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. $$
My
Linh
272
Delaware Ave., Albany, 465-8899. Exquisite Vietnamese cuisine
served by the fireplace. Appetizers include handmade shrimp
summer rolls and golden fried spring rolls with fresh lettuce,
mint and cucumber. Try the exotic soup, Canh Chua,
with shrimp, fresh tomatoes, and pineapple in a spicy tamarind
broth. Entrées include the crispy boneless lemongrass duck
and vegetarian grilled tofu finished with a spicy bean curd
sauce. Full bar. Takeout available. Private rooms for banquets/parties.
Serving dinner 5-9:30 Tue-Thu, 5-10 Fri-Sat, 5-9 Sun. Closed
Mon. AE, MC, V. $$$.
Restaurant
Saigon
307
Central Ave., Albany, 426-0203. Restore your soul with a
chicken curry noodle soup, or choose from a dizzying array
of other dishes, including fried rice features, excellent
spring rolls, and the lettuce-wrapped meatballs. Serving
10:30-10 Mon-Thu, 10:30-11 Fri-Sat, 10:30-9 Sun. AE, MC,
V. $
Truc
Orient Express
3
Harris St., West Stockbridge, Mass., (413) 232-4204. Truc
has been going strong for 25 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 and serving lunch in
July and August. AE, D, MC, V. $$$
Van’s
Vietnamese Restaurant
137
Madison Ave., Albany, 436-1868. Chef-owner Hung Van Nguyen
puts out gorgeous plates of classical fare, with outstanding
spring rolls, nice shrimp preparations and even a killer
chicken noodle soup. Entrée specialties include salmon with
ginger and whole crispy duck. Catering available. Serving
lunch 11-2:30 Tue-Fri; dinner 4-10 Tue-Sun. Closed Mon.
D, MC, V. $$
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