AmyHuang
Jason KingUyen Vietnamese Restaurant
August 16th 2006 12:48
27 Albion St Waverley NSW 2024 - 9389 5660
Looks good with these close-ups, doesn't it. But alas, it's not to be.
In fact, Uyen is pretty disappointing. I'll admit we've become used to good quality Vietnamese food, but still. That's no excuse to let lesser stuff pass, is it?
The thing is, Uyen used to be good, back in the day. From memory, that is. In any case, compared to Non La, which we love so much, Uyen leaves a little to be desired.
From the top, the crispy chicken is ok, but a little flavourless. Not huge amounts of meat or crispiness, either.
The caramel fish is good, but much too sweet and heavy on the fish sauce.
So to the beef salad, which is probably the best of the lot. Good with peanuts and fried garlic, and some fresh vegies and herbs.
But the BBQ pork ball version is awful! Pink, salty balls of meat and fat have an unbelievably off-putting texture, like a congealed sponge.
The stir fried vegetables and prawns are also a bit tame, and with too much fish sauce.
Unfortunately there aren't that many good Asian restaurants around the Waverley, Clovelly, Bronte area, but Uyen doesn't help. If you're desperate, it's fine. But to impress or savour, stick to places you know and like. For me, for Vietnamese, that's Non La.
Looks good with these close-ups, doesn't it. But alas, it's not to be.
In fact, Uyen is pretty disappointing. I'll admit we've become used to good quality Vietnamese food, but still. That's no excuse to let lesser stuff pass, is it?
The thing is, Uyen used to be good, back in the day. From memory, that is. In any case, compared to Non La, which we love so much, Uyen leaves a little to be desired.
From the top, the crispy chicken is ok, but a little flavourless. Not huge amounts of meat or crispiness, either.
The caramel fish is good, but much too sweet and heavy on the fish sauce.
So to the beef salad, which is probably the best of the lot. Good with peanuts and fried garlic, and some fresh vegies and herbs.
The stir fried vegetables and prawns are also a bit tame, and with too much fish sauce.
Unfortunately there aren't that many good Asian restaurants around the Waverley, Clovelly, Bronte area, but Uyen doesn't help. If you're desperate, it's fine. But to impress or savour, stick to places you know and like. For me, for Vietnamese, that's Non La.
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