This small Vietnamese/ Chinese restaurant is Darra's buried treasure. Unfortunately, this place gets overlooked, however, I would suggest trying before judging.
Many of the locals in Darra are of Vietnamese background and many dine here, which for me, cements the fact that food here is kept purely authentic and not modified to suit Western tastes. They are very generous with their servings, so it's a great place to share meals with your friends and family or just take leftovers home to have for lunch the next day. I have tried many dishes on their menu, including seafood and all were fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the 'Soft Shell Crab', 'Mud Crab' and the 'Rice Paper Rolls'. Bare in mind, you may experience a language barrier if you don't speak Vietnamese, but this shouldn't be a problem, it just makes the whole experience more authentic.
They place itself is not very attractive and ambience is lacking- but it's not the sort of place you expect it, so I didn't mind. If no one had recommended I try it, then I wouldn't have gone based on aesthetics. But if you are a real foodie wanting to try the closest thing to eating in Vietnam yourself, then this place should be added to your list. read more