Giac Duyen - Ho Chi Minh city

They have arranged a series of prepared and they choose and choose what they want to accompany their rice. I chose a stuffed tofu of a kind, banana blossom curry, a mice and some pickles. the stuffed tofu was really delicious, with a beautiful interplay between the aromas and textures of tofu and stuff. the banana blossom curry was also quite good, while the other dishes were just okay. I liked this place, but it's a bit more expensive and not as delicious (in my opinion) as a di da phat, that's just a few blocks away.

I struggled to communicate since the lady didn't speak English and I don't speak Vietnamese but I ended up with a pho which was incredibly delicious. I wouldn't call this place tourist friendly but I went as a tourist and survived so it's do-able and worth it because the pho was really nice.

The restaurant is very close to the Jade Emperor Pagoda, so a lot of worshipers go there. I went at lunch time and it was very crowded. Small restaurant but they have also a room upstairs. The menu is in Vietnamese. But for who can't read it, there are some dishes displayed in a stall. Each day there is a different dish of the day. The service is very fast. They don't use MSG. It seems that the restaurant is (or used to be) part of the Loving Hut chain as there is a sign inside. Prices are cheap but the food was disappointed. I had banh cuon (24.000 vnd) which was cold but ok, spring rolls (6.000 vnd each) which I didn't like and iced tea (2.000 vnd). If you happen to be in the area, you can stop by. Otherwise it's not worth the trip.

This is my favorite place by far. It is incredibly delicious and very affordable. I will definitely be coming back for both lunch and dinner tonight. It deserves 5 stars and the owners are also very sweet.

The restaurant offers a diverse range of dishes on their menu, which is available in English. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, although not all of them speak English fluently. However, there is an older lady who is able to communicate in English. Overall, it is definitely worth visiting this place.