The nine-item menu will feature dishes including goi cuon, (spring rolls with pork, shrimp, mint, cilantro and vermicelli rolled up in rice paper with a peanut dipping sauce), banh mi xiu mai, (pork ball and shrimp steamed with vegetables served with French bread), canh ga chien nuoc mam (chicken wings with fish sauce) and bun thit nuong (grilled pork with mint, lemongrass, vermicelli and vegetables).
Ethnic and eclectic eateries in the Allentown Farmer's Market have had mixed success. Foods of the Mediterranean (east side) and Sweets Grill and More (Mexican) have been mainstays. And for good reasons: quality and authenticity. A Cuban place across from Dan's BBQ, Fan's Sushi and Balasia (vegan) didn't last as long, though the owner of Fan's needed to move for family reasons. I'll do my part to support Loan's and will report on the food.
Additionally, tonight I have the privilege to check out Sangria, the new restaurant at 9th and Hamilton in the Butz building in downtown Allentown. I don't know what to expect: there's no website on the invitation to preview the menu, no Twitter presence or Facebook page, very little publicity. I did sneak a peak at the interior on Monday. It design looks striking and modern. Looking forward to checking it out. Allentown needs another nice restaurant downtown to complement Bay Leaf, Robata and Made in Brazil. With the BrewWorks doing well and Island in the Sun (Jamaican) moving in 1/2 block to the West, the city is developing a nice core of diverse restaurants.
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Since there is very little web presence for Sangria, could you snap a picture of the dining room? I'm itching to see it!
A while ago I stopped by Petra for the lunch buffet and it wasn't offered, but when i drove past this week there's a sign indicating the buffet is back so I'll probably be trying it this week based on your review of it Mike!
went to Petra buffet today, everything was tasty but there was no meat and when i asked for a skew of chicken he looked puzzled and handed me a menu. it was $12, too much for what was offered -- obviously other people must think so: we were the only people in the place
How is Robata these days? Haven't been in years
anyone been to the new Mexican place on east 4th streeet in bethlehem?
Anon 7:16 -- others have mentioned the lack of meat. Didn't even strike me because of the variety. I didn't think $12 was too much for a sit-down meal.
Anon 9:48 -- Was at Robata three months ago. Still solid after all these years. With the explosion of mediocre Japanese "steakhouses" and other sushi places, it's often overlooked. But you can't stay in business as long as they have and be bad. Check it out and let us know.
Anon 9:15 -- do you mean General Zapata? Or is there another?
there's a new Mexican place farther east on 4th, across from Charly's Thai
Hi all, glad I found this site, as I too am always in search of great eateries in the LV.
Went to Made in Brazil with some friends several weeks back - please save your money and skip it. Was so excited by the prospect of a churrascaria in Allentown. However, all the meat was tough and overcooked, plus the salad bar had barely any dishes - a couple of chicken salads and shrimp lo mein (am I the only one that thinks this is odd?). Hope they get better, but until I hear of improvements, not going back.
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