🍜 Gabriela’s Vietnam | East Passyunk Vibes 🍹

This Vietnamese spot on East Passyunk is like a more affordable, laid-back cousin of Mawn. Cute decor, adorable tableware, and even a little scooter inside 🛵. ⚠️ Not dog-friendly, though — pet parents take note. Service was super sweet — overall a comfy, pleasant experience! 🍸 Cocktails | Sweet & Smooth Saigon Smash 🥜 – Gin + tamarind + kumquat + pineapple + soda + toasted peanuts. Lightly tangy, refreshing, just sweet enough. Passion Fruit Margarita (Frozen) 🥭 – White whiskey + blood orange liqueur + passion fruit juice. Fruity, not boozy — perfect if you like easy, slightly sweet drinks. 🍽 Food | Huge Portions, Tasty Flavors Water Fern Dumplings - Bánh Bèo Chén 🥢 – Tiny steamed rice cakes in little dishes topped with dried shrimp, crispy pork skin, mung bean, fried shallots & scallions. Not sure what I was eating but it was fun and tasty! Catfish Hot Pot - Lẩu Cá 🍲 – Came specifically for this! Huge pot, sweeter than expected (not sour-spicy). Loaded with catfish, veggies, wood ear mushrooms, okra, and noodles — try if you like Vietnamese hot pot. Seafood Fried Rice - Cơm Chiên Hải Sản 🍤 – Snow crab + shrimp + clams + egg + corn + lemongrass + tamarind + coconut milk + carrots + onion. Generous seafood, fragrant — like a budget-friendly Mawn fried rice. Cheesecake 🍰 – Denser and sweeter than typical cheesecake, very Vietnamese dessert style — sugar lovers, go for it! 🌃 East Passyunk at night is lovely! Great for a post-dinner stroll — cute shops, cozy bars, nice evening vibe. 💰 Verdict | Worth a Visit? ✔ Good for Mawn fans wanting something different ✔ Cocktails are sweet, smooth, low-alcohol — nice for casual drinks ✔ Fun tableware and chill atmosphere ✔ Hot pot is huge but sweet — might disappoint if you prefer bold/spicy Overall: Great vibe, friendly service, good for groups. But if you prefer bolder flavors or more refined Vietnamese, Mawn still wins. #Philly #PhillyEats #VietnameseFood #GabriellasVietnam #EastPassyunk #CocktailSpot