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| - Viet-Thai... Oh Viet-Thai. First of all, let me explain my 4 Stars. Viet-Thai is a 5-star joint when you compare it to all other Asian restaurants in Charlotte. However, when you compare Viet-Thai to restaurants in other cities (Honolulu, LA, Atlanta/Duluth, etc.), it may fall a little short.
LOCATION
South Charlotte-ish
AMBIENCE
Comfortable, family-style restaurant. Comfy booths, tables.. I've never felt uncomfortable wearing shorts and a t-shirt here. If you're looking for an upscale meal for an uppity date, this is definitely not the place for you. if you've been dating a girl/guy for 2+ years and you're comfortable eating a ton of good food and maybe leaving a little pudgier than when you first walked in, this is the place for you! The waitresses are more than accommodating. If you go there often enough (like I do), mama-san starts to recognize you and brings you extra food items even before you ask (such as pho soup on the side or extra peanut sauce).
Despite the non-uppity nature of this restaurant, be forewarned that the prices are a bit steep.
FOOD
I like Asian food. I think that Charlotte is really lacking in this arena. SERIOUSLY LACKING. I also think that Charlotte folks don't really know Asian food.. but that's really besides the point. (but seriously, come on. Cowfish is not a great restaurant. why do you guys keep going there for sushi???)
Anyway, what is important is that I am a return customer at Viet-Thai. That says a lot for this little place in Charlotte. Viet-Thai is a funky, fusion-ish restaurant. My theory is that the owners are a husband-wife combo who decided to merge their ethnic backgrounds to create this restaurant. (Let me be clear peeps... Restaurants that have "multi-Asian" cuisine should be thought of as wonky.)
Viet-Thai is the place we go to when we need our pho or pad thai fix for the week. It's pretty darn convenient that I can order both pho and pad thai at once. Again, come here with someone you're comfortable chowing down with.
Summer Rolls (not fried)
Their *huge* summer rolls are delicious but definitely not what you'd expect from a Vietnamese joint. They use a little bit of cabbage and some other greens that typically don't get rolled into the summer roll. Their peanut sauce is also a little different than other places. It's pretty runny and heavy on the peanut butter rather than hoisin.
Pho
Their pho has always been on point. It isn't greasy and definitely doesn't lack in flavor. Their broth has a significant amount of cilantro flavoring though-- so for those of you who don't appreciate herbal deliciousness, you may want to stay away from pho.
Mi
Mi... I was recently introduced to this dish by my Vietnamese friend, Tommy in an authentic Vietnamese restaurant on Buford Highway. You know that's legit.The mi is pretty delicious. The broth is definitely lighter (in taste and in color) than pho and the seafood flavor is pretty amazing. It has a sweet after taste that's really pleasing.......... But, it's salty. Seriously salty.
Pad Thai
Their pad thai is great... most of the time. I think that the cook changes depending on the day of the week. On Sundays, the pad thai is ALWAYS ON POINT. Just a little piece of advice. :) The chicken is always tender and there is always tofu in the pad thai no matter what protein you order it with. Note: this is the extreme tamarind type of pad thai.
Bun
Bun here is wonderful. I've had shrimp, chicken, pork, beef.. all of the above, you know. Bun at viet-thai is a semi-cold noodle dish that is typically served with greens and a hefty serving of protein. The fish sauce is on point and you really can't go wrong with ordering this dish. If you're in the mood for something a little lighter but still slightly warm and delicious, this is the dish for you.
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