01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A table set with colorful, carefully composed plates sets an inviting tone from the start. Located on the 8th floor of a building in Minami-Ikebukuro, BA CON TRÂU offers a relaxed setting for Vietnamese dishes seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. Hearty staples are readily available for a full meal, including fragrant seafood fried rice and comforting pork trotter rice.
Fragrant Herbs and Savory Stir-Fries
Among the small plates suited for pairing with drinks, lemongrass-scented dishes stand out for their citrusy aroma. The menu features crisp stir-fries of squid, chicken, or beef, alongside deep-fried tofu crusted with lemongrass, balancing texture and fragrance. Diners can also explore bright tamarind stir-fried snails, rich garlic-butter sautés, and chicken wings glazed in fish sauce, bringing together Southeast Asian profiles of sweet, savory, and herb notes.
Shared Hot Pots and an Expansive Drink List
For slower meals shared with a group, hot pots provide a centerpiece, such as a gentle stewed duck soup pot or a spicy, sour Vietnamese seafood pot. The beverage selection runs broad: along with beer, the list includes sake labels from across Japan, genuine shochu, Okinawan awamori, and fruit sours made with grated pulp. Meals can conclude on a gentle note with sweet fermented black sticky rice yogurt or almond pudding.
