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wide variety of options including rolls,
soups, seafood and meat courses, and
an extensive vegetarian selection. With
soft piano music playing and the aroma
of fresh, flavorful food wafting through
the air, diners feel instantly at ease in the
chic yet zen space. Reaching two storiesjust one decision, we begin with
the mixed starter of wraps and rolls
(VND229,000). Out came the start
of our feast, sitting on a teal plate in
a circular fashion and offering sizable
portions of each option. We fed on
crunchy fresh spring rolls made with
avocado, chicken, cucumber and
carrot; crispy fried spring rolls stuffed
with scallop and chicken, fish patties
fried in rice paper coating, and betel
leaves with fried squid and prawn.
In the center of the plate sits a light
prawn salad made with coconut palm
that melds well with the fuller flavors
of the rolls. As the vegetables are local
and based on what is available, many
of the dishes come in slight variations
or have flexible ingredients. This
allows customers to sample on only the
freshest of foods and try new takes on
their usual favorites.
We follow up the appetizers with
fried duck breast with ginger fish sauce
(VND199,000) and a side of fiber
melon and gourd loofah (VND79,000).
The duck is cooked perfectly, with
crispy edges and tender, savory meat.
The plate is long enough to extend half
the length of the table, and was layered
from end to end with duck breast.
The ginger fish sauce is just sweet
and acidic enough to cut through the
rich flavors of the meat. Our side of
vegetables, while simple, may have
been the dark horse of the dining
experience. The melon and gourd are
cooked lightly in oil and topped with
large cloves of roasted garlic.
This is followed up with the
decadent dish of fried prawns with
mango-mayo sauce (VND229,000)
which is as rich and flavorful as it
sounds. Tasting of creamy pasta without
even needing the carbs, it is an almost
dessert-like treat to eat. The fruity
flavor of the mango flirts coyly with
the heaviness of the mayo, making for
an exciting pairing that one wouldn’t
expect. We follow up our phenomenal
lunch with iced lattes (VND55,000)
and a well deserved siesta.
Seeking to bring respite to the
hectic energy of city life, Laang
Restaurant offers a menu with a
and hosting several large open, airy
spaces, Laang is an excellent location
for dates, family dinners, and also for
hosting large events. Located at, Laang
succeeds in giving customers calm
among the chaos.