Little Saigon
There is something particularly near to my heart about a family run restaurant. I suppose it is because our kids have been encouraging D to open one of our own and we just have not has the gumption to do so. There are toddler toys evident at Little Saigon and I got a glimpse of the newest generation when we were there last week. Apparently Mom and son are the principals.
Mom took my order for two Vermicelli Bowls to go when I was on my way to meet my own Mom last week. She asked me on the phone if I wanted an order of spring rolls and when I declined, she said “no, worry, on the house”.
The very next night I was back again and Number One son took care of us. In fact, when my sisters and I take our Mom out for dinner, he is almost always our waiter. We go often with Mom, as parking right out the back door is almost always available and the space is very open and accessible.
On this night D and I were being treated by a good friend of ours to thank us for our previous hospitality. A case of paying it forward, as it were. We had an all-inclusive meal for 4: an appetizer, a soup and four main course dishes to share all for one price ($49). We started off with Salad Rolls with sliced shrimp apparent through the thin rice paper wrapping.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls are accompanied by a smooth and creamy peanut sauce and once again Number One son declared “they are on the house”.
Next up was Sweet and Sour Soup. I love all kinds of Vietnamese Pho (soup) but had never sampled this one-absolutely delicious.
The sizzling chicken in satay sauce, declared on the menu that it would be spicy but we did not find it too hot.
We also enjoyed the beef, ginger and green onions.
The combination seafood and BBQ pork is an old favourite.
The star of the evening, for this and occaisions when we take our Mom was the Salt and Pepper Breaded shrimp with the shell off. The breading is both salty and sweet and we can’t get enough of these. Even the shreds of green and red pepper that the shrimp are laid upon to serve them, are delectable.
Kath’s quote: ““Food responds to our soul’s dream as to our stomach’s appetite.”-Joseph Delteil
