Mỳ Vằn Thắn
Van than noodle includes wontons and noodles in a clear, thin broth. The dish is accompanied with sủi cảo wontons – a traditional Chinese dumpling similar to ravioli or dim sum. In Chinese, wonton literally means “tasting the cloud” for its shape resembles a cloud. It is made by wrapping the wonton dough over the filling, normally minced meat, sometimes minced shrimp. The key to a successful bowl of mỳ vằn thắn is the broth. The thin, clear, aromatic broth blends the flavors of the meat, juicy shrimp, soft noodles and the spiced sủi cảo. Before eating, squeeze a drop or two of lemon into the bowl for a refreshing taste.
The price varies from $1.50 to $2 a bowl.
