Mug 'n' Bowl
Mt Roskill · Auckland
Phở. Bún. Bánh mì.
Vietnamese roots. Mt Roskill kitchen.
Open daily · 8a Carr Road
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Behind the bowl
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More about RicoOn the menu
Cooked this morning.
Six dishes that define the kitchen.
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Bánh mì
Crispy pork belly. Pickled daikon. House pâté. XXL on request.
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Phở
Twelve-hour broth. Slurp-worthy noodles.
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Hủ tiếu
Layered umami broth. Daikon and carrot. Tender pork shoulder.
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Lemongrass honey chicken
Marinated, caramelised. Served with house pickled shallots.
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Eggs benedict, the Kiwi side
Toasted muffin, poached eggs, bacon, hollandaise. Classic, properly built.
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Allpress, two ways
Allpress espresso, or traditional Vietnamese drip. Both done properly.
Metro Top 50
The signature
Crackle. Pâté. Pickle.
The bánh mì Mug 'n' Bowl built its name on. Crispy pork belly. House pâté. Pickled daikon and carrot. Coriander, chili, a touch of mayo. Built so every bite reaches all of it.
Read the whole storyThe kitchen
N o r u s h . No shortcuts. Just the food that lives here.
How the kitchen works
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Most cafes pre-prep their bánh mì for speed. Here, each one is built to order — daikon and carrot from this morning's pickling, pork from this morning's roast, herbs cut as the plate goes out.
The phở stock starts the night before. Bowls go to the table the moment they're ready. Every dish exists in real time.
Press and reviews
The reception.
“The banh mi is one of the best in Auckland.”
“Bringing Vietnam to Auckland through flavour and food.”
“Pork belly noodle salad — super yum. The owner was extremely nice and accommodating. Quite a few good GF options.”
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Visit
Pull up a chair.
8a Carr Road, Mt Roskill
Auckland
Open daily · [PLACEHOLDER_HOURS — confirm with Rico, sources are inconsistent — Facebook says 8am–2:30pm Mon–Sun, AucklandMeal says 6am–4pm weekdays / 7am–3pm weekends]