I recently had a bowl of Vietnamese beef stew paired with thin flat rice noodles from a commercial chain, and I prefer this over our local style beef stew.

The broth is composed, not aggressive. Less salty, gently sweet, and layered with spice driven umami rather than local style soy led heaviness.

The colour stays light and no clinging sodium fatigue. The thin flat rice noodles absorbing full flavour and the carrots chunks literally melt in the mouth.

Then a squeeze of the calamansi, that sharp citrus lift cuts through the richness flavour, sharpens the spices, and restores balance in one move. Simple.

From a practical standpoint, GrabFood’s dine out deal offers 10% off when payment is made via their promo, and it is available across their outlets.

Kthxbye.