Eat the W.
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A long-standing establishment with an extensive menu featuring central Vietnamese specialties such as mì quảng, nem lụi, grilled seafood and tender beef over vegetables.
Bánh Căn Nhân Tôm Dừa – 106,000 VND
Small round rice cakes baked in a special mould with small cavities, almost like miniature waffles.
Filled with freshly ground shrimp and served with a rich coconut sauce and fresh herbs. The flavor leaned noticeably sweet, perhaps slightly too sweet, alongside the savory notes. Crispy on the outside and soft inside. Overall, a well-executed and enjoyable dish.
Gỏi Cuốn Tôm Trứng Muối – 240,000 VND (5 rolls)
Fresh spring rolls with shrimp, salted egg and herbs, a variation on the classic dish, served with peanut sauce.
The ingredients were very fresh and the presentation was refined. However, the salted egg was intensely salty and dominated both the peanut sauce and the overall balance of the roll.
Nước Ép Ổi – 85,000 VND
The portion was very small relative to the price. The flavor was flat and uninspiring, suggesting the fruit was not at an optimal stage of ripeness for juicing. Disappointing, especially at that price point.
Summary:
There is clearly a professional kitchen behind the operation. However, in the dishes we tried, the precision seemed to focus more on presentation and plating than on culinary balance and depth of flavor.