Dong Pho restaurant

Saigon - Dong Pho has an elegant and classic colonial style to the restaurant;s building. The restaurant is packed with well spaced out dinning tables. This restaurant specializes in Hue style of cooking. The menu has a wide selection and we chose from each section to try and taste. The only qualms I have about this dining is that the waiter are not attentive which makes the dining pleasure a downhill one.

We raise our hands to attract their attention but it seems that they are too busy or just fail to catch our attention.

Hue Style pancake

We had to ordered another dish because the portion was small. To give credit to the chef the food was really good.

Bun Bo

I had Bun Bo a number of times in Hanoi as it was served in many small stores. Here the Bun Bo is much sophisticated with a classy presentation.

so unique

This dish reminded me of the Spanish Paella but here in this restaurant they use Com, which is broken rice.

Vermicelli stir fried with Scallops

Morning glory sitr fried with garlic

The deserts was bland but acceptable for a nice quencher to end the nigh.

Che Thap Cam

Che Banh Lot

Che Ba ba

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