The Vietnamese traditionally use the freshest ingredients possible, often using local produce or even growing their own. With the use of rice, noodles, and soup as main courses, and meat as a condiment, the Vietnamese style of cooking is a very healthy option. St. Louis, Missouri, is a long way from Vietnam, but you can still enjoy authentic Vietnamese food in America's heartland.
The Pho Grand Restaurant has been open and serving the community for over 20 years. Pho Grand is owned and operated by members of the Trinh family. They have an extensive menu that has over 100 different food items. The menu consists of a large variety of rolls, crepes, soups, noodle and rice plates, meat and seafood dishes, and vegetarian options. The restaurant is a sit-down, Vietnamese-themed environment that is open everyday except Tuesday.
Pho Grand Restaurant
3195 South Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63118-1022
314-664-7435?
phogrand.com
The Lemongrass Restaurant offers traditional Vietnamese in a casual dinning atmosphere. The large menu includes a variety of noodle and rice dishes that are served with chicken, beef, pork, seafood, lamb or vegetarian . Lemongrass offers rice paper crepes, and their house specialties are Rice Hot Pots, marinated duck, and steamed mussels. The restaurant is open Tuesday-Sunday from 11AM- 9:30PM with extended hours on Friday and Saturday night.
Lemongrass Restaurant
3161 South Grand Boulevard
St.louis, MO 63118
314-664-6702?
lemongrass-rest.com
Little Saigon Cafe is located east of Forest Park, and is an upscale, sit-down Vietnamese restaurant. The dining room's decor adheres to the customary Yin and Yang of Vietnamese culture. The menu is geared toward traditional Vietnamese food with entrees using a lot of rice, wheat, fresh herbs and vegetables. The use of meat and oil is minimal. Little Saigon also features an assortment of rolls, salads, soups, chicken and a few seafood and beef entrees.
Little Saigon Cafe
10 North Euclid Avenue
St Louis, MO 63108-1408
314-361-8881
littlesaigoncafe.net
