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COMPASS MAGAZINE, July 2005

Quan An Viet-Nam 235-2, ZhongGong 3rd Road (04) 2358-7247 Hours: 10 am-10 pm

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By Regan Ray Translated by Uvia Chang & Shanzi Chen

This buried little treasure can be found in the World Trade Center area of Taichung. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., it is especially bustling in the evenings with diners as well as those using the Internet at computers in the back corner. While certainly not a fine-dining experience, the friendly staff at this busy family restaurant serves up authentic Vietnamese food that is both tasty and inexpensive. The Pho Ga (chicken rice noodles), for NT$60 is a massive portion of flavorful soup flavored with basil and onions. The Bun Cha Do (spring rolls) can be ordered either cold or deep-fried. For only NT$60, three rolls generously packed with shrimp, noodles and vegetables are great value. The Goi Ga (chicken salad) is a nice summer option with shredded cabbage, peanuts and chicken pieces, tossed with a zesty dressing of fish sauce and just the right amount of spice for only NT$50. The combination of a pleasant staff, affordable prices and delicious food make Quan An Viet-Nam an ideal choice for authentic Vietnamese in Taichung.