By Jaida Luck
If you are looking for a cozy, casual, and calm meal, Viet Thai is one of the best options around. They offer an array of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine.
From the outside, Viet Thai looks neither welcoming nor promising. The sign is very outdated and old-fashioned, located between Tire Warehouse and Dunkin Donuts. But
don’t let looks deceive you.
I ordered the imperial rolls, a Thai iced tea, and a Pho Tai Bo Vien, which consisted of a beef broth, meatballs, rare beef, scallions, onion, cilantro, and rice noodles. I decided to order the small size since the imperial rolls are quite hefty on their own.
She first brings us the Thai iced tea ($3). It was a vivid and bright orange color, like a blooming marigold in the spring. I take my first sip, and it instantly refreshes me. The bold
tea flavor shone through the milk and danced with the spices. My only complaint is there was too much ice and not enough drink.
The imperial rolls ($5.50) come first since it is an appetizer on the menu. However, it is a rather large serving, perfect for two people to share. Also known as Vietnamese spring rolls or Gỏi cuốn, in front of me lay two sizeable rolls wrapped in rice paper, filled with pork, shrimp, and various vegetables.
The chewy rice paper compliments the crunchy vegetables. The shrimp tastes fresh with a hint of salt.
Then the pho tai bo vien arrived ($12.25). I got the small size, but the portion was gargantuan. I left full and ended up going home with practically a whole meal for the next day. It also came with meatballs, scallions, onion, cilantro, and rice noodles all swimming in a clear beef broth. The beef was a dream, succulent, tender and juicy. No knife needed.
You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Guaranteed good service, a cozy and comfy atmosphere, and fresh ingredients. It is pretty affordable, and if you need to get out of it cheap, there are options such as affordable filling appetizers and soups. Do not let its humble location deter you. All in all, I rate my experiences a 4.5/5.
