Vietnamese restaurant for classic noodle dishes, spring rolls & more in simple digs with a patio.
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The first time, when I went to there, I was impressed because of the food and service.
The food is very tasty and has high quality . There are many famous dishes of Western Vietnam.
The people there are very friendly and helpful.
One special thing that the restaurant is very clean. I have visited many restaurants, but I haven’t seen a restaurant like Mien Tay. The employees really do care about keeping the restaurant always clean and fresh.
Summary, it is nice place to go!!! strongly recommend
So to start, the pho is not their specialty here. Instead their claim to fame seems to be all about a particular noodle soup they make from Trà Vinh in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. This seafood based noodle soup is referred to as the house special noodle soup. I got most of this from reading some of the various articles displayed on the wall. Unfortunately I didn’t read it until after I had ordered the the bbq pork and rice.
As is apparently customary, as I am learning recently, the rice plate came with a small bowl of (chicken?) broth topped with scallions. This immediately blew me away. The flavor was unique and fresh in a way I have never tasted in nothing more than a simple clear broth. The bbq pork was super thin sliced and bursting with flavor. It was slightly greasy and flavorful. I wasn’t quite sure if it was pork belly as the fat wasn’t over abundant, but the consistency was almost bacon like at times. The marinade complimented the flavors perfectly. It also came with the dry shredded pork, an egg cake and small salad with pickled carrots.
The owner must have noticed me quickly slurp down the broth and take my time with the dish, as he came out holding another bowl saying with a smile “you look like you really liked the soup!”.
All in all this place is a 10 of 10. It has everything I want in a restaurant. Authentic dishes, friendly owner and staff who make the experience something to remember, and affordable/reasonable prices for a quality meal. Mien Tay hits all those categories and more.
and…..cute patrons…ha!
i recommend em.