Tan Dinh is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant located on the Westbank of New Orleans…it’s menu includes a wide variety of items ranging from pho, BBQ pork with vermicelli noodles, to one of my favorites, the Lemongrass Chicken with rice. With their growing popularity reaching out to those who live across the river, they’ve finally opened Ba Chi Canteen, however, their menu is a bit more eclectic and draws from Thai, Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese influences. I’m not usually a fan of “fusion” or blending of cultural flavors but Ba Chi has got it right!
Bacos: Coconut Curry Chicken w/ Basil Aioli & Sweet Potato.
Curry Beef Stew w/ Roti Bread.
Roti Quesadillas. Pulled Pork. Kim Chi Guac. Thai Chili tomatilla.
Special: Lemongrass & Basil Pork Lettuce Wrap.
Garlic Butter Chicken Wings.
So the Chef and I love to order and create our own little tasting menus, but little did we know that the portion sizes were quite large. My favorite was the Roti Quesadillas, which was a special but should be a permanent item on the menu! What makes this different from a typical quesadilla is the buttery and flaky roti in place of the normally grilled tortilla. Buttery. Savory. Crispy! I’m drooling just thinking about it! My next favorite was the Curry Stew with Roti. Clearly, I have a thing for roti!
I was very surprised that Tan Dinh, an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, would consider branching off with a modernized asian fusion restaurant, but they did it and they did it well!
If you’re looking for great asian flavors and want to try something new, I definitely recommend Ba Chi Canteen.
Rating: 4/5 spoons
