NamNam Noodle Bar (Suntec Fountain)

I was surprised how lean the menu was yet everything on the menu was delectable. NamNam noodle bar is not just famous for its Pho (Vietnamese Noodles), but also the Banh Mi (French Loaf). My favourite, the Banh Mi ($5.90)of course. With a better understanding of the history of Vietnam which was colonised before my the French, they inherited and perfected the skills of the French Loafs and served them local Viet style with vinaigrette sauces and tangy crispy veg.

There are 5 flavors to choose from including a vegetarian option yet my favourite is the 5 spiced pork belly. The bread is soo crispy and best eaten with the white vinegar watery chilli sauce. There are many sauces to choose from so please do taste them all before you decide which one goes best. We also had the famous beef pho in steak slices ($8.90) as this way, we could taste the true flavor of the soup and the freshness of the beef. The pho came smoking hot while the steak slices medium rear, while we allow the pinkish glow of the steak slowly deepen into a light gray (Medium well), we gobbled up the steak with some nice white vinegar chilli sauce (my fav). The noodle was chewy and cooked with the right heat while meat sweet and soup similar to the street hawker's I had while i was in Hanoi.

If you would like some sides, I would recommend the seasonal sweet potato and cheese roll ($2.90), its crispy while inside is soft and naturally sweet from the sweet potato. I can't taste much of the cheese though but it works well as a dessert. Grab a sizzling lemon soda ($3.00) infused with lime and lemongrass is the perfect way to refresh your breath though the meal was heavily spiced, the spice do not linger under your breath.

The setting was casually nice with hooks underneath the table for you to hang your bags and purchases. Seating is rather tight, though we were there early for dinner, we were not shown a generous seat rather a table next to the extinguisher and entrance to the kitchen which is not comfortable at all. Table was also a tad sticky and the bottle that holds the sauce was leaking. Cutleries were self-served at the cashier, however when my date dropped one of her chopsticks, though the staff kindly picked it up and dropped it into the kitchen bin, he did not replace the chopstick for her. Food is yummy and price reasonable but its more like a eat and go place, so don't expect the luxury of spacious sitting or welcoming service. Eat and get out is more like the culture here.

Location: 3.5/5 Menu Variety: 3/5 Food Quality: 4/5 Price: 3.5/5 Service: 2/5

Will I return: Most likely as I really love the Banh Mi

Will I bring my friends: Only the close ones before I get embarassed by the service they provide which is not exactly welcoming.