Belinda Carlisle once said: "oooh, heaven is a place on Earth." Though not confirmed, sources close to her have told me she was referring to a specific restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska: Vung Tau. It is the best restaurant in Lincoln. No competition. I've been coming to here for as a long as I can remember, and not once have they faltered.
In the past year I've moved away from Lincoln, and often find myself craving a meal from here– specifically the #18 – very frequently. In fact, I'm craving it right now. Hence why I'm writing this review.
A bed of chilled, crispy lettuce and cucumbers topped with cold noodles, served with a hot slab of the best pork you'll ever eat. I always add chili oil, a fried egg, and wash it down with hot tea. TRUST ME. There is no better value meal in town and I usually get two servings out of their portions. Occasionally, on colder days, I'd divert to their incredible pho (the #7 is my choice.)
If you are feeling like a sweet treat, their boba is a knockout. Family members rave about the avocado, but I'm partial to a Thai tea or taro flavor. You really cannot go wrong ordering here. The staff are friendly and always remember a regular.
Whenever I come back to town, this place is a priority. It should be a priority for you, too. Support small, people! Vung Tau– I'll see you...
Read moreThe location isn't the best and the building is a little deceiving but the staff is very good and the food is wonderful.
I first discovered this place with my wife when we were looking for something a little different. We found just what we were looking for!
If you are new to Vietnamese food, I recommend trying the #16. It's a mix of noodles, lettuce, fried shrimp, and awesome grilled pork all topped off with a thin sauce... seriously good!
When the weather turns rainy or snowy and cold outside, you need to have a bowl of Pho'. They offer up a couple different options but the classic is with beef. This soup is really good too!
They also offer Boba teas here; great on a warm day.
Everything is priced really fair for what you get and nothing is prepackaged frozen food.
This is probably my top spot to eat out...
Read moreI have always enjoyed Vietnamese food and this place was recommended to me by a former coworker a little over a year ago. He told me what he liked and that his friends came from Omaha just to get the pho, it was the best place they had found. The first time I visited I went with the recommended dish from my friend and I can say that I was not disappointed. It was delicious! I have tried a few of their other dishes and enjoyed them as well, but when I'm in the mood for pho I always come here. I have brought my family here and they enjoyed it as well. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great Vietnamese restaurant, especially for the pho and fresh spring...
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