wings were delicious, and so was the veggie stir fry which is a staff favorite They have some really unique cocktails with interesting ingredient combinations. I had the Okie Toki - Japanese whiskey, port, fig, and spiced Vietnamese gin. It was so tasty, the little bit of spice from the gin was balanced out nicely by the port and fig The interior decorating is beautiful too, full off vibrant colors with nods to the Vietnamese culture being represented in the menu. They also have an outdoor patio for the warm weather months. No TVs so you can stay present with the people you're there with Lastly the staff were great! Very attentive service and had a pleasant conversation with the bartenders. Food came out quick as well and I was there during peak dinner time when all the tables were full read more

I would love to be able to review the food at this place. Unfortunately, there are several details that its website doesn't spell out. First, they only serve pho on Sundays. Therefore, the note on their website about serving pho from 6 or 6:30 PM until they run out is only accurate one out of seven days a week. Secondly, it's a bar, which in Utah means that no one under 21 is allowed for any reason. Not knowing either one of these things until I arrived here, I brought my ailing 16-year-old daughter here for pho at 9 o'clock at night on a cross country trip, only to be turned away at the door. I wouldn't be posting this review if that was the end of the story, but while we stood outside, trying to figure out what we were going to eat and if we could find soup somewhere, another party of four walked in to get pho and were told in an "you should know this" tone that it's only served on Sunday nights. I hope the food is good. But people, get your VERY basic act together on the information and customer service front. read more

Hands down the best meal I've had in Utah in years, wow!! We ordered the spring rolls, chicken wings, bánh mì pork sandwich, caramelized pork belly, and the rice porridge with mushrooms, and every single dish was lovingly prepared and packed with bold, beautifully balanced flavor. Each plate showcased impeccably fresh, high-quality ingredients and offered something unique and memorable. My husband and I fully expected to enjoy a few dishes and feel neutral about others, but that never happened. Every bite was exciting and genuinely delightful. We were both completely floored, repeatedly commenting on how delicious each dish was--which we never do! I truly can't sing enough praises for the chef; the level of skill, intention, and creativity was unmistakable in every plate. The service was warm, attentive, and impressively timely given how busy this spot is (worth noting). Guests should also be aware that a physical ID is required for entry, as it is a bar. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between upscale and casual, thoughtfully designed, and accented with beautiful Vietnamese touches. An exceptional experience from start to finish. We will be back!! read more

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Pretty solid bahn mi (we came a day they were doing a special with a different meat, can't remember what), but the WINGS really steal the show!! The sauce they put on those things is SO GOOOOOOOD! The bartender made me a nice lil mocktail and the service was quick and friendly. Came a bit early, but they were setting up for live music on the patio which seems like a great vibe! read more

The Pearl - Wings - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

The pearl what a delightful vietnamese restaurant! This place is technically a bar that serves food because everyone ID and people over 21 are allowed only. Started off with the green papaya salad and it was delicious refreshing and well balanced, full of nice citrus and herbaceous flavors. The fish sauce wings were phenomenal as well and crispy with a nice sauce however, I wish there was more sauce on them. The banh mi was just good, but I felt not as authentic as normal banh mi spots. The caramel pork belly seemed pretty authentic and reminded me of my childhood days eating. That's what the bowl of rice. It was so delicious. I can eat bowls and bowls of this. Highly recommend the spot and recommend this for everybody who likes Vietnamese restaurants. read more

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I've really enjoyed previous visits, and the ambiance and cocktails are still amazing, I'm sure. But, whew, something has happened with the food menu. The selections are limited and interesting, but the execution, at least on my visit, was rough. The Bahn Mi with traditional pork featured some extremely fatty and sinewy pieces of meat. That's fine for a soup or other dishes, but it was rough to get through. That, combined with a strange creamy sauce that turned the bread (which was the highlight) into a sponge just made for a disappointing return. Others in my party had the same experiences with their dishes. Hopefully it was a one-off because this place has been a solid go-to. read more

Great spot for drinks and appies. Their drink prices are fair and their wings and egg rolls are exceptional .

I wasn't properly prepared for my experience at The Pearl. I was thinking it's breakfast place, but when my dining partner suggested we go here for dinner, I was intrigued. The intrigue continued when the person checking IDs at the door said that there was a chance they'd run out of food before we were seated. I learned that on Sunday nights, the menu is strictly pho and they serve until they run out. Luckily, they did not run out before we had a chance to try it...but shortly after we finished, we noticed they had posted a sign saying that they were sold out. That must mean this is some seriously good pho, right? Well, not according to my dining partner. (This was my first experience with pho, so I'm hardly a good judge of the dish at this point.) But she said that it had the flavor profile of chicken noodle soup and she was disappointed with it. She gave it a solid try, but did not finish. We both ordered the chicken pho and were confused by the drumstick that was floating in the broth. Unsure how to eat it, we poked at it a little, but mostly left it untouched. Now, on to the bar. I typically order a Vesper everywhere I go and have gotten used to the Utah bartenders looking at me blankly and asking what's in it. I was prepared to answer that when the bartender asked if I prefer it to be Gin or Vodka forward. She stopped me in my tracks. Not only did she know what a Vesper is, but she made a kick-ass drink too! I'd love to return on a different night to try the full menu. I'll be sure to get here early! read more

I spontaneously stopped here for lunch on a road trip and loved it. The decor took me back to my Vietnam trip almost 10 years ago. Lots of great memories. I ordered the breakfast banh mi and ca phe cocktail. Both were tasty. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but I stayed inside to enjoy the energy and vibe from the staff and customers. The bartender helped walk me thru their drink menu. I thought their drinks have unique flavors. I'll definitely be back to try other items; sit outside, and catch one of their events. read more

I've been watching the Pearl since it opened, but never made it because of limited menu options that it had in the past. This visit was nothing like I expected. There were a ton of specialty cocktails, but also a solid menu. We were lucky that they were having a wing special while visiting, and the peanut sauce wings were incredible. Super unique it also delicious. The bahn mi was really good, with a great crisp and flavorful. I tried a bunch of other dishes too, and everything was balanced in flavor and delicious to eat. The staff was friendly and helpful in making suggestions. It's a small shop, but they were able to accommodate our party of 5 with out much trouble. The decor is clean and on theme. You get clear beach feelings inside, which add to the experience. I would definitely stop by again. read more

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We visited The Pearl for the first time based on previous reviews and because it was near our concert venue, and what a great choice it was. The decor and contemporary music set a great tone for our dining experience. Our server was friendly, communicative and attentive - another plus. We shared the vegetable stir fry with tofu and seasonal vegetables, and it was an absolutely delicious and healthy choice. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend! read more

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The Pearl is one of my go-to spots -- I come here all the time. It's a great place to grab a drink, especially on the weekends when there's usually a DJ playing and the vibe is lively but still chill. I've tried a few of their dishes, and as a Vietnamese person, I thought the eggrolls were solid. Definitely tasty. The congee is one I'd highly recommend. It's very flavorful, filling, and the portion is generous. Cocktails are always on point. The menu rotates, but I've really enjoyed a few, especially the roselle-colored glasses and the Vietnamese coffee drink. I've also tried the Phoquiri from a friend's order -- wasn't really my thing, but that's more of a personal taste. The decor inside is adorable. I'm a big fan of the umbrella ceiling, such a cute Viet touch. It does get pretty crowded on the weekends, so I'd suggest going a little early to put your name down. While you wait, there are a few other great neighborhood bars you can pop into for a drink. The Pearl never disappoints, and I'll definitely keep coming back.! read more

The Pearl - Congee - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Amazing food and amazing drafts. Worth a visit Friendly staff. Lemon grass bahn mi sammy and fish sauce wings were excellent, as well as my ginger sumac cider and blood orange wheat ale. read more

I love the Pearl! They have great food and delicious drinks. The music is great, live music nights are even better, and the patio is perfect this time of year. Service is personable, quick, and the staff can make a beautiful and tasty drink if you're not sure what you want. My Báhn Mì was the best I've had in a long time! The bread had a bit of crunch, the pork was flavorful, and the veggies were fresh. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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A cute and casual Vietnamese spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Came here for lunch and knew I wanted to try the pork belly bowl. I got this with the rice noodles and was glad I chose that over the rice. I think the spicy sauce and the salty pork needed the light and cool pairing of the noodles and it worked really well together. The menu wasn't super extensive, but I think the items that are on there they have locked down, which is honestly my preference. Our server was so nice and had such a happy and friendly demeanor it was contagious. The music, decor, and overall atmosphere really brought the whole thing together for a great experience. read more

The Pearl - Pork belly bowl with rice noodles - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Heard this place had good nuoc mam wings, so I went to give it a shot. Wednesday is half off wings day, so they're half off and the place is twice as loud. It works out to about a buck per wing, which isn't bad, but I'm just not a huge wing person. However!!! No one told me about the porridge??? Fake friends. It was incredible. I don't know if it's just because I grew up in a Chinese-Viet household where porridge only came out when someone was sick (bland, plain, maybe some pork sung and salted duck egg if Grandma thought you could handle it) but this porridge felt like going on a bender with your best friend. It was seasoned and balanced, a little spicy, textured just right with the fried shallot your dad might sneak in for you, not too much of anything, not too little. I'd absolutely come back for this again. And if that wasn't enough, they had some really cool cocktails. There's something for everyone, and the staff was super friendly. Even when the place was packed, we never felt overlooked. 10/10 would bring a friend here to make them feel better about life. read more

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We wanted to explore SLC, and after hitting up a brewery, we decided to come to The Pearl for some Vietnamese-inspired food. We would have loved to sit outside, but the seating wasn't prepared just yet, so we sat indoors! The ambiance was charming... and they played good music. Parking was kinda hard as street parking is required.​ We were easily seated and ordered some drinks and wings! The Ten Pin Thai and Ca Phe cocktails were both excellent. We also tried the Fish Sauce Wings; however, the fish sauce flavor was subtle, and we wished it had been more distinct.​ Overall, a good experience. read more

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The food was fresh, quality and authentic! The service was efficient with friendly customer service. The ambiance was natural lighting and the cutest lowkey vibe I needed to take myself out to lunch. This was my first time here and I have to say their drinks is TOP TIER for Utah. Good drinks, good food is all I need to come back for more. 10/10 recommend! read more

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I came here thinking there would be pho but apparently they only sell pho on Sundays! Regardless, I ended up getting the pork belly porridge and devoured it in 5min. The pork belly was tender, and the saltiness of the porridge itself was on the dot. It's very loud inside, however, so it definitely feels more like a bar than a restaurant. They have a DJ playing in the corner which was dope. read more

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go for brunch! ube pancakes with passionfruit whipped cream. say no more. actually i will say more i loved this place- spiced orange herbal tea, the dotted eyelet glasses served with coffee for cream:sugar, the guava hibiscus pine combo?? baby baby read more

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We came specifically for wing Wednesday. The weekly special was green goddess which was pretty yummy! I love the concept and vibes of this place. It's small and lively, but still comfy. It was super crowded for good reason. The wings are fried so well and the crunch on them is amazing. Flavor-wise....everything was a lot more toned down than I was expecting. I didn't taste any fish sauce in the fish sauce wings and I thought the papaya salad was too mild (not spicy, sour, or fishy enough), which makes me think the place is catering to other folks haha. But overall, a great place to come with friends and they have good fried chicken (so come on Wednesday)!! read more

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Yum! Bf found this spot on Yelp for brunch near our hotel. What a hidden treasure (one may even say... Just like a pearl L O L) Require 21+ ID check at entrance. We were seated immediately on a Friday afternoon. Adore the nautical theme + Halloween decor. Staff are welcoming & attentive. VEGAN MUSHROOM RICE BOWL (with egg): Simple yet well-balanced. The first thing I noticed is that rice is cooked perfectly, with no starchy residue (!!!). Mushrooms lean more soy-sauce flavored, still savory and tender. Veg are fresh or pickled well. Everything was great together :) Bf really liked his banh mi. We shared a glass of their special house cider-- SO good. Highly recommend it! Looks like their brunch menu may be weekend only-- we'll be coming back! read more

The Pearl - Vegan mushroom rice bowl + egg - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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food quality: 5/5 service: 5/5 cleanliness: 5/5 value: 5/5 Don't skip on: Ca Phe and Mussels First time trying out The Pearl, and I'm so glad we did! Their menu has grown much more since they opened and I'm glad we were able to get a table as a walk in. The staff was very kind and welcoming and the restaurant was clean. We ordered a few dishes to share as a table: Wings - Fish Sauce and Thai Peanut - what a great deal on a Wednesday! They had $6 wings (6 pieces) and they came out so crunchy and fresh. Banh Mi - $16- Lemongrass Pork with all the fixings. My *only* complaint is that they didn't have patê, but it was still a very flavorful sandwich Blue Mussels and Toast- $32 - I'm pretty sure they put something magical in the sauce. It was SO incredibly delicious! The mussels come with toast and I ended up dipping everything I could in it, including the shrimp chips that came with the banh mi. Grilled Lemongrass Pork- $28 - I always hesitate when it comes to whole pork chops, restaurants never seem to get it right, but the Pearl did fantastic. The pork chop had lovely grill marks and you can smell the char, and the meat was moist and tender . Lastly, the relish that it came with was... different, but it really surprised me how good it ended up tasting! Vermicelli Bowl - standard, but good. Probably wouldn't order again for $17 Ca Phe - $14 - I LOVE Vietnamese coffee and this cocktail made me love it even more! A bit on the high end for a cocktail, but it was delicious! Pear Bear - $12 - the perfect drink for summer! Light and crisp! We also had mocktails at our table - no idea what they were since it was Bartender's choice, but they were good! Would definitely go back again to try other items. Highly recommended!! read more

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The vegan banh mi is so good (and the non-vegan one is good too). A delightfully composed and flavored sandwich.

We'll be back soon for sure. This little, unassuming "bar" really impressed us. A group of us went for brunch, and we were all blown away by the ambiance, service, and especially the food and drinks. For drinks, I personally got the Alley Cat which was great, but by far my favorite that I tried was the Ca Phe. For food, I got the breakfast bahn mi, and it was excellent: flavorful, balanced, fresh--what's not to love? The potatoes also were seasoned beautifully. My only complaint is that I wish the place was bigger so I could bring all my friends and family! read more

The Pearl - Breakfast bahn mi - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Great vibe, drinks and delicious food! We had the Ban Mai , mussels , and a few other bites. Cool area Located right off 9th south in Salt Lake city read more

This was a great spot to grab a quick tasty lunch. I stopped in before noon on Friday and it wasn't busy yet. I got the vegan mushroom banh mi sandwich with a side of green papaya salad, and both items were yummy and flavorful. I especially liked the mushrooms in the banh mi, they were cooked to perfection and very saucy. The green papaya salad was nice and fresh and spicy. I loved the vibes inside the restaurant and the staff were extremely friendly. Highly recommend! read more

The Pearl - Vegan mushroom banh mi with green papaya salad - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Stumbled upon this gem of a breakfast bar. The islander in me is extremely pleased with the option of perfectly fried spam and eggs over rice with kimchi and a homemade crispy chili garlic sauce. Oh and...the Vietnamese coffee was the best I've had. read more

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Wow - just wow!! Excellent 5 star service all the way from start to finish. Full bar with seating outdoor at the courtyard. They serve PHO Vietnamese during winter and fusion Mexican from spring to summer. Their soup was excellent and everything we had here was a one of a kind that none of us have ever tasted before. Flavors were so intensely so good and unique. A must visit during your visit at SLC and not to be missed. Cheers! read more

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My guy and I were super excited to find somewhere that served Ube Pancakes and were extra excited by the addition of passionfruit whipped cream. Unfortunately, they fell very flat. There was barely any passionfruit flavor to the whipped cream and you could only taste it on its own. Since they put the whipped cream between the 2 pancakes, it made the pancakes get soggy pretty quickly. The pancakes themselves had a nice purple color to them, but there was no ube flavor we could taste. We didn't even end up finishing them. Also tried their Vietnamese coffee and it was only okay. From the reviews, it seems like the dinner menu and pho is much better, but I don't think we would bother coming to try it if we come back to town. read more

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The first promising sign was this place was packed! The wait was 20 minutes which wasn't bad at all for how busy they were. I was craving spam, rice, and eggs which I already peeped on the menu. The servers were on top of bringing drinks and food quickly. The spam and egg dish, red Bennie, and ube pancakes were all delicious! The ambiance was chill and vibrant. Definitely worth a visit! read more

The Pearl - Spam, eggs, rice, and kimchi - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Great vibes. Good food. This won't win an award for authentic Vietnamese food but its delicious in its own right. read more

The Pearl - Lemon grass pork bahn mi - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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I recently took a day off to relax. After a museum this was a delightful place for lunch. Food was delicious and service was great.

I stopped by to check out an aperol sprits sponsored event called rnbounce. I tried some of their Sunday menu while there. I'd give it an overall 6.5/10. They were offering elote, tacos, pozole and shrimp ceviche. I had the barbacoa and smoked chicken tacos which weren't bad. The food didn't take too long to come out but they came out hardly warm and were a little small (two biters). I highly enjoyed the flavors in the barbacoa taco though! I also ordered the shrimp ceviche which was overpowered by lime juice and cilantro. It was served on a tostada which got soggy from the lime juice, I probably wouldn't order that again. However, I loved the patio. The DJ that they had playing had a summer dance rnb and thought it was a nice summer lunch vibe especially since there are both sunny and shady spots. I've heard great things about their regular menu which I would like to come back and try sometime. read more

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Fantastic breakfast & brunch spot! Modern, bar with limited seating, and tasteful decor. Delicious traditional dishes with an Asian spin. They are a bar so don't forget your ID. Breakfast opens at 10:30 on Sunday and getting there right at open gives you, your pick of seating. We ordered the Vietnamese coffee - which is an ABSOLUTE MUST. I had to restrain myself from order a 2nd and 3rd serving. Cold brew was also very tasty, but closer to an iced coffee. The table ordered the Spam and Eggs, Bahn Mi Breakfast Sandwich, Avocado Toast, and Ube Pancakes. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of those choices. The portion sizes are larger and the food was cooked to perfection. The subtle spices, marinated veggies, and Asian spin presented some incredibly interesting and delicious dishes. Flavors were on point! Even if you are getting a dish for yourself, get the Ube pancakes to share. You DO NOT WANT TO MISS. Overall, very impressed and will definitely be recommending brunch here to others. We will be back! read more

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They do a great job of mixing new and traditional Vietnamese flavors to their menu items. The Ube pancakes were definitely the reasons we went to The Pearl for Sunday Brunch. As the Asian Aunties would say, "Not Too Sweet!" The passion fruit whip cream with raspberry really cuts the sweetness from the syrup and Ube. The Spam and Eggs were simple but has a great flavors with the pickled carrots/daikon and Kimchi. The seasoning on the Sunnyside up eggs were delicious too. The bacon in the Breakfast Banh Mi was a great compliment to the eggs and pickled vegetables. Always nice to have seasoned potatoes as well. Had bartender make two random drinks. One with the vodka from Vietnam and one with a Jamaican rum. Both were fantastic. Definitely great cocktails. read more

It took some convincing but I finally got my husband to visit The Pearl since they don't have a phone number and it's a first come first serve until they sell our place. This is a bar so only 21+ years. This place is a gem! We came on a Tuesday so we enjoyed some jazz music and took in the fun decor. To drink, I ordered a mocktail (bartender's choice) and my hubs ordered the Tet Cat. I enjoyed my drink and so did my husband until he got a stomach ache (he's sensitive to HFS, so there might have been a little in his drink somewhere). To eat, we ordered wings, skewers and a banh mi to share. The wings were so crispy and hot -- definitely a must order. The skewers were also made to be turned into lettuce wraps and the meat was juicy and tender. The banh mi was fresh and so tasty -- another must. Overall, we were very pleased with our meal at The Pearl and will be back again soon! read more

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When I saw this place on social media, I was really excited. It's a very cute spot for brunch. We went for Sunday brunch and surprisingly it wasn't busy at all. We immediately got seated. The food here is yummy. I got a spam and rice bowl. It's a classic Asian breakfast dish for me, and it didn't disappoint at all. The eggs Benedict were yummy, and the ube pancakes were super good. I really wish I could give this place a 5 star review because I did enjoy the food and drinks so much, but sadly our service wasn't 5 star worthy. We sat for so long before someone even brought us water. After that we sat for a really long time again before we were able to order food. Our food came out quick except for the Ube pancakes. People who were sat after us got their pancakes before us. We had to ask 3 separate times for the pancakes before it even came out. Also, our water cups remain empty...even after our check came and we paid. I think we finally got a refill was because we sat there waiting for our friend from using the restroom. It's a great place, and I hope it was just a one off experience...but I'm not in any rush to go back. read more

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Not surprised that I loved my first visit to The Pearl. Came for a girls' night and after we struggled a little to find parking, we walked in to live music, amazing drinks and food, and such a cool vibe. Their house cocktail list was so interesting and creative, with ingredients like pho spices, black sticky rice, and brown sugar boba. I tried the Roselle Colored Glasses drink (roku gin, sorel liqueur, chrysanthemum, pomegranate, lemon, prosecco) and it was the perfect light, fruity, not-too-sweet sparkly treat. Drooled over all the food choices but finally narrowed it down to the lemongrass pork skewers with house fish sauce, some kind of amazing fried shrimp balls, and Vietnamse pork sausage. Then, the steamed branzino with soy ginger sauce, glass noodles, and greens, OMG. It was BEAUTIFUL. Perfectly seasoned without overwhelming the delicate fish and such an explosion of flavors. I'll be thinking of this dish for a long time. This is an amazing restaurant in Utah that doesn't have a single burger on the menu and people are flocking to it because it stands on its own. Bravo, Chef Tommy Nguyễn! read more

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Came here for breakfast last Sunday. They only had breakfast options. I wished they had the other food options because I really wanted to try that menu. But nonetheless I excited to try their Ube pancakes because I loveeeee ube! The pancakes were big and delicious. I hardly used any syrup because the passionfruit whip cream that came with it paired perfectly! Blueberries were added and they all mixed really well together! I liked that these pancakes weren't too sweet even with the passionfruit whip cream. I also got a lychee grapefruit mimosa. It was meh. I thought it just tasted like champagne I didn't really taste any other flavors. Bloody Mary was good. I liked the added Thai basil twist to it. My husband got breakfast banh mi. He thought it was okay it was a little too soggy for him with the egg. The bread was extremely soft and it came with the typical pickled veggies and some egg and bacon. He really liked the potatoes that came on the side. They were seasoned with some spicy seasoning that gave them a kick. Overall this place was good and I'm excited to come back later on the day to try their other menu options besides breakfast. But if you come during breakfast get the ube pancakes :) read more

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