I visited a Vietnamese restaurant in Haihai Town, thinking I might try a banh mi. When I looked at the menu, I saw a beer set, so I decided to have a drink with my banh mi. Unfortunately, the beer's foam had disappeared by the time it arrived, and it didn't look very appealing. It might just be a technique issue with pouring, but it certainly didn't resemble a tasty draft beer. As for the banh mi, it was just average. The ingredients inside were also pretty standard. While it tasted good, it was an ordinary banh mi overall. Because the beer was disappointing and the banh mi was nothing special, I left the restaurant after spending just 1,000 yen. On the bright side, it was nice to enjoy a little drink for that price. It's the kind of place where you can stop by to kill some time, so if you're interested, why not give it a try? Thank you for the meal! (๑ˇεˇ๑)•*¨*•.¸¸♪

You can enjoy unique Vietnamese dishes here. ✔️ Fresh Pho (beef) set ✔️ Fresh Pho (chicken) set ✔️ Vermicelli set ✔️ Dipping noodle set All of these are seasoned to suit Japanese tastes and are easy to eat. Personally, I think the fresh beef pho is the best, full of flavor and very delicious. The fried spring rolls are fresh and tasty. The fried rice has a nice char and is quite delicious too. The dessert, zenzai, is also a proper dish on its own. The quality of the food is clearly high. It seems that there were past complaints about the service being inconsistent because they primarily used QR code ordering. However, now during lunch, there are staff taking orders directly. Since the dishes are unfamiliar, I would prefer to have them explained while ordering rather than using a QR code.

I ordered a set of banh mi and chicken pho. Since I arrived right when the restaurant opened, there were few people, and they prepared my meal quickly. There were various condiments on the table, and I tried adding a little bit of each; they all enhanced the flavors and were delicious. I was also offered a sample of Vietnamese coffee, which had a slightly sweet aroma and was very tasty. It paired perfectly with the banh mi. I appreciated that I could use various payment methods like PayPay and Rakuten Pay.

The third restaurant in Haihai Town is a Vietnamese restaurant, which seems to mainly focus on Pho. According to Tabelog, they are open until 22:30, but both Instagram and Google indicate they close at 23:00. However, when I arrived just before 21:00, the place was completely closed. After checking via Instagram direct message, they confirmed they are open until 23:00. When I visited for lunch and asked, they said they close by 21:00 and could close even earlier on some days. Be aware that there is no wifi, and the ordering is done through a QR code with almost no guidance. I sat at the counter, but there were no staff around, and I wasn't given any explanation on how to order, so I was confused for a while. Since I couldn't use the QR code, I had to walk to the kitchen and point to the menu to place my order. I asked for a beef noodle and banh mi set, but the banh mi was sold out. I changed my order to a set with fried bread. The service was slow, and after about 20 minutes, my Pho arrived. I had to accept it since I didn't get the other dish. The broth was delicious, and the flavor was excellent. Later, I received another soup with an egg in it, but it was unclear whether it was meant to be a soup on its own or to be added to the Pho—whether I should eat it as a dipping sauce or mix it in. Overall, it was a tasty experience, but the lack of explanation made it somewhat confusing.

There is a Vietnamese restaurant located on the B1F of HaHa Town in Uehonmachi, and it seems to have opened not long ago. The staff were a bit inexperienced in their service. The ordering is done via scanning a QR code on your smartphone, but there is no free Wi-Fi available. I ordered the beef pho for 1,100 yen. The cilantro was kept to a minimum, and it was generously topped with green onions and onions, making it easy to eat. The noodles and broth were also not bad. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of beef included.

♪Banh Mi~ the flavor we ate together~♪ (Song: Sahara) The newly opened "La Hanoi Deli" in Haihai Town is super popular and always crowded! The spacious interior has one person in the kitchen and one in customer service, making it very busy. But as expected from the Vietnamese staff, everything is relaxed and laid-back~ (*^^*)★ The sizzling Banh Mi is 1,080 yen including tax♪ Wow~ On the hot plate, there are… a fried egg, sausage, pickled daikon and carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, braised beef, and French fries—so much variety!(^^)! We create our own Banh Mi by placing everything on warmed French bread~ (^.^)/~~~

Recently, I went for lunch at LA Hanoi Deli, a Vietnamese restaurant that just opened in Haikai Town, Uehommachi. This makes it the third Vietnamese restaurant in Haikai Town. Even though Vietnamese restaurants have been increasing lately, having three in this area is quite impressive. Despite the "Deli" in the name, I thought it would be more of a delicatessen type, but you can actually dine in comfortably. Takeout might be available too, but the interior has a slightly casual feel. The ordering style is QR code-based; the code is on the table, but the staff doesn’t mention it, so you might end up waiting if you don’t notice it (laughs). There was a special menu available from July 1 to July 10, where certain items were priced at a flat 550 yen from 12 to 2 PM, so I decided to order from that menu. The QR code showed the regular prices, but when I asked a staff member, they confirmed everything was half price at that time! Huh? Half price? That was a bit different from what I read, but I ordered the chicken pho and Vietnamese-style dipping noodles. When the chicken pho arrived, I took a sip of the broth and thought, "Mmm, it's a gentle flavor." It wasn’t bad at all. It had a slightly junk food vibe but was tasty. The noodles were thinner than what was depicted in the menu images, soaking up the broth well. The chicken had a nice chewy texture, like it was from an older bird, which was enjoyable. Changing the flavor with the table seasonings made it quite fun. Next, the Vietnamese-style dipping noodles arrived. I took a sip of the dipping sauce and thought, "Wow, that’s sweet!" It definitely had a strong sweetness. The noodles were quite clumped together (laughs). The herbal rooibos tea that came with it was quite authentic. I remember it coming with pho in Vietnam, but I had never seen dipping noodles there before. And did they put that much mint in it? A lot of thoughts crossed my mind while enjoying the dishes (laughs). When I paid the bill, I noticed a sign outside stating the 550 yen flat rate, and the staff had mentioned half price, yet everything was unexpectedly 450 yen cheaper. To top it off, the consumption tax was strangely 8%. Could it be because it’s a deli? (laughs) By the way, you can settle the bill directly through the QR code, but doing so doesn’t apply any discounts. As for the drink that came out, it had the roastiness of corn tea but was quite transparent. I wonder what that was. Near the escalator at Haikai Town, there were explanations about other services, but I wonder if they are really available. Their Instagram seems to be mainly in Vietnamese, and the menu in the restaurant appears to be in Japanese and Chinese. There's even a dish called "sizzling banh mi," which is like sliced bread served with banh mi ingredients—full of interesting quirks in the menu (laughs). Overall, the pho was quite enjoyable at the discounted price, and it was clear the staff were working hard. I recommend visiting during the discount period if you plan to go, but I’m definitely curious about the future of this restaurant.

The restaurant is located at the entrance of Kintetsu's Osaka Uehommachi Station, and is also close to Tanimachi Kyuchome Station on the Osaka Metro's Tanimachi and Sennichimae lines. It serves Vietnamese cuisine in the underground dining area of Uehommachi Haihai Town. I visited just before 5 PM. This restaurant just opened on June 13, 2024, and I discovered it last week while passing through Haihai Town. I was curious, so I decided to check it out. Upon entering, I noticed many Vietnamese people hanging out, but they didn't seem to be eating. I wondered if it was their idle time, but when I asked, they confirmed they were open. It seems to have become a gathering place for Vietnamese people. The interior has only table seating, with a total of 30 seats. Being a new establishment, it is bright and clean, but there are signs that should usually be displayed outside rather carelessly left inside, which makes you uncertain whether they are open or not. In a way, it reflects a certain relaxed attitude often found in Asia. The menu offers various familiar dishes such as pho, bun, and banh mi, along with sets including goi cuon (spring rolls) and cha gio (fried spring rolls). There is even something called "Vietnamese dipping noodles." Since it was my first visit, I decided to play it safe and ordered the "Beef Pho (Pho Bo)" for 1,000 yen (excluding tax). It's a modern ordering system where you scan a QR code with your smartphone. This setup is convenient for someone like me, who can be socially awkward. It didn't take long for my order to arrive. A generously sized bowl of clear broth pho was served, accompanied by a small plate of lime. It appeared that chopsticks and a spoon could be taken from a drawer beneath the table. The pho was topped with a lot of beef, along with onions, shredded scallions, and other vegetables. After squeezing some lime over it, I took a sip of the soup. The broth was light and subtly flavored, with a prominent umami likely derived from the beef bones. The flavor of green onions was strong, but there was also a hint of cilantro. The soup was delicious. Although the beef was a bit tough and the quality wasn't exceptional, there was plenty of it, making it satisfying to eat. Adding a dash of garlic vinegar from the table really enhanced the flavor. The flat, white pho noodles had a smooth texture and a pleasing bite. The harmony between the mild broth and the plain noodles was remarkable. I enjoyed my meal slowly, eventually finishing every drop of the soup. Drinking the broth without guilt is one of the joys of eating pho. With the opening of this restaurant, there are now three Vietnamese eateries competing in Uehommachi Haihai Town. This likely reflects the increasing number of Vietnamese residents living in Japan.