it\u2019s no surprise their coffee has become a go-to for connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Vina Trang Cuisine<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Over the years, Vina Trang Cuisine has earned accolades and praise from notable media outlets and food influencers. Featured by ABS-CBN<\/strong> and CNN Philippines<\/strong>, the restaurant has also been recognized by Spot.ph<\/strong>, ranking among the top 3 Vietnamese restaurants in the country<\/strong>. These honors reflect the brand\u2019s unwavering commitment to culinary excellence and its meaningful contribution to the Philippine dining scene.<\/p>\n

From a small sandwich stall to a celebrated name in Vietnamese cuisine, Vina Trang Cuisine<\/strong> continues to share the rich flavors and heartwarming stories of Vietnam\u2014one pho bowl and banh mi at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Experience the best street food of Vietnam right here in Manila at Vina Trang Cuisine in Makati!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":59750,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,112,1058,1253],"tags":[333,7288,259,937,7287],"class_list":["post-17629","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vietnamese","category-makati","category-asian-restaurants-2017","category-hole-in-the-wall-2017","tag-banh-mi","tag-house-special-pho","tag-vietnamese","tag-vina-trang","tag-vina-trang-cuisine"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17629","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17629"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17629\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60406,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17629\/revisions\/60406"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17629"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17629"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}