
Not your Grandma's Grand Slam Bánh xèo
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I have to watch No Reservations with a notepad handy because I'm always thinking, where can I find that? Fortunately, in New York it's not too difficult with a little research. Sucked into a Sunday marathon, I ogled Tony in Vietnam enjoying Bánh xèo, a savory crepe filled with shrimp, pork and onion. It's all I could think about. A few Googles took me to Pho So Mo 1, in Chinatown.
I did not take the photo above (my Banh didn't photograph well in the windowless room -- yes, I played food blogger!), but it definitely represents the, um, scale of the dish. The crepe nestled a stack of lettuce leaves and basil -- which made me wonder, how do I eat this thing, anyway? Like a lettuce wrap? I don't remember Tony offering any tips. I decided to go at it omelette-style. Enjoyable, but perhaps the most fattening thing I've eaten in a long time.
I have to watch No Reservations with a notepad handy because I'm always thinking, where can I find that? Fortunately, in New York it's not too difficult with a little research. Sucked into a Sunday marathon, I ogled Tony in Vietnam enjoying Bánh xèo, a savory crepe filled with shrimp, pork and onion. It's all I could think about. A few Googles took me to Pho So Mo 1, in Chinatown.
I did not take the photo above (my Banh didn't photograph well in the windowless room -- yes, I played food blogger!), but it definitely represents the, um, scale of the dish. The crepe nestled a stack of lettuce leaves and basil -- which made me wonder, how do I eat this thing, anyway? Like a lettuce wrap? I don't remember Tony offering any tips. I decided to go at it omelette-style. Enjoyable, but perhaps the most fattening thing I've eaten in a long time.