Ban Be Ca Phe - Taytay

This is probably the 1 and only Vietnamese Restaurant in Rizal. Certainly 1st in Antipolo. If you're keen on Vietnamese food, thia resto should be easy to spot in Sumulong Highway. It's near Bankers Village and a few hundred meters before Robinson's Place Antipolo. I have been a fan of this cuisine coz I'm a Palaweño by heart. In Puerto Princesa, Vietnamese Restaurants are like your neighborhood 'gotohan' in Manila. Lots of these restos scattered around the city of Puerto Princesa. Back in the day, there was a Vietnamese Refugee Village at the outskirts of the city. The settlers have put up their different hole in the wall Pho houses and it became an instant hit with the locals. Anyway, going back to Antipolo... It's a breath of fresh air to have something like this in the area. Pho noodle soup is a perfect complement to the cool weather of Antipolo. I was told by the server that the chef/cook of the resto is actually from Vietnam. So all their dishes are authentic. I had a Bowl of Pho Bo (Beef Noodle Soup) and Vietnamese Spring Rolls. I asked if they had banh mi but they were not serving those at the time. I wasn't really impressed. The broth was a little bland. Maybe a little seasoning and you're good. Beef was ok but it was too small of a portion for the whole soup itself. The bean sprouts are not enough too and had no basil of some sort. Didn't have a wedge of lemon too. Their hot sauce was just a regular store bought cheap hot sauce. I wasn't really asking for Sriracha or something near to it. I just wanted a proper hot sauce to drizzle to the Pho. I was somewhat disappointed. The Goi Cuon (Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls) lacked seasoning and the peanut sauce was not that good. The mixture of peanut butter and hoisin didn't have that oomph to it. I really hope they should improve their dishes. Improve their condiments even maybe a proper hot sauce like Sriracha and Hoisin Sauce should be added. Because Vietnamese condiments would totally enhance the taste of their dishes. I hope they won't be cheap with the garnishes like bean sprouts, thai basil, cilantro, chili, etc. So it should be really authentic and not a half baked Pho. I hope the management would get to read my review. You have a good thing going on. It just needs a little more improvement. Concept is really nice, it's there already. Just make the dishes better. Pricing could sacrifice a bit... But it shouldn't really matter coz we're talking about quality. I'll go back again in a few weeks.

This is probably the 1 and only Vietnamese Restaurant in Rizal. Certainly 1st in Antipolo. If you're keen on Vietnamese food, thia resto should be easy to spot in Sumulong Highway. It's near Bankers Village and a few hundred meters before Robinson's Place Antipolo. I have been a fan of this cuisine coz I'm a Palaweño by heart. In Puerto Princesa, Vietnamese Restaurants are like your neighborhood 'gotohan' in Manila. Lots of these restos scattered around the city of Puerto Princesa. Back in the day, there was a Vietnamese Refugee Village at the outskirts of the city. The settlers have put up their different hole in the wall Pho houses and it became an instant hit with the locals. Anyway, going back to Antipolo... It's a breath of fresh air to have something like this in the area. Pho noodle soup is a perfect complement to the cool weather of Antipolo. I was told by the server that the chef/cook of the resto is actually from Vietnam. So all their dishes are... read more

Ban Be Ca Phe is a Vietnamese-Filipino restaurant located at Upper Antipolo. This charming space is just a few meters shy from Robinson’s Antipolo and offers very affordable Vietnamese dishes. The cafe, technically, has three parts: a veranda, and inside a dining area at the right side and a traditional Vietnamese sitting area on the left side, which, in my opinion, gives so much Kumbaya vibes. LOL Kidding aside, I find the interior both creative and unique. I went here last May 27th with my mom to have lunch. I haven’t had breakfast yet when we got there, meaning, I haven’t had my morning fix. So the first thing I ordered is their signature Vietnamese iced milk coffee, otherwise known as Ca Phe Sua Da. It was served in a glass with a layer of condensed milk and topped with a classic Vietnamese tin coffee drip. You’d have to wait for the coffee to fully drain before pouring it in a taller glass with ice. It was both fun and delicious. Did I also mention that it only costs 65php? Oh, yes! It’s relatively cheaper than the other Vietnamese restaurants I’ve been to. My mom ordered a tall glass of Honeydew Lemonade which costs 85php. It was refreshing, according to her. Then we ordered a serving of Hu Tieu Xao which is a stir-fried noodle dish with a twist. Instead of vegetables and tofu, Ban Be Ca Phe’s version is pretty similar to a Filipino dish we are all familiar with. Generously topped with carrots, lettuce, onions, meat, and squid, this dish will totally remind you of a classic Pancit. It’s good and costs 110php. Not too bad, in my opinion, but I find it quite typical Filipino than Vietnamese. We also ordered Bun Thap Cam (150php), Goi Cuon (90php), and fried Goi Cuon — which could totally pass as Lumpiang Shanghai. Bun Thap Cam is a bed of vermicelli noodles topped with meat and vegetables. Ban Be’s version was a rice noodle base, topped with vegetables, tofu, meat, and peanuts which I find a lovely combination. Goi Cuon, also known as Vietnamese spring rolls, is well… spring rolls packed with vermicelli noodles, shrimp, and lettuce. Ban Be’s spring rolls are actually very delicious and satisfying, I highly recommend it. Oh, and yes, the fried version, which only costs 110php, was generously packed with vermicelli noodles, carrots, and ground meat. It’s addicting. Lastly, we tried both of their chicken (130php) and tofu sisig (100php), and I’m so glad we did. If you’re a fan of the dish, you should definitely try Ban Be’s sisigs. They’re not only reasonably priced and delicious but also generously portioned. I am more than satisfied to have dined here at Ban Be Ca Phe. Their food is delicious, I wouldn’t say exactly too authentic but each dish was done with a twist that makes it special. Not only that, their staff were really attentive and nice to us all throughout. This place is perfect for a lunch with family or friends, or to hang out in the evening with friends over a bucket of beers at their veranda.

Ban Be Ca Phe is a Vietnamese-Filipino restaurant located at Upper Antipolo. This charming space is just a few meters shy from Robinson’s Antipolo and offers very affordable Vietnamese dishes. The cafe, technically, has three parts: a veranda, and inside a dining area at the right side and a traditional Vietnamese sitting area on the left side, which, in my opinion, gives so much Kumbaya vibes. LOL Kidding aside, I find the interior both creative and unique. I went here last May 27th with my mom to have lunch. I haven’t had breakfast yet when we got there, meaning, I haven’t had my morning fix. So the first thing I ordered is their signature Vietnamese iced milk coffee, otherwise known as Ca Phe Sua Da. It was served in a glass with a layer of condensed milk and topped with a classic Vietnamese tin coffee drip. You’d have to wait for the coffee to fully drain before pouring it in a taller glass with ice. It was both fun and delicious. Did I also mention... read more

This is probably the 1 and only Vietnamese Restaurant in Rizal. Certainly 1st in Antipolo. If you're keen on Vietnamese food, thia resto should be easy to spot in Sumulong Highway. It's near Bankers Village and a few hundred meters before Robinson's Place Antipolo. I have been a fan of this cuisine coz I'm a Palaweño by heart. In Puerto Princesa, Vietnamese Restaurants are like your neighborhood 'gotohan' in Manila. Lots of these restos scattered around the city of Puerto Princesa. Back in the day, there was a Vietnamese Refugee Village at the outskirts of the city. The settlers have put up their different hole in the wall Pho houses and it became an instant hit with the locals. Anyway, going back to Antipolo... It's a breath of fresh air to have something like this in the area. Pho noodle soup is a perfect complement to the cool weather of Antipolo. I was told by the server that the chef/cook of the resto is actually from Vietnam. So all their dishes are authentic. I had a Bowl of Pho Bo (Beef Noodle Soup) and Vietnamese Spring Rolls. I asked if they had banh mi but they were not serving those at the time. I wasn't really impressed. The broth was a little bland. Maybe a little seasoning and you're good. Beef was ok but it was too small of a portion for the whole soup itself. The bean sprouts are not enough too and had no basil of some sort. Didn't have a wedge of lemon too. Their hot sauce was just a regular store bought cheap hot sauce. I wasn't really asking for Sriracha or something near to it. I just wanted a proper hot sauce to drizzle to the Pho. I was somewhat disappointed. The Goi Cuon (Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls) lacked seasoning and the peanut sauce was not that good. The mixture of peanut butter and hoisin didn't have that oomph to it. I really hope they should improve their dishes. Improve their condiments even maybe a proper hot sauce like Sriracha and Hoisin Sauce should be added. Because Vietnamese condiments would totally enhance the taste of their dishes. I hope they won't be cheap with the garnishes like bean sprouts, thai basil, cilantro, chili, etc. So it should be really authentic and not a half baked Pho. I hope the management would get to read my review. You have a good thing going on. It just needs a little more improvement. Concept is really nice, it's there already. Just make the dishes better. Pricing could sacrifice a bit... But it shouldn't really matter coz we're talking about quality. I'll go back again in a few weeks.