Zao - Taguig

The best part of this restaurant is the photographer they hired to take pics of their dishes. This is probably the most extraordinary terrible Vietnamese food.... read more The best part of this restaurant is the photographer they hired to take pics of their dishes. This is probably the most extraordinary terrible Vietnamese food. So bad that I'm writing my review midway through my meal. The steward recommended their pho as the best seller...it couldn't have been more insipid! Appetiser sampler was very sub standard but I thought I'd wait for the pho. Shaking beef tastes like a hotel management student's first trial attempt in college. Beef stew is a very distant viscous cousin of sinigang. Have to give credit where it's due...the staff are sincere and attentive. I wouldn't eat here for free.

Came in for late lunch with a friend. The place is not crowded at 2pm and the ambience is nice. They got wine on each table, too bad tho they didn't get us tast... read more Came in for late lunch with a friend. The place is not crowded at 2pm and the ambience is nice. They got wine on each table, too bad tho they didn't get us taste it haha. So we ordered Saigon Fried Rice and Zao Barbeque Sampler. First off, Saigon Fried Rice on menu says it has Shrimp, Chinese Sausage and Peas. Sure it tastes Chinese Sausage and Peas are visibly there but the shrimp is quite lacking. It's tasty tho. Serving is good for 2. Quite pricey for me. Next, Zao Barbeque Sampler, I believe is their Pork, Chicken, Spareribs and Tenderloin Barbeque. They actually all tastes same for me, except that the Tenderloin have nuts topping. Barbeque tastes really good and nicely smoke. The meal came with vinegar with spice dip, which is perfect for the barbeque, and Carrot and Radish (I guess) slaw which is so fresh and wish they add more serving haha. The dish can be shared by 3 persons. There's still lot to try from this place so I'll be back.

I liked the private and pleasant environment. Staff are accomodating and professional as well. However, their food tasted a little bit too much. read more I liked the private and pleasant environment. Staff are accomodating and professional as well. However, their food tasted a little bit too much.

The place itself looks very posh and demanding but eating was bland! and the bark meat in the pho I ordered was raw. read more The place itself looks very posh and demanding but eating was bland! and the bark meat in the pho I ordered was raw.

If you are real fan of pho and know what it's really supposed to taste like, you'll be disappointed with any spot you try in the Philippines. They just don't ha... read more If you are real fan of pho and know what it's really supposed to taste like, you'll be disappointed with any spot you try in the Philippines. They just don't have the proper ingredients, nor the time, dedication and understanding of what it's supposed to taste like because making pho is a whole day process. However, if you need your quick pho fix and you are in bgc... I go to zao out of convenience. The staff is very friendly and the prices are reasonable. It's good enough to get you by.