Dalat Brasserie

Although Thailand has never been colonised in a political sense, things may be changing on the culinary front with Japanese and Italian restaurants becoming as ubiquitous as 7-11 stores in the capital. 

Diversity is much welcomed so thank goodness for the recent opening of Dalat Brasserie, a new Vietnamese restaurant in Soi Lang Suan. We are huge Vietnamese food fans - following a recent visit to Hanoi - and Dalat Brasserie rekindled memories of some of the amazing meals (thanks Illiana and Bimo) we enjoyed there. 

Dalat Brasserie does the simple things very well in terms of service, decor and the cuisine offered. There's plenty to choose from and our personal favourites, Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake), Banh Cuon (rice flour crepes), Com Suon (grilled pork marinated in lemongrass and fish suace), Bo La Lot (minced beef wrapped in grape leaves), Pho (beef noodle soup), Goi Bap Chuoi Chay (Banana Flower Salad) and Chao Thom (grilled prawn cake) were tasty, well cooked and delicious.

They must have been because every dish passed muster with my mother-in-law who has an encyclopedic knowledge of South East Asian cuisine and a great palate.

All-in-all, Dalat Brasserie offers super food at affordable prices in a relaxed and comfortable central city setting. We'll definitely be back and look forward to working through the vast menu.

Dalat Brasserie - (opposite Starbucks on Soi Lang Suan)