Nice interior design - open atmosphere, colourful plates- Pho was not great - noodles were a bit over-cooked - meat (in both the chicken and beef Pho) was tough and bland
Though the smaller plates that people on neighboring tables were having gave me a bit of food envy, however as I had chosen the Pho, and had become full on that, it left little room for experimentation.
Next time I would try other things, and it seems like a great place to catch up with friends for drinks!
December is the time when families come home from overseas, and my cousin, Zac, is no exception. He suggested we visit popular St Kilda hotspot, Uncle. This Vietnamese fusion venue has a bar downstairs, and a restaurant upstairs. If the weather is good, you can grab a seat outside. They have a very impressive and detailed allergy menu for those who require.
Their Asian fusion take on San Choi Bao was light and refreshing, but one on measly prawn. They should put in two to elevate this dish to a must-order.
The Sher Wagyu brisket was tender and richly flavoured. The accompanying acidic pomelo salad had provided a welcome contrast. Side dish – Roti was warm and fresh, a must order!
Mango & Shiso spring rolls with coconut foam and coconut icecream.
There was a full wine menu, but being summer, we decided to go with the sangria. It was fruity, generous and totally shareable drink.
The menu offered a selection of dairy-free desserts! The spring rolls were delightfully sweet and crispy. The shiso filling took a bit of getting used to. Coconut ice cream was nice and light, with a yummy mango sauce.
With excellent service, an outstanding allergy menu and scrumptious food Uncle is a great choice for those dining out in St Kilda.
Delicious simple food, made with fresh ingredients and lots of flavour. When the weather is nice, food can be enjoyed on the spacious roof terrace. The only thing that can be improved is the Pho: all the right ingredients and fresh herbs, but the broth tasted like simple stock. It was fine, but didn't keep up with the rest of the delicious food here.
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