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-Thu, 4-11 Fri-Sat. MC, V. $$
My
Linh
272 Delaware Ave., Albany, 465-8899. Vietnamese fare served
in a casual, upscale, comfortable atmosphere. Favorite dishes
include shrimp summer rolls, crispy pan-fried boneless duck,
crispy crepe filled with chicken, sliced beef sauté in a
spicy curry sauce. Also offering vegetarian dishes, such
as grilled tofu topped with a spicy bean curd sauce. Summer
patio. Full bar. On/off premises catering and takeout available.
Reservations for parties of six or more. Serving dinner
5-9:30 Tue-Thu, 5-10 Fri-Sat, 5-9 Sun. Closed Mon. AE, MC,
V. $$$.
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 Tue (open seven days July and August). AE,
D, MC, V. $$$
Van’s
Vietnamese Restaurant
137 Madison Ave., Albany, 436-1868. Chef-owner Hung Van
Nguyen puts out gorgeous plates of classical fare, with
outstanding spring rolls, nice shrimp preparations and even
a killer chicken noodle soup. Entrée specialties include
salmon with ginger and whole crispy duck. Catering available.
Serving 11:30-9:30 Tue-Fri, 4-9:30 Sat-Sun. Closed Mon.
D, MC, V. $$
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