Our hosts brought us out to the charming Tell Restaurant which is set within an expansive colonial house.
The impressive menu had pasta, pizza, pork knuckles, steaks, beef goulash, etc. I was rather tempted to just order a raclette for dinner. But it might raise an eyebrow. So I stuck to a salad for the appetizer and a main of fish.
Oh my, that humongous portion of salad contained such fresh vegetables. Crispy and refreshing, it was such a good starter that it literally became my main. I was rather happy when my (fish) main was delayed. I secretly hoped that they had forgotten about it. I was really rather full. So when the main came, only the well-grilled fish got eaten. The rest was sadly, left untouched.
As western as the dishes are, there is a distinct flavor in the food that spoke its heritage as part of the French Indo-China. I'm not sure if it's due to the local spices or ingredients, but it's quite unique. I wouldn't call it authentic, but it isn't bad either. It's just, very interesting.
So what was new about this meal? Nothing, except that it was one rare time I wanted dessert. I've heard about its apple strudel (not just from online sources, but from the friends!) and I really wanted to try it. But I was too stuffed. Gaah. The short walk back to the hotel (even after taking a detour) wasn't long enough to digest anything.
5 comments:
when you take pics of the food, your hosts/company got laugh or not? :P
tuti: ahahha. NOPE. prob coz they're used to everyone else doing it. plus i took only these 3 photos very quietly, quickly n without flash.
that salad looks really big for an appetizer. No wonder you became full, given the egg and...is that tuna?
omg! I love raclette!!
it's ok dearie. You have earned the right to stuff yourself with glorious food. :)
kikare: yup! tuna! canned.
jomel: i wanted the stinky yummy raclette!
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