Hem Nine Nine, Mama Linh’s new establishment has found a
permanent place in Glebe area. Serving Vietnamese food with Mama’s own recipe,
you can still taste the authentic flavour but this time they differentiate
themselves with a modern touch on every dish.
I bet you have heard about Mama Linh’s Food Truck before,
haven’t you? Talking about their Beef Pho Roll (I bet you can’t simply find it
anywhere) – the tender, juicy and richly flavoured beef in a soft Vietnamese
bread roll – well, they don’t have the roll here but don’t fret as they have
the Special Bone Marrow Pho which I’m gonna talk more about it if you still keep on reading~
Hem Nine Nine is nicely decorated with a bold color choices
and somehow resembles a hidden gem you can find in a laneway in Vietnam. It might look small from the outside but they
do have more seatings at the back courtyard.
I always believe double deep fried means double goodness and not double badness (ps: I'm not lying to myself). So, when I see this Lemongrass Pork Chop Bun on the menu, there is no way I'd miss it~ Tender pork chop with a caramel-lemongrass marinade, fried to perfection and served with pickled cucumber, baby radish and chili mayo. The mantou bun is also flash-fried, so you'll get the soft, fluffy and yet crispy bun with flavorful and juicy meat on the inside all in every bite!
Char-grilled Bo Lu Lac aka Black Pepper Beef Skewers is another favorite! The wagyu marble score +9 shines here as each bite of the beef cubes is so tender, juicy and peppery. I imagine putting these cubes over the top of lettuce with a little bit of tangy vinegar dressing will definitely become my must-eat salad combination ever!
Make sure you don't miss this Hem Special Pho every time you visit this place! Bone marrow is packed with rich flavor that is undeniable for pho broth. Simmered for 18 hours, the broth has intense beefy flavor with warm aroma of herbs and the gelatine gives extra richness and mouth-coating texture! Served with tender Rare Wagyu Beef (9+ marble score), sliced brisket,and oven roasted bone marrow.. There's always room for a second bowl!
Another thing you can't miss is this Bun Rieu! This place is doing a great makeover to the traditional look of Bun Rieu by adding squid ink into the soup. Served with crispy Banh Hoi noodles as the base and topped with soft shell crab for extra crunch, the soup gets my attention the most with its comforting and rich taste like it's been simmered for hours.
Hem Nine Nine
Address:
99 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Opening Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 12pm - 3pm for LUNCH
Tuesday - Sunday 5pm - 10pm for DINNER