Gorge on delectable Vietnamese food at these Mumbai restaurants

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Vietnam Day, the national day of Vietnam, is celebrated annually on September 2 to commemorate the declaration of independence by then-leader and future President Ho Chi Minh in 1945, a watershed for the Vietnamese Independence movement. The holiday is marked by locals waving flags and feasting on traditional delicacies. Vietnamese cuisine has been gaining popularity across the globe for its delicately balanced spiciness and tanginess. The aromatic cuisine is also favored by those following a vegan and gluten-free diet owing to its use of rice and its derivatives as central ingredients. For all those who want to try, we have rounded up some of the best eateries serving Vietnamese delicacies across Mumbai.

Fresh and summery

Sante Spa Cuisine might be famed for reimagining indulgent classics like their Baked Raw Banana Samosa (Rs 280), but the restaurant's menu also features traditional healthy dishes. The Vietnamese Chilled Salad Rolls (Rs 550) with sprouts, green cucumber, carrots, and rice noodles wrapped in rice paper are every bit fresh. These raw vegan rolls are served with flavourful sweet chilli basil dressing and will quickly become your favorite salad alternative.

AT: Unit 6, Ground Floor, First International Financial Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex
TIME: 11 AM - 11 PM, Monday to Sunday
CALL: 91369 62944

Sea dive

If you are seeking a gourmet experience, head over to India Jones at the Trident Hotel. Known for serving an extensive menu featuring Vietnamese, Burmese, Japanese, and Malaysian delicacies, the restaurant can spoil patrons for choice. Start off with the Trilogy of Prawns (Rs 1,495), an assortment of steamed laksa prawns braised with seafood sauce, or opt for the spicy Yam Pla Meuk salad (Rs 1,195), calamari tossed with Sriracha chilli sauce. For those who like soup but want to try something other than pho, the Sup Mang Tey Cua (Rs 625) with crab meat and asparagus makes for a good option.

AT : Trident Hotel, Besides Air India Building, Nariman Point
TIME : 7 PM - 11:30 PM, Monday to Friday; 12:30 PM - 2:45 PM and 7 PM - 11.30 PM, Saturday and Sunday
CALL: 0 22 6632 6330

Aromatic hug

Vegan pho by Milliways Broth Noodle and Bao

Milliways Broth Noodle and Bao is a delivery kitchen serving comfort foods from all over East Asia. Their menu is designed to cater to a variety of flavor profiles, from soulful broth-noodle bowls to soft baos. The Vietnamese Pho Ga, available in vegan (Rs 400) and chicken (Rs 420), served here feels like a warm hug. The spice-infused broth and fresh herbs are likely to please anyone who is fond of this aromatic Vietnamese classic. If you're in the mood for something chilled instead, Milliways also serves lip smacking Vietnamese style Cold Coffee (Rs 150).

AT : Shop 12, Piroja Mansion, Alibhai Premji Road, Grant Road
TIME : 12 PM - 9 PM, Tuesday to Sunday
CALL : 88288 78756

Gluten-free, vegan, and more

An Asian fusion delivery kitchen, Soba serves a menu peppered with healthy, gluten-free, and vegan dishes . With dishes such as vegan Tom Kha with Glass Noodles (Rs 270) and gluten-free Wok tossed Buckwheat Fried Rice (Rs 310), Soba is the ideal choice for those with restrictive diets. Their signature Vietnamese Pho Noodles with rice noodles, available in vegetarian (Rs 310) and chicken (Rs 330), can satiate your cravings for Vietnamese flavours.

AT: TPS 3, Plot 340, 16th Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West
TIME: 12 PM - 4.30 PM, 7 PM - 11 PM, Monday to Sunday
CALL: 93214 35338

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