I came here with my best friend, and I thought Dzo Viet Eatery was such a fun spot for creative Vietnamese snacks. Everything we tried felt interesting, flavorful, and also very reasonably priced, which made the experience even better. The Dry Pho with Spiced Beef was definitely a standout, the beef was super tender, and I liked that it came with a bowl of clear broth on the side, though it was a little salty for me. The Pho Poutine with Fries was so satisfying, loaded with beef, rich sauce, and cheese. We also tried the Betal Leaf Wrapped Beef, and having it wrapped like a taco was surprisingly delicious. My favorite might have been the Fried Spring Rolls though, so crispy on the outside, with a generous and tasty filling. Overall, it felt casual, fun, and full of flavor in a way that made me want to come back and try more. read more

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Great atmosphere fun vibes with friends family or date night. Good for small or large groups. No complaints on the service either. Food was yummy but not particularly unique. Got the dry pho with chicken - personally would prefer a bun (vermicelli) instead. The green onion tofu had a good flavour with the sauce but found it was fried a bit too much, making it crispier than I'd like (it felt more like tofu skin than I could enjoy the tofu itself). The stuffed chicken wing was my favourite of the 3, just felt slightly pricey for what it was. The mango sticky rice cocktail was delicious - would get again. read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Dry pho with chicken Green onion tofu Stuffed chicken wings Sticky mango rice cocktail - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here with a group of 10 people in a Friday night, not too busy and service was really good. The workers are all very friendly. I really like the decor at Dzo, it gives off a cyberpunk Vietnam nightlife vibe. Here was I ordered: Bò Tái Chanh (Beef Carpaccio) - $21.95 - Thinly sliced raw beef with coconut leche de tigre, pickled onion, herbs, garlic, peanuts. This was served with a bowl of sesame cracker and prawn crackers - very tasty and a fairly large appetizer you can share with friends. There was definitely more beef than there was crackers but very tasty - 8/10 Pork Belly Claypot - $20.95 - steamed rice served with clay pot of braised pork belly, egg and pickled vegetables. This was really tasty, the pork meat was very flavourful. The pork meat had a little too much fat on it but overall still very tasty! 8/10 Overall I recommend Dzo Viet eatery, good value but a little more expensive for Vietnamese food, but there's usually a premium for restaurants within downtown Toronto Total spent was: $55.87 after tax and tips read more

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We only ended up eating here because there is a place called "Chay Viet Vegetarian" listed on GoogleMaps (which doesn't exist) and it was late, so we tried out their vegan options, which were only average. We started with their Garlic Scallion Tofu ($11.95), which was just deep fried tofu with some cut up scallions and garlic -- very oily. I got their Vegan Pho ($18.95) and my wife got their Vegan Dry Pho ($19.95). The pho was alright - packed to the brim with medium-width noodles that weren't quite cooked enough, veggie ham, and a few pieces of bok choy, leaving little room to enjoy the decent broth. My wife liked her dry pho more. Good service but not happy that we were basically resigned to eat here after the deceptive advertising. If looking for vegan Vietnamese, there are lots of all-vegetarian places nearby. Support them instead. read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Vegan Dry Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Stopped by for lunch and got the combo (main, appetizer, drink) and thought it was a good deal. I got the Hoi An chicken rice, mango salad and Vietnamese coffee. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and pretty tender on the inside. The mango salad had a nice kick. The coffee was standard sweet. Service is a bit lacking - my friend ordered a combo as well and they literally got her drink, appetizer, and main wrong (though corrected the errors of course). Space is well laid out and decorated. Prices are what prices are these days. Overall, a pretty good Thai spot in the area and worth a visit. read more

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This place has some fun vibes! It's connected to Bar Dem, so you can kind of imagine the style here. The waiters are attentive and service was pretty quick. I liked their dishes, a bit salty but very flavourful! The Beef Pho came with a big bone that had very tender meats; the Photine was poutine but with pho broth gravy was yum; Stir Fried Steaks had a lot of wok hei; The Sticky Rice cocktail was sweet and fragrant; Forgot what the other cocktail is called, but it has pho broth spices, good drinks! read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Dishes - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food taste 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Thit Kho To - Porkbelly Claypot Hanoi Lemongrass beef (Not pictured but definitely tried) Shaking beef The upper part of the restaurant can be booked as an event space! read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Hanoi Lemongrass Beef $20 - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Nice little quaint spot in Toronto Chinatown. It is not a traditional, authentic Vietnamese restaurant so do not expect that. It is a Canadian Vietnamese fusion place with unique dishes. I ordered the Beef Pho which was extremely light and not much flavor. Sadly the Chicken pho was not that good. The Beef bun noodle was definitely the most flavorful. I also ordered a blue orchid cocktail which was not alcoholic at all and had a nice fruity sweet taste. read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Blue orchid cocktail - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had a great time here for their happy hour, which runs daily from 3 till 6 PM daily. Grab a bunch of drinks and snacks at the bar, as the restaurant was surprisingly full on a Thursday night. Service was a little slow to start as there was only one server for the whole restaurant until 530, but he kept things running on his own as best as he can. We got our orders in before happy hour ended, so we were happy to wait. Things ran much smoother when the second helping hand showed up. Would definitely recommend the chicken slaw and the fries spring rolls. Great atmosphere under the blue neon lights and red lanterns. read more

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The look of this place is very neat. I love the lamps! It was realllly chilly though so I'm hoping it just the change of season. But maybe bring layers for the winter. The menu has so many great options. Some fun fusion items. Our server was friendly. The mango salad was really flavourful and I loved the crispy garnish. The fresh spring rolls were also tasty. For me I think the chicken noodle bowl was the winner. The chicken had such nice flavour and was so tender. read more

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A couple friends and I met up for dinner after work, kicking off the weekend. My friend suggested this DT Viet place, cause she knows I am a fan of Viet food. The restaurant is located across the street from the AGO and about 10min walk from St Patrick station. Walking in I like the rustic ambiance with the concrete flooring and colourful decorations. I ordered the Grilled Beef Bun, which is usually my go to when trying out a new Viet restaurant. I must say it is the most colourful Bun i ever had, capped off with a green spring roll was the feather on the cap. The bun itself was well made and the beef had good flavour. The fried shallots were a nice touch and gave the dish a nice crunchy note. I did enjoy the Bun overall, but not blown away and get ready to pay dt pricing. *3.5 read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Colourful grilled beef bun - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Located across the street from the Art Gallery of Ontario, this was a perfect quick stop after a day at AGO. We had the Viet tacos with Danang chicken (juicy, plump chicken pieces - my overall fave dish!), photine fries (Vietnamese take on poutine - interesting to try but not something I would re-order), and the mango shrimp salad (similar to a papaya salad. Unique delicious ?Pandan? crisp topping ). Service was quick and pleasant. read more

Restaurant has a nice vibe, good music, great service & cool decor but the food simply wasn't good. We ordered everything from the happy hour menu. Chicken viet tacos seemed over cooked/dry, garlic scallion tofu was fried hard/dry and neither had much flavor. Sriracha mayo fries were just basic unseasoned fries w/sriracha mayo on the side. We asked for salt & pepper & the bartender said they didn't have any shakers but was nice enough to bring both out in sauce cups. read more

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We came here for their happy hour which is from 3-5 I believe. Excellent vibes and beautiful restaurant right across from the AGO. Stand out was definitely the pho poutine as it was very unique and actually surprisingly good af. Would come back again just to get it. We did not get their pho but just by looking at other people's options tables it seemed quite small so not sure if I would try it for the price. All in all a solid spot for drinks and apps. read more

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We love this place and it is a go-to for celebrations! Trendy and chic decor that is formal enough for special occasions but also casual enough that you don't feel unwelcome if you're in simple jeans and a tshirt. The stone bowl is obviously a specialty and beautifully presented, but the chicken pho is just as delicious at about half the price. A definite must visit, and order a fun cocktail while you're at it! read more

My friend and I wanted a light dinner. We had spring rolls and a chicken pho. The prices were on the higher end and the portion sizes were on the smaller side. Food tasted fine. Service was good, friendly and prompt. The restaurant looked closed from the outside since the interior is so dark. Nice high ceilings and some fun decor elements. read more

Very close to U of Toronto. Passed by and tried. I ordered beer and goi ga viet slaw. Both are good. If you can wait until 3-6, they have happy hour $6 beer only. read more

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I've been a long time fan of the cocktails @dzo_vieteatery but am lately obsessed with their lemongrass beef balls brunch menu item. I liked that the beef balls, baguette and pickled veggies are served separately so I could have the right amount of everything in each bite, without making the bread all soggy! #dzovieteatery #vietnamesefood . read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Rating based solely on the dry pho beef noodles and the vibes ! I love it so much . The soup on the side kept me wanting more ! The noodle dish on its own also had flavour so you can enjoy the noodles both with/ without dipping the noodles . The beef basically tasted like the same in the vermicelli bowl ! The decor is simply magical ! Love the lantern /Asia feel to the restaurant . Some not so positive points- the seats are so uncomfortable. Very hard and hurts the bum:( Table size is also very small and the chairs have no place to hang your purse or put it behind since it is not a full back chair. Unfortunately it was raining that day and we forced to either put our purse on our laps or ground. I tried my friend's chicken in the vermicelli and it was really dry . Also tried the Bo lot at Viet festival last year at Dundas Square and it was just regular ie would not get it again read more

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We came here to try out their new happy hour menu. We got the Sriracha Mayo Fries and the Nem Nuong Slider. The fries were super crispy and that sriracha mayo paired super well with it. The Nem Nuong sliders were also super delicious. I LOVEED the grilled honey glazed pork patties (honestly my fave). The service was also super quick and generous. I will be back to try more! read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Happy hour foooods - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I come here for the food and introduce my friends all the time because of how amazing it is. Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner; the interior is beautiful and is like a little hole in the wall that transports you to the streets of Vietnam. It's chill table service but the servers are absolute sweethearts and very polite. read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Selfie of how happy we are because the food is BUSSING - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here with a friend and we're seated right away. The staff members were friendly and quick. I got the pho which wasn't super special. It tasted like pho you can get anywhere else. I wish the broth was more rich. My friend got a beef dish which was super tasty. Would definitely come back here to try other dishes as other items on their menu peaked my interest! read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Spacious and airy inside, it's deeper than it looks on the outside! Got brunch, the steak and eggs banh mi. Came with pate and weirdly, a laughing cow cheese? Not the best combination in my opinion but the steak was beautifully marinated and flavourful and the dippy egg in the banh mi bread was heavenly. read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Banh mi and eggs - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

OVERALL: 3.5/5 Food: 3/5 We had the Sugarcane Prawn Pops and Shaking Beef which were both tasty and enjoyable. The star of the show was the Pork Belly Claypot with melt-in-your-mouth pieces of pork belly. Unfortunately, the Chicken Pho and Dry Pho with Beef were lackluster and disappointing. The noodles were undercooked and stuck together, while the broths were underwhelming and falls short compared to any typical pho place. We also tried the Hanoi Lemongrass Beef which was good, but nothing spectacular. Drinks: 4/5 I tried the Blue Orchid and Red Lotus during the happy hour which takes place between 5-7pm. Both were very sweet with a good amount of booze (good for those who don't enjoy the taste of alcohol, but still want to drink). The Old Hanoi, a Brandy-based cocktail with Vietnamese spices and bitters, was smokey and tasty. Ambience: 4/5 The dining area stretches far beyond the room you first walk into, with several additional tables lining the back. The ceilings are decorated with colourful umbrellas giving it a cute street-market vibe. Service: 4/5 Service was typical and reliable during the dinner hours. read more

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Tuesday evening, around 8pm, eat-in. For dating :) We ordered: # Photine Dac Biet - it is "Pho Poutine" that has grilled Pho-spiced beef, fries, Pho gravy, cheese, basil, crispy shallots. # VIÊT TACOS with Bò Lá Lôt (Betel Leaf Wrapped Beef) # Cocktail "Red Lotus" - with Wolfhead Grapefruit Vodka, Lychee liquor, Elderflower, Cranberry, Lime, topped with whipped egg whites # Cocktail "Lantern Dragon " I liked the interior and atmosphere. Nice high ceilings, exotic & modern decorations. Nicely distanced tables give us comfortable privacy. I was not impressed by the food though. Pho poutine & Viet taco's beef used the same seasoning and vegetables. Monotone. Cocktails were impressive. Lots of tropical fruits flavors. Red Lotus had a nostalgic flavor and sweetness like bubble gum. Overall, although the cocktails that I had achieved good harmony between its different flavors they lacked booze. Only me? :) The service was not as attentive as I wished, but super charming. :) read more

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Finally got the chance to come here as wife and I had a date out in downtown. We were choosing where to go eat cause there are just so many choices. And then I recalled blogTO had an article about this "dive spot". Wife and I then decided to walk in, we saw this trendy and hip joint across from AGO. We were sat down shortly we walked in. Then this place gotten busy. We decided on the food from their brunch menu: chicken pho and "pho-tine". Our food came out in a moment. And we were quite astonished with our choices: the "pho-tine" was delicious and not heavy, plus we were told the gravy was infused with the pho broth. Not bad! The chicken pho was light and flavourful. The chicken skewers from the pho was just roasted right. Overall experience was great! Highly recommended. read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Vietnamese fusion place. The food is interesting and good. I got the poutine it was nice but it wasnt my cup of tea. The place is nice with a bar vibe as it has one. The service is friendly. I recommend if your looking for a twist in your vietnamesee cuisine but i wouldnt want to go again. Its not my type of restaurant read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Photine - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Delicious delicious delicious. Got the chicken pho it's a 10/10 for me it just hits the mark. I want to go back and eat it all over again. The two chicken skewers it comes with are juicy and flavourful. Also tried the passion dragon cocktail which was very pretty and quite strong and not very sweet. I thought it would be fruity and sweet but it wasn't. Almost tasted more like a mojito with very little dragon fruit flavour but still good nonetheless. My group also shared the platter which was also pretty good. Great vibes very chill and easy to accommodate groups or for dates. Highly recommend especially the chicken pho! read more

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Dzo offers a convenient location and decent viet food at a reasonable price. The food does not necessarily standout, but the portions are sizable and it's great to grab a quick bite. We got the dry pho and chicken noodle bowl, making one into a combo for fried spring rolls and viet coffee. The service was pretty fast and our items came quick. The coffee is very sweet, even more so than what I normally expect with viet coffee, make sure to ask for less sugar if you don't want basically coffee candy. I was skeptical at first but the dry pho is actually a very good mix of beef and saucy noodles, coupled with a concentrated flavourful size pho soup to complete the experience. The chicken noodle bowl is good too, strong lemongrass marinaded chicken with a mix of veggies and a spring roll. They served it with way too much vermicelli though. Overall, the food was decent, not necessarily somewhere I'd purposely take a trip for, but a good place to stop and grab a bite if you're in the area. read more

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I've probably had takeout from Dzo a handful of times already, so this is our first dine-in experience. We were there on a rainy Thursday evening just before the kitchen closes and it wasn't busy. The staff cared for us and ensured we had the best experience. We were surprised that the dining area extends far back with lots of seating available. Lovely ambiance and is great for a date or friend's night out! The food is always delicious. If you're into Vietnamese food, this spot does Vietnamese in a elevated way and a must-try if you're Downtown. This time, we ordered the chicken pho, lemongrass beef bun bowl and spring rolls, which satisfied our tummies. Though their dry pho and bun bo hue are popular dishes, you should try them. Also, I LOVE that there is a waitlist so that you can easily reserve for a large or small group. No or minimal wait is something that I consider when returning to a restaurant. read more

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The decor/design in here is amazing. The lanterns, tile, skylights, foliage all paint a beautiful picture. Service was lacking -- it wasn't super full in the restaurant or the section we were seated in yet we found ourselves waiting for a bit between check-ins. My pork belly entree also came out like 15 minutes later than my partner's meal. Not a huge deal but kind of unusual. They were apologetic about it. My Lantern Dragon cocktail was a but sweet for my taste. I know that's a risk you run with dragon fruit but I couldn't taste any lemongrass at all which is why I ordered the drink. Old Hanoi was "good as hell." The spring rolls held up to the hype -- they were really good and a generous portion. Crispy and very flavorful. 5/5. I wanted to like the coconut clams, and enjoyed the flavor, but it was *super weird* that the dish was basically served at room temperature. I can't imagine that's intentional? Not when it's served in a crock. The pork belly clay pot was bomb. Incredibly tender pork belly - and a lot of it - with the marinated egg, nice pickled veggies to brighten it up, served with rice. Mm! I would happily order that again. Probably regret getting anything else. We were looking forward to the egg salted snails dish but they were out, unfortunately. Maybe call ahead to see if it's available before you go if that's important to you. read more

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Right across from AGO you'll find an inviting eatery with amazing Vietnamese classics and Street food. dzo has amazing deals everyday from their happy hour to their lunch combos! We ordered a lunch combo with Fresh Rolls, Viet Coffee and Chicken Viet Tacos along with a Dry Pho with Beef. Everything was so packed with flavour ! The interior was decorated and clean, it was a bit dark but I liked that they had the windows open at the front. read more

I visited Dzô Viet Eatery a while ago after work and thought it was a unique dining experience. The restaurant serves good portions of fusion style Vietnamese street food which was new to me. I recommend the Prawn Pops and Dzo Sharing Platter. The Shaking Beef didn't stand out for me and I was too full to try the Pork Belly and let my friend take it home since I'm not usually a huge fan of pork. The service here is average, not spectacular but not bad. The interior was nice, with the high ceilings decorated with colorful lanterns. It had an overall street market vibe. The restaurant itself is also conveniently located in the heart of downtown Toronto right across from the Art Gallery of Ontario. Ordered: - Sugarcane Prawn Pops - Dzo Sharing Platter - Pork Belly Clay Pot - Shaking Beef read more

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Food was great but the portion is small and pricey. I think the Phôtine was a little overhyped and totally recommend the supreme fries instead. Interior was nicely decorated with a chill ambiance and not too loud. Service was great. Waiter came to check up on us and also regularly refilled our water. They were honest with the menu recommendations. I would recommend if you're not too hungry and just want a chill space to hang out. read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - DZO Supreme fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great food, atmosphere, and service. Ate the vegan options and they were delicious!! Ate it so fast I don't have any pictures. read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After passing by countless times and following their Instagram page I finally gave it a try with a friend of mine. Was worried about seating as I heard this place can be quite busy so I made reservations in advance which was a good call. Music wasn't too loud and the atmosphere was on point, really cozy. Only thing I would point out was the high top tables with the chairs were a bit uncomfortable to sit on for a period of time. When it came to ordering I got the pho poutine to share and the lemongrass beef dish as a main entree. Honestly, it was amazing, delicious and filling. Quite possibly because I was also hungry but the pho poutine was such a fun way to combine pho and poutine! The gravy was rich and flavorful combined with the cheesiness and crispy fries. Lemongrass beef was delicious, flavorful and satisfying. Beef was tender and not dry, combine with the lemongrass. I liked the pickled carrots / radish that went well with the rice and beef. Egg was nicely fried. read more

Dzo Viet Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was always intrigued by this restaurant because of the vibes and Instagram worthy photos online. My first time trying this place out was back in 2020 when they first opened. I had ordered their papaya salad and sugarcane shrimp. The papaya salad did not do it for me, it wasn't riped maybe? It was very firm and lacked the flavours that I'm used to, no spice at all and it had a strong tamarind taste. The sugar cane shrimp was alright, I've had better for cheaper. Fast forward to 2022, I went here with a large group of friends for a gathering and ordered the vermicelli bowl with lemongrass beef. It was definitely the most expensive vermicelli bowl (~$24.41 after tax and 20% tip). Definitely not worth it at all, I rather pay half the price at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. The noodles were very soggy and tasted over cooked, the beef pieces were hard and spring rolls lacked the crunch. My boyfriend and I also shared their Bun Bo Hue and this was pretty bland. Their broth was not spicy at all, no flavour but tasted a bit sweet. The Bun Bo Hue I'm used to has a kick to it and some "cha" pieces. Although the beef they added in was quite tender and it was the best part of the dish. However, I would not order it again since it was maybe ~$34 (after tax and tip) for a bowl which is really expensive! I took photos of my friends dishes as well but don't have opinions on it. Overall the presentation does look pretty and great for photos. The same with the interior of the restaurant to set the vibes of Vietnam and make it seem like a trendy bar. The staff were also friendly and accommodating & I also think they should update their website because it said auto gratuity for large groups is 18% but we were told it was 20% for our group of 12. I personally would rather take my money to enjoy Vietnamese food elsewhere at a more authentic Vietnamese restaurant for half the price. They did try to make this place trendy and elevated Vietnamese dishes but it felt like it took away from the authenticity of it. They lacked the Vietnamese flavours in a lot of their dishes. read more

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Perfect spot for a lunch date or dinner date, it has the perfect vibe day and night. The menu is outstanding and these are my personal favourites: the spring rolls, shaking beef and the pork belly pot. You will walk wanting to come back for more. The authenticity of this place had us wanting to go to Vietnam, truly was an amazing experience. read more

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A place where it helps to have a reservation unless you come by early. It's a dimly lit, moody space. It has this street modern interior. It elevates your regular Vietnamese dining experience. For our first time here we went with the Khay Bánh Hòi Lui Nuong, the DZO Sharing Platter for $48. It was filling for two people. You get: Bo la lot betel leave beef (x2), Spicy Viet pork sausage (x2), Da Nang chicken skewers (x2), Crispy banh hoi Lettuce wrap, Crispy shallots and a Nuoc chum dipping sauce. You assemble with the noodles and leaf along with the meat and salad your own sandwich. It was fun! We also tried a couple of their beef Vietnamese style tacos. Also tasty! They had a couple cocktails they featured! Although, I ordered the red lotus made with Wolfhead Grapefruit Vodka, Giffard Lichi Li, Elderflower, Cranberry, Lime, Egg Whites- it was the delicious blue orchid cocktail that really was the star. Made with Woflhead vodka, Soho, Blue curacao, passion fruit, lemongrass, elderflower syrup, tamarind and edible flowers. read more

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We arrive after lunch hour and there was only 1 customer besides us. When we arrived though, no one was by the host booth and the wait staff was just on his phone by the bar. After waiting awhile, we realized he wasn't going to look up from his phone whatsoever so we had to go up to him and ask him if he could sit us. What we got: Pork Belly Claypot with Papa Salad Hoi An Chicken Rice with Fried Spring Rolls When we were finally seated, he was friendly and another staff came out and helped around. He told us about the lunch specials and we took his advice. We got the pork belly claypot which was good and the crispy chicken which was also good. They were good but nothing to rave about. read more

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