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A relatively new spot in the newly renovated eatery at Tysons II, on level 3. A rare Laotian experience.
Went here with a friend at his recommendation. Had the dish in the pic, which was fried chicken breasts served over sticky rice. Apologies for not remembering the name, but the option was either fried tofu or chicken breast, and I opted for the poultry.
I never leave food on the plate unless I'm really full or bored at the offering, but in this case it was the latter. It wasn't too bad, but it wasn't good enough to finish. The outside was way too crispy, nearing burnt state, leaving a bitter, charcoal taste and the chicken in a semi-state of over-dryness. And the seasoning had a pepper powder taste, which means that the seasoning had too many dry ingredients.
Had a hard time ascertaining the taste - a mix of SE Asian cuisine, overpowered by western influenced sweetness that removes the dish from authenticity. Highly doubt you'll find this dish on the streets of Laos.
Would I go back? Highly unlikely.