Lac Viet Bistro, Orlando

Many moons ago, this tiny non descript restaurant stood on very busy Colonial Drive overshadowed by Little Saigon and other Vietnamese restaurants in Colonialtown. The décor had little or no appeal and the ceiling tiles flaked off. Not so much right now. Over the years Lac Viet Bistro has grown and expanded. The décor has taken a definite turn and landed to define the food. It is an amazing transformation representative of tropical Vietnam. There are hanging straw curtains that acts as dividers to give a very cozy, comforting, and private feel. In one corner there is a wine display with tropical inspired furniture and instruments. Hanging on the walls are beautiful paintings of various Vietnamese sceneries. In the middle of the restaurant there is a bar that acts as an office? Out of place. To one side of the restaurant there is a private room. The outside patio is a true replica of a street side café. The food has evolved and is more palatable. Way back when, everything was doused in fish sauce. Now, the flavors stand on their own. Bo Tai Me is thinly sliced tamarind cured beef with basil and crushed peanuts served with a thin rice and black sesame seed crisp. Oh my lovely. This is a beef ceviche-like dish that is cooked in the tamarind’s juice acidity. Raw beef never tasted so good. Knock out! Chim Cut Quay roasted quails. Tender, juicy, crunchy quails marinated in five spice powder and soy sauce. Perfectly roasted to chew the bones and all. Black pepper and crushed MSG on the side….pass. Sweet little morsels. Pho Noodle Soup with Tai eye-round steak, Sach bible tripe, Bo Vien beef meatball, Ve Don skirt flank, Gan soft tendon, Chin well done, Nam flank; served with a plate of been sprouts, fresh basil, a lime wedge, and green jalapenos. A bowl of hearty goodness. Perfect beef noodle broth, delicately balanced and steaming. Banh Cuon Lac Viet Rice Flour Crepe Special with a combination of plain, ground pork, and ground shrimp, seasoned pork loaf, steamed bean sprouts, basil, fish sauce, and ground shrimp on sugar cane. Umami. The pork was simply put–perfection. Wonder if they sell this by the pound? The ground shrimp was split in quarters, wonder what happened to the sugar cane? I was really looking forward to chewing the cane sticks. Oh well. Great dish. 33 Export is a crisp and sweet lager with a lingering after taste. It complements and covers fish sauce well. Although, the first empty glass served had a very odd odor, so was the second glass. I could guess it was from sharing the refrigerator with produce? However, drinking straight from the bottle was fine by me. Avocado smoothie made from fresh avocados and sweet milk. A smooth creamy mixture that cools the palate. It is refreshing and pleasing to watch this restaurant grow up and stand the test of time. This is a true testament of a commitment to succeed. Kudos for sticking around and nurturing this admired treasure.

Simply THE BEST in town. The food is almost authentic as at home. My favorit is Banh Xeo (Crunchy and tasty), Bun Cha Hanoi (tender and juicy), chicken with lemongrass (Oh good) and the duck roti (perfect). And mango salad make the meal conpleted. The sevices are very good. LacViet is one of the most beutiful Vietnamese we have been in. I gave it 5 stars. :)

Lac Viet Bistro offers their patrons authentic & distinctive Vietnamese cuisine, featuring specialties that hail back to the old traditions of Vietnam, in addition to many popular Vietnamese dishes.Come experience these Vietnamese delicacies in a warm and inviting atmosphere amidst beautiful surrounding.Enjoy either indoor or outdoor seating.Lac Viet Bistro is available for parties, weddings and offers catering services.

You cannot find a better restaurant in town. Great food, Great service, Great overall atmosphere. I absolutely recommend Lac Viet, the vast menu will speak for itself. You can choose anything at all on the menu and you will not be disappointed.

I have never been to a better Vietnamese restaurant! If you want fresh and delicious food, you cannot go wrong with Lac Viet Bistro. Not only is the food amazing, but the service is attentive, the atmosphere is beyond enjoyable, and the restaurant itself is by far the cleanest!

Lac Viet Bistro is the Best Vietnamese food in town: I love Vietnamese food and this is the only authentic Vietnamse I have ever had. Other Vietnamese restaurants make Vietnamese food for American and this means they Americanize the Vietnamese food. The food is excellent. Service is very good and very friendly. Price is very reseasonable with a general portion.

If you are looking for a delicious, authentic Vietnamese meal in a relaxed atmosphere with personal service, then you must go to Lac Viet!! From the moment you step foot into the restaurant, youll realize it is very different from the typical Vietnamese restaurants in Orlando. The dcor is just beautiful and youll quickly realize how extensive the menu is. Youll walk away satisfied and looking forward to your next visit!

I'm Vietnamese myself and one of the first things that I do when I go to an Asian restaurant is to check out the Asian vs. non-asian ratio. Usually, the more Asians, the more authentic and better the restaurant is supposed to be. For Lac Viet, there's usually a perfect balance. The management is personable and welcoming, the food is authentic and delicious every time. They have something for every palette and you'll definitely want to return!

Lac Viet Bistro is by far one, if not the best, Vietnamese restaurant I have been too. Located just out of the ViMi district, it offers a sense of elegance and upscale dining that none of the Vietnamese restaurants here have. The service is so great, catering to anything my party needed. Even the owner/manager stopped by to chat with our table about his family and history, giving us an interesting and entertaining lesson on Vietnamese culture.

Lac Viet Bistro serves the best food in all of Orlando! There is such great variety and so many items to choose from. The servers are attentive and they really know the food they are serving.