Like other restaurants in the heart of Orlando's 'Little Saigon,' this Colonial Drive staple serves up an awesome aggregation of menu items, but walking past the Norfolk pines and through the doors, you feel like you're on the verge of experiencing a culinary event. With all the hustle and bustle, clammer and chit-chat, dining here is like dining in one of the more popular Asian eateries in San Francisco, New York or Toronto. The deafening din aside, the food is what's drawn loyal patrons here for the past 15 years, not to mention the bargain prices -- for roughly the same cost as a fast food combo meal, you can fill up on a steaming bowl of noodle soup called 'Pho' or down a stack of springrolls.

The shrimp and pork pancakes, served with herbs and lettuce, makes for a unique, though satiating, starter. Entrees are vast and voluminous, so take your time and ask the waiter questions if you're not sure. The hot and spicy beef noodle soup will surely fire things up, while any of the rice plates, like the sauteed chicken, onion, brocolli, green bean and napa over rice, will please less adventurous diners. The combo platters, such as the tiny rice sticks with charbroiled meatballs and shrimp paste, are served with two spring rolls and hoisin sauce and will satisfy the most famished of patrons. Most dishes can be served to vegeterian tastes, so ask before ordering. Beer and wine are available, but the most authentically Vietnamese beverage on the menu is the iced coffee sweetened with condensed milk. If you find yourself bloated after your meal, take a walk to the back and check out the the big fish tank full of tropical fish.

Categories: Restaurants-Vietnamese, Restaurants

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