Nuoc Charm: Dao Tien

Dao Tien is a peach of a Vietnamese bistro and a slice of homestyle heaven.

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The fish tank in the dining room.

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The fish tank in the dining room.

Dao Tien sits back from the Olive, east of Highway 170.

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Dao Tien sits back from the Olive, east of Highway 170.

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Kitchen entrance of Dao Tien.

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Kitchen entrance of Dao Tien.

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Inside Dao Tien.

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Inside Dao Tien.

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Laughing Buddha and Elephant fountain.

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Laughing Buddha and Elephant fountain.

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The dining area at Dao Tien.

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The dining area at Dao Tien.

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From left, owner and chef, Diane Bui with cook Suong Tran and another cook, David.

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From left, owner and chef, Diane Bui with cook Suong Tran and another cook, David.

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Cans of ingredients at Tao Dien.

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Cans of ingredients at Tao Dien.

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Goi Cuon, spring rolls with shrimp and pork.

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Goi Cuon, spring rolls with shrimp and pork.

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Pho Dac Biet is the special beef noodle soup.

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Pho Dac Biet is the special beef noodle soup.

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Banh mi op la, three sunny side up eggs sandwich.

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Banh mi op la, three sunny side up eggs sandwich.

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Suron rim man is a spicy and salty spare rib dish in a clay pot.

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Suron rim man is a spicy and salty spare rib dish in a clay pot.

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Bun dac biet: Dao Tien’s vermicelli noodles prepared with beef, chicken and pork.

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Bun dac biet: Dao Tien’s vermicelli noodles prepared with beef, chicken and pork.

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