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This is a perfect place if you want a high standard meal+service that doesn't break your piggy bank. Having been to different Vietnamese restaurants in Singapore, I am very impressed with Paper Rice for:
1) great and authentic food and coffee. There are various variations of the same dish even in Vietnam, but imo this place has struck the right balance between retaining the authenticity of flavours and adaptation to international diners' palette.
2) extremely good presentation of food, including how dishes are served. There is no dump-all-in or put-the-lime-on-the-spoon. It is simply professional. Vietnamese food must be enjoyable in both visual effect and taste.
3) an ambience that is well decorated with authentic Vietnamese artifacts, stylish with a traditional touch.
4) the price point was just at market rate. For the level of standard provided, it is very much value-for-money.
I think this as a suitable place to entertain business partners or go on a date.
You can also buy the porcelain plates and other crockery from the restaurant.
Very good authentic Vietnamese food.
The deep fried seabass ($24) is a must try. It would make a good main but the restaurant only gives 2 lettuce leaves and 4 rice papers. It’s inadequate to roll enough rolls but it’s fine if you only want to eat fish.
The sea snail is quite good too! It’s a classic supper food in HCMC. The version at the restaurant is healthier with less salt and oil. But still delicious.
Ordered two bowls of chicken and beef soup (soup only) and there was no MSG used. The flavour was clean and gives me the impression that the central kitchen had carefully skimmed the soup as it was boiling to prevent the proteins from clouding the stock. The soups were nourishing and worth ordering as a side.
Spring rolls could use more vegetables and herbs and be served with the Nuoc Cham (lime chilli garlic sauce)
Overall, this place is under-rated as a Vietnamese restaurant. Hidden gem.
great experience, food is tasty, flavourful, well-balanced. ordered 3 out of the top 5 recommended dishes (pork rice vermicelli, beef pho & chicken+rice wrap), very satisfied with all 3. drinks not necessary as water was served in large glasses
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