Chicago's Stunning Vietnamese Fusion Cuisine πβ¨
My partner said we were going for Vietnamese fusion β I was expecting some low-key spot, but it turned out to be a French-Vietnamese restaurant nestled between HermΓ¨s and Graff, complete with a dress code! ππ Honestly, I didnβt have high expectations at firstβ¦ π¦ Green Shrimp Curry β The first bite felt mild, but it grew on me (though not mind-blowing). π₯ Sesame Beef Ravioli & π₯ Seafood Ceviche β The ravioli looked messy but tasted incredible: fresh cucumber shreds with aromatic basil paired with sweet-salty beef and silky wrapper β it completely changed my impression! The ceviche came in a generous portion β fresh shrimp and scallops with guac and a mango-like sauce, super refreshing. π Pho β Delicious, with incredibly tender beef. π₯© Shaking Beef β This dish was absolutely phenomenal! Filet mignon wok-seared to perfection β tender, smoky, infused with Vietnamese flavors (fish sauce, maybe?). 100% recommend! β We spent $160 for two (no drinks) β worth every penny! Rating: 9.3/10 β will definitely return! π Restaurant: Le Colonial π Tip: Make a reservation β packed on Saturday noon! And yes, dress code applies. #Chicago #VietnameseFusion #LeColonial #FoodieFind #UpscaleDining #ChicagoEats
