"Thanh Vi is among a number of Vietnamese restaurants on the Ave,but it stands out for options not available at the others, like banh xeo (Vietnamese crepes) and tom nuong (charbroiled shrimp) served with spring-roll wrappers, vermicelli, and vegetables to make DIY rolls on a tray. The banh xeo, made with rice flour, coconut cream, and turmeric, has a wonderfully crisp crust and soft, airy interior and is studded with pieces of shrimp, filled with bean sprouts, and served with sprigs of cilantro and basil." - Jade Yamazaki Stewart, Matthew Lombardi, Nicole Adlman, Mark DeJoy