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"I found a soothing, family-owned Vietnamese lunch here: a massive rice plate doubled as a sampler with lemongrass chicken, marinated beef, four spring rolls and two heart-shaped shrimp, but the standout was a shrimp cake made with shrimp paste and water chestnuts wrapped in tofu skin — fried until the tofu skin crisps and the interior stays umami-rich with a satisfying crunch — and combined with attentive service it felt like a warm, comforting hug of a meal with tasty leftovers to boot." - Paolo Bicchieri