Truc Lam

We've never been to this Vietnamese restaurant as a group, and it consistently gets great reviews. On the few times that I've been there, the staff have been friendly and the food has been delicious. The atmosphere resembles that of a hole in the wall, but we're going for the food, right?

Truc Lam
3737 Gravois Ave
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314)776-1299

BBC Asian Cafe & Bar (Banh Mi Boba Tea and Creperie)

As Banh Mi Boba, this place had a huge following of enthusiastic eaters. They've renovated and made some changes recently and it's time for us to check this place out. The menu appears to have all manner of crepes, subs, salads, and even gyros.

BBC Asian Cafe & Bar (Banh Mi Boba Tea and Creperie)
243 N. Euclid Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314)361-7770
http://www.saucemagazine.com/restaurant/3669

Kim Son Vietnamese Bistro

This is another one of those restaurants we haven't dined at before, but buildings that we have. This formerly housed Vietnam Star and we went there on April 7, 2003. Let's return and try out the replacement! Maybe this week I'll even get to eat!

Kim Son Vietnamese Bistro
8080 Olive Blvd.
University City, MO 63130
(314)432-8388

Pho Long

It's been cold outside and there's not much better than warm soups to do the job of heating us all up. Actually, we had considered pasta but the place can't handle our large group, so pho it is.

If you've never had pho before, now's your chance. It's a really rich Vietnamese broth served with noodles, onions, basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, hot sauces, and more. Join us and have some! (Note that I don't know what else is on the menu but hopefully they have some other options for those who don't do beef broth.)

Pho Long
8613 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314)997-1218
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2006-11-29/dining/pho-real/

Monsoon Vietnamese Bistro

Some of my coworkers have been here and they say it's pretty good. They tend to be a trustworthy bunch, but we'll have an opportunity to determine together if they have any sense of taste!

Monsoon Vietnamese Bistro
14248 Manchester Rd Ste A
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636)256-8838

Vietnam Palace

This is marketed as St. Louis' newest Vietnamese restaurant, and also as being open under new management, so let's go check it out. The juxtaposition of "we're brand new" with "not really, we're just under new management" is sure to lend some intrigue to our evening!

Vietnam Palace
3447-49 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63118
314-772-2888

VN Cafe

This place has a really tasty Vietnamese lunch buffet, and a great review above, so you should definitely make a point of joining us this time (as well as all others, of course!).

VN Cafe
9720 Page Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63132
314-426-7950

Miss Saigon

Since they've opened, I've been to Miss Saigon twice. It's about as good as one of my favorites, Pho Grand (which the owner's sister owns), but a bit more elegant. So why not come to the East Loop area and party with us?

Miss Saigon
6101 Delmar
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314)863-4949

Vietnam Star

We'll be going to a restaurant called Vietnam Star. You can guess what kind of food it is.

Vietnam Star
8080 Olive Blvd.
University City, MO 63130
314-721-8838

Pho Grand

Pho Grand
3191 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63118
314-664-7435

Manee Thai

Manee Thai
481 Lafayette Center
Manchester, MO 63011
636-256-8898