El G.H.E.K.O.
Description: This is a Vietnamese-Chinese restaurant located in front of St. Joseph’s Hospital on the east side of town (directly across from the Wilmot Branch Library). Most Vietnamese-owned restaurants in Tucson wouldn't survive on their own without fusing dishes or offering other ethnic cuisine with the Vietnamese items on the menu. Thus, the Chinese items on the menu. Vietnamese food has long been a favorite of mine, not simply because my wife is Vietnamese, but the foods are fresh and without the heavy sauces found in most Chinese-American restaurants. My favorite dishes here include Goi Coun, or fresh spring rolls, and noodle dishes with chicken or pork (number 24 and 25 on their menu). Of course there are the traditional Chinese favorites Cashew Chick and Mongolian Beef if you prefer to stick to what you know. The owner here is very polite. Don't be startled if the Asian servers throw the menus on the table and stand at your table waiting for you to order. That is typically the custom in Vietnamese restaurants, where most Vietnamese customers order quickly and know what they want. Americans tend to take longer in reviewing the menu and deciding on what to choose. Just tell the server you need a few minutes to order.
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