I have been anticipating the opening of Co Thanh in Kau U Fong for nearly 3 months, and already knew that it was due to soft open tomorrow on Monday 12th of June. Luckily enough I secured myself an order of Banh Mi when I walked past the shop on Sunday, hopefully taking a preview and also avoiding the likely crowd in its first weeks of opening.
Co Thanh -
Located on the same street as The Chairman, Nagahama No.1, 名人坊高級粵菜 Celebrity Cuisine, Le Port Parfume...
There is a Stainless Steel Cart inside the Shop -
Co Thanh is inspired by and emulates the famous "The Lunch Lady" in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Hence apart from the Banh Mi, they also sell Bun Bo Hue, a Thai inspired Bun Thai noodles, but ultimately what attracts the most is Bun Mam made with fermented Fish, something I love eating in HCM.
Some Prawn Crackers to start..
Banh Mi Sandwich with Cold Cuts, Vegetables, Pickles (Spicy) - HKD $88 + 10%
Surprisingly there's only 1 type of Banh Mi served here, with cold cuts thit nguoi style. Bread is reheated in the oven and it comes with pork pate spread and a variety of cold cuts. Since this is their new opening, I won't comment too much on the taste aspect as yet. Although I think it could do with slightly more margarine-butter beneath the pate, and the sauce is not that spicy albeit that would be more a Northern style.
Co Thanh sounds Promising -
The Concept itself, the recipes, and the tenacity of the Owner in sourcing his produce from Vietnam directly and learning the trade of cooking up traditional Saigon style food. It's a little more pricier than I initially envisaged, and let's see when I get around to trying out their other Signature dishes, also their Rau Ma Pennywort juice..
Price: HKD $88 + 10%
Food: N/A Soft Opening Stage
Address: 2 Kau U Fong, Central
Food: N/A Soft Opening Stage
Address: 2 Kau U Fong, Central
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