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| - Last month, we saw an article in the local Vegas restaurant review. It gave it rave reviews. So, we decided to try it out.
Since that review, we have returned 4 times! Yes, the place is awesome. And, we wanted to make sure that we tried all the dishes. The food is rather unique and quality is great.
Here is our review:
1. Service - Excellent. I have no idea why some reviews are negative. Every time we are there, there are usually 2-3 people waiting on us. They properly fill our drinks, ensure that our finished plates are removed, and always ask if we need anything else. In addition, the manager comes around and checks to see how everything is going. Honestly, usually, services at Viet and/or Chinese restaurants are very subpar. However, we think District One's staff and service are exceptional.
2. Atmosphere -- it is a bar. I think it is laid out quite nicely and not too noisy. Only issue that I have are the steps going up to the next level. If people don't watch their step, they can have an awful spill. Maybe, they can install a little ramp or something... Other than that, it is fine.
3. Food - absolutely amazing! Here are our recommendations from our 4 visits:
a. Appetizers -- usually, we order from the day's special.
Here are the appetizers that we totally enjoyed:
- Razor Clams -- very good, tender, and flavorful (note: this is our favorite appetizer)
- Snails -- surprisingly, this was HUGE!
- Shaken Beef Salad -- is one of my favorite dishes. Greens checked!
- Taco Talapia
- Roasted Squid
Here are the appetizers that we think are "okay"
- Pork Belly cooked in coconut.. it was a little bit too "fatty". :) I enjoyed it, but the wife stayed away due to the amount of fat on the meat.
- Pork Belly Buns (same as above)
- Scallops - I was a bit disappointed. Scallops are usually more plump. The sauce actually overwhelmed the scallops.
- Oxtail loco-moco something... Hawaiian style -- this was not good
b. Entrees
- Lobster Pho -- okay.. so, it is a bit pricey.. think we paid $30. But, oh my, this was so good and worth it. We loved this dish. Pho was very flavorful and one dish could be shared with 3 people! So, it even out about $10 bucks person. Love the presentation!!
- Lobster with Noodles. again, this was a bit pricey -- about $70. I think this was cooked in some tamarind sauce and served over noodles. Personally, I thought this was good, but not great. I rather have it served over fried rice.
- 5 Spice Chicken w/ side of yellow rice. Very good dish. Love the spices and the chicken!
- Oxtail Fried Rice (unlike the Loco Moco), we enjoyed this dish.
Note: next time, we will try the other pho dishes...
c. Dessert (there is only one on the menu)
Nothing beats the Vanilla ice cream w/ peanuts served on a coconut "meat" shell. It serves 2; unless, you really have a sweet tooth. My family love this part of the meal!
Overall, we love this place. Service is great, food is awesome, and the price is reasonable. This is definitely now one of our favorite places.
Cheers!
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