From the owner: Spécialités Chinoises, Vietnamiennes et Thaïlandaisesread more

It was a late Sunday evening, I wanted something lite. I had been here before 5 years ago. I sat at…read morethe terrasse to enjoy the warm air. I agree that this place is a little more expensive than other exotic restaurants. They aim at more upscale crowd. The decor inside is dark and auspicious. The terrace is more rustic and industrial. The menu looked interesting with typical Thai dishes. I ordered nems? Turns out to be spring rolls, deep fried. They were very hot and very crunchy served with a golden dipping sauce. Unfortunately neither the sauce nor the rolls had much flavour. They owner of this fine establishment was present and served the tables. He looked after everyone on the terrace quite efficiently. My main was shrimp on crunchy noodles. I was disappointed that the sauce used was a sweet and quite sour sauce. I was looking for more of a savoury palate. The crunchy noodles were folded under the shrimp in a very compact way which made them harder than what I am used to. They did put plenty of shrimp and some veggies. This upscale resto is away from the main road, hidden in a residential neighbourhood with limited parking. Come by foot, sit outside and speak to the waiter before you order so you can get what you want.

Asian restaurants are rare in Creuse, so this place is a gem. Had dinner on a recent Friday night,…read moreglad we made reservations since the place was quite full. Simple decor, modest number of selections for dinner, leading to a very relaxed evening. The owner/cook is Diana, from Singapore, and she works alone in her small kitchen open to the arriving customers. Very pleasant and personable. She changes her menu often, and we were quite pleased with our choices. Various offerings from China, Vietnam, or other Asian countries.

From the owner: Une cuisine exotique. Ne serait ce que par son nom, l'établissement respire l'exotisme. En effet,…read morele restaurant Baie d'Halong, spécialiste de la gastronomie vietnamienne, chinoise et thaïlandaise, enchantera les personnes désireuses de varier leur quotidien en mangeant différemment. Ici, tout est fait pour baigner dans une atmosphère rappelant le continent asiatique. Un décor somptueux, aux milles couleurs, accompagnera la seiche au saté, le porc laqué ou les grenouilles qui garniront vos plats.

Found this little place on my recent passages through Ussel. I hadn't found any Asian food for at…read moreleast 70 km in all directions, so I though it is worth a mention. I've been here twice, both times on a Monday evening. A few tables of people each time, but restaurant very quiet, clean & tidy. Menu is pan-Asian, mostly Chinese dishes, some Vietnamese and Thai selections. I saw a neighboring table eating Vietnamese fresh spring rolls. The owner, a nice older gent, is Cambodian. I'm pretty sure he'll make you anything you ask if he has the ingredients in the kitchen! Soupe pekinoise (hot & sour soup) was very nice. Calamari in spicy sauce was rather good, but showed more restraint (in flavor and portion size) than you might expect from a US-Chinese restaurant. Dim sum I ordered were uninspired, but hey, consider the deep-France location. Closed Tuesdays.

A great hidden gem in Clermont-Ferrand for lovers of vietnamese fare. A welcoming and attentive…read morestaff, a cozy, low key dining area, as well as patio seating, this unassuming spot has some of the best viet food I have ever had in France. Everything is made in house and it shows. The Phô is my favorite thing on the menu, but their other traditional offerings, namely the Canard Lacqué are delicious as well. Very authentic tastes and good portions, the icing on the cake is the incredibly reasonable price. Suffice it to say, I go quite frequently! Definitely give it a shot you won't be disappointed!