Rau Ram Cafe: A Must Try Vietnamese Restaurant in Bacolod City.

Rau Ram Cafe is Bacolod’s first and oldest Vietnamese Restaurant. Open for over 10 years, Rau Ram is beloved by many for its delicious vietnamese meals and noodle dishes. Come on down to Purok Marapara 2, Brgy Bata for tasty and delicious Vietnamese food!

About Rau Ram Cafe

Rau Ram Cafe was previously known as Saigon Cafe. The owner, Sylvia Gerangue, ran the restaurant out of her backyard. Sylvia had previously gone to Vietnam to learn how to cook Vietnamese food. She brought back to Bacolod the Vietnamese dishes and recipes.

Since Filipino and Vietnamese palates are somewhat similar, Rau Ram Cafe was a hit and customers began to queue up to try their food. Soon, they were able to save enough money to open a bigger restaurant just across from their house.

Over 10 years later, Rau Ram has expanded their menu and now has gorgeous outdoor areas for visitors to enjoy while they dine.

Pick your Dining spot at Rau Ram Cafe

There are three main areas to dine in at Rau Ram Cafe Bacolod. The first area is the main dining room, which is the largest and has the most seating. It is decorated with whimsical glass bottle lamps and fans, and has large, long tables that can accommodate big groups. If you have a big group, it is best to make reservations by calling Rau Ram Cafe ahead of time.

The second dining area is located on a veranda next to the main dining area. There are plenty of nets to provide shade and block the sun, and there are plenty of fans to ensure a nice cooling breeze.

The next area is a nice side area where people can enjoy full-length murals and a refreshing water fountain wall.

There are two ways to order food at Rau Ram Cafe Bacolod:

1. You can order using the big chalkboard on the wall, which lists the popular menu items.
2. You can order using the physical menu, which lists all of the menu items, including drinks.

If you’re not sure what to order, We recommend checking out the chalkboard first to see what the most popular dishes are. Then, you can take a look at the physical menu to see if there’s anything else that catches your eye.

What to order at Rau Ram Cafe Bacolod

We ordered Rau Ram Cafe Bacolod’s Guoi Buoi pomelo salad as an appetizer. The fresh pomelo gave the salad a big burst of flavor. Pomelo is a delicious and refreshing fruit, and it pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in the salad. The combination of the sweet and sour flavors is really invigorating, and the herbs add a touch of freshness.

One of Rau Ram’s famous salads is the Vietnamese noodle salad, also known as Bun Thit Nuong. We chose to have their famous Bun Chia Go, which is made with delicious deep-fried spring rolls wrapped in rice paper. We highly recommend it. This is the dish you should order when you are at Rau Ram Cafe.

Want fried chicken? Rau Ram Cafe Bacolod has Ga Chien, Vietnamese Five Spice fried chicken paired with their special fried rice. Tasty! Ga Chien, or Vietnamese Five Spice fried chicken, is a popular dish in Vietnam. It is made with chicken that has been marinated in a mixture of five spice powder, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. The chicken is then fried until crispy and golden brown. Ga Chien is often served with rice, vegetables, and a dipping sauce.

We always order the Vietnamese Braised Short Ribs or their Suon Kho Man at Rau Ram Cafe Bacolod. These sweetish stewed ribs are very tasty and filling. Make sure to order plenty of rice!

Grilled balut has been trending lately in the Philippines. However, the tastiest balut in Bacolod is the one that Rau Ram Cafe Bacolod serves, which is balut with sweet chili sauce. It is delicious and worth trying.

Rau Ram’s Pork Belly in plum sauce is a dish that mixes several delicious flavors – sweet, sour and meaty.

Rau Ram Cafe Bacolod was also the first restaurant in Bacolod to popularize Vietnamese coffee. It was the first time for many to see the phin filter, a device used by Vietnamese to make drip coffee. Vietnamese coffee is still a popular drink at Rau Ram today. The coffee is filtered into a glass with condensed milk then poured over a glass filled with ice cubes. Tasty!

Here is the current menu for Rau Ram Cafe Bacolod. Feel free to flip through the pages!

How to Get to Rau Ram Cafe Bacolod

Commuting or Public Transportation – You can take the Bata Libertad Jeeps. Tell them that you want to get to the road that leads to the Marapara golf course. Get off at the road sign and hail a tricycle to take you to Saigon Cafe. Alternatively, you can walk down the road and take the first left.

The Bacolod Food Hunters did not accept any freebies, incentives or money for this article. We paid for our own food. We practice ethical blogging.