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I always end up here whenever I'm around this area, for good bánh mì and casual atmosphere. The first impression when I came here is the the cozy, yet modern decorations. The menu is well written in black and white. You can either sit inside, or outside enjoying the summer breeze and a nice view of the park.
You may find most of their dishes taste different from some other Vietnamese restaurants, since they make their food the Northern style. However, as a Southerner with the Northern root, I found this place very authentic. I have tried there Bun Rieu Cua (Vietnamese Crab & Tomatoes Soup) and Cha Ca La Vong (Grilled White Fish with Dill and Vermicelli) and they are both amazing.
It's so hard to find a good Bun Rieu Cua anywhere here, but this place happens to make it the right way. I could smell the shrimp paste when they started making my dish in the kitchen. The broth is very flavourful and tasty. Just a head up, if you don't like the smell and taste of the shrimp paste, let them know so they won't put it in. It come with crab meat and tofu, and vegetables on the side.
Cha Ca La Vong is originally from the North of Vietnam and honestly, I haven't found a place here that offers this dish. It is fried white fish marinated in turmeric and served with vermicelli and plenty of herbs and dills. You may find it intriguing with the amount of dill in the dish, but it will make sense once you try it. The dill brings out the flavour of the whole dish, and it's served with fish sauce on the side.
Oh did I mention how much I love their BBQ Duck banh mi? It was...sensational ! I always order this when I want to have something quick and filling. The banh mi is filled with a layer of cucumber, shredded duck, a mound of carrots and daikon, coated with BBQ sauce and topped with cilantro. *drooling*
Besides those, their spring rolls and chicken wings are pretty good as well.
The price is reasonable and the size is decent (cash only). The washroom is clean. The owner is truly a sweetheart. You may bump into me here, who knows? ;)
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