tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post205295374672105873..comments2024-03-28T16:53:20.412+11:00Comments on Footscray Food Blog: The best banh cuon and more at Vy VyLauren aka Ms Bakloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-20587513021576704862012-09-21T07:55:13.661+10:002012-09-21T07:55:13.661+10:00Fantastic! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it :-...Fantastic! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it :-)Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-83162596530265567012012-09-17T09:40:19.981+10:002012-09-17T09:40:19.981+10:00Hey Lauren! I went there on Saturday with my mum. ...Hey Lauren! I went there on Saturday with my mum. My mum loved it! She could tell that the crepes/banh cuon were freshly made, not oily like the store bought ones.<br />We ordered the stuffed bean curd, banh cuon viet style, banh cuon prawns chinese style and then Winnie told us about the noodles so we ordered that too! She told us to order it next time cos we had already eaten alot but we really wanted to eat more so she agreed and Peter cooked it and brought it to our table. It was a very enjoyable lunch and we will definitely be back! Neenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805951948694378777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-81687401373154703352012-09-09T14:57:20.267+10:002012-09-09T14:57:20.267+10:00NEE! M and I went while were away- the staff are h...NEE! M and I went while were away- the staff are hospitable and food is tasty. We should do dinner here some day.Eyezhttp://www.twitter.com/meaneirenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-35952944757522450782012-09-08T09:19:11.801+10:002012-09-08T09:19:11.801+10:00Hi Victor, thanks for stopping by and please do co...Hi Victor, thanks for stopping by and please do come check us out again! Lauren :-)Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-80970649121290130162012-09-08T08:35:42.321+10:002012-09-08T08:35:42.321+10:00Hi Lauren, since moving to Melbourne about a year ...Hi Lauren, since moving to Melbourne about a year ago, I have read and heard about the food scene in the inner West, esp Footscray. But, have only been there twice. Now there is a reason to go back there again to try Vy Vy. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, VictorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-60829036320649949142012-08-30T14:12:15.159+10:002012-08-30T14:12:15.159+10:00Maddy, thank you so much for your lovely comment! ...Maddy, thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed Vy Vy. I've been both pleased and relieved at the reaction to this post. This is only my second "invited guest" type of post (first was Reading Room) and I have been worried people might freak out, call me a sell-out and switch off in disgust. I am delighted that it appears that people are satisfied with the disclosure and/or trust me enough that they want to give Vy Vy a try despite the visit being a freebie, and so far the reaction has been on the same wavelength as my thoroughly enjoyable visit above.<br /><br />Apart from the fact that I am a blogger, I do think this kind of sponsored post is a very good way for a small business to raise its profile. Tiffany has commented that they were so busy the Friday after the post went up, and that a large portion of new customers have been ordering the same dishes I was offered, which shows that people are reading and absorbing. I really enjoyed the fact that the restaurant could choose their signature dishes - I know when I was working in hospitality, people would order things that I knew weren't the restaurant's best and I would be wishing inside, "Please don't order that!" I also really enjoyed being able to chat to the owners and get the full story behind them and their dishes.<br /><br />Anyway, so glad that you enjoyed it and will be regulars! It's a lovely spot. Yes, and ditto about Vietnamese food. Whenever we have that "desert island" conversation - "If you could only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?" I always answer Vietnamese.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-62554578224036601932012-08-30T13:13:46.404+10:002012-08-30T13:13:46.404+10:00Hi Lauren, thanks for a great blog!
We went to V...Hi Lauren, thanks for a great blog! <br /><br />We went to Vy Vy last night following your post and we LOVED it! I just followed your lead and ordered hot & sour soup, soft shell crab and banh cuon and my fiance had the king prawn hot pot. We had fried icecream for dessert and were given some sesame red bean balls as a treat.<br /><br />The banh cuon was incredible. I love Vietnam and Vietnamese food especially (one of the reasons we moved to Footscray) <br /><br />The staff were gorgeous and we talked about your blog! As a fellow blogger (www.whatmaddydidnext.com) it makes me so happy to know that blogs make such positive impacts and reach out to communities. So much nicer than regular advertising.<br /><br />Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for bringing Vy Vy to us - we will make it a regular 'date night' stop! <br /><br />Maddy Maddyhttp://www.whatmaddydidnext.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-77793650942314296832012-08-30T11:34:05.538+10:002012-08-30T11:34:05.538+10:00MJ, that is GREAT to hear!MJ, that is GREAT to hear!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-69640715259381949602012-08-30T11:33:47.860+10:002012-08-30T11:33:47.860+10:00Ooh interesting. From MJ below, it does seem like...Ooh interesting. From MJ below, it does seem like the menu has had an overhaul.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-3224854952721224452012-08-30T11:33:23.412+10:002012-08-30T11:33:23.412+10:00That's great Keri! She's lovely isn't...That's great Keri! She's lovely isn't she.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-80280617012184855832012-08-30T11:33:08.917+10:002012-08-30T11:33:08.917+10:00Fair enough MJ :-) I do like Laksa King laksa, so...Fair enough MJ :-) I do like Laksa King laksa, so warm and snuggly - had it recently and even though I know a lot of people say it's not authentic, gosh darn it was tasty.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-79456222161172362322012-08-30T11:31:53.990+10:002012-08-30T11:31:53.990+10:00Let me know how you find it!Let me know how you find it!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-69680687588699060842012-08-30T09:59:31.760+10:002012-08-30T09:59:31.760+10:00We did go back thre last week ( after a long, long...We did go back thre last week ( after a long, long break) and we loved it! New menu is fantastic! Welcome back Vy- Vy! MJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-21379263523664214462012-08-22T20:53:25.664+10:002012-08-22T20:53:25.664+10:00Vy Vy has always been my favourite... I love their...Vy Vy has always been my favourite... I love their Curry Laksa and their specialised dishes such as fried noodles (lots of wok hei). Their Vietnamese dishes are also delicious (banh cuon, rice paper rolls and pancakes) yum...<br /><br />Thanks for the blog, they well deserve the great compliments. Well done Winnie and Peter for bringing us taste of the differenceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-83003102762368072172012-08-22T14:40:41.244+10:002012-08-22T14:40:41.244+10:00I used to go there a lot a while ago as well… I ho...I used to go there a lot a while ago as well… I hope they got back on track ( dishes you had look good/ different from few years ago)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-33824609093095011942012-08-22T14:40:34.233+10:002012-08-22T14:40:34.233+10:00I popped in for a snack (just a couple of curry pu...I popped in for a snack (just a couple of curry puffs) when out and a few weeks ago and met Winnie, who was so sweet and friendly. Will definitely be back to check out more on the menu!<br />KeriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-20069993282836551162012-08-22T14:30:25.364+10:002012-08-22T14:30:25.364+10:00We used to be their regulars 3-4 years back…. Thei...We used to be their regulars 3-4 years back…. Their laksa was great and the grilled pork vermicelli salads just perfect, but months after months the prices where incising and the quality of dishes dramatically decreasing ( fresh herbs which made the salad were replaced with… pickled carrots, no more seafood in seafood laksa etc….. very disspointing :(<br />We switched to Laksa King and still loving it!<br />MJ<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-24420636698467159612012-08-22T14:14:33.935+10:002012-08-22T14:14:33.935+10:00sold! I am coming here!!!!! sold! I am coming here!!!!! Neenohttp://www.sewmelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-36349315491531783372012-08-22T12:19:47.937+10:002012-08-22T12:19:47.937+10:00Bring me a takeaway banh cuon plz! :-PBring me a takeaway banh cuon plz! :-PLauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-52982238882955394672012-08-22T12:13:02.968+10:002012-08-22T12:13:02.968+10:00Daaaaaaaamn, sis! Now I gotta go there today befor...Daaaaaaaamn, sis! Now I gotta go there today before swinging by your place with niece in tow! Elizabeth Reedhttp://www.cryptolizard.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-74102624126920589592012-08-22T10:43:19.410+10:002012-08-22T10:43:19.410+10:00Do it Andrew! I am also eyeing off those carameli...Do it Andrew! I am also eyeing off those caramelised claypots on the specials board. Let me know what you think!<br /><br />Yes, it's funny how we can feel about combo businesses. I was suss of Vietnamese/Chinese places for years, assuming that the "Chinese" was tacked on as an appeasement of non-Vietnamese Australians, before I realised that there is a whole ethnic group, if you like, of Chinese in Vietnam who have their own unique Vietnamese/Chinese cooking style.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-68624754047545804682012-08-22T10:20:20.579+10:002012-08-22T10:20:20.579+10:00Well...this other Andrew is also mighty fond of Ba...Well...this other Andrew is also mighty fond of Bahn Cuon after trying it on your suggestion at Dinh Son. I always walked past Vy Vy because of the "Vietnamese, Chinese & Malaysian" combo problem you suggested. I love the idea that Winnie makes Bahn Cuon old-school...I will get here ASAP!<br /><br />BTW, your call on Racecourse Rd being known as little KL is a good one (just like little India in Barkly Village). Anything to encourage more of the Malaysian food vibe there...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491203791981877019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-46165529221989525322012-08-22T09:32:19.862+10:002012-08-22T09:32:19.862+10:00Andy, I pretty much wanted to caption the banh cuo...Andy, I pretty much wanted to caption the banh cuon photo, 'ANDY - GET HERE NOW!' Can't wait to hear what you think.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-51777715829006050102012-08-22T09:29:41.099+10:002012-08-22T09:29:41.099+10:00We used to be regulars at Vy Vy for their Bun sala...We used to be regulars at Vy Vy for their Bun salads and had no idea they even sold Banh Cuon. I will be getting there as soon as possible to try it out. The photo looks fantastic! Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893547028655008564noreply@blogger.com