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It manages to feel like multiple generations have had a hand in building the space, so it's hard to believe the Ca Phe has only been open a few weeks. I felt totally transported spending an evening there.
The menu is inspired Vietnamese with a modern finish. In every dish the common thread is the traditional Vietnamese flavours like lemon grass, fish sauce, chili, coriander and beef, all presenting themselves as deep, well developed and powerful, bursting into your mouth, just screaming "Hey, you! Ya you! I'm f'ing Shrimp Paste. Do you TASTE me? HUH?!". This food is very special, and I'm glad I got to have it, specific menu recommendations are unnecessary, just order it all.
Can't wait to go back.
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