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| - Wow. Hidden gem alert! If you're looking for delicious Vietnamese food, great service and a fun atmosphere, this is the place to go.
As a vegetarian, I've come to realize there are two kinds of vegetarian menu items. The one that's put there for the odd vegetarian who steps through the door with non-veggie friends, and the other, by chefs who are actually interested in creating dishes without meat. This spot belongs in the latter category.
It's clear from the menu options that they thought about different kinds of vegetarian foods. There's a range of soupy and dry items, like spicy vegetable noodles in lemongrass soup or peanuts, bitter melon and rice. On top of variety, my order of the lemongrass soup's ratio of noodle to tofu and veggies was well balanced, making it a hearty meal, whereas I find myself often with a big bowl of plain noodles and soup in many other restaurants after a certain point.
I also loved the noodle choice with the soup. The texture was fuller than the usual flat vermicelli noodles and made it a great combo. Ughhhh, so scrumptious! This is also a spot that doesn't cheap out on sprouts and basil, and my noodles came with special fixings as well---purple cabbage, which not included in my partner's beef pho. The only thing that was not a standout for me are the spring rolls. Otherwise, service was amazing too. There seemed to have been a hostess who came around and checked up on folks throughout their meal, really elevating the dining experience.
In short, this is a must-try for vegetarians and I look forward to trying more items on the menu!
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