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| - I ate here last night as part of a dinner "party" of sorts. It was a set dinner, so it was not directly off the menu, but it is reflective of what they serve.
We started with appetizers - spring rolls, Vietnamese egg rolls, a chicken/cabbage salad. The peanut sauce was too salty for me, but the rest of the dipping sauces were great! The fish sauce was hardly salty and the sweet-chili sauce was not spicy. My favorite part of the appetizer (surprisingly!) was the salad. Everything was tasty, though.
The second course was Pho - made with real bones! You can taste the difference. It's rich, but not overwhelming. The meat was tender and flavorful.
Our entree was a mix - fried rice, ramen noodle stirfry, pan friend pork, roasted shrimp, pickled carrots/radish. Again, everything was excellent - lots of vegetables and flavorful dishes. My favorite of all of these items was the pork. I am not sure what seasoning they use, but it's likely one of the best pieces of pork I've ever had. It's thin and yet, still tender.
For dessert, we had a sweet sticky rice pudding, mixed with black-eyed peas and topped with coconut milk. I really like rice pudding in general, but this was slightly different. The beans gave it a thicker consistency, but didn't change the flavor much. The coconut on top was a delightful addition!
The worst part about this place is getting there. The address is Superior, but the entrance is out "back" on Rockwell, which is a one-way street and a nightmare to get down in rush hour traffic. There are two parking garages across from the Rockwell entrance, but they are kind of expensive, so try for street parking a block away, if you have the patience.
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