Nuocmam Vietnamese Cuisine
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It’s hard to make good Vietnamese food. Sweet and savory tones must work together just at the right pitch, resulting in a great symphony. Upon arrival, a vibrant interior with earth tones warms the senses.

We opted for the $20USD All You Can Eat buffet. Quenching our thirst, we ordered a pineapple citrus drink. Starting the tasting menu, the curry soup needed a pinch of salt and was just simply off. Square rice noodles wrapped in meat filling was nice. A quick drizzle of fish sauce does the trick.

Chewy in texture, the cow tongue is a great comfort food starter. Steak cubes bathing in a sweet sauce was tender. Served on bed of crunchy daikon, the chicken salad with a citrus vinaigrette tickled the appetite. The big shrimp accompanied with a sweet sauce showcased the sea-sweet tones.

Although lacking fragrant herbs, the lamb was tender. A host of small bites including mussels, egg rolls, and lemon grass shrimp paste are solid starters. Skip the chicken skewers, the meat was overcooked and simply dry. Green vegetables wok fried with garlic made a great dish.

Known as Vietnam’s national dish, the beef noodle soup (Pho) was horrible. The overuse of sugar just threw the dish completely off. My appetite was redeemed with the cold beef noodle with fish sauce.

Rounding out the meal, the durian crepe is only for the acquired taste along with sweet red bean cake. The debate about food quality lowered because of an all you can eat spot is apparent here. But if you desire a decent tasting menu, the all you can eat is a great option.

Note: All You Can Eat menu list is only in Chinese

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