In the capital city of Seoul, Korea has a unique Vietnamese restaurant named "Đẹp trai", famous for traditional dishes such as beef pho, fried rice, fried spring rolls, mixed noodle salad...
The restaurant is very popular among Koreans, initially operating in Jongno-gu district but has now expanded to 3 locations. The restaurant introduces a Vietnamese chef, interior decoration, and signage all in Vietnamese.
The name "Đẹp trai" also sparks curiosity among Koreans. Many people shared on Naver forum, thinking that the restaurant must have many handsome chefs, but in reality, it's not like that.
Recently, a Korean vlogger named Jemma visited and experienced the dishes here. She had previously traveled to Vietnam and commented that this restaurant has a Vietnamese atmosphere "from inside out".
Jemma ordered 3 dishes from the menu: beef pho, fried rice, and fried spring rolls. The prices of the dishes are not cheap, averaging from 8,000 to 10,000 won (150,000 to 180,000 VND).
For beef pho, the broth is cooked for 24 hours, making it rich and clear. Jemma even added lemon and chili to make it more authentic.
"The pho I had in Vietnam didn't have bean sprouts like this one. This restaurant has a local flavor, everything is operated just like in Vietnam. I knew that pho in Vietnam has live bean sprouts on top, but they've already blanched them here."
"The broth is rich and savory, and the pho is fresh and soft, very delicious, and it will be very good for digestion."
The fried rice with shrimp also impressed the female vlogger.
"I'm sensitive to smells, if there's an unusual smell, I won't eat it. But this fish sauce has a sweet flavor, I don't smell any fishiness. I ate this dish happily after mixing everything with rice. The rice is sticky, the shrimp is big, and it's refreshing with pickled cabbage and pineapple chunks. When eaten with rice, there are many flavors combined, the sweetness of the shrimp and pineapple, and the freshness of the pickled cabbage."
"The fried spring rolls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with meat and vegetables inside. It looks a bit tough but tastes crispy, with a salty and sweet flavor. This dish goes well with pho. I think you should go in a group to order more dishes from the menu," Jemma wrote on her personal page.
