An Nguyen's new restaurant is located next door to her sister Thoa's Banh & Butter Bakery Cafe on East Colfax.
The April 6 opening of Dân Dã at 9945 East Colfax Avenue felt like a family reunion. People gathered at tables in the former Baba & Pops space greeted each other excitedly, as towers of make-your-own spring roll spreads and whole-fried sea bass were delivered to hungry patrons.
The Nguyen's culinary journey has always been a family affair. Their parents are the original owners of New Saigon and still operate the bakery side of the business. (The restaurant side, which they sold in 2017, On another wall is the definition of Dân Dã:"A term to describe the people of the countryside or used to describe rustic traditional dishes. These rustic dishes often bring a feeling of comfort, warmth and togetherness among people."That most of the menu looked very familiar — though the presentation of some of those favorites has changed.
A highlight from our first visit came from the món kho section."Kho," the menu explains,"is a Vietnamese cooking technique and the true epitome of Vietnamese comfort food." Each protein option is simmered in a caramelized sauce made with fish sauce and plenty of aromatics. While these dishes were on the Savory Vietnam menu, they're now served in actual clay pots.
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