Good Morning Vietnam

This little Vietnamese chain might seem a little out of place (and kind of redundant, with six locations in tour centers nationwide), but with an Italian manager ensuring good quality, this outlet, the first of the chain, serves familiar Italian fare. It's a nice break after many meals of noodle soup and local beer. Affordable by any standard, everything is cooked fresh and ingredients are of the highest quality. All pastas are homemade. Try the gnocchi dumplings with pesto or Gorgonzola, or the ravioli filled with braised meat. The fritto misto of deep-fried squid, shrimp, and sea bass served on the pasta of your choice is a house specialty. The place is not luxurious, by any means -- just another storefront in and among the town's most popular bars, such as Crazy Kim's and Guava -- but Good Morning Vietnam has a nice "grotto" feel and is a cozy respite from the noonday heat, as well as a good spot to watch travelers on Biet Thu as the evening's nightlife lights up.

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