Carolyn's Modern Vietnamese

Erica a day ago

Definitely had low expectations given this was opening week, but the flavors and execution was completely exceptional. I had the beef salad, squash, blossoms, and chicken dumplings. The flavors were absolutely bursting in all three of these dishes. Lovely cute cozy environment.

Natasha Pham 3 days ago

I think the atmosphere is so cute and cozy. The food is mesmerizing and exceptional. Would come back again. Highly recommend.

Huy Nguyen 5 days ago

Such a memorable dining experience! The menu is creative and full of interesting flavor combinations, with a great mix of Vietnamese-inspired dishes and modern twists. The Crispy Squash Blossoms and Imperial Pork & Tasso-Crab Spring Rolls were fantastic starters, and the Lemongrass Smoked Beef Short Rib was rich, tender, and beautifully prepared. The cocktail menu is just as impressive. The Mama Mai Tai and Lavender Love were unique, balanced, and paired really well with the food. Everything felt thoughtfully designed, from the presentation to the ingredients and flavors. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and a menu that makes you want to come back and try something new. Definitely worth a visit!

andrew cohn a week ago

Tried Carolyn for the first time last night in a group of 4. At 7:00! the restaurant was full. But service was prompt and efficient. It is VERY Noisy in the restaurant and the tables are a bit small and upholstered chairs a bit uncomfortable. Feels crowded. The food was generally good, especially the appetizers (spring rolls and dumplings). Surprisingly, Asian flavors in most of the food (including the entrees) were not prominent and in some so subtle as to be unrecognizable The chicken and seafood/noodle boil entrees were the most enjoyed of those ordered. Don’t recommend the desserts, limited choices and what we ordered was tasteless. The restaurant does not offer coffee or cappuccino. This is a not inexpensive restaurant. For the price, especially if one wants Asian or Vietnamese flavored food, there are better choices.

Julie Nguyen a week ago

I absolutely loved my experience here! The food was incredible, the staff was so welcoming, and Carolyn is such a talented chef. You can really tell how much care and creativity goes into every dish. We tried the banh canh, chicken liver mousse, betel leaf beef, dumplings, lotus salad, and the fish with rice. The betel leaf beef with the pineapple sauce was one of my favorites, but the fish with rice and short ribs completely stole the show for me. SO good. The dumplings were also delicious, and I loved that the lotus salad is a vegan option without feeling like an afterthought. It was fresh, flavorful, and seriously so good. Everything felt thoughtful, unique, and full of flavor. I’m already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. I would 100% recommend this place. I love the food, the staff, and the whole experience, and I really hope Carolyn’s continues to grow and sticks around for a long time!