Ordered: 0.75L water Bun Cha La Lot Crispy duck breast with morning glory Appetizer spring rolls (not photographed)

Total cost: Approx. €58

Dress code: Smart casual

Review: We initially came because of the beautiful photos online and high ratings . As a non-german speaking American in Germany for business, this restaurant was somewhat intimidating to come to. The space is certainly popular with locals and was less inclined to have an English menu (not a huge deal but worth noting).

The food itself was delicious and portions were generous. We've been to Vietnam before and were pleasantly surprised to see so many unique options here. The Bun Cha La Lot came with a delicious variety of herbs and the the meat rolls were tasty (not overly salty or spiced). The crispy duck was cooked well (AKA not dry) and was served with rice and morning glory in a type of broth. I would say the food was a nice diversion from the heavier Bavarian options in the region.

The service however left me wanting more. I understand they are busy and would prefer to cater to locals who are more likely to return as regular patrons. However, there was a significant delay in placing orders and general lack of attention which made the checkout process even more uncomfortable when they couldn't accept our cards (payment restriction not factored into overall service rating)

All in all, is the food good? Yes. But I think there are other restaurants in the area with equally good food and better service.

Word to the wise: this place only accepts cash or German bank cards. Luckily, there is an ATM just next door.