Since 2001, Restaurant Lyla has quietly held it down on Jean-Talon West, serving up Vietnamese classics with a focus on consistency, hospitality, and the kind of dishes that rarely make it onto trend-driven menus. Family-run and tight-knit from the beginning, the team here has stayed remarkably intact—more than ten core members have been working together since day one. That kind of longevity shows, both in the kitchen and on the floor. The menu covers the usual staples—wonton, dumplings, grilled meats over vermicelli—but what sets Lyla apart is their claim to a rare Saigon street food: Bột Chiên. Think pan-fried rice cakes with egg, crisped just right, and nearly impossible to find elsewhere in the city. Whether you’re here for the party platters, a comforting bowl of noodles, or that one hard-to-find specialty, Lyla keeps the experience rooted in flavour and care.
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