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2014-11-16
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6/10 plates emptied!Cai Bruxen - Roasted Brussels Sprouts and SausageFirst time trying this acclaimed Vietnamese food place - Nha Trang. They used to have this huge line up every day at the restaurant in Central. Starting the meal with one of my favorite veggie - Cai Bruxen - Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sausage. It was indeed oven roasted but not sure if it was a bit smokey till it was a bit bitter, the Vietnamese sausage was quite lean and the fish sauce was tasty to go with it.PhoThis one is
[Written by Carly]
Cai Bruxen - Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sausage
First time trying this acclaimed Vietnamese food place - Nha Trang. They used to have this huge line up every day at the restaurant in Central. Starting the meal with one of my favorite veggie - Cai Bruxen - Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sausage. It was indeed oven roasted but not sure if it was a bit smokey till it was a bit bitter, the Vietnamese sausage was quite lean and the fish sauce was tasty to go with it.
PhoThis one is self-explanatory. How can you not have pho when you are at a vietnamese restaurant? Some of the beef was tender but then the beef brisket was really tough as my parents complained about it as well. This reflects how a restaurant is doing well or no by just trying what they offer on the plate for a classic Vietnamese noodle? Not impressed but I give it a pass as there are worse out there.
Goi Buoi - Pomelo and Grilled Shrimp SaladPeeled pomelo in chunks! I was trying to order something 'light' as I am on my workout plan these days and this was what I needed. The whole salad mix lacked a bit seasoning, the black seasame and garlic flakes did not help much but I was impressed with the char-grilled prawns and nicely roasted cashew nuts!
Deep Fried Spring RollsLast but not least, spring rolls! It was deep fried till it turned golden crispy but the pork filling was not not so much and it lacked seasoning. Liked the basket of veggies, herbs and leaves for you to wrap it with the spring rolls as it loads off some of the oiliness.
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken SkewersInfused with a scent of lemongrass with a nutty yet not so satay dip more of a peanut dip instead. The chicken was still slightly juicy and tender so this is definitely considered above average just that they have to improve on the dip to give me flavors to that.
Overall, I don’t think I will pay this place another visit, the price was reasonable but then the quality of the food is really just bare minimum pass. I am curious to know how the Tsim Sha Tsui branch was given the Openrice award yet I do think that there are so many choices in Hong Kong for Vietnamese food, I wouldn’t even need to give Nha Trang a second chance.
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