Indochine has been a stalwart presence in Box Hill's Vietnamese dining scene for many years. One of the perks of having a restaurant last for so long is the ability to build up a loyal customer base, which in turn has made Indochine an incredibly popular restaurant in Box Hill.
Bún thịt nướng chả giò
Although the bún thịt nướng was very similar to many other places I have tried in terms of flavour, one thing I really appreciated was that the spring rolls were crispy and the vegetables and herbs were fresh instead of sad and wilted. However, I did dislike how they put the nước chấm on top of the bowl.
Phở tái bò viên
Pho is a staple of Vietnamese cuisine that I always order when I visit a Vietnamese restaurant. The pho at Indochine is both smaller in size and more expensive than most other places in the Box Hill area. Although more expensive, the pho at Indochine has some differences when compared to the cheaper Vietnamese places, including rare beef which is more tender and a lighter, yet still fragrant broth.
Bún bò Huế
Solid food combined with a relaxed atmosphere and reasonable pricing have made Indochine a mainstay of Box Hill's dining scene. Although I felt that at some times, the flavour of the food at Indochine was lacking the impactful and fragrant flavours of traditional VIetnamese cuisine, sometimes having lighter flavours can be a refreshing change.
Food Rating 8/10
Overall Rating 8/10