Hello Vietnam 河內美食成功店 — Restaurant in Taichung

My initial experience at the restaurant felt a bit weird since the person the desk immediately asked me what I wanted in Chinese. I responded that I didn't know in Chinese, and took a look at the menu, which is only in Chinese and Vietnamese with no pictures, and she responded in English, "There's no English menu."

So keep that in mind to do some research beforehand, but since I wanted to try something new and could read the Chinese part of the menu, I got 綜合腸 (long thap cam in Vietnamese) which is the assorted intestines/organs platter along with 炸春捲 (nem ran), fried spring rolls, and 生小黃瓜 (dua chuot) for extra fresh cucumber.

The fresh cucumber was plentiful, and the fried spring rolls were pretty good, along with the spicy fish sauce.

The intestines and organs platter was plentiful and included some liver, blood sausage, and intestines on a bed of lettuce, basil, and bean sprouts. I loved all the fresh ingredients, and the intestines were particularly well prepared. I've seen so many reviews for this place of people afraid to try the blood sausage, but I thought it was outstanding.

I did feel, though, that the shrimp sauce for the platter was too bland, without much flavor. I was expecting a savory fishy flavor but it didn't add very much.

The dining area is open air with fans so there were flies buzzing around, plus while I was there 5 homeless people walked in begging the diners for money without any staff members doing anything about it. I've never seen that happen in any restaurant in Taiwan before.

Overall, everything was all right, but I'm not sure if it deserves the Michelin bib gourmand recommendation compared to other great restaurants...

This place is tucked in a row of Indonesian and Vietnamese spots. It is a Michelin star restaurant from 2022-2024. There’s plenty of seating, though the chairs are quite low—pretty typical for Vietnamese-style places. But but this may be difficult for foreigners or those with long legs.

I had the Pho Bo Tai, and it was really good and generous. The broth was super fresh with a nice balance of salty and sour—comforting and flavorful.

The Fried Pork Spring Roll was a standout—super tasty and already cut into bite-sized pieces. The pork inside was nicely seasoned.

The Shrimp Spring Roll was pretty good, packed with filling—fresh shrimp, veggies, vermicelli—definitely generous.

The grilled pork, though, was just okay for me. The meat was a bit tough and dry, even though the sauce was actually pretty good.

Service was friendly, and food came out in a reasonable time. The vibe of the place is simple and minimalist—nothing fancy, but comfortable enough. There are several spices and sauces provided at the front near the cashier so we can...

This Vietnamese restaurant in Taichung’s ASEAN area feels like a true local gem. You can see Vietnamese cooks preparing the dishes, making everything feel authentic. The food is flavorful, affordable, and genuinely traditional—I accidentally ordered the wrong dish since I don’t eat intestines, but the sauce was so aromatic and delicious that I still enjoyed it. However, the hygiene could use some improvement. Still, for an authentic and budget-friendly Vietnamese meal, it’s...