You guys, this place is amazing and I mean amazing!!!
Before I write about food let me tell you about the staff. It's family owned. Two women and they're sisters-in-law. One of the staff is brother to one owner and sister of the other. Parents do the cooking in the kitchen. Everything on the menu is a family recipe. These are some of the nicest people I've ever met in my life. The friendliest small business owners I think I've ever encountered. Genuinely happy, kind, friendly and eager to explain everything on the menu. The fact that they call us by name is wonderful. It's the atmosphere you want in a local establishment. It was so refreshing to be greeted in such a fashion and to have wonderful conversation with the proud business owners. And proud they should be. The sandwiches we had were nothing short of perfection. I had the Drunken Beef sandwich; ground beef soaked in white wine for two hours and marinated in sweet onion and other spices. Topped with homemade mayo (I ordered without as I don't eat mayo) cilantro, carrots, cucumbers and jalapeƱos. My boyfriend had The Viet Special special with cured pork, head cheese and the same veggies. Both came on delicious hard rolls. A great styling of Vietnamese and French cuisine. We've decided we need to eat there everyday but will have to settle for once a week.
I love the layout and cozy feel of the interior. It's cozy in the sense that it feels comfortable and relaxing and though it's a smaller space it's not cramped at all. Counter seating in front and tables in back with two arm chairs at a faux fireplace. It's really quite lovely. What a fantastic addition to Lawrenceville. I haven't been this excited about a restaurant in a really long time. Everyone needs to experience the phenomenal flavors and appreciation that we did.
PS: They have bubble tea!!!! Oh and Vietnamese coffees & teas too.