From the original post
The photo note
It's been ages since I've stepped foot into this #Viet joint! The flavor is good but totally localized to HK taste buds so it is far from being authentic! #vietnamese #lochiu #ngonqua #foodography #foodforfoodies #foodspotting #goodeats #grub #hkig #ighk…
Looking back
The SD Foodie take
Editorial commentary written from Roger’s original photograph and caption. Roger’s own words are the quoted photo note above.
The collage shows beef stir-fried with tomato and pineapple beside red tomato rice, a red curry soup, fresh rolls with dipping sauce and a bowl of pho with onions.
The flavor is good, Roger wrote, but totally localized to Hong Kong taste buds, so it is far from authentic. As a regular eater of Vietnamese food in San Diego, he had the reference point to say so.
The quick critique
What stood out
- Tomato rice with beef
- Fresh rolls
- Localized pho
Bottom line
Archive verdict
Tasty, but judge it as Hong Kong Vietnamese — not the real thing.