Off-white leather banquettes and chair cushions contrast nicely with lacquered tabletops. Diners add bean sprouts, Asian mint, hoisin sauce, and hot red-pepper sauce. With a spring roll, it's a satisfying meal. But that's only where the menu begins. The regular menu includes excellent appetizers.
Shrimp toast made of minced shrimp placed on French bread and deep-fried is also good.
The roasted quail can be one of the best you've encountered. Main courses range from rice and vermicelli dishes to elaborate whole fish. The former are good choices for lunch or a simple dinner. Shrimp, however prepared, is always a good bet. After admiring the slowly bubbling sauce for a minute or two, ask the server to turn off the flame to avoid overcooking.