Happy Sunday! Since indulging in the rich flavours of Turkish coffee at The Golden Horn Turkish Bakery and Cafe in Downtown Vancouver, my husband and I have been on a quest to explore unique coffee experiences from around the globe. Inspired by an article showcasing 10 coffees from different corners of the world, we've set out to sample as many as we can right here in Vancouver.
Today, after attending Mass, our curiosity led us to explore the authentic Vietnamese coffee scene in the city. A quick search on Google Maps pointed us to Pure Delight Café, which boasted authentic Vietnamese coffee that piqued our interest. We boarded a 6-minute bus ride to Kitsilano without hesitation to embark on this caffeinated adventure.
Upon arriving, we were greeted by an extensive menu that exceeded the usual offerings at typical pho establishments. Excitedly, my husband ordered the Vietnamese Drip Coffee with Condensed Milk, served over ice. He noted that while it wasn't as robust as the French coffee we had sampled previously, it still possessed a delightful strength that surpassed his expectations. As a non-coffee drinker, I found the brew a bit too bitter despite the addition of condensed milk.
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| Vietnamese Drip Coffee with Condensed Milk Iced from Pure Delight Café |
To complement our coffee experience, we decided to indulge in some appetizers. The fried spring rolls we selected were exceptional, with a crispy exterior giving way to a savoury interior bursting with flavour.
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| Fried Spring Rolls from Pue Delight Café |
For our main courses, my husband opted for the House Special Noodle Soup, a comforting bowl featuring various cuts of meat immersed in a clear beef broth. From rare eye round steak to rich beef brisket and tender, soft tendon, each spoonful offered a symphony of flavours that warmed him on this chilly winter day.
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House Special Noodle Soup from Pure Delight Café With various slim cuts of meat bathing in a clear mahogany beef broth, our Phở Dặc Biệt is packed with rare eye round steak, well-done skirt flank, rich beef brisket, soft tendon, well-done lean beef, omasum tripe, and lush Vietnamese styled meatballs. The broth can further be enhanced with various items and ingredients such as bean sprouts, cilantro, and jalapenos with additional enrichment of different sauces and a bite of lime juice. |
Meanwhile, I savoured my favourite Vietnamese-style beef stew with rice. The tender beef, swimming in a thick, savoury sauce, paired perfectly with the steamed rice, creating a comforting and satisfying meal I thoroughly enjoyed.
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| Vietnamese-style Beef Stew with Rice from Pure Delight Café |
With our bellies warm and spirits lifted, we embarked on a leisurely 3-kilometre walk home, reflecting on the delightful flavours and experiences we had just shared.
