Vietopia

One of the reasons why Vietnamese food has received such a good reception in Indonesia is mainly due to its similarity to Indonesian food. So if you are Indonesian or even South East Asian, Vietopia will definitely suit your taste buds. This modest restaurant with a romantic vibe offers customers with a variety of mouthwatering dishes.

For starters, we highly recommend that you try Bo Du Du which is essentially a green papaya and beef salad in vinegar over lettuce. As obvious, it is spicy, delicious and very refreshing, thus bound to increase one’s appetite. Goi Cuon, which is basically fresh steamed spring rolls filled with shrimp, chicken, egg and vegetables, accompanied with thick spicy dipping sauce is also worth a try. As for the main course, the Ga Xao Dua Hanh is an excellent pick, consisting of sauteed chicken with pineapple and cashew nuts served inside half a pineapple. As delicious as it looks, this dish is at the same time a sight for sore eyes.

Another option is the Mu Chien Voi Gung fried grouper with mushrooms, spring onion and red chili, served with your preferred choice of sauce (galangal or nuoc mam). Nuoc mam is a traditional Vietnamese fish sauce that is transparent, thick and spicy. It is similar to Nam Pla in Thailand dishes.

You should always end your meal with a sweet dessert such as the creamy creme brulee or a Co-Ple punch which is prepared from a combination of coconut and pineapple.