Minh Hai

Stick with an old favorite? Or try something new from the menu? This is the dilemma that even this picky eater faces at Minh Hai, a Vietnamese restaurant on Park Avenue near the Stadium. My typical order is goi cuon (similar to nimh chow at Galaxie) as an appetizer with an entree of either the “special rice” with marinated grilled meat and salad or a mix of vegetables in a light tomato sauce. Yet many other menu items—in particular the chicken and vegetables cooked in a clay pot—also beckon.

Add to this the friendly and attentive service of co-owner Minh and the reasonable prices, and I continue to wonder why Minh Hai remains such a well kept secret.