We find ourselves coming back to the same two words to describe chef Thai Dang's cooking: unapologetically authentic. Dang and his wife, Danielle, are the masterminds behind the Vietnamese kitchens HaiSous and Cà Phê Đá in Pilsen, where they present recipes that are deeply rooted in family tradition. Using fresh herbs, pristine seafood and of-the-moment produce, the Dangs invite you to join them on a sensory journey through Vietnam: You'll nosh on tamarind-glazed spareribs, a refreshing grilled-prawn salad and fried chicken wrapped in sticky rice.
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Phở gà
Rice noodle soup with bean sprouts, Vietnamese coriander, hand-pulled chicken
Phở chay
Vegetable rice noodle soup
Cà ri chay
Vegetable curry with young bamboo, Japanese sweet potato, carrots, daikon and rice (optional: add shrimp or chicken)
Do biến nâu nước dừa
Seafood stew with fragrant coconut broth, scallops, shrim, squid and rice
Sườn rang me
Tamarind-glazed spareribs with crispy garlic
Gỏi đu đủ
Green papaya salad with roasted peanuts, Vietnamese basil, toasted rice crackers
Cánh gà bó xôi
Crispy chicken wing served whole, wrapped in sticky rice with caramelized fish sauce and dried chilies