re: Ba Chi Canteen Update (eater nola facebook)

Quick review - mixed.

Sat right away, it was cold so we opted to stay inside, but the little patio looked nice enough. service was awful... really bad... it happens and i was expecting it but.... when you are no longer serving banh mi AND pho for the night, you would think that would be among the first things mentioned. nope. waited until we put in our entree orders. had some similar issues with apps and drinks being out and not being warned (no crab left for instance).

food was really good though.

ended up pretty limited on options but had the shrimp and pork dumplings (pork filled dumpling with fried shrimp on top). had a couple of tasty of sauces with it. simple but enjoyed.

split some bacos - likewise good - didnt really have one that stood out but all were on point.

as everything else was gone, a vermicelli bowl was really the only option besides ordering some more apps. i did the pork-fecta (belly, roasted, and chargrilled)... all three were good - the chargrilled was the best. had a really nice flavor off the grill. smoky (in the best of ways) and delicious.

ill probably give it a few weeks to iron things out, but i will certainly be back. girlfriend doesnt like treking out to the east for vietnamese but enjoyed this.