What's New Restaurants: Vietnamese House, Sanlitun Soho

Adding a touch of Southeast Asian style to the otherwise fairly soulless basement level of Sanlitun Soho, Vietnamese House is a welcome addition for everyone who frequents the area, providing friendly service and authentic Vietnamese food in a casual setting.

Vietnamese House has become a favorite among the Beijinger staff in just a few short months. A typical visit will see us ordering the small chicken pho (RMB 53), Vietnamese fresh spring rolls (RMB 58 for three spring rolls in nine pieces), and a large roasted chicken and vermicelli dressed with special fish-sauce (RMB 63), plenty for two people.

The chicken pho is fresh and piping hot with delicious broth that tastes like it has been bubbling in an authentic and romantic Vietnamese alley, minus the hepatitis and tape worm. It comes with a generous portion of bean sprouts, chili, and lemon so you can flavor to your own taste.

The fresh and tasty spring rolls come with a generous portion of dipping sauce. However, the amazing cold vermicelli with roasted chicken and fish sauce is by far and away our favorite dish. The tender and beautifully marinated chicken comes with plenty of thin slices of fried garlic, crushed peanuts, and a bunch of shredded vegetables so you can convince yourself you’re having a healthy meal.

Pop into Vietnamese House if you want a decent Vietnamese meal without overpaying, whether it’s just you for lunch during the week, with a group of friends before a night out on the town, or even after as they are open until 2am.

Vietnamese House
Daily 9am-2am. 1-217, B1F, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (5785 3852)
越舍餐馆：朝阳区工体北路8号三里屯SOHO 1号楼B1层217室
1km southwest of Tuanjiehu (Line 10)

Photo: Kipp Whittaker