VIETNAMESE
Kim’s
Dragon Restaurant
1231 W. Housatonic St. (Route 20), Pittsfield, Mass., (413)
236-0998. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine in West Pittsfield,
operated by the family of recent Top Chef winner
(and former Dragon employee) Hung. Start with the mouth-watering
spring rolls; signature entrees include lemongrass chicken,
shaken beef, and the vegetarian pancake. Beer and wine;
takeout available. Serving dinner 4-10 Sun, Tue-Thu; 4-10:30
Fri-Sat. MC, V. $$$
My Linh
272 Delaware Ave., Albany, 465-8899, mylinhrestaurant.com.
Exquisite Vietnamese cuisine served in a cozy atmosphere
with full bar. My Linh is a taste of old Indo-China with
a contemporary twist. Appetizers include handmade shrimp
summer rolls and golden-fried spring rolls with fresh lettuce,
mint and cucumber. Try the exotic soup, Canh Chua,
with shrimp, fresh tomatoes, and pineapple in a spicy tamarind
broth. Entrées include the crispy boneless lemongrass duck
and vegetarian grilled tofu finished with a spicy bean curd
sauce. Takeout available. Private rooms for banquets and
parties. Serving dinner 5-9:30 Tue-Thu, 5-10 Fri-Sat, 5-9
Sun. Closed Monday. AE, MC, V. $$$
Truc Orient Express
3 Harris St., West Stockbridge, Mass., (413) 232-4204. Truc
has been going strong for 30 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. In July and August, serving lunch 11 AM-2:30 PM
and dinner 5-10 PM. Closed Tue. AE, MC, V. $$$
Van’s Vietnamese Restaurant
307 Central Ave., Albany, 436-1868. Chef-owner Hung Van
Nguyen puts out gorgeous plates of classical fare, with
outstanding spring rolls, nice shrimp preparations and even
a killer chicken noodle soup. Entrée specialties include
salmon with ginger and whole crispy duck. Catering available.
Serving lunch 11-3:30 Tue-Sun; dinner 4-9 Tue-Thurs &
4-10 Fri & Sat. Closed Mon. D, MC, V. $$
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