I have many but I’ll go with one I haven’t written about yet. It is a hole in the wall type of place with very little sitting room and with loud Vietnamese music blaring in the background. Most people place their orders and pick up their food. So the restaurant is not crowded although at certain times of the day it is full and noisy. It does not have a cozy atmosphere but that’s only in your mind!
The location is close to a train station so they get a lot of traffic but it has gained a reputation for having good food at cheap prices. You would think that the food might be of a less than good quality but you’re wrong there. I’ve had some of the best meals at this restaurant. The couple who run the place are from Vietnam and they have your normal variety of main dishes, soups and noodles but unfortunately they don’t have Pho. Strange for a Vietnamese restaurant. I know the couple well so once I asked why no Pho dishes? The wife said it is time-consuming to make. The rest of the menu is mouth-wateringly good!
I’ve taken many friends to this restaurant and each time I was told that the food there is really good and delicious. The moral of the story is: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”
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Tia, this little story is full of flavor—literally and metaphorically! You painted such a vivid scene that I could practically hear the music and smell the savory dishes. There’s a real charm in those humble, no-frills spots that serve up honest, soul-warming food. And the way you wrapped it up with that timeless reminder—don’t judge a book by its cover—was just perfect. Thank you for sharing this gem; it’s not just about food, but also about connection, culture, and keeping an open heart.❤️🌹👏
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It surely is. I’m not picky when it comes to food having eaten some weird stuff or rather what some might consider weird but after the initial, “I’m not going to eat this!” I’ve always made it a point to try it and most times it turned out great. Except for one time in Hongkong where they were eating newborn mice wrapped in lettuce leaves! I just couldn’t do it. Thank you for your comment and for reading my posts.
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Yes
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It’s not how the diner look, but how the employees serve their customers and how delicious the food is.
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Exactly!
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