[rating:3]
Chinatown is a neighborhood known for its many Asian eateries and it’s always busy and bustling.
We wanted Vietnamese food and asked our jeweler Johnny for a quick, tasty recommendation. He suggested we try Cong Ly, just around the corner.
For an appetizer, we had summer rolls that tasted fresh and good — typical summer rolls. My fiancée ordered a noodle dish, and I had grilled chicken over rice with some veggies.
The chicken was good and I enjoyed the meal. Since I’m eating fewer carbs these days and focusing on protein, I ordered a second serving of chicken because the portion was on the smaller side and I was still hungry. The rice portion is quite generous, so if you finish it all, you’ll likely leave feeling full.
I also tried my fiancée’s noodles, which were pretty good.
Service at Cong Ly is straightforward and efficient. The staff wasn’t particularly chatty but were not unfriendly either, just focused and businesslike, which worked well since we were hungry and ready to eat.
One thing worth noting is that the restroom is located at the back near the kitchen. My fiancée felt the back area was actually fairly clean compared to other spots in the neighborhood, and we had no issues after dining there.
If you enjoy Vietnamese food and appreciate no-frills, efficient service, Cong Ly is worth checking out.
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