Com Tam exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Com Tam made with real commitment to fish sauce and technique. The fresh with citrus and mint result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Vietnamese cuisine shows French colonial influence alongside traditional Southeast Asian techniques. The a Hoi An restaurant was exactly right for this kind of eating. lime soda was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.