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| - Visit : 2 am , Oct 5th 2014 ( Nuit Blanche Night )
Our party of 4 managed to step into the restaurant just as someone was turning off the open sign. The owner was kind enough to allow us to dine, with a welcoming smile and a disclaimer that the kitchen has run out of staples and that only a very limited selection of dishes were available.
the interiors were sleek, cozy ( though the door lets in a constant draft ) and the tables are spaced well to give just enough personal space.
As famished as we were, we asked what was on offer and ordered Pho Tai nam, Pho Ga, Duck Slider and Bun with Grilled Chicken.
The wait staff were visibly exhausted but mustered up a smile when we wanted to switch tables to sit farther away from the draft. Kudos to them for pulling off service with a smile after a crazy evening with the Nuit Blanche crowds.
The duck slider on bakery style bun was juicy, with just the right amount of seasoning blending into a memorable short eat. ( I do Wish it was a tad bit bigger to last another mouthful .. :)
The Pho Tai Nam was AMAZING and even though they had run out of Thai basil that evening, the subtle but complex flavours shone through ( One of my guests requested and downed an extra bowl of the soup and still wanted more ). The Bun was presented well, and the nuoc mam added the right salty balance to the vermicelli.
During the last half of our meal, the owner waited on our table letting the wait staff rest, clean up and made sure that we were nourished and satisfied.
Will certainly make a trip to try out the rest of the menu
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