D Guy was prepared as usual and we tried calling four restaurants upon arrival. As many restaurants are closed to celebrate the New Year, we did not want to risk disappointment. Finally, Quan An Ngon, answered the phone and confirmed they were open. We immediately headed to District 1 in a taxi.
When we arrived, it was a madhouse! It seemed like the only place in town that was open and every tourist and local had decided to eat there. Thankfully, they were extremely efficient, if not immediately friendly, and seated us in less than 15 minutes. Phew.
Then the feasting began..
Lotus Stem Salad with Shrimp & Pork
Pounded Shrimp Hash Fried on Sugarcane served with Vermicelli and Rice Paper
Freshwater Crab Vermicelli Soup with Tofu, Shrimp & Pork Paste
Ca Goi with Vermicelli and Fresh Herbs
The food was wonderful and each dish was accompanied by a multitude of fresh vegetables and its own different sauce. The flavours were varied and every single bite was tasty. Their numerous kitchen stations enabled them to cater to numerous customers all while producing very high quality food.
As for the ambience, the ochre-coloured house provided a wonderful backdrop to our meal and exuded an old world colonial charm. It is an unforgettable setting and certainly made us linger for quite some time.
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