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| - I've been coming to Little Saigon for almost 20 years. In that time I have experienced several other Vietnamese restaurants in the valley, but consider only one the best - Little Saigon.
The place: A family run business located in a quaint, converted house that has a great vibe. Lots of warm feeling wood and decorated with traditional Vietnamese art and items. This is the only Vietnamese restaurant I have been to that cares about it's appearance as much as the food. The bathrooms are very nice and clean. Other Viet restaurants are usually found in strip malls, having all the ambience of going to the DMV.
The staff: Always friendly and attentive, especially John and his wife. John's dad is usually in the kitchen making the fantastic food that has kept me going back for years. If you ever need guidance through the extensive menu or need help on what to order, John will hook you up.
The food: Now let's talk about the best part of Little Saigon, the food. From the Pho to the Bun and clay pots, Little Saigon has it where it counts. Fresh herbs and vegetables (nothing canned) and tender meats make it a great experience.
My personal favorite are the Bun bowls (Rice noodle salad). The meats are marinated and gilled, having lots of flavor. Noodles are done to perfection and the lettuce greens and herbs are always fresh.
The Pho (soups) are the perfect thing for a cool day and even in the summer. Flavorful broth with noodles, beef slices or meatballs (yes, meatballs) and more of those great herbs like mint and cilantro. Yum!
My wife is a fan of the clay pots for the slightly more intense flavors found with these meals. I enjoy them as well.
The beer I prefer to drink with my meals is the Vietnamese "33 Export" they serve. Similar to Tsing Tao, but seems to have a little more kick, ;)
If you are trying Vietnamese food for the fist time, I highly recommend Little Saigon. You won't be disappointed and probably will get hooked like I did years ago.
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