What to try?
The tigers milk ceviche.
I thought the tigers milk ceviche was the best on the menu. They made surf clam taste great with the sauce and the taro chips. In addition of the surf clam, there's bits of yellow fin tuna scallops too so I'm sure it's one of the popular dishes at this restaurant.
We also ordered the short ribs special. I thought it was overpriced for what you get. Similar to Korean short ribs, they are grilled and served with sour carrots and radish, some lettuce and some ginger green onion garnish. It was a mix of sour sauce with the ribs and I thought for the price I'm paying, it doesn't justify the amount I get. It wasn't made specifically with some expensive ingredients as well so I thought I overpaid that dish.
We also ordered the beef marrow dish. Not knowing what to expect, we were surprised with what we received. Instead of the typical bone marrow, the dish was actually beef slices wrapped with some Vietnamese leaves lying on top of a huge hollowed out bone with black vinegar on the bottom. Didn't really taste much of the bone marrow I'd say though.
I do really like the decor though. It does give you a cozy feeling and going to a 90s Vietnamese restaurant. It's in a discrete house that doesn't look flashy at all and unless you're a local or you are brought here by a friend who knows the place, it's hard for you to spot the restaurant!
Last tip?
Be prepared to wait in line because there's no reservations. If you are feeling adventurous in terms of drinks, try their foco loco where it's a tropical drink mixed with spirits and herbs. The presentation of this drink is actually pretty unique!