Vietnam and Thailand are awesome destinations for culinary and gastronomic adventures. If you find yourself dreaming of a trip to Bangkok and Ho Chin Minh for a gastronomic getaway, you are just a few steps away from savoring both cuisines at Lemongrass and Chili, a newly opened restaurant specializing in Thai and Vietnamese food. Located at El 98 Jaro (beside Shakey's Pizza), the restaurant offers popular dishes such Pad Thai, Pho, Vietnamese coffee and Mango Sticky Rice.
For my second visit to Lemongrass and Chili, I tried their Thai Summer Delight, a refreshing concoction of lychee, green apple, lime and basil seeds. A perfect drink on a hot and humid evening! Meanwhile, Thai appetizer crispy fried tofu will whet your appetite with its perfectly seasoned, crispy flavor. Hau Kieu Viet (Viet Style Oysters) will make your tongue sing a happy tune. Topped with peanuts, green onions and sweet and spicy sauce, it's a different take on the local oysters that we enjoy steamed or baked.
Thai Roti Dip with curry sauce was another appetizer I ordered belatedly while I was enjoying the Pad Thai. I quite like the the roti wedges as I could taste a hint of sweet potato. The curry dip was wonderful. It was mildly spicy and perfect for dipping.
Of course, the meal had to end with something sweet so Mango Sticky Rice it is! This is an extremely popular Thai dessert made of glutinous rice topped with coconut cream, bits of chopped peanuts and served with fresh mangoes on the side. Truly a divine happy ending for a wonderful Thai-Vietnamese dinner!
If you want to bring home a taste of Thai-Viet flavors, snacks and Vietnamese coffee grounds are available for takeaway.
Lemongrass and Chili Thai-Viet Restaurant
916 El 98 Street, Jaro, Iloilo City ( 2nd floor of the building beside Shakey's Jaro)
Email: lemongrasschilithaivietresto@gmail.com
Website: www.lemongrassandchili.com
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