Types of Vietnamese foods on offer

[borgerboy@aol.com]

I’ve heard they serve good pho at the buffet. Anyone know if it’s on offer daily?  And what times of day?  Also, wondering if they ever have Vietnamese baguette sandwiches. Or if it ever appears on main dining menu. Thanks for any information. 

[Peachypooh]

The Freestyle Daily will list the  theme of the day at the buffet. I have never seen Vietnamese food but that doesn't mean it won't be there. 

[BirdTravels]

Depending on your ship, there will be an Asian soup station at the buffet. The type of noodles and broth changes by the day. More generic than Oho specific. No sandwiches. 
 

As Peachypooh said, there may be specials, but nothing Vietnamese. 
 

Pre-pandemic, they used to serve Pho in the MDR for lunch. 

[mking8288]

On the Getaway last month, they did have - one day only - a somewhat Vietnamese style Pho Tai / Pho Chi - the broth was nothing ordinary, just plain old beef stock without proper seasoning or other extra add-ons, it's the closest that we've ever seen.  They used to do a mini vegetables only Goi Guon, and Cha  Gio isn't difficult to make, if they choose the proper ingredients, etc.  NCL does a lot of curry dishes well so they could come up with a Vietnamese style curry chicken, over rice and/or baguette.   They do serve up very good Banh Flan - so you could source items together to make a special meal, and have a nice cup of Cà Phê Sữa Đá (iced or hot).  

 

Ships with Food Republic onboard, do serve up a Vietnamese style pho, that's somewhat good - soup stock was richer (that was on the Joy) minus the lemongrass and fresh bean sprouts, chilly pepper & lemon, etc. 

 

A good test for the chef's skill would be a nice & spicy bowl of Bun Bo Hue from the gallery, but seriously doubtful onboard NCL.  Once upon a time, NCL served port chops in the MDR often and if they marinate & prepare them, i.e. use fish sauce to season - then, along with chicken - easily do a good theme night at The Local or Garden Cafe, if not the MDR - as we don't think it's that popular to become a main or featured part of their core menus to rotate ... perhaps for ships sailing in Asia.  You will have good success at many of the ports of calls, if you plan ahead & travel a bit if Pho Dac Biet, Bo Kho or Bun  Ga Nuong are things you appreciate. 

Edited February 8, 2023 by mking8288