Philadelphia, PA

Vietnamese food

5 posts · Apr 22, 1997 to Aug 12, 1997

MlspennApr 22, 1997

Someone wrote:

> On Fri, 18 Apr 1997 12:23:49 -0400, [email removed] (Andrea
> Goodstein-Curtis) wrote:
>
> >What are the best places to go in Philly for Vietnamese food?
> >
> >Andrea
>
> The Capital has always been great for spring rolls and seafood in
> pottery pot.
>
> -Jan

Yes. Capitol is great.

There's another place about two doors east of Capitol (right next to Ho Sai Gai) that's pretty good too. I was "forced" to go there when Capitol was closed on Thanksgiving last year. They have this really good appetizer, called something like "cold pork rolls." Yummo.

Mary

Karen B.University of PennsylvaniaAug 8, 1997

Andrea G. wrote:

> I was wondering whether anyone had a favorite Vietnamese restaurant in
> Philly.  I've been to one in NY and loved it and have been wanting to try
> one in Philly but am not sure where to go.  Any suggestions?

Van's Garden. On 11th just north of Arch.

Karen B.University of PennsylvaniaAug 11, 1997

In article , "Elizabeth Kane"
Someone wrote:

> > Andrea G. wrote:
> >
> > > I was wondering whether anyone had a favorite Vietnamese restaurant in
> > > Philly.
>
> Isn't there one on Washington and 11th, close to the Italian Market?
> Saigon <something..>...
>
> I've heard it's good, but never been.....

Unless it's changed names or hands it's Saigon Restaurant. It was the first Vietnamese restaurant in the Phila. area afaik.

Yushan C.University of PennsylvaniaAug 12, 1997

if you want no frills vietnamese food, try vietnam restaurant on 11th street between race and vine in chinatown.  the place across the street, vietnam place is pretty good too.

brittany

Howard R.Erol's Internet ServicesAug 12, 1997

We like Capital on Race, and the Palace on 11th.