Tran - Thun

Arrived at 11.30 on a Wednesday in March. I was the only guest so obviously the service was rapid. I sat looking out of the window and ordered a Thai beer and a... read more Arrived at 11.30 on a Wednesday in March. I was the only guest so obviously the service was rapid. I sat looking out of the window and ordered a Thai beer and a spicy, crispy-beef dish with boiled rice from the main menu. English is not the restaurant's forte, so the menu is fun to understand. Whilst sipping my beer, two regulars came in for takeaways and one other guest sat down at one of the other 16 free tables – it’s quite a large takeaway-cum-restaurant. Another guy came in and talked about party service with the proprietor. My meal arrived – see photo, but I’m afraid that the crispy beef was chewy; almost like deep-fried beef jerky, and the salt-based sauce didn't help the flavour, so I wouldn’t order it again, if indeed I was to go again. The rice and overall portion size was fine, but I’d been expecting the kind of Asian comfort-food that would temporarily help you forget things such as a high electricity bill, but I left the place feeling as if I’d left a pan of water boiling on my cooker at home 4 hours before, which was downright scary. I noticed that the same dish was considerably cheaper as takeaway and I’d consider that some kind of value, but not Fr. 23.00 for what you see in the photos, which is pushing Swiss prices a bit. The full experience took 29 minutes. I left feeling unsatisfied at 11.59, leaving one guest sitting at one of 16 free tables.

Mainly chinese food is served, but als some dishes from Vietnam and Thailand. My lunch started with a Tofu soup, followed by fried rice with beef and little veg... read more Mainly chinese food is served, but als some dishes from Vietnam and Thailand. My lunch started with a Tofu soup, followed by fried rice with beef and little vegetables. As dessert, I tried the fried vanilla ice-cream. Everything tasted good, I would have preferred a little more vegetables instead of rice. I believe it's a family managed restaurant. Attendance was good, deft and pleasant. Agreeable ambience, windows to the alley. The cheque was below average. Surely I'll return one day.

1. A mix in atmosphere between China, Vietnam and Thailand 2. Owner was very friendly 3. Always get a table whenever coming here 4. Restaurant offers takeaway a... read more 1. A mix in atmosphere between China, Vietnam and Thailand 2. Owner was very friendly 3. Always get a table whenever coming here 4. Restaurant offers takeaway and party service 5. Food was well cooked and seasoned but not taste so authentic 6. Price was fair compares with food quality and service 7. Good-size portion of food that you not really need to order Appertizer beforehand

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Hey Mr. Raymond Tran..its me Quade!! Since ur kind to me im gonna rate this 5/5 read more Hey Mr. Raymond Tran..its me Quade!! Since ur kind to me im gonna rate this 5/5