Rina Vo
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This is a Cantonese-Vietnamese Cho Lon Style hole-in-the-wall type of noodle place. I would go here every chance I get when I’m in town. This is my no.1 have to visit place before I leave town.
Service is very fast and friendly, I came alone and waited less than 5 mins for my food. I like my noodles with A LOT of vinegar, they had pickled veggies and jalapeños, those are must-haves sides for your noodles.
You can request 2 different types of noodles for your bowl, it is very common in Vietnam to order Half/half (half rice noodles, half egg noodles). I always liked mine that way, along with wontons.
It’s called Hu Tieu Mi (rice + egg noodles) or Hu Tieu Mi Hoanh Thanh (rice + egg + wonton noodles)
You can also request normal or dry style noodles. Dry just means your bowl of noodles comes out with the soup on the side, and they mix your noodles with some special sauce. I tend to like this style in the summer when weather is hot, and normal soup style when its cold out. You can mix a little soup in your dry noodles to make mixing easier.
They’re also well known for their hot/cold soy milk, make sure to try that, I like to drink mine hot in the morning and evening, and cold in the afternoon
Just know what you want on top of your head when you walk in, because this will make service way faster and efficient. Most of their diners during the day seems to be regulars that goes in and out within 15-20 mins.
I got the roasted duck noodle soup, and togo the house special soup. Both were amazing!
I grew up in Vietnam as a child and their flavors and smell, from the moment I walked into the doors instantly remind me of the taste from childhood. It’s very distinct!
Don’t expect this to be fully Cantonese style because it’s not.
If I wanted better duck noodle soup fully Chinese/Cantonese style I could go elsewhere, but this is Vietnamese-Cantonese and its what I came here exactly looking for it.
The neighborhood-wise—not quite tourist friendly. I walked here from Japantown in broad daylight and within 2 blocks I was very hesitant to continue walking, but I still did. Some corners are quite intimidating. If you are older, young, or have kids, I suggest get a ride and arrive directly at the door, or walk with a group, if you’re alone, try to blend in with other walkers, at least that made me feel much better.
Payment
They do accept cards.