When I'm the only non-asian in a Chinatown restaurant, I know I'm in for Dang good eats! The dark sea life murals on the walls and balmy smell hint to the former aquarium shop this restaurant probably replaced, but it all adds a hint of deep-blue-sea mystery to the very casual atmosphere. So casual, you'll need to walk yourself to the register after your meal to close your tab. As a self-confesssed Pho head, who also needs a meat-free option, home styl'in Hue Thai delivers with a wide range of textured soy products listed as "Mimic" on the menu.
Let me introduce you to my fav mimic menu item #504
Atop a bowl of fresh greens, mint, mung sprouts and rice noodles, sits charbroiled tofu parading as roast pork. Shredded carrots and cucumber support a crisply fried veggie imperial roll. All for $ 6.95 with a bowl of sweet chili dipping sauce on the side.
They also do a veg version of a vietnamese roast pork sandwich on perfect french bread. Run don't walk, and also take the time to visit the asian food mart on the lower level before you head home.