We started with the Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Northern Thai Larb Salad, and Vietnamese Chicken Satay. All three were excellent. The summer rolls were fresh and the peanut mango sauce was spot on. The Larb Salad had so much flavor and was probably one of the biggest surprises of the night for me. The Chicken Satay was tender, nicely grilled, and went perfectly with the sauce.
For dinner we had the Cơm Tấm and Bánh Mì. The Cơm Tấm was excellent. The chicken and rice worked so well together and the rice had what tasted like a slight hint of coconut, which we all really liked. Even the soft boiled egg was seasoned so well that we were actually talking about how good it was.
The Bánh Mì was probably one of my favorites. The steak was cooked perfectly and the whole sandwich had just the right amount of sweetness and tanginess. Everything worked together without any one flavor taking over.
Honestly, the thing that stood out the most was how balanced everything tasted. The peanut sauce, fish sauce, pickled flavors, herbs, all of it just worked.
Our two waitresses were also phenomenal. I really wish I remembered their names because they were friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better.
We left there still talking about the food. That usually says everything.
If you’re thinking about trying Tulip and the Rose, definitely give it a shot. We will absolutely be going back.