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| - At long last, my search for good, authentic Vietnamese food has finally ended. Thanks to Yelp and a recommendation from a Vietnamese woman, I tried Lang Van for lunch and I'm only sorry that I didn't try it sooner. In my opinion, this place is head and shoulders above Ben Thanh, in every aspect.
I'll stop comparing prices with SoCal. It seems that Vietnamese food is generally $2.00 more than in SoCal, but for once, the food is worth it.
The neighborhood isn't the greatest. The exterior may not look like much. But what it has going for it is easy parking, a pleasantly decorated interior, very friendly and attentive service and pretty outstanding Vietnamese food.
We were warmly greeted by the family who runs the restaurant. The people who work here are really, really nice. They have a large menu with some great staples and some unique dishes.
My husband's favorite is the Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio. I felt a little more adventurous and had the Cary Ga (yellow chicken curry). See my photos for Lang Van.
The portion here is just right, bordering on the more generous side. Everything is carefully prepared, perfectly flavored and well-presented. I have not a single complaint (and I'm admittedly, a Vietnamese food snob). It's evident that the chefs here have skills, a refined palatte and stay true to the dish.
The meat for the Bun Thit Nuong was perfectly cooked and delicious. Ample vermicelli noodles, meat, lettuce, mint and my favorite crushed peanuts on top. This is a pretty accessible dish for beginners (slightly sweet, savory, lots of textures).
I rarely ever order yellow chicken curry at a Vietnamese restaurant because I remember how my mom used to make it and I'm always disappointed. Lang Van makes it even better. It's nothing like Thai curry (so don't expect it), but it is healthier and more delicately flavored. Sweet potatoes, onions, broth, curry flavor and tender chicken served with your choice of rice or baguette. I went with rice. Even my husband enjoyed it. But it's not for everyone, especially those who are used to thick coconut sauce Thai curry. This is more soupy in texture, but just as delicious.
I will definitely be back here again. Not only was the Vietnamese food here good by Charlotte standards, it was good by any city's standards, probably some of the best, simple Vietnamese food I've had in a long time. Charlotte needs more Vietnamese restaurants like this one. This is a must try for any Vietnamese food aficionado and if you've never had Vietnamese food, try this one and you're likely to convert.
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