I've been wanting to try bánh cuốn for a while. I came here for a solo dinner at 5:45 on a Sunday and only one other table was occupied. I opted for the 27. bánh cuốn nhân thịt ($6).
Now this was delicious! Satisfying folds of rice paper, interspersed with a nicely seasoned filling of ground pork, black fungus, and onions. Topped with fried onions and served with bean sprouts, fish sauce, and chopped chilis. Very awesome! The lady struggled a bit to explain in English that normally only Vietnamese people order this.
The bánh cuốn could serve as a very light meal, but I was hungry and ordered a small bowl of phở as well. I found the phở to be okay but a little bland. Others have described it as "less sweet and without MSG... downright perfect" so I guess it depends on your taste. I like MSG. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Gotta try their spring rolls now! :-)
warby
Now this was delicious! Satisfying folds of rice paper, interspersed with a nicely seasoned filling of ground pork, black fungus, and onions. Topped with fried onions and served with bean sprouts, fish sauce, and chopped chilis. Very awesome! The lady struggled a bit to explain in English that normally only Vietnamese people order this.
The bánh cuốn could serve as a very light meal, but I was hungry and ordered a small bowl of phở as well. I found the phở to be okay but a little bland. Others have described it as "less sweet and without MSG... downright perfect" so I guess it depends on your taste. I like MSG. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Gotta try their spring rolls now! :-)