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William E Welch's avatar

These pictures conjure up images of American fries and eggs.

Are chive cakes like a pancake? I make vegie pancakes that are lightly chived - I'll add lots more in the future - with onion and garlic, maybe thinly shredded cabbage.

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Benjamin D. Herman's avatar

It’s a very similar dish to fries and eggs in a lot of ways! Yes, these are like little silver dollar pancakes, but thicker, and absolutely stuffed with chives. They are pretty good.

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Hà Phan's avatar

I could recommend bột chiên nguyễn kim. It’s a local fav. But Avoid after school hours, you’re gona be overun by students

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Benjamin D. Herman's avatar

Oooooo THANK YOU! It’s on my maps to check out! Thanks for reading :)

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Rhianna's avatar

omg. we're on the same wavelength - i've got a bot chien post coming out this week!

I wonder if 51 has changed their game, as when I've been there at night, they offer seating. they also have a pretty good papaya salad. I agree and might have written the same thing, platonic ideal, for sure.

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Benjamin D. Herman's avatar

Loved your bot chien post!! Great minds think alike! Yes, I have been to 51 a couple times and noticed that they have a few little tables, but I’ve never sat in and eaten. When I go it’s usually rush hour and it seems like a miserable spot to stop and eat, but I bet it’s nicer at night.

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