The coffee was served in a tall glass. On top of the glass was a metal filter pot. Into the filter pot, the efficient waitress poured the stream of freshly brewed unfiltered coffee. The entire sequence was done with great showmanship or should I say, show-womanship! The taste was not as strong as Columbian coffee and provide a fitting finishing touch to a 4 course meal comprising :
Gỏi Cuốn – Rice paper rolls with poached prawns, lettuce, bean sprouts, chives, mint leaves and rice vermicelli. Served with traditional sauce
Bún Tôm Nướng – Grilled tiger prawns with rice vermicelli, cucumber and lettuce. Garnished with mint leaves, basil, crushed peanuts and served with a unique sweet and sour chilli sauce
Ca Tuyet Hap Oliu – Fresh cod fish fillet steamed with crushed black olives, garlic, ginger, spring onion, chilli and mix capsicums.
Dau Hu Chien Toi Ot – Pan fried tofu with chilli and garlic
While my lunch partners prefered the cod fish and prawns, I was thoroughly enjoying munching into the cunchy vegetables and prawns wrapped in the fresh rice paper. You dip the rolls with the accompanying sauce and pop them into your mouth. For a light eater, the dish can be a meal by itself.
If you have not guessed by now, the restaurant belongs to the IndoChine Group. The restaurant chain focuses on viet-thai food. On Club Street, the restaurant is located on the 2nd floor. They also serve a $35 net 5 course set lunch.
I made a definite resolution for a return visit.
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