What to order at Sen's

Signature dishes
Pho bo, Bun cha Ha Noi, Assorted spring rolls
Editor tip
The kitchen runs a shorter summer timetable, so ring ahead in August; evening service ends at half nine sharp.
CuisineVietnamese
Price€€
NeighborhoodBouffay
HoursTue-Sun 12:00-15:00 and 19:00-21:30; closed Mon
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Signature dishes: Pho bo, Bun cha Ha Noi, Assorted spring rolls

Tip: The kitchen runs a shorter summer timetable, so ring ahead in August; evening service ends at half nine sharp.

Location

Address: 7 Rue Sainte-Croix, 44000 Nantes

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