this place is such comforting food for me. my parents have been taking me since i was young, and this is our go-to for this particular viet dish called bún măng vịt, which is vermicelli noodles, duck meat, and bamboo shoots! bún măng vịt - i loooove the sauce they have here. you put a bit in the soup but careful to not too much since it could get salty, and i love dipping my chicken/duck into the sauce!! the sauce really does complete this dish. i really appreciate that you can ask for more sauce for free any time. inside is colorful and is what you can expect from a little asian restaurant. we came at 1pm on a sunday and it was pretty busy, so the staff took a bit of time to take our orders and provide water. parking can be tough since the lot for this particular area is small, so i just park in the plaza next to it. read more

Vit Dong Que - bún măng vịt - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I'm a bit conflicted about this place. The restaurant is small and not very fancy, but the food is affordable, the portions are generous, and the taste is good. It's not outstanding, but it's definitely enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service ruined the experience. As soon as I sat down, I hadn't even had a chance to look through the whole menu before the server kept touching my shoulder and repeatedly pressured me to order. I found it very rude and uncomfortable because I really don't like strangers touching me. The older lady did it to everyone in our table, and she didn't seem to realize she was making our entire group uncomfortable, and it affected our whole dining experience. So, would I come back? Absolutely not. One visit was more than enough. I'm not willing to deal with that kind of pushy service again. read more

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The primary protein meats on the menu were duck and chicken. We ordered duck with a side of noodles as well as chicken salad with a side of noodles and also some eggrolls. The standout dish was the egg rolls. They arrived hot, golden brown, and perfectly crisp, with a satisfying crunch and a flavorful filling that made them the best part of the meal. The food, however, wasn't the reason for my rating. The restaurant's cleanliness left me concerned. I noticed cobwebs that appeared to have been hanging in place for a long time, along with dirt and grime collecting in corners throughout the dining room. Even the menus felt sticky, with a visible film of grease and small food particles still clinging to them. The faded print and worn condition made them look as though they hadn't been replaced in years. Those details created an impression of neglect that made it difficult to relax and enjoy the meal. With a thorough deep cleaning and some updated menus, this restaurant could create a much more welcoming dining experience. Until then, the cleanliness issues overshadow what was otherwise an average meal. read more

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The food has been consistently the same there for the amount of times I've been there, which is over the years. Honestly, they're as consistent as Michelin star restaurants in my opinion. I feel like I finish the salad before I even finish the meat most of the time. read more

Food 5/5: Duck salad was portion really great. The flavor was really good with the addition of their sauce. Plenty of salad the meat. Additionally the porridge was delicious! Service 3/5: Average service, staff is nice. Ambiance 3/5: A bit small but overall decent. Tables are a bit close and parking can be rough. But definitely worth checking out. Really great food! read more

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Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. Parking was available in the private strip mall lot or on the surface lot next door. The interior of the restaurant is showing it's age. The condition of the dining room is sloppily painted and panels are falling off... The walls are also dirty from most likely soup stains... Opted for the bun bo hue and it was tasty. The broth was fragrant and full flavored. The noodles were perfectly al dente and the bowl came with a couple pieces of crab balls. There were also a couple pieces of beef shank as well as a pork trotter. This was topped off with some raw onions. Dining is available both indoors or outdoors. They apparently take cash or card. ~$22/head after tax and tip for lunch. read more

Vit Dong Que - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Vit Đồng Quê is a Vietnamese restaurant that specializes in duck dishes and other foods from Vietnam's central regions. I came here with my friend, my girlfriend, and her family, a party of 10, and we had a fantastic experience from start to finish. FOOD (10/10): We started with bánh bèo (shrimp over rice cake with sauce) to share as an appetizer, and it was so delicious. The rice cake was perfectly soft, and the fish sauce was sweet, light, and not overpowering. For my main dish, I had bún măng vịt (vermicelli noodle soup with giblets, duck meat, and bamboo shoots), and it was easily in my top two best bún măng vịt I have ever had. The broth was rich and flavorful, the duck meat was juicy and tender, and the ginger fish sauce for dipping added a fresh, fragrant kick that paired perfectly with the meat. Others in our group ordered dishes like mì vịt tiềm (egg noodle soup with duck and Chinese herbs). This dish has Chinese origins but became popular in Vietnam. I did not try it myself, but it looked amazing. SERVICE (10/10): The service here was excellent. The owner and staff were warm, attentive, and accommodating. My friend arrived late, and the staff allowed me to order his dish ahead of time. At one point, they accidentally brought it out too early. When they realized he would not arrive for another 10 minutes, they took the dish back and prepared a fresh, hot one for him when he got there. That extra thoughtfulness really stood out. AMBIANCE (8/10): The ambiance is simple, like a typical Asian restaurant, but clean and spacious. There was plenty of room for us to put a few tables together for our large group, which made dining as a party of 10 comfortable and easy. Overall, the food and service were both fantastic. If you love authentic Vietnamese flavors, especially duck dishes, I highly recommend Vit Đồng Quê. I will definitely be back the next time I am in San Jose. read more

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4/5: The ca phe sua da is pretty good. 3/5: Gỏi Vịt: The duck salad doesn't work for me. It was featured in the Chronicle's list of "Top salads in the Bay Area." It's poached duck. There is just not much flavor here, even after adding the dressing and dunking it into the sauce. It's also cross-cut butchered, with a thousand small bones that get in the way of eating it. 3/5: Porridge with gizzards is OK. read more

Vit Dong Que - Large duck salad, with giblet porridge. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Everything was cooked perfectly, especially the duck. The service was great. The lady helped us order the perfect items. I will definitely be back. read more

Vit Dong Que - Half duck salad, glass noodle soup. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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When you come here you feel like family. When I walk in they know my order it's amazing. The food is always delicious and fresh.

TL;DR: - tight interior with fast service and delicious and juicy duck. Be forewarned, the teas are not complimentary nor worth the hassle, as they are just mediocre tea bags. parking: - this is located next door to Grand Century. the parking lot in front of the store is small but you could always park at Grand Century and walk over. wait time: - zero wait time. ambiance: - nothing impressive, but you're only here for the food anyways! service: - service is fast but it was definitely obvious that the female waiter was constantly trying to upsell us. food: [Worth It] - Banh Beo Chen: this came out warm and perfectly chewy. - Banh Bot Loc: another table please! yum! super chewy. - Goi Vit (duck salad): the duck was very juicy and tender! [Not Worth It] - tea: these are not free and they are not worth the extra dollar per cup. - chao (porridge): this came out under-seasoned and probably the worse porridge I've ever had. I would not recommend. read more

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This spot specializes in duck and they sure do a great job! I always get the Bun Mang Vit (vermicelli with duck meat, giblets, and bamboo shoots) and Goi Vit (duck salad)---both are consistently delicious! Their menu has a bunch of different combination options as well as different sizes for their duck salad. The sauce that comes with the salad is delicious---they know what they're doing with the nuoc cham! The interior is very similar to many of the other Vietnamese restaurants in San Jose. The aunties and uncles make you feel right at home. Service is efficient. The restaurant is located in a plaza with parking available. read more

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It's sooooo good. Huge portions and the duck is so tender, you'll wonder how they did it! Price is just right and if you eat in the afternoon, the door faces away from the sun so it's nice and cool inside without having to run AC. Take a moment to decide if you want more duck or veggies. The prices are about the same, but personally, I like more veggies. They're so fresh! You get a dipping fish sauce as well as a salad dressing one. Make sure you enjoy every last drop :) Btw, I tipped 15% and should've tipped more for service and food. There was a dude sitting here that was insufferably annoying. I regret not giving them more. read more

Vit Dong Que - C3 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Really small parking lot that will be difficult to find parking on busier days so suggest coming early! The wait isn't too long and they seat you right away when there's an open table available. The portions that the restaurant gives are big and the food is delicious. I like that they also provide extra sauces without charge. Must try thing on their menu is the duck salad! The inside is your typical Asian restaurant but it has bright green walls and decor all around to enjoy! read more

Definitely one of the best go to in little Saigon. Their duck salad is legendary! We come here often when we want some comfort food. read more

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We chose 1/2 duck with noodles. Taste is very good! Recommended this place for someone like a Vietnamese food! read more

Vit Dong Que - Very delicious, good price. Thank you very much! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

TL;DR: food is good and inexpensive, and the aunties and uncles who run this spot will help you out! I got curious about this place when hunting for a spot to try because I'd never seen a Vietnamese restaurant serve duck like this before. Chicken rice places are fairly common so I was intrigued, and the fact that many reviewers mentioned their delicious banh beo sealed the deal. The restaurant is located in one of the random corners near the giant plaza filled with Vietnamese restaurants and shops, so it was nice to stuff my face then go walk around to stave off food coma. The interior is pretty basic, and apart from the table seating, don't expect much else. The menu looks enormous but there are many combinations of similar things all listed so going through it is a little trying. When ordering, I started with banh beo, then as I was struggling through ordering the duck, the auntie running the restaurant just told me exactly what she was going to put in for me and that it would be good for two people. Why argue with an expert? English isn't their strong suit but pointing at the menu and gesturing works well. Most of the other customers seemed to be Vietnamese so they definitely have a steady clientele. Food: Banh beo: I love these little cups of rice cake! They were topped with the usual dried shrimp and some pork lard and were delicious with the fish sauce. Duck salad: what I came here for! This arrived looking like a mountain of food, there's an enormous pile of cabbage and herbs under the duck, and you pour this sauce over everything. I didn't bother tossing it, so we just attacked the salad which was very refreshing, loved the herbs and sauce, and the duck wasn't very gamey. It looked enormous but because there's a good amount of vegetables, it's not that hard to finish. Noodle soups: we got one with rice noodles and one with vermicelli. I believe they used the soup that they cooked the duck in for this so the soup itself was a little gamey, along with some of the giblets and other things they added to the soup. I thought this was fine but not a stand out item. read more

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Bun mang vit - pretty good broth, but very stingy on the mang. banh beo - good friendly staff 2017 read more

So many duck dishes! That's what we came here for on a Sunday evening. Half duck with rice on the side, and duck salad which came with soup. They serve some good vietnamese hainan style duck here, lots of meat, lots of flavor... and also lots of leftovers. Though we ordered for takeout, there was plenty of indoor seating in a clean and inviting space, and all of the employees were friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we stepped inside the restaurant. To add to our positive experience, our order was ready in just 5-8 minutes, so we could head home and enjoy our delicious dinner without delay. read more

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3/1/2026 we bought half a duck with salad to go. The next morning, the food is rotten. The duck look reddish and very oily. We called to just explained to her so it won't happen to others. She was extremely rude and ghetto towards us. She does not have the right to talked down to customers. We are very disappointed. We tried to explained to her that we don't want a refund, just don't let it happen to others. We bought the same order there before and the food was okie the next day. Also, she said next time don't buy food to go then. Please be advise and order food to go at your own risk. read more

First time to try this Viet restaurant located at the heart of Little Saigon. Restaurant specialized in duck and chicken soup and combo dishes. I wasn't even aware there such a thing for Vietnamese restaurants. At any rate , we tried the combo duck dish and soup and the chicken soup. And for appetizers we tried the shrimp dish. Appetizers was Awesome, first time to have that dish and it really great . Dried crunch shrimp on top of sticky pillowy rice cake . We Finished all 12 Little plates. The duck combo dish came with eggs noddle soup and duck salad. Same with the chicken. It was seasoned well , broth is clean , both to salty and greasy. It was one of the best Vietnamese soup we've ever had. A must try restaurant when in Little Saigon area. read more

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This place has some ducking good duck! We started off with the duck salad, Shredded duck meat on top of a pile of fluffy shredded cabbage and dresssing. Ordered the duck noodles and congee. Duck salad was a winner; the duck noodles seemed a bit gamey and wasn't very generous with the duck meat. Duck congee was okay; would return just for that duck salad. read more

Food is okay, service is friendly, the decor area is not bad. Would I come back? Maybe.. read more

Vit Dong Que - Banh beo 5/10 rating - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Yum! Great duck salad goi and I love the mien noodle soup. Banh beo was delicious too. Would come back.

Great place for different duck dishes. The while place smells aunthentic. Must try if you're in the area.

No frills small Vietnamese restaurant. This is our family's go to for banh beo. We order trays and trays of these when we come here as a group. Service is always super quick. I've been spoiled and have always come with someone that speaks Vietnamese, but I don't think the language barrier is a problem here as the menu has photos of everything! Besides the banh beo, I also highly recommend the duck salad. We normally get the combo with the porridge. So good! read more

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Terrible and poor service. Ladies were rude and unwelcoming. Instead of a warm greeting, we were barked at with strict instructions on where to sit -- no flexibility at all, even though there were plenty of empty tables. When we politely asked to sit somewhere else, we were met with a cold attitude and a flat-out "No," without any explanation. Ladies acted like they were doing us a favor by letting us dine there, which is not how customers should be treated. Throughout the visit, service was slow and inattentive. No one smiled, no one checked in on us. Things only got worse when we needed something during the meal. Asking for basic things like an extra set of cutlery, a drink refill, or adding one more dish to our order felt like a huge inconvenience to them.It felt like we were bothering them just by being there. Overall, the unfriendly atmosphere, inflexible seating rules, and unprofessional behavior of the ladies made the entire experience uncomfortable. The food might be the same, but the bad service and unfriendly staff make it not worth it. I won't be coming back. read more

All the duck dishes you can think of are found here! They give you generous portions of duck. They cook the duck to the perfect texture- soft but chewy. The chicken is super good too! They call it the "walking chicken" or "ga di bo" because it has chewy meat, a favorite in Vietnam. It seems like a family run business because we saw the staff having lunch when we came in. Very friendly staff. The only thing is the restaurant is not very well lit and not that clean. We asked for extra bowls to share our food and we could see that there was still stuff on the "clean bowls". They blamed it on the dishwasher but I think someone just manually mass rinsed a bunch of things. If you can get passed that, this place has good and authentic dishes. The owners are from Hue read more

Vit Dong Que - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Vit Dong Que promised an authentic Vietnamese experience, but the food itself fell short of expectations, especially considering the surprisingly hefty price tag. The restaurant offered no discernible decor; the ambiance was lacking. Let's start with the positives. The restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained. The service was polite and relatively prompt, though our server seemed a bit rushed. We ordered the classic Chao Vit (duck congee) and a Vietnamese Duck Salad. The chao, the cornerstone of any good congee, was unfortunately bland. It lacked the rich, savory depth I've come to expect. The rice was cooked well enough, and the duck was tender, but the overall flavor profile was just...missing. I had to add a generous amount of fish sauce and chili sauce to even get a hint of the characteristic chao taste. The accompanying toppings (if any were offered) were fresh, which was a plus. It's worth noting that this seems to be one of the few places in the area offering duck chao, which makes the lackluster flavor even more disappointing. The Vietnamese Duck Salad was equally underwhelming. While the duck was cooked and not dry, it wasn't particularly flavorful. The salad itself consisted mostly of lettuce, and the promised herbs and other flavorful components were sparse. The dressing was bland and didn't provide the refreshing, tangy counterpoint I expect from a Vietnamese salad. Again, it was a perfectly edible salad, but it wasn't memorable, and certainly not worth the price. And that's the real kicker. For what we got - average food at best - the prices were exorbitant. I've had far superior Vietnamese meals for significantly less. It felt like we were paying more for... well, I'm not sure what, since it certainly wasn't the ambiance or the food. Overall, Vit Dong Que is a disappointment. While the availability of duck chao might be a draw for some, if you're looking for a truly delicious and authentic Vietnamese meal, especially if you're craving good duck chao or a flavorful duck salad, there are far better options in the area (even if they don't have duck chao). Unless they drastically improve the food quality and adjust their pricing, I can't recommend this restaurant. It's a case of style over substance, and in the restaurant business, substance - in the form of delicious, well-priced food - should always come first. read more

**CASH ONLY** Been eating here since I was young and the food tastes just as good as I remember. The staff is nice and the food comes out promptly. Haven't tried their banh bot loc but their duck salad and duck noodle soup is excellent. I like getting mine with vermicelli noodles but thin rice noodles are an option as well. Their sauces are so delicious and generously garlicky. The duck is succulent and not tough or dry. The restaurant gets decently busy. Seating and parking is a bit limited, but you can park in the Century mall lot and walk over. read more

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I bought to-go food here, but can you believe they charged me $5 just for the to-go box? So weird Never come back read more

Great place if you are craving for duck. My parents decided to get banh beo, a plate of half duck salad, and we each got a bowl of e1 which is vermicelli noodle soup with giblets and bamboo shoots. Each of the didhes that we got were pretty good. The half duck salad was enough for the three of us. The noodle soup was good and light but i wish the broth was more hotter. The service was alright. Since it was our first time coming here, the waiter was recommending what we should get. This place is cash only. And this place is very small. I would definitely come back here again read more

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Gọi phone mua togo. Nhân viên nữ nói giọng miền trung nói chuyện với khách kiểu nạt nộ, khó chịu .

This is hands down one of my go to places. I love going here to get the mieng vit. We went here in a Saturday at 12 for a party of 2 and we were quickly seated. After we were seated, there was a huge rush and the parties after us had to wait. This store is a little small so it doesn't occupy too much people and there's a table to accommodate for large parties. Mieng Vit (5/5): It's so good and and tasty. The only downside is that I wish they have more bamboo. When it comes out, they usually give you the mieng (noodles) with broth first. A second plate with the vit and veggies will come after. The vit is cooked just right and tastes so good. The only downside is that this place is cash only read more

Vit Dong Que - Mieng Vit - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Visited this place with my significant other on a Sunday around lunch. The restaurant was busy but we were able to be seated right away. The Bánh Bèo Chén (shrimp over rice cake) was bomb. I could eat this all day. Our server cross-sold us by convincing us to get the Chá Tôm (grilled chopped shrimp) to go with the first dish. It was good but probably not necessary and will skip the addition next time. The Large Duck Salad was my favorite dish. The duck was so tender and moist. I also did not know that fish sauce could go so well with a duck salad. It's probably one of the best tasting duck dishes that I have had. Will definitely be coming back here for this! We also got the porridge. This porridge has a very strong ginger flavor which could be enjoyable if you are a fan of the flavor, but it was a bit too much for me. I will skip this during the next visit. read more

Vit Dong Que - Bánh Bèo Chén. Highly recommend! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean but not up to date. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are below average . 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Vietnamese food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Vietman . Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars read more

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Sunday night dinner in San Jose and we were not sure where to go. The Husband saw a picture of the Banh Beo Chen and was sold. (He had mentioned he hadn't had that in years and it's not something you see on menus at the Vietnamese restaurants we frequent.) We arrived around 5:30 and was lucky to get a table because the restaurant filled up quickly after that. We ordered: * Banh Beo Chen ($9.75 for 9 trays) "Shrimp over rice cake with sauce" - It was the first time I, along with our kids, have ever tried this. We enjoyed it and actually got a second order. The Husband enjoyed this, of course, since we came specifically for it. We realized, after the fact, that it's one of their most popular dishes as almost every table ordered it as well. Add the sauce! * Banh Nam ($7.75 for 5 cakes) "Shrimp/pork rice cake wrapped in banana leaves" - This was our first time having this and it was quite good. The Little Gal ordered this and she loved the scent of the banana leaves. The accompanying sauce is necessary as it gives it the extra punch. * Mi Vit ($15.50) "Egg noodle soup with bamboo shoot, giblets, and duck meat" - The Little Guy ordered this and went to town on the noodles and soup. He just loves a good egg noodle and accompanying broth. I ate up the duck meat which was so tender and tasty. You definitely need to enjoy this with the fish sauce too. * Mi Ga Roti ($15.50) "Dry egg noodle with Rotisserie chicken and soup" - The Husband ordered this dish and it was just okay. The dry noodles had a sweet sauce that I wasn't quite expecting and the chicken was alright. It was a bit dry. Obviously their specialty is duck, so he probably should have focused on their duck dishes. The side of broth was added to the Mi Vit since my son drank all the soup up from his dish. Overall, it was a good meal. It was our first time at this restaurant and we didn't know what their specialties were. We're glad we got at least two of the most popular dishes and they were both winners. Now on the search for Banh Beo Chen at other places. read more

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Food was delicious and great service! Portions was generous! Customer Service was awesome read more

Was in SJ to visit Valley Fair Mall but wanted to get some Vietnamese lunch beforehand. I did not want the typical pho and bun/rice choices since SJ has a lot more Viet dishes to offer than on the peninsula. Did a Yelp search and found this unique place that is known for their duck dishes and we love duck! Sure glad I found this place because it was very very good! First off, I love how they put new full paper sheets on the tables from a sanitary perspective. Service was very friendly and prompt. We were seated quickly, staff was ready to take our orders right away and the food came out in short time! The lady helping us was very mindful and nice to give my toddler son a plastic bowl, fork and scissors without us asking. LOVE! We ordered the following based on fellow Yelpers recommendations and were not disappointed! Banh beo chen (A1): shrimp over rice cake Banh bot loc (A2): shrimp/pork/tapioca in banana leaf Large duck salad (B6) Mi vit (B10): egg noodle soup with duck I was used to having Chinese roast duck which tends to be greasy and fatty. That was not the case at all with the way they prepare duck here. Lots of yummy and tender duck meat. The prices were reasonable as well as the 4 items above cost $55 after tax. The duck salad had a lot of meat. Keep in mind this place is CASH ONLY so luckily I barely had enough cash in my wallet to pay! Give this place a try! read more

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I was looking for a place for lunch in the area and this spot came up in my Yelp search. I tried the duck salad, banh beo, and banh bot loc. I would definitely recommend coming here if you like duck salad. Their salad is pretty big and the pieces of duck are huge and meaty compared to a few other places I've tried. I would definitely come back to try some other items if I'm in the area. I wouldn't recommend coming here in the summer because the restaurant faces the sun and there is no AC or fans on that hot summer day I visited. read more