Though a popular tour-bus stop, Tropical Garden has a good laid-back feel. The restaurant, with a sister location called Club Garden just down the road (08 Vo Thi Sau St.; tel. 054/826-327), serves fine Vietnamese fare from a good English menu, and there is live music nightly. Even when it's packed here, there are enough intimate corners that you'll feel comfortable. The place specializes in "embarrassing entrees," the kind of flaming dishes and multitiered platters that would impress that eccentric uncle of yours. It's all good fun, so just go with it. The food is good but a bit overpriced for a la carte items. Set menus are quite reasonable and walk you through some house specialties, like the banana flower soup, and the steamed crab with beer. As an appetizer, don't miss the grilled minced shrimp with sugar cane wrapped in rice paper and served with peanut sauce: unique and delicious. Service is a bit hit-or-miss, either fawning or forgetful.
Address: 27 Chu Van An St |
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