We have always known of the more popular place and usually go there but wanted to venture out to something different and give another restaurant a chance.
They did not disappoint!
I guess the other place may have better advertising but I promise you this place is good too AND a little cheaper! What can go wrong, and I have to be honest, the sauce here is even BETTER tasting than the other place!
We weren't sure what to expect and since there was no one in the restaurant we were a little hesitant BUT based on the 4.4 out of 5 reviews, we thought why not!
I loved the decor! It is another place in time for Hỏi An so I'm certain this is where they owners are from! I loved the painting of the Japanese Bridge and the farmlands as well as the beautiful straw hats.
The older gentleman and his wife were very sweet and kind! The son made our crepes. I am even going as far as saying that I truly believe the Nem Lụi (ground meat skewers taste better than tue other place!
Overall, we will definitely come back here! Their Grilled Meat Skewers looked so good that we had to order some to go to taste! Since they made the ground meat taste better than tue other place, surely their grilled meat will be just as wonderful!
The meat was just right, the smokiness and sweet, salty and lemongrass was all just perfect! The flavors were just wonderful - perfect blend of flavors! I guess it love it because it is how they make it in the south!
Highly recommended this place!
Give them a shot! Go out of the norm and help out a smaller shop that has food just as amazing - if not more amazing than the other place!
We liked it so much we ordered another round of Banh Xeo, Nem Lụi, Thịt Nướng and Bún Thịt Nướng for dinner tonight!
Please help out a smaller shop and I promise you won't be disappointed! I can't believe it took me this long to try out a new place!
5 out of 5 for sure!
PS I also wanted to respond to@Kelsey's 2 star review saying she spent over $20 USD for food she didn't order - it's Asia! Don't eat it and you won't get charged...
My husband and ordered Banh Xeo, Nem Lụi, and 2 drinks at the restaurant and then we ordered another Banh Xeo, Nem Lụi, and added 2 additional Bun Thit Nuong plates along with another side order of the Thit Nuong to go, and all of that came to 490,000 vnđ. $19.11 total - nothing like the supposed amount she gave! What a sad excuse of lies...I even took a photo at home to prove it. Basically we will have almost 3 meals from this so I have no idea why Kelly was so mean spirited to try to lie like that.
Also @Bryan - every single restaurant charges for those napkins....
Read moreThis place has bad service. They bring you out food without placing a order and then charge you for whatever they bring, even though you did not ask for it. They are not friendly and inside is a unpleasantly busy. The peanut sauce was good, but it was $13.60 USD for just two people to have an omelette, some beef filling, herbs, and the gross tasting hot dog on a stick. You make your own spring rolls with this stuff. I think another shop that is not so famous would cost less than $5.00 USD for...
Read moreThis place is 10/10. We came here on the recommendation of an online food blogger and it was hands down our favourite meal in the whole of Vietnam so far. The spicy/peanutty/mystery/magical Bánh Xèo dipping sauce is unbelievable! Apparently there is a famous place next door and we saw the queue for that, but it seems that those who know about this place, know it's better. Great value for money, friendly owners and just the most delicious, fresh and satisfying Bánh Xèo. You...
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