VIETNAMESE
Kim’s
Dragon Restaurant
1231 W. Housatonic St. (Route 20), Pittsfield, Mass., (413)
442-5594. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine in West Pittsfield,
minutes from the New York border. Start with the mouth-watering
spring rolls; signature entrées include lemongrass chicken,
shaken beef and the vegetarian pancake. Beer and wine; takeout
available. Serving 4-10 Sun, Tue-Thu; 4-11 Fri-Sat. Closed
Monday. MC, V. $$
My Linh
272 Delaware Ave., Albany, 465-8899. Exquisite Vietnamese
cuisine served by the fireplace. Appetizers include handmade
shrimp summer rolls and golden fried spring rolls with fresh
lettuce, mint and cucumber. Try the exotic soup, Canh
Chua, with shrimp, fresh tomatoes, and pineapple in
a spicy tamarind broth. Entrées include the crispy boneless
lemongrass duck and vegetarian grilled tofu finished with
a spicy bean curd sauce. Full bar. Takeout available. Private
rooms for banquets/parties. Serving dinner 5-9:30 Tue-Thu,
5-10 Fri-Sat, 5-9 Sun. Closed Mon. AE, MC, V. $$$.
Truc Orient Express
3 Harris St., West Stockbridge, Mass., (413) 232-4204. Truc
has been going strong for 24 years, showcasing a unique
and flavorful take on Vietnamese cuisine. Favorite entrées
include duck with lemongrass, five-spice chicken, Hanoi
fish, and the happy pancake. Full bar. Serving 5-9 Sun-Mon,
Wed-Sat. Closed Tuesday. AE, D, MC, V. $$$
Van’s Vietnamese Restaurant
137 Madison Ave., Albany, 436-1868. Chef-owner Hung Van
Nguyen puts out gorgeous plates of classical fare, with
outstanding spring rolls, nice shrimp preparations and even
a killer chicken noodle soup. Entrée specialties include
salmon with ginger and whole crispy duck. Catering available.
Serving 4-10 Tue-Sun. Closed Monday. D, MC, V. $$
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