ca phe saigon

fresh herbs! while walking towards its unassuming entrance, you can already smell the good food that is yet to come. another one of marikinas hidden gem, this place serves authentic vietnamese flavor. bun ćha obama, fresh spring rolls and beef phô noodles were what we ordered, flavors were on point and the servings are big enough to feed and extra you.

best vietnamese food i have ever tasted!!! heaven!!! and the tita who owns the restaurant is sooooo lovely. i can't wait to come back again soon.

very good vietnamese food!
recommend to try it!
affordable also!

the food are served fresh. and the staff are very helpful and hospotable. recommended to those who love vegetables. vegetarian friendly restaurant.

good vietnamese food at great value!! it's comfort food that you'll keep coming back for. i especially liked their pho and the fresh spring rolls.

personally, im not much of a fan of vietnamese cuisine as most of the vietnamese restos ive tried served bland food. boy was i surprised when i first tried ca phe saigon two weeks ago. we ordered their chicken pho, shrimp spring roll, tamarind ribs and banh mi. i liked the banh mi the most out of all the great dishes that we ordered. will definitely be back for more!

craving for pho for the longest time. heard about this place and it delivered. the ingredients are fresh and very refreshing!

swing by this place whenever youre in marikina.

always been my favorite vietnamese resto! affordable and flavorful food - our faves are the pho chicken and fresh veggie spring rolls. very friendly staff too!

the must-trys are the fried rolls, pho and banh mi! super authentic and nice place to chill. the coffee is also authentic. you will feel like you are eating at a local vietnamese food place. 💖

🐽 food: ordered the fresh shrimp rolls and pho beef — special. both meals were appetizing! the broth of the pho was light yet flavorful.

🍴ambiance: the place is part of a house that’s been converted into a mini restaurant. tables are too small, but i think they were trying to make their customers feel like they’re actually in vietnam. not the fanciest looking one, but you’ll feel comfortable.

👫 service: quick and severs were friendly.

💸 price: most affordable vietnamese food i have encountered in manila!

while in between foodie meetups, carlo tecson of eatscmt.food.blog and i decided to look for a place to pass the time in. we therefore embarked on the first of what we will call our #zomatogolddiggerraids. here’s how it goes: we go to a place and start looking for restos that offer 1+1 deals on food via zomato gold. depending on how hungry we are, one or both of us will unlock our zomato gold privilege to enjoy at least one free dish.

haven't tried authentic vietnamese food yet so i can't really comment on its authenticity, but overall, i enjoyed our quick and light dinner here in ca phe saigon!

we ordered:
1. banh mi (beef) - better and tastier than banh mi kitchen imo. will try roasted pork next time 👌
2. fried rolls - tasted like our ordinary lumpia for me (sorry 😢) but the vinegar dip is good!!!
3. vietnamese iced coffee (ca phe sua da) - i've tried this already from st. marc's cafe but i like this one better. coffee is stronger but also sweeter for me, maybe because of the condensada??? :) perhaps i'll have this again but i would request to lessen the condensed milk :)

🌟 this is also a partner zomato gold restaurant so we had our fried rolls for free!!! 🌟

staff are also very accommodating! will definitely return and have a date w/ mom ❤️

ca phe saigon is truly a hidden gem in marikina city (good news, they have opened a branch in podium! but it's better to be in marikina to experience the accommodating service of the crew and owners). rare are the times that i fall in love with food and services the first time i visit the place. authentic. 💯

how to get there: from marcos highway, across sta. lucia mall or tropical, just walk -- yes you can walk -- or drive along mayor gil fernando avenue (where you can also find tapsi ni vivian) then turn right to chestnut street, and left to red cedar street.

food
⭐ viatnamese coffee 5/5
it's not too sweet and not too bitter, and it is presented in a way that the customer can experience its wonder. i had to wait for the coffee to drip and drain on a thick sort of cream or sweetener at the bottom of the mug. once it's drained, you may pour it on the glass with ice and voila, serve yourself with a delicious iced coffee. what i want to try next: their tea.

⭐pomelo salad 5/5
unexpectedly scrumptious. as someone new to vietnamese cuisine, i cannot believe how pomelo can blend perfectly with vegetables, onion, shrimp, meat, and garlic (with optional nuts) and a special kind of vinegar. i would come back for this.

⭐sauteed tenderloin beef 5/5
well done beef, then squeeze in the lemon, then a pinch of salt and pepper... woahhhh!

⭐vietnamese beef noodle soup 5/5
it has a generous amount of vegetables, and it is rich in flavor! i couldn't ask for more.

service 5/5
they have friendly and accommodating staff and crew, and they have cute uniform. they are wearing salakot and this green and black vest/apron. they will serve you with a smile.

ambience 4/5
although it is small, i appreciate how they kept their place simple and neat, and it adds to the authenticity of the dining. i know this is their first and original restaurant, it is a house turned dining place so no one should expect anything more, it is enough. you really have to find this one because it is within the barangay but it is worth finding, a rare gem. 💎

tucked in a quiet residential part of marikina, ca phe saigon might not be that accessible but it’s worth a visit. it’s a small, simple, and unassuming food place, yet offers delicious and authentic vietnamese fare. the place was full when we arrived on a weekday night. with its limited seating, it might be best to call ahead and check for an available table. we had the fresh vegetable rolls, special chicken pho, and pomelo salad. almost everything tasted so fresh (the pomelo salad was a little bit dry). loved the burst of flavors of the coriander and basil in the mouth, it was so refreshing! they also had generous servings. will definitely try the coffee next time.

we first visited ca phe saigon when the dining area was still their garden/sala converted to a restaurant. now that they have expanded to a real air-conditioned restaurant, we find their food still yummy and authentic and their staff still courteous and attentive. it’s also nice to talk to the owners once in a while 😊 keep up the good work 😊

just gotta love ca phe saigon's food choices! not too expensive, plus their coffee tastes amaaaazzziiiinnggg. 😍 been going to this resto since i first tried it, lately my visits are becoming more frequent with zomato gold membership. yay!