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Tasty Dinner

4 Posted on 03 / 27 / 2013

Unlike others, I found my way to Truc Lam Trai easily. It's about 1 km south of Hoan Kiem Lake, but definitely worth going there.
For dinner I had fresh spring rolls plus a mushroom soup and deep-fried pumpkins from the daily menu. There is a much wider selection from there regular menu as well. All dishes were very well done. Including two fresh lemon juices I was charged less than 6 USD.
The service was friendly, attentive and discreet. Prices moderate, nice atmosphere.
I give them 4 cows, because I reserve 5 cows for exceptional experiences only.
Updated from previous review on Wednesday March 27, 2013

Pros: Tasty Food, Attentive, discreet & friendly service , Nice and cozy atmosphere
Cons: Tables may be a bit low for Westerners

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A Gem

5 Posted on 11 / 12 / 2012

It was a little difficult to find Truc Lam Trai, but completely worth it. This tiny restaurant is exquisite with beautiful furnishings, calm and serene. The menu is large and the food is up to the mark. The house salad is spicy and wonderful, ginger "chicken" tasty, stuffed tofu came in a tomato sauce. Service was friendly and efficient.

Pros: inventive tasty food, excellent staff
Cons: hard to find