Raymond Torres
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We dined at Madame Lân after hearing a lot of buzz about it being one of the top Vietnamese restaurants in Da Nang. The restaurant itself is spacious, beautifully designed, and definitely gives off that elegant, traditional Vietnamese vibe. We came in with high expectations and ordered a mix of their best-sellers to really get a feel for what they had to offer.
Unfortunately, while the presentation and ambiance were impressive, the flavors didn’t quite hit the mark for most of the dishes we tried. The Bánh Xèo was underwhelming.. the batter wasn’t as crispy as expected, and the overall flavor just felt flat. The pork skewers were decent but nothing particularly memorable, and the shrimp spring rolls were okay, though we’ve had better versions elsewhere in the city.
That said, there were a couple of standout dishes. The mussels in coconut broth were surprisingly good..the broth was fragrant, slightly sweet, and paired well with the fresh mussels. We also really enjoyed the shrimp and green papaya salad..refreshing, tangy, and just the right balance of flavors and textures.
As for drinks, the passion fruit juice was a clear favorite.. tart, sweet, and very refreshing especially in Da Nang’s humid weather. The milk tea was also surprisingly good. The rest of the juices we tried were just average.
Service was okay.. not as warm or attentive as other restaurants we visited in the city, but they got our orders right and served everything in a timely manner.
Overall, it’s a nice place to try if you’re after a more upscale dining experience, but in our opinion, the food didn’t live up to the hype. We might return for the mussels and salad, but probably not for the rest.