But there is no need to resort to shrimp, lobster or even a vegetarian diet. Local ethnic restaurants have interesting fish dishes of their own, not variations of a fish fry. 732 E. Burleigh St. The West Bank is this area's first Vietnamese restaurant and still remains the best. For fish, skip the menu and instead look to the chalk board for the daily specials. One choice is always there-catfish in a clay pot.
Many people shun catfish because it is easy to prepare poorly, leaving an unpleasant aftertaste.
Here the chunks of fish are cooked in an enticing mixture of spices much like Chinese five-spice powder. The catfish tastes great this way. And the prices are pleasing. Thirty dollars should be adequate for a feast for two. Shahrazad 2847 N. Oakland Ave.