Looking for a quick lunch or snack? Maybe you ought to think Vietnamese. Perhaps an exquisite vegetarian meal? Well, then, why not think Vietnamese? Or is tonight time for multiple dishes, contrasting flavours, varied textures and exotic ingredients? Once again, it's a good time to think Vietnamese and visit Restaurante Vietnam “Kim Tai” in Lliria.

The Vietnamese cook their food in a variety of ways: deep fry, stir fry, boil, steam. Unlike the Chinese, the Vietnamese use a minimal amount of oil while cooking. Hence Vietnamese cuisine is often considered as one of the healthiest foods in the world and is often described as "the nouvelle cuisine of Asia."

Famous for its lively, fresh flavours and artfully composed meals, Vietnamese food and cooking is the true 'light cuisine' of Asia. Abundant fresh herbs and greens, delicate soups and stir-fries, and well-seasoned grilled foods served on, or with, rice or noodles are the mainstays of the Vietnamese delicacies. Even the beloved sweets for snacks or desserts are often based on fresh fruits served with sweetened rice or tapioca. Rarely does any dish have added fats.

A former colony of China, Vietnamese adopted Confucianism, Buddhism, chopsticks and the wok. But in spite of centuries of domination, Vietnamese food retained its own character. Soy sauce rarely appears in Vietnamese dishes it is replaced by what is perhaps the most important ingredient in all of Vietnamese cuisine - fish sauce or nuoc mam.

Unlike Indian or Thai curries, Vietnamese curry is not as thick, it is more like a stew. The emphasis is on the flavoursome curried broth, I tried the chicken curry ¨Cari Ga¨ try this once and you will be wanting more; it is delicious and light, eaten with bread, rice, or rice noodles.

If you like chicken satay then I would also recommend you try Chef Vans, Ga Sate, a mouth-watering twist on the traditional Chinese chicken satay dish. The spring rolls, none of that greasy inner and floppy batter, these were crisp and fresh on the palette, a real gastronomic pleasure.

If you are looking for an evening full of gastronomic delights tantalizing tastes and surprises which leave you feeling pleasantly full and wanting more then I would recommend a trip to Restaurante Vietnam “Kim Tai” in Lliria.

It really was a delightful experience; you'll soon discover that the only difficult thing is making your choice. But whatever you select is sure to please!

And be sure to try the Vietnamese coffee which is as much fun to watch as it is to drink - a real treat, especially for those who enjoy their coffee strong and sweet.