Ciao, bellas! I am currently in Florence, Italy at the moment studying and travelling around. Not to worry, I have a whole heap of back posts lined up for you all. Firenze, if I am to speak like a true Florentine, has been nothing short of amazing. There's something truly beautiful about Florence, unlike its sister cities, Rome and Milan. The streets are cleaner, the locals are friendlier, and not to mention the food and coffee! The one thing I miss about home though is humble and honest Asian food. Luckily, I got a quick fix before I left at Dong Vu.
This unassuming restaurant has been opened for more than 15 years. I know this because I sat in the exact same spot, eating the exact same dish all those years ago with Papa. Ah, the amazing nostalgia food can give.
The simple decor remains unchanged, with much resemblance to something out of a 90's Hong Kong movie. The menu, displayed in Chinese, Cambodian, Vietnamese and English, is lined on the wall (no prices for English menu). I later learnt that the owners were Chinese Cambodian, but spoke Vietnamese as well.
Cambodia Rice Noodle Soup ($9?)
Thin rice noodles with different cuts of meat, a few prawn pieces and Chinese veg in a clear and incredibly tasty broth. They use secondary cuts of meat though, including stomach, tripe, and blood jelly - not for the faint hearted. Garnished with spoonful of fried garlic and fresh chilli, this made for one satisfying dish. With a full belly, I am overwhelmed with the familiarity of it all. This is home food like no other.
Stir Fry Rice Noodle with Beef ($9?)
With plenty if beef slices and Chinese broccoli, Vee got this dish was unable to finish it all. We both agree that there are other places that do this dish better as the "sauce" was quite watered down with not as much flavour. However, it will leave you full at least.
Locals continue to come to Dong Vu for its traditional and unpretentious meals. You will see lots of regular customers, with grandpa's bringing their grandchildren. You don't come to Cabramatta if you want fancy and top tier service. You come to Cabramatta for it's authentic food, and expect nothing less from Dong Vu.
(Couldn't find them on Urbanspoon)
20-22 Hughes St, Cabramatta (There's a sign above that also says Tang Bou)
(Couldn't find them on Urbanspoon)
20-22 Hughes St, Cabramatta (There's a sign above that also says Tang Bou)
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