"As one of the first trendy restaurants in newly gentrifying Mitte, Monsieur Vuong was written up everywhere and, years later, still attracts guidebook-toting tourists. You first notice Monsieur Vuong's delightful smells of curry, and then its sleek and shiny look, with lacquered red walls and wooden modular-style tables and chairs. There’s also coveted outdoor seating on rather rickety red picnic tables. The daily-changing specials are always a good bet, usually with a choice of curries—often with chicken, beef, or duck—and an appetizer or two, perhaps a spicy salad with prawns and peanuts. Anything off the short-but-sweet regular menu is tasty too, especially the flavorful beef or chicken pho or the tangy glass-noodle salad with chicken or tofu." - Liz Humphreys
