Quê Choa's Secret?

Question

So, I'm heading to Quê Choa in a few weeks. Heard it's amazing Vietnamese food, but the menu online is... sparse. Anyone know what their *best* dish is? I'm not a huge fan of anything overly spicy, but I'm open to trying new things. I'm hoping for something authentic, not just your standard pho. Maybe something a local would recommend? It's my first time trying Vietnamese food outside @Hanoi and I'm a little nervous about messing up the ordering. Really want to make a good impression on my date, you know?

gisa · Answer

fwiw the com tam is my go-to there. it's broken rice with grilled pork chop and a fried egg, super comforting and not spicy at all. the pork has this nice charred flavor from the grill and the scallion oil on top adds a lot. plus it comes with that sweet fish sauce to pour over everything, which is way easier to eat on a date than wrapping stuff in lettuce leaves. they're on weserstraße right near u-bahn hermannplatz btw, easy to find

annalenestorch · Answer

for a date i'd actually go with the cari ga, the chicken curry. it's got this creamy coconut base with lemongrass and turmeric, barely any heat but super aromatic. comes with a baguette to soak up the sauce, which is way more romantic than it sounds. just split it and share, looks good on a date

alin · Answer

If you want something that feels special without being a production to eat, go for the bún thịt nướng. It's cold rice vermicelli with grilled pork, fresh herbs, peanuts, and that same tangy fish sauce dressing everyone's mentioning. No assembly required, just toss it together at the table and eat. It's light enough that you won't be stuffed halfway through your date, and the char on the pork is the real highlight. They're on Weserstraße near U Hermannplatz, just past the späti on the corner.

annarose · Answer

honestly, if you want something that's not pho and not too spicy, try the bánh xèo. it's a crispy vietnamese crepe stuffed with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts. super satisfying and the texture is a great conversation starter for a date. just wrap it in lettuce with herbs and dip it in the fish sauce, it's messy but fun.

the place can get loud and busy, especially on weekends around 7pm. might want to book a table or go a bit earlier if you want a quieter spot for chatting.

hedy · Answer

I'd actually steer you toward the chả giò, the fried spring rolls. They're not the sad frozen kind you get at some places, these are packed with minced pork, wood ear mushrooms, and glass noodles, wrapped in rice paper and fried until super crispy. They come with lettuce and herbs to wrap them in, which is a nice interactive thing to do with your date without being as messy as the bánh xèo. Not spicy at all, and you can order them as a starter to share while you decide on mains. If you're nervous about ordering, just say "một phần chả giò" and they'll know what you mean.

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