Huynh's Restaurant--Holland, MI
Huynh's Restaurant
Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine
143 Douglas Ave., Holland, MI
Just West of River Ave.
616-928-0297
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NOTE 1/08 : Rumor has it that this place is becoming a sports bar and grill which may not bode well for its veggie offerings. I'll post more when I know.
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M-Sat 10-9
Sun 10:30-7
Closed Tuesday
http://www.huynhplaza.com
If you're looking for a great meal on the way to Holland's State Park (and just a few minutes out of downtown), you'll find plenty to choose from here. The large menu is split between Vietnamese and Thai cuisines, both with respectable vegetarian sections, a big surprise, since we've never found Vietnamese menus to be vegetarian-friendly.
One of our favorites is Suki Yaki, a soup you cook at your table. The stock is usually chicken-based but a vegetarian version is available on request (INSIST on it or ask for the owner if in doubt--she's the one who got it for us). A veggie combo which serves at least three is offered or you can mix and match from a large list of ingredients, about a third which are vegetarian. We ordered black and straw mushrooms, rice noodles, napa cabbage and Shanghai vegetable. The server gave us instructions and we had fun adding the veggies and stirring as the soup bubbled on our portable burne and was done in no time. It was even tasty as leftovers the next day.
From the Thai vegetarian section, we love the Spicy Eggplant Basil($6.95). If you who cringe at the thought of this veggie, this meal might change your mind. It was a delightfully sweet and spicy blend of eggplant, Thai basil, green peppers and onion served over rice. There was nothing bitter or watery about this dish.
From the Vietnamese options, I recommend the Hu Tieu Xao Rau Cai Chay, a stir fry of tofu, veggies and rice noodles. I can't explain what makes it different from Thai preparations, other than to say it's perhaps even lighter, but similarly fresh, flavorful, and packed with perfectly cooked veggies.
On other visits we’ve tried the Som Tum (green papaya salad), Pad Kee Maw (a quite spicy blend of veggies and thick rice noodles) and Masamun curry (potatoes, onion and peanuts in a mild coconut sauce) and veg egg rolls, all tasty and quite reasonably priced.
When you're done eating, head next door to the Huynh Market which has an impressive produce section filled with beautiful baby bok choy, fresh lemongrass and basil, miso, every kind of noodle and bean imaginable, and exotic spices and sauces, all for much less than a regular grocery would charge.
Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine
143 Douglas Ave., Holland, MI
Just West of River Ave.
616-928-0297
__________________________________________________________________
NOTE 1/08 : Rumor has it that this place is becoming a sports bar and grill which may not bode well for its veggie offerings. I'll post more when I know.
__________________________________________________________________
M-Sat 10-9
Sun 10:30-7
Closed Tuesday
http://www.huynhplaza.com
If you're looking for a great meal on the way to Holland's State Park (and just a few minutes out of downtown), you'll find plenty to choose from here. The large menu is split between Vietnamese and Thai cuisines, both with respectable vegetarian sections, a big surprise, since we've never found Vietnamese menus to be vegetarian-friendly.
One of our favorites is Suki Yaki, a soup you cook at your table. The stock is usually chicken-based but a vegetarian version is available on request (INSIST on it or ask for the owner if in doubt--she's the one who got it for us). A veggie combo which serves at least three is offered or you can mix and match from a large list of ingredients, about a third which are vegetarian. We ordered black and straw mushrooms, rice noodles, napa cabbage and Shanghai vegetable. The server gave us instructions and we had fun adding the veggies and stirring as the soup bubbled on our portable burne and was done in no time. It was even tasty as leftovers the next day.
From the Thai vegetarian section, we love the Spicy Eggplant Basil($6.95). If you who cringe at the thought of this veggie, this meal might change your mind. It was a delightfully sweet and spicy blend of eggplant, Thai basil, green peppers and onion served over rice. There was nothing bitter or watery about this dish.
From the Vietnamese options, I recommend the Hu Tieu Xao Rau Cai Chay, a stir fry of tofu, veggies and rice noodles. I can't explain what makes it different from Thai preparations, other than to say it's perhaps even lighter, but similarly fresh, flavorful, and packed with perfectly cooked veggies.
On other visits we’ve tried the Som Tum (green papaya salad), Pad Kee Maw (a quite spicy blend of veggies and thick rice noodles) and Masamun curry (potatoes, onion and peanuts in a mild coconut sauce) and veg egg rolls, all tasty and quite reasonably priced.
When you're done eating, head next door to the Huynh Market which has an impressive produce section filled with beautiful baby bok choy, fresh lemongrass and basil, miso, every kind of noodle and bean imaginable, and exotic spices and sauces, all for much less than a regular grocery would charge.
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