Pho Vietz @ The Starling at Bukit Bintang
Location: G-040, Level G, The Starling Mall, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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The menu covers pho (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) in various cuts including rare beef, brisket, and tendon, alongside banh mi (Vietnamese baguette sandwiches), spring rolls, vermicelli bowls (bun) with grilled meats, and Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk. The pho broth is simmered for hours with star anise, cinnamon, and charred ginger, producing the clear, aromatic soup that is the dish's foundation. Diners customise their pho with bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime, and chilli from the accompanying garnish plate. The banh mi combines pate, cold cuts, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs in a crisp baguette. The Starling outlet provides a quick, healthy lunch option for the Damansara Uptown commercial and residential community. The format is casual and efficient, suited to both quick lunches and relaxed dinners.
A bowl of pho costs between RM15 and RM25, with banh mi from RM12. The restaurant is busiest during weekday lunch and weekend dinner. Pho Vietz provides a lighter, fresher alternative to the heavier Malaysian and Chinese soups common in the area. The Vietnamese emphasis on fresh herbs and clean flavours appeals to health-conscious diners seeking nourishing, low-oil meals.
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Pho Vietz @ The Starling
Pho Vietz Restaurant
The exterior of a restaurant called Pho Vietz, with a bright yellow facade and a prominent sign above the entrance. Inside, tables and chairs are visible, along with customers dining. A sign indicates "Please Wait To Be Seated." Another sign displays business hours and states "Non Halal." The ceiling features modern geometric lighting.
Pho Vietz Restaurant
The exterior of a Pho Vietz restaurant with a bright yellow facade. The restaurant's name is prominently displayed in a lit sign above the entrance. Inside, tables and chairs are visible, along with a counter and staff. A menu board showcasing various dishes is placed near the entrance.
Pho Vietz Restaurant
The exterior of a brightly lit restaurant with a yellow facade and a prominent "PHO VIETZ" sign above the entrance. The interior is visible, showing tables, chairs, and staff members.
Pho Vietz Storefront
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Banh Mi Sandwich
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Sandwiches in a basket
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Pork Ribs with Rice and Egg
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Japanese Meal Set
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Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls
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Stir-fried dish with rice and spring rolls
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Beef Stew with Rice and Soup
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Pho
A close-up shot of a bowl of pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup. The soup contains thinly sliced beef, rice noodles, onions, and is garnished with fresh herbs and sliced red chilies. The bowl has a blue and white decorative rim. A white spoon is visible on the right side of the bowl.
Bowl of food with meat and vegetables
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Vietnamese Broken Rice Dish
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Vietnamese Noodle Bowl
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Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
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Vietnamese Noodle Bowl
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Banh Mi Sandwich
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Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
A plate of golden-brown spring rolls, topped with chopped peanuts and green onions, served on a bed of shredded lettuce. A small black bowl of dark dipping sauce, containing sliced chilies and other ingredients, is placed to the left of the spring rolls. The food is presented on a rectangular white plate with a blue rim, set on a wooden table.
Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls
A close-up shot of a plate of Vietnamese steamed rice rolls (Banh Cuon) served with a side of sliced Vietnamese ham and a small bowl of dipping sauce. The rolls are topped with fried shallots and fresh herbs. In the background, other dishes and bowls are visible, suggesting a restaurant setting.
Restaurant Interior with Patrons
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Fresh Spring Rolls
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Restaurant Interior with Staff and Shelves of Goods
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Pho Vietz Menu Cover
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Fresh Spring Rolls
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Refreshing Drink with Mint and Lime
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Shrimp and Pork Noodle Bowl
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Meal Set
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Vietnamese Coffee
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Asian Meal Set
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Restaurant Interior with Diners
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Curry Dish
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Vietnamese Coffee and Drink
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Vietnamese Food
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Partially Eaten Meal
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Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
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Chicken Stew with Bread
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Vietnamese Food Platter
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Noodle Soup
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Grilled Chicken Dish
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Banh Mi Sandwiches
Close-up of two banh mi sandwiches, one cut in half, revealing the fillings of pickled carrots, daikon radish, cucumber, cilantro, and meat. The sandwiches are served in a black basket lined with paper.
Vietnamese Dishes
A close-up shot of two Vietnamese dishes on a wooden table. The dish in the foreground is a spring roll topped with crushed peanuts and green onions, served on a bed of lettuce with a side of dipping sauce. The dish in the background features rice topped with a fried egg, grilled meat, pickled vegetables, lettuce, and crispy crackers, with a small dish of dipping sauce.
Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls
A plate of Vietnamese steamed rice rolls (Banh Cuon) served with lettuce, bean sprouts, fried shallots, herbs, and two slices of Vietnamese ham. A small bowl of dipping sauce and a separate bowl of broth are also on the table. The dish is presented on a wooden table.
Bowl of Noodles
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles with meat and vegetables. The bowl is decorated with a blue and white pattern. There are two small dishes of condiments in the background.
Vietnamese Food Platter
A close-up overhead shot of a Vietnamese meal. The meal includes a plate with rice, a fried egg, crispy rice crackers, pickled vegetables, and a side of meat. There is also a bowl of vermicelli noodles with meat and vegetables, and a basket of banh mi sandwiches. A tall glass of iced tea with fruit slices and a small dish of dipping sauce are also visible. A menu is partially visible in the background.
Vietnamese Coffee Preparation
Two Vietnamese coffee filters are set up over glasses on teal saucers, with a small green ceramic container in the foreground. A glass of iced water is visible in the background.
Three refreshing drinks on a wooden table
Three glasses of drinks with ice, lime, and mint are placed on a wooden table. One drink is a light-colored beverage with lime slices and mint leaves. Another is a darker, amber-colored drink with orange slices. The third drink is a clear beverage with ice and lime. Spoons are in two of the glasses. In the background, a person wearing a black t-shirt with a white logo is visible.
Dessert with Drink
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Banh Mi Description
A description of Banh Mi, a Vietnamese sandwich with a French-style baguette. It details the history and common fillings such as pork liver pate, meatloaf, roasted pork, pork ear terrine, coriander leaves, cucumber, chili, carrot, and daikon. It also mentions that Pho Vietz offers a special homemade sauce.
Banh Mi Sandwiches
Three banh mi sandwiches are presented in a black basket lined with white paper. The sandwiches are made with crusty bread and filled with various ingredients including meat, pickled carrots, cucumber, and herbs. The sandwiches are cut in half, revealing the fillings. A glass of water and a spoon on a plate are visible in the background.