Two weeks ago I visited Vietnam Palace. This restaurant is aptly named because they serve meals fit for kings. The interior of the restaurant has a very tropical theme. There is bamboo lining the ceiling and plenty of plants and flowers. There is also a huge waterfall centerpiece with an etched glass image of a woman in the bar area. Very exotic.
I started with two appetizers, Steamed Dumplings and Charbroiled Meatballs with Vermicelli Noodles and Peanut Sauce. Steamed dumplings are always a favorite of mine whenever I visit Asian restaurants. The dumplings were served with a delicious dipping sauce that had small, spicy pepper flakes in it. It was a wonderful combination of sweet and spicy.
The meatballs deserve a paragraph to themselves. They had a wonderful smoky, grilled flavoring and were lightly drizzled with peanuts. A strange combination, but it works because they were absolutely delicious!! I also have to mention that this is an appetizer but has the portion size of an entree. The meatballs are served with a side of vermicelli noodles and a peanut dipping sauce that is also lightly drizzled with peanuts and a small salad. Can't wait to go back, I'm hooked!!
After two appetizers, I managed to still find room for my entree which was Broken Rice with Charbroiled Shrimp. Just like the meatballs, the shrimp had a nice smoky flavor, and were served on a bed of rice, with a tangy dipping sauce and also included a wonderful salad.
I ended my meal with their Coconut Ice Cream and it's actually served in a real coconut shell! Vietnam Palace was a wonderful dining experience and I can't wait to go back again.
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