{"id":59873,"date":"2026-06-09T09:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T01:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=59873"},"modified":"2026-06-09T09:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T01:54:11","slug":"ma-dao-vietnamese-spring-rolls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/vietnamese\/ma-dao-vietnamese-spring-rolls\/","title":{"rendered":"Ma Dao Vietnamese Spring Rolls in Makati: Bringing Authentic Vietnamese Flavors to the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"552\">Ma Dao Vietnamese Spring Rolls is a beloved Vietnamese restaurant chain founded by Chris Le, a 29-year-old entrepreneur originally from Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"552\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59878 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/485380562_699971726028954_2357734682446300020_n-1-1024x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/485380562_699971726028954_2357734682446300020_n-1-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/485380562_699971726028954_2357734682446300020_n-1-900x380.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/485380562_699971726028954_2357734682446300020_n-1-290x122.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/485380562_699971726028954_2357734682446300020_n-1-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/485380562_699971726028954_2357734682446300020_n-1.jpg 1516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Ma Dao Vietnamese Spring Rolls<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"552\">Growing up in a family deeply immersed in the food business, Chris moved to the Philippines more than 17 years ago, where he continued to cultivate his passion for Vietnamese cuisine. Before launching Ma Dao, he was part of the management team at Bonbanhmi and Bon Pho &amp; Roll, gaining valuable experience in the industry since 2019.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"552\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59877 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/486603857_704056448953815_6097200866406068210_n-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/486603857_704056448953815_6097200866406068210_n-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/486603857_704056448953815_6097200866406068210_n-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/486603857_704056448953815_6097200866406068210_n-1-145x218.jpg 145w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/486603857_704056448953815_6097200866406068210_n-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/486603857_704056448953815_6097200866406068210_n-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/486603857_704056448953815_6097200866406068210_n-1.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Ma Dao Vietnamese Spring Rolls<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"836\">The name \u201cM\u00e1 \u0110\u00e0o\u201d (Mother \u0110\u00e0o) pays homage to Chris&#8217; mother, \u0110\u00e0o, with \u201cM\u00e1\u201d meaning mother in Vietnamese. The restaurant opened its first kiosk on February 22, 2022, and has since expanded to four locations, making it a familiar name among Vietnamese food lovers in the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1310\">Ma Dao specializes in the traditional Vietnamese spring roll (G\u1ecfi cu\u1ed1n), a dish that is celebrated for its delicate balance of flavors and textures. To ensure authenticity, the rice paper used in their spring rolls is imported directly from Vietnam. However, the restaurant brings a modern twist to the traditional recipe by improving some ingredients while maintaining the authentic flavors that make Vietnamese cuisine so beloved.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1310\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59876 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/494819384_1629492984386339_9209771965971455070_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/494819384_1629492984386339_9209771965971455070_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/494819384_1629492984386339_9209771965971455070_n-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/494819384_1629492984386339_9209771965971455070_n-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/494819384_1629492984386339_9209771965971455070_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/494819384_1629492984386339_9209771965971455070_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/494819384_1629492984386339_9209771965971455070_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Ma Dao Vietnamese Spring Rolls<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1663\">Must-try dishes at Ma Dao include their <strong>Vietnamese Spring Rolls with 7 Signature Dipping Sauces<\/strong>. This is the star of the menu, made with a balance of fresh vegetables, noodles, herbs, and a delightful tangy crunch from pickled radish and carrots.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Each roll is served with a selection of seven unique dipping sauces, allowing you to explore different flavor profiles in every bite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1663\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59879 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/469457513_604069745538723_1515545842219418771_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/469457513_604069745538723_1515545842219418771_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/469457513_604069745538723_1515545842219418771_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/469457513_604069745538723_1515545842219418771_n-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/469457513_604069745538723_1515545842219418771_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/469457513_604069745538723_1515545842219418771_n-290x290.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/469457513_604069745538723_1515545842219418771_n.jpg 1081w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Vietnamese Spring Rolls with 7 Signature Dipping Sauces (Php 150 to Php 250) \/ IMAGE from Ma Dao Vietnamese Spring Rolls<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1663\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59875 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0232-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0232-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0232-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0232-145x218.jpg 145w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0232-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0232-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0232-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0232-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Ma Dao Vietnamese Spring Rolls<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1663\">For those who want a heartier meal, another stand-out offering is their <strong>Noodle Salad Bowl (Php 180)<\/strong>, a filling\u00a0combination of noodles and vegetables with all the goodness of traditional spring rolls. It\u2019s the perfect option for those who need an extra carb boost to fuel their day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1663\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59874 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0306-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0306-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0306-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0306-1-145x218.jpg 145w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0306-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0306-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0306-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSCF0306-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Noodle Salad Bowl (Php 180) \/ IMAGE from Ma Dao Vietnamese Spring Rolls<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1663\">Don&#8217;t forget to partner these with their <strong>Vietnamese Coffee and Dessert Drinks (Php 120 to Php 180)<\/strong>. Ma Dao is renowned for its strong Vietnamese coffee, which provides a rich, bold taste that is loved by many.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1663\">In addition to coffee, the restaurant offers dessert drinks made from all vegetable-based ingredients, a healthier alternative to milk tea and perfect for those seeking a lighter, more refreshing option.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"3199\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">While Ma Dao primarily focuses on take-out and on-the-go service, their locations in SM Makati and SM MOA offer limited dine-in options with a capacity of 6 to 10 people.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"3199\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Whether you\u2019re grabbing a quick snack or enjoying a meal with friends, Ma Dao brings the vibrant flavors of Vietnam to the heart of the Philippines, all while providing a taste of home for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese dishes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craving Vietnamese food on-the-go? 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