"Sleeping Duck on the Golden Pond" and other "poetic names" "lyrically" describe the "creative" dishes at this "surprising" Vietnamese "oasis" that brings "upscale" dining at a "reasonable cost" to an "unlikely" location in a Falls Church strip mall; step inside and walk past the "fountain" to an "elegant" dining room where "attentive" waiters are always happy to "explain" the menu.
Present Restaurant Review:
This small eatery offers a sophisticated menu, which blends a Western attitude with authentic Vietnamese flavors. Appetizers include the Green Paradise spring roll (goi cuon) and Silken Shawl Imperial roll (wrapped in rice noodles). The splendid names belie the fact that these are popular, everyday eats, here taken to the next level. Try the rice crêpe, dubbed “rich folks golden crêpe,” and the...