Vietnamese street-food kitchen

Real Saigon flavour, right around the corner.

Hearty lunch bowls, crusty banh mi, and slow-dripped ca phe sua da — cooked the way they do it on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Our pho broth simmers for hours, the lemongrass chicken is charred over open flame, and every bowl is packed fresh for quick pickup or delivery.

Today's midday break

  • Pho bo — beef noodle soup

    Broth simmered overnight with star anise, charred onion, and cinnamon.

  • Lemongrass chicken bowl

    Grilled chicken over jasmine rice, pickled daikon and carrot, fresh herbs.

  • Caramelised pork banh mi

    Crackling baguette, house pâté, coriander, and our chilli oil.

  • Ca phe sua da

    Slow-dripped through a phin filter, sweetened with condensed milk.

Combo deals available for offices and regulars. Call ahead and we'll have it ready.

Lunch Counter Favourites

Pick Your Midday Fix

A quick look at what comes out of our kitchen each day. Filter by what you're craving, then order for pickup or delivery.

Signature Bowl

Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl

Grilled lemongrass chicken over jasmine rice with pickled daikon and carrot, fresh herbs, and a spoonful of house chilli oil.

  • • Served with cucumber and mint
  • • Add a fried egg for extra richness
  • • Packed for quick collection
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Street Classic

Caramelised Pork Banh Mi

Crusty baguette filled with caramelised pork, house pâté, pickled vegetables, coriander, and a smear of chilli mayo.

  • • Baguette baked fresh each morning
  • • Choice of pork or lemongrass chicken
  • • Wrapped tight for delivery
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Slow Drip

Ca Phe Sua Da

Traditional phin-filtered dark roast coffee poured over ice with sweetened condensed milk. Strong, smooth, and worth the wait.

  • • Brewed one drip at a time
  • • Stir to your preferred sweetness
  • • Pairs well with any banh mi
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Midday break, sorted

Your lunch is ready when you are

Pho broth simmered overnight, lemongrass chicken and caramelised pork over jasmine rice, and banh mi with pickled daikon and carrot — packed for quick collection or delivery.

Order your lunch fix

Combo deals for offices and regulars — just ask when you call.

Why Ngu Trua

Real Saigon flavour, built around your lunch break

We're not trying to be another generic takeaway. Every bowl, baguette, and coffee follows the same rules: honest ingredients, patient cooking, and the midday rhythm of a Vietnamese street kitchen.

Broth that waits for no one

Our pho stock simmers for eight hours before the first bowl is served. We roast the bones, char the onions, and skim the surface until it's clear. That's the difference between a quick stock cube and a broth you remember.

Bread with a crackle

Banh mi only works if the baguette is right. Ours is baked fresh each morning — light inside, crisp outside, sturdy enough to hold pâté, pickles, and lemongrass chicken without falling apart by the time you get back to the office.

Coffee worth the drip

Ca phe sua da can't be rushed. We brew each cup through a phin filter over condensed milk, letting it fall drop by drop. It takes a few minutes, but the result is a thick, sweet, strong coffee that no machine can copy.

Trusted by the lunch crowd

Office workers, tradespeople, and regulars keep coming back because the food is consistent. The same hands prepare the same recipes every day, and the chilli oil is made in-house, not bought in bulk. When you order from us, you know exactly what you're getting.

Combo deals for offices and returning customers make it easy to feed a team without the guesswork. Just tell us how many bowls you need, and we'll have them packed and ready for collection or delivery.

What regulars say

"The lemongrass chicken bowl is my Tuesday ritual. Pickles are always sharp, rice is always fluffy, and the chilli oil has just enough kick."

— Regular at the Rosebank counter

Good to Know

Questions We Hear at the Counter

Straight answers about our bowls, banh mi, and coffee — no fine print.

How far in advance should I order for lunch?

We recommend ordering by 10:30 AM if you need a guaranteed pickup or delivery slot between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM. For office combo deals, a day-ahead order helps us pack everything hot and ready on time.

What makes your pho broth different from instant versions?

Our broth is simmered for at least eight hours with roasted beef bones, charred onion and ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and cloves. We skim it regularly to keep it clear. That slow process is what gives it depth without relying on powders or shortcuts.

Can I adjust the spice level on my bowl or banh mi?

Absolutely. House chilli oil is served on the side for most dishes, so you control the heat. If you want extra pickled chillies or a milder marinade on your protein, just note it when you order and we'll sort it out.

Do you cater for office lunches or regular group orders?

Yes. We have combo deals built around the midday break — mixed boxes of banh mi, rice bowls, and drinks. Send us your team size and preferred time, and we'll put together a menu that works within your budget.

Is your Vietnamese coffee available hot as well as iced?

We brew ca phe sua da the traditional way with a phin filter, and you can have it over ice or served hot. Both come with sweetened condensed milk on the bottom — stir it in to your taste.

How do you keep takeaway food fresh during delivery?

Broth is packed separately from noodles and herbs so nothing gets soggy. Rice bowls are sealed while hot, and banh mi are wrapped in paper to keep the crust crisp. Most deliveries land within 30 minutes of packing.

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