Tamarind Tree

For authentic Vietnamese cuisine, head to the Tamarind Tree on Jackson Street. This charming mango-colored restaurant offers an extensive selection of great food at extremely affordable prices. Try the specialty dishes like the Banh Khot (rice cake topped with shrimp), and the Banh Tom Co Ngu (deep-fried sweet potato and shrimp), or one of the specialty noodle soups. Beef lovers can celebrate with the 'Seven Courses of Beef' special that serves you beef in seven Vietnamese styles and flavors. Try the unusual Lemongrass Martini or tuck into a yummy dessert. Whether you like your Vietnamese fare sweet, salty, sour, hot or bitter, the Tamarind Tree has it all.