I've noticed in the past couple years a Pho craze in Seattle, its trendiness evident by the Pho restaurants that have chosen to play kitsche with their name (although I have a theory that may be in part to get us all to learn how to pronounce ""Pho"" correctly). I digress...\r
\r
Now that you've jumpd on the Pho bandwagon, it's time to branch out a bit and experience other Vietnamese cuisine--it's not all about noodle soup. Long Provincial is simply some of the best I've had in this city or any other. \r
\r
Once you find the restaurant (the street signage is very un-assuming, so just try every door on the corner of 2nd/Stewart--you're bound to find it by the 4th try), and once you get through the menu of Magna Carta proportions (just take the server's recommendations if you're overwhelmed), you'll be in heaven. I've been several times and some things that stick out: \r
\r
Butter Garlic Chicken Wings: un-battered, fried chicken wings served with a finger-licking butter sauce and bits of fried garlic. and of course, dipping sauce.
\r
\r
Braised Coconut Beef: very tender beef, carmelized to the point of no return, with soft coconut chunks (not pieces, CHUNKS)\r
\r
Cocktails: to match the decor, the cocktails here are swanky and complex. but tasty, for sure, like the Ginger Cosmopolitan.\r
\r
Decor: you could easily take a date--it's tastefully decorated, dim-lit, and even on the romantic side. At the same time, like most things in Seattle, completely casual.
Pros: amazing, authentic vietnamese food
Cons: parking
more