Gabriella's Vietnam

Locals are wild for Gabriella’s in East Passyunk (make a reservation or prepare for a Titanic it’s-been-84-years level wait). The specialty at the cozy BYOB is their whole fish, whether you get the sizzling catfish or crispy-fried red snapper, but you’d be remiss not to start with the shrimp-stuffed tapioca dumplings or wok-fried soft shell crabs. Don’t let the club music fool you—groups of friends may be dancing in their seats, but it’s more for the soulful spread on the table than the untz untz playing overhead.

East Passyunk CrossingGabriella’s brings Vietnamese fare with a big focus on seafood, including fish platters, king crab fried rice, and charbroiled seafood. Consider the whole branzino grilled in banana leaves, the wok-fried red snapper, or the crispy soft shell crab. The BYOB offers family-style servings and Sunday brunch.How to book: Via Resy

Chef Thanh Nguyen is known for dishing out a repertoire of specialty Vietnamese dishes. There are delicate water fern dumplings topped with minced shrimp, pork crackling, mung beans,and fried shallot ($14) and sizzling catfish with a turmeric dry rub, vermicelli noodles, fermented anchovy, and pineapple sauce ($24). And the vermicelli platter (fried tofu, pork, rice and pork patties, blood sausage, Vietnamese herbs, kumquat, and shrimp paste dipping sauce for $34) is often accompanied by bottles of strong spirits: “whiskey for the millennials and Cognac more typical for the aunts and uncles still sipping the lingering colonial influence of France on Vietnamese culture,” Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan notes in his review.

James Beard Award semifinalist chef Thanh Nguyen serves the dishes at her restaurant, Gabriella’s Vietnam, exactly as they’re presented in the streets in Vietnam. The menu centers on street food, hot pot soup and chef’s specials like the shaken beef (wok-charred marinated filet mignon cubes) and sizzling turmeric catfish with vermicelli noodles. Don’t miss the water fern dumplings (rice cakes topped with minced shrimp, pork crackling, mung beans, fried shallot and scallion) or the crispy savory crepes.

Gabriella’s Vietnam is a vibrant Vietnamese restaurant located in the heart of South Philadelphia’s East Passyunk neighborhood. The area is known for its diverse population and lively energy, and Gabriella’s Vietnam fits right in, providing a comfortable but energetic atmosphere. The menu at Gabriella’s Vietnam features a range of traditional Vietnamese dishes, including street food and chef’s specials.

If you’re looking for an authentic Vietnamese taste with excellent presentation, Gabriella’s Vietnam is the place to go. This popular restaurant is well-known for its open-faced dumplings served in individual bowls topped with crackled pork and shrimp with authentic sides. Here, you can find large-format dishes, from the half-chicken platter to Vietnamese fried winter flounder.

Gabriella’s Vietnam – Located in the heart of Philly’s Italian Market, Gabriella’s Vietnam is a family-run restaurant serving up authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The menu features a wide variety of traditional dishes, such as pho (beef noodle soup), bun thit nuong (grilled pork with rice noodles) and banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches).

Gabriella’s brings Vietnamese fare with a big focus on seafood, including fish platters, king crab fried rice, and charbroiled seafood. Consider the whole branzino grilled in banana leaves, the wok-fried red snapper, or the crispy soft shell crab. The BYOB offers family-style servings and Sunday brunch.

Imagine an open-face dumpling — a rice cake topped with minced shrimp, crispy pork skin, mung beans and scallions. Imagine it nestled and steamed inside its own small, shallow bowl. Now imagine 10 of them being paraded out of Gabriella’s kitchen on a giant platter for you and all your friends.

Expand your family’s culinary comfort zone by trying some authentic Vietnamese street food at Gabriella’s Vietnam. This family-friendly restaurant in Philadelphia has been making waves for its intoxicating flavors, and you’re bound to try something new every time you step foot in the door.

- Rating: 4.0/5 (154 reviews)- Address: 1837 East Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Categories: Asian Fusion, Seafood, Steakhouses- Read more on Yelp