Good morning, Vietnam! At Jelle Mannekens’ place, you (almost) feel like you’re really there! Line up at the bar, grab a seat on a barstool around a wobbly Ikea table, before being called back up to get your order. The space is heady with the scent of mint, Thai basil, cilantro, lime, cinnamon, star anise, cardamon and cloves… The house hits? A truly delicious banh mi sandwich made on baguette bread and stuffed with grilled chicken, pork, beef or tofu marinated in lemongrass; a delicious bowl of pho with strips of beef and beef meatballs, or chicken, pork or tofu, plus rice noodles, herbs and fresh veggies. To go with all that, there are bun cha salads made using the same ingredients and fried noodles. // Pat Net

FEELING THIRSTY? Saigon beer (€3.50 for 250 ml), coconut water €3, oishi iced tea €3.

PRICE: Banh mi €7-9, bun cha and pho €9.50 to €14.50.