🔥 Burlington Food Recs: Ben Thanh - A Taste of Vietnam

📍 Locations: 2661 Dundas St W, Mississauga, ON (Multiple branches including Burlington) 🍽️ Why It’s a Local Legend ✅ Authentic Vietnamese Flavors: From 12-hour-simmered pho broth to crispy spring rolls, every dish honors tradition. ✅ Timeless Vibes: Retro Southeast Asian decor with lush plants—perfect for solo meals or dates. ✅ Secret Menu: Regulars know to ask for Vietnamese coffee pudding or lemongrass pork ribs. 🌟 Must-Order Dishes 1️⃣ Signature Pho (Large Bowl) 🍜 • Clear-but-rich bone broth with rare beef, tendon, tripe, and silky rice noodles. "My forever comfort food!" 2️⃣ Fresh Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls 🥬 • Translucent wrappers stuffed with shrimp, mint, and vermicelli—dip in fish sauce for a flavor bomb. 3️⃣ Vietnamese Curry Chicken with Baguette 🥖 • Coconut-curry sauce (mildly spicy-sweet) with tender chicken—tear the baguette and dunk liberally. 4️⃣ Dim Sum Hybrids 🥟 • Branch-exclusive shrimp dumplings & soup buns—East-meets-Southeast Asia. 💡 Pro Tips ⏰ Best Time: Weekday afternoons (2-5 PM) for quick service. Weekends? Reserve ahead! 🚗 Parking: Free in plaza but limited—avoid dinner rushes. 💰 Value: 20-30/person for generous portions (free broth refills for pho!). "A decade of consistency—this is the Vietnamese diner that made me love Burlington." 🇻🇳💛 #BurlingtonEats #VietnameseFood #TorontoAreaFood