Banh Xeo exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Banh Xeo made with real commitment to lemongrass and technique. The light and herbal result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Vietnamese cuisine shows French colonial influence alongside traditional Southeast Asian techniques. The a Hoi An restaurant was exactly right for this kind of eating. lime soda was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.