"Cordon Bleu's prices seem stuck in a different decade. Only two items on the Vietnamese menu are over $15 (by less than a buck). And our favorite dish-the imperial roll lunch special-is only $9.90. The whole place has just one two-top and eight barstools surrounding a tiny open kitchen, and the solo chef does everything at once: caramelizing marinated slices of chicken, piling on rice and meat sauce from a big pot, and pulling imperial rolls big enough to play a drum with out of the fryer."
"The servings are so big that you may not even be hungry for dinner, which only makes it that much more of a deal. Given the price and the portion sizes, it's no surprise that this place is almost constantly full of regulars asking for their usual, so expect a wait or be OK with pivoting to takeout. And don't forget to bring cash."
Cordon Bleu offers Vietnamese food with prices that remain low compared with nearby options. Only two menu items exceed $15, and the imperial roll lunch special costs $9.90. The restaurant has a small setup with a tiny open kitchen, one chef handling multiple tasks at once, and bar seating with limited tables. Imperial rolls are described as very large, and other components include caramelized marinated chicken, rice, and meat sauce. Portions are so big that dinner hunger may be reduced. The restaurant stays full with regulars ordering their usual, so waiting is common and takeout may be needed. Cash is required.
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