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The Good:
Tasty dishes, excellent service, very courteous and friendly staff; mom-and-pop restaurant/environment, ample parking in the plaza
The Bad:
Limited seating for larger groups (i.e. 8 people)
Overview:
After a few years on hiatus, I'm back on Yelp (woo!) and what better way to return than with a review on a new place that I really enjoy! Hohomi is a Vietnamese restaurant that opened up in September 2013 and is for all intents and purposes, family-run. The father operates the restaurant and is the head chef there. When I was dining, he was in-and-out of the kitchen preparing dishes and conversing with his customers. In fact, at one point I overheard him asking a patron how the Pho was, to which the patron responded that it didn't quite taste as good as the previous time he was there. The father then proceeded to take his Pho back into the kitchen and came back afterwards with another fresh bowel. This is the kind of restaurant I enjoy and really appreciate...something with more of a mom-and-pop shop where the chef really cares about you enjoying your food.
I came with a friend and he suggested that I order their specialty, H02, or the "Bacon-Wrapped Beef & Shrimp Skewers with Vermicelli". It's unlike any traditional Vietnamese dish as it incorporates more of the chef's own style. I rather enjoyed it, as the bacon wasn't overpowering while the beef was tender and flavorful. The noodles were actually my favorite - they're thick, chewy and goes very well with the bacon-wrapped beef. The shrimp was tasty too but the bacon-wrapped beef was definitely the specialty.
My friend had the Lemongrass Chicken which is also apparently the chef's speciality. I had a bite and I was surprised at the tenderness of the meat. It went very well with the rice and it wasn't overly heavy. I would definitely consider getting this next time as my primary dish!
Overall, I was very happy with the food but even more impressed with the personable and family atmosphere. I would definitely recommend Hohomi to individuals who want a more traditional "family-spin" to Vietnamese food.
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