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| - Came across Song Huong in a food blog/yelp binge last night and so we trekked over today for dinner. It's cash only, but there's a 7-11 in the same complex so that shouldn't be a problem.
I was very excited about the rare beef salad. It's a Vietnamese carpaccio and it is such a delight. Crunchy minced peanuts, red chile's, cilantro, lime, shaved onion and sweet vinegar dance while the cool and tender beef melts in your mouth.
An absolute standout and something that will keep bringing me back again and again. The portion is extremely generous for $12.50, so if you can't share it, you may only need some spring/salad rolls. No digestion problems either, for those concerned.
The boy ordered the lemongrass chicken vermicelli soup. The broth had that exotic magic of sweet, salty and creamy while still being clear. Perhaps a little too salty after hot sauce was added and cuts of chicken could be a little better, but overall really tasty.
I had the Bun Bo Hue everyone keeps raving about. My unfamiliarity with this dish meant it didn't resonate with fond memories, which I think may be necessary since it wasn't anything special to me. Tried the blood cube. Not my thing, but I'm guessing this is part of the appeal. For those who are trying this the first time, it's a cheap enough mistake to see if you like it ($8 for the regular bowl).
Across the board, the prices are the most reasonable you'll find and the food is worth the trip, even if they were inflated.
Decor is cute. Green walls, faux flowers and lights with a little grass hut for the till.
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