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Ga Sua: A Celebration of the Vietnamese Street-Side Restaurant
It is difficult to overstate how much Vietnamese culture revolves around food. This is so much the case that the word n, to eat, is used to express much more than its literal meaning. To say one does not want to do business with another person, one quite literally states, I do not want to eat with you.
Perhaps the only other element in Vietnamese society paramount to food is community, and its essence pervades all aspects of Vietnamese life, especially in the crowded cities, where it appears as though the Vietnamese conduct daily life exclusively on the sidewalk. Eating together, then, would be considered the highest priority in Vietnam. Luckily, street-side eateries in Vietnam are so prevalent that it is nearly impossible to eat alone.
Such street-side restaurants are known as quán an, an informal entity with short tables set on the sidewalk, a place for friends to grab a drink and spend time together after a long day's work. Though similar to the American bar in this way, a quán an must have a menu of delicious snacks for the table to share, as well as a lively atmosphere, bolstered by loud chants of cheers from every table, street magicians, and often impromptu karaoke. They are loud, they are lively, and the food and drinks flow freely.
We invite you to experience the pleasure of dining and drinking together around the Vietnamese table, where many small plates fill the table's surface and facilitate discussion, debate and beer consumption, between both acquaintances and strangers.
As all dishes at these restaurants are meant to be shared, the plates of this meal will be served family style in a coursed format, with three plates to be shared by the table per course. Three courses will complete the meal, for a total of nine dishes, with the addition of a small dessert for each guest. Wine and beer will be available for purchase at an additional cost to the ticket price.
*DINERS PLEASE NOTE: The menu for this event is a set menu with no modifications or alterations. The menu is not vegetarian-friendly. If booking with a group of less than four persons, diners will be sat with another small group at the same table and will be sharing from the same plates. This is meant to reinforce the strong communal sense that penetrates all aspects of the Vietnamese meal.
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LocationPopol Vuh (View)
1414 Quincy Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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