Madam Thu Restaurant
Madam Thu feels warm and busy, with simple tables and plates built for sharing. The room carries the scent of lemongrass, rice flour, herbs, and toasted shallots. It is casual, close, and very Hue.
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Madam Thu feels warm and busy, with simple tables and plates built for sharing. The room carries the scent of lemongrass, rice flour, herbs, and toasted shallots. It is casual, close, and very Hue.
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