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2013-06-11
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On the one hand, there's always a line out front. On the other hand, I had heard from two friends that this place wasn't very good. I figured it was still worth a go, and when a friend of mine suggested it, we went.It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't good either. Other reviewers describe it as 'Westernized' but it struck me as the same sort of Chinese-ified Vietnamese that's all over HK. I suppose it doesn't matter why it isn't good.First up was the soft-shell crab roll. I wanted some Sriracha for
It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't good either. Other reviewers describe it as 'Westernized' but it struck me as the same sort of Chinese-ified Vietnamese that's all over HK. I suppose it doesn't matter why it isn't good.
First up was the soft-shell crab roll. I wanted some Sriracha for it, and when I asked for Sriracha, the server looked at me like I was crazy. "Chili sauce" eventually did the trick, but I had to ask for more chili sauce twice during the meal. Can't I have a bottle on my table?Anyway, the soft shell crab roll was fine. No complaints. A-
I'm torn about the pho. First, pho is really four things: noodles, broth, meat, and flavor enhancers. I haven't known anywhere in Hong Kong to do it right on all four (or even on all the first three). I liked the noodles at Nha Trang, because they weren't the ones that get mushy 5 seconds after the broth is poured on them. But the broth was absolutely flavorless; it tasted pretty much like hot water. The meat was unexceptional, maybe a little overcooked. I was satisfied with the flavor enhancers: lime, chilis, and basil. You might be miffed that they don't have bean sprouts, if that's your thing. Overall, B.
We got this beef salad. I have very little to say about it. The beef was a little overcooked, but not much. It was a little flavorful, but not much. I don't recommend it but I don't recommend against it, if it floats your boat. C+
I do, however, recommend against the banh mi. The baguette itself was a horrible, flaccid piece of tasteless white bread with no crispness and no flavor. There was no mayo and no chili sauce. Just some vietnamese sausage on white bread. Like a balogne sandwich almost (but with no mayo). DThe food is surprisingly inexpensive (though not that surprising, given the quality). This restaurant is really close to some other cheap, delicious things (like Mak's) that have smaller lines out front. Why would you go here? C+
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