John L. H.
Yelp
Located in old Gretna near Gretna City Hall, Than Than is a restaurant that has something for everyone. The name may be Vietnamese, but you will find far more than just Vietnamese cuisine on their menu. In fact, their menu is one of the most diverse that I have ever seen locally.
The restaurant is very attractive. Outside there is a constant hustle and bustle of people heading to court and jockeying for parking. Inside the atmosphere is much more peaceful and serene. This would be a good place to grab a meal before you try and deal with the headache that is traffic court.
On all of my visits here I have experienced very good and friendly service. The staff is young, but very experienced and knowledgeable. On my most recent visit I was with a very large party. Our server was prompt, friendly and very patient. Waiting on a group that size is always difficult, but our group was likely even more difficult. He really did a great job handling our group.
The menu is expansive. They offer all of the Vietnamese specialties that are so popular here, but they also have numerous other items. While I have always had the Vietnamese food, there are all sorts of other items to choose from. I saw Italian dishes, American dishes and even steaks were available. I don't think I have ever been in another restaurant locally that has such a wide variety of items to order.
The Vietnamese dishes that I have tried have been exceptional. In particular, the grilled pork bun (vermicelli) is the best I have ever had. The grilled pork is very thin, but still moist and tender. When pork is that thin it often dries out. I am not sure how they marinate the pork prior to cooking, but the flavor is incredible. I do wish that the dish didn't come with cucumbers (I always forget to order it without), but they are large enough to pick out. The other item I would recommend is the spring rolls. Again I suggest grilled pork, but the shrimp were also very good. I have not tried their pho yet, but if it is anything like the bun, I bet it's incredible.
The only bad thing about Than Than is not their fault. The parking situation is difficult due to the proximity of the courthouse and city hall. There is parking directly across from the restaurant, but it fills up quickly.
I really like Than Than. If you are looking for great Vietnamese and great service, look no further.