I already wrote a review about
this fish vermicelli place, which I thought was the best.
But that was until today.
I found another spot, and I feel like I need to write a new comparison review.
đ Location & First Impression
This new place is called ThĂ nh BĂ©o, about 2km away from the one I reviewed before.
Honestly, the space only gets 5 out of 10. Lately, Iâve been eating at nicer, cooler restaurants with decent prices, so itâs been a while since I stepped into a place that looks... kind of ugly đ
But people say this ugly little shop serves the best fish vermicelli in the area.
That was enough reason for me to go and try it.
Now I have to compare these two places.
đ What I Ordered & How It Tasted
I ordered 2 bowls of fish vermicelli with crispy pork fat (tóp mụ).
And honestly? It was amazing.
- The fried tilapia was crispy.
- The fried tofu was soft inside and soaked with brothâso good.
- The vermicelli was fresh.
- The crispy pork fat was insanely good, not greasy at all.
I even ordered an extra bowl of pork fat just to eat with the broth.
The broth here is better than the previous place.
It has a richer golden color, looks better, and tastes better.
To me, the broth is the soul of fish vermicelli.
If the broth wins, the dish wins.
And this place wins.
đ§ Toppings & Price
This shop only sells fish vermicelliânothing else.
But they focus 100% on making it great.
If you want to add toppings like:
- round crab cakes
- peppered pork rolls
- braised tilapia with ginger
âŠyou need to pay an extra $0.20 to $0.60.
So:
- A basic bowl like mine = $1.50
- A full bowl with all toppings = $2.00
Iâm not complaining about the food qualityâbecause itâs great.
But the price is too high for this kind of place.
The restaurant looks old and worn-down.
In my opinion, it should sell a full bowl for $1.50 max.
Also, the area is filled with factory workers and low-income locals,
so this pricing doesnât really make sense.
đïž Takeaway? Extra Charge.
Yes, they do takeaway.
But if you want a paper bowl, you have to pay $0.20 extra.
I think this is unreasonable.
They should offer the paper bowl for free,
or at least reduce the food amount slightly if they want to cut costs.
Charging more just for a container doesnât feel good as a customer.
đ§ Free Iced Tea = Smart Move
They give free iced tea, unlimited refill.
Thatâs a good idea, especially after eating fishâit helps clean your mouth.
đ Comparison Table
đ Final Thoughts
The food at ThĂ nh BĂ©o is truly better, especially the broth.
I think it beats the other place in taste.
But the space is worse, and the price doesnât match the location.
If they improve the environment or lower the price a bit, this place could easily become the top fish vermicelli spot around here.
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