Goi Cuon exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Goi Cuon made with real commitment to fresh mint and coriander and technique. The fresh with citrus and mint 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 street banh mi counter 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.