The name of the place - Viet Thai Restaurant - says it all. It's a mix. Big surprise! No Asian restaurant can seem to stick to just one cuisine. I'll be back for the Viet part, but the Thai aint so fly.
For Thai, you're wasting your time since, within 60-90 seconds walking, you could be at Ah Hua, the downright reigning Thai heavy weight champion in Zürich.
The panang was oily and bland; lacking sweetness and fishiness, but the chiffonade of fresh lime leaf was a nice touch. The phat see iu was a big loser with very little flavor. What happened? Spring rolls were average. 'Wan tans' were supposed to be filled but turned up flat. The peanut sauce served slathered over the chicken skewers was homemade, crunchy and delicious.
Now for the Viet: The bún was very good! Traditionally served with fried spring rolls, these were extra crunchy thanks to their rice paper wrapper.
The ph, looked great in the menu photo and appears to be served with all the trimmings, so I'll be going back to give that a whirl pho sho!
Service was slow despite low occupancy but very charming. Prices are standard. Interior is cozy but undistinguished.
I have to say... with a competitor like Ah Hua right down the street, differentiation might become essential, as in, ditch the Thai and stick to the Viet. read more