The first stop on our culinary journey was a short trip down the road to Thach Quan's Restaurant which is better known by the zippy moniker of TQR. In the true hedonistic spirit the Gourmand contended that he and the Indeterminate should drive the 200m to TQR as it was a little cold outside. After eventually realising that they may have to park further away than it would take to walk, the Hedonists decided to use their legs and walk to TQR.
Although a booking had been made, it became apparent that on this Wednesday winter's night, no such booking was required. TQR was less than half full. The venue itself is well set out and it seems as if it would have a very good atmosphere when full. Although this does not directly reflect upon TQR, a restaurant is not often as enjoyable when there are fewer people as the atmosphere can be slightly muted.
Food
The greatest disappointment in TQR was with the state of the menu. The restaurant announces itself for 'authentic Vietnamese culinary creations'. Unfortunately little of that could be seen on the menu. Many of the flavours on the menu owed more to Thai, Malay or even Cantonese cuisine than true Vietnamese flavours. There were little evidence of the beautiful fresh herbs, vergetables, flavoursome stocks and fish sauce which are central ingredients in Vietnamese cooking. Feeling slightly disappointed, the hedonists ordered two fairly mainstream dishes, the Lemongrass Chicken ($17.50) and Peanut Beef ($17.50).
Despite these regrets, there is little to fault in the execution of the dishes that were tried. The Lemongrass chicken was aromatic, subtly flavoured with chilli and soy yet still let the chicken speak. The Indeterminate was very impressed with her dish. After one taste of the peanut beef, Gourmand loudly exclaimed his love for the sauce. Being a fan of nuts (after all, you are what you eat...) the Gourmand was very impressed.
To drink, both the Gourmand and the Indeterminate ordered a favourite tipple, young coconut juice. At it's best, this drink is subtly sweet and very refreshing. However TQR's version was too strong and sweet and not terribly pleasant to drink.
Value
Although the prices of the food at TQR compares very favourably to most restaurants within WA, it is a fair generalisation that Vietnamese restaurants are usually cheaper meals. When compared to other Vietnamese restaurants in Perth, TQR is slightly more expensive than some of the other options existing around Perth.
Service
The service was attentive and very friendly, but slightly confused. The drinks were ordered before the meals however it was only after the meals had been on the table for a few minutes that we received our drinks. But despite a couple of mistakes, the service was good.
Highlights: The execution of the dishes.
Lowlights: The Pan-Asian Menu.
Rating:
Food: 6/10
Service: 3.5/5
Value: 3/5
Atmosphere: 3/5
Total: 16/25
Details: TQR is located at 27 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands. Ph: 9386 2889.
Bookings are recommended, but not strictly necessary.
Although a booking had been made, it became apparent that on this Wednesday winter's night, no such booking was required. TQR was less than half full. The venue itself is well set out and it seems as if it would have a very good atmosphere when full. Although this does not directly reflect upon TQR, a restaurant is not often as enjoyable when there are fewer people as the atmosphere can be slightly muted.
Food
The greatest disappointment in TQR was with the state of the menu. The restaurant announces itself for 'authentic Vietnamese culinary creations'. Unfortunately little of that could be seen on the menu. Many of the flavours on the menu owed more to Thai, Malay or even Cantonese cuisine than true Vietnamese flavours. There were little evidence of the beautiful fresh herbs, vergetables, flavoursome stocks and fish sauce which are central ingredients in Vietnamese cooking. Feeling slightly disappointed, the hedonists ordered two fairly mainstream dishes, the Lemongrass Chicken ($17.50) and Peanut Beef ($17.50).
Despite these regrets, there is little to fault in the execution of the dishes that were tried. The Lemongrass chicken was aromatic, subtly flavoured with chilli and soy yet still let the chicken speak. The Indeterminate was very impressed with her dish. After one taste of the peanut beef, Gourmand loudly exclaimed his love for the sauce. Being a fan of nuts (after all, you are what you eat...) the Gourmand was very impressed.
To drink, both the Gourmand and the Indeterminate ordered a favourite tipple, young coconut juice. At it's best, this drink is subtly sweet and very refreshing. However TQR's version was too strong and sweet and not terribly pleasant to drink.
Value
Although the prices of the food at TQR compares very favourably to most restaurants within WA, it is a fair generalisation that Vietnamese restaurants are usually cheaper meals. When compared to other Vietnamese restaurants in Perth, TQR is slightly more expensive than some of the other options existing around Perth.
Service
The service was attentive and very friendly, but slightly confused. The drinks were ordered before the meals however it was only after the meals had been on the table for a few minutes that we received our drinks. But despite a couple of mistakes, the service was good.
Highlights: The execution of the dishes.
Lowlights: The Pan-Asian Menu.
Rating:
Food: 6/10
Service: 3.5/5
Value: 3/5
Atmosphere: 3/5
Total: 16/25
Details: TQR is located at 27 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands. Ph: 9386 2889.
Bookings are recommended, but not strictly necessary.
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