11/15/07

Awful....

by bularchingu

Our waiter was VERY impatient with us and not friendly with all. If only that was our only issue!!!! When the chicken fried rice came out, it tasted like the great salt lake (honestly, the saltiest thing i had ever had). We politely told the waiter it didn't taste good and he didn't offer to replace it or anything. We had to beg him to take it back. The other dishes were ok, but the waiter didn't ONCE come back to check on us or offer us refills. Once we were done eating, a different waiter noticed we were being ignored and was nice enough to ask us how things were and if we needed refills. It's sad that one waiter could ruin our opinion of this restaurant, but unfortunately that's the case! Avoid the young waiter with glasses at all costs!!!!

• Pros: None
• Cons: Awful service, not the best food either

05/05/07

Fresh and delicious

by robbinutah

We've been to East West connection several times now and it continues to impress me. The Owners and staff are friendly and helpful and the food is always wonderful. They use fresh ingredients and light sauces - nothing is covered with "goupy" brown sauce. The restaurant is always clean and welcoming. We need to go there more often.

• Pros: Fresh, comfortable, refreshing

06/15/05

great food

by bekka_jacobs

this is a great resturant to order take-out from, grab a light lunch, or enjoy a relaxed dinner. The food is light and not too exotic so even if you are not a fan of usual vietnamese or oriental fare, you may enjoy the safe yet delicous tastes of East-west Connection. All the dishes are wonderful and are pretty much served family style so if your with friends you can share around. I reccomend the South Sea Pork or the Lemongrass chicken with spring rolls as an appetizer, these are simple yet delectable dishes that can staisfy almost any tastebuds. The parking is always a pain but overall this charming little resturant has ambience and great food. A good bet for families with kids.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Quiet
• Cons: Bad Parking

04/28/04

Not Vietnamese

by vietvet

This is not Vietnamese or Chinese or even American versions of any oriental food. Boring menu and nothing really outstanding. I know Vietnamese food and this is not Vitnamese.

• Cons: , not vietnamese, not very good

03/29/04

Take a step up in atmosphere from Salt Lake's other Vietnamese noodle houses.

by Peter Behle

The Scene
You almost forget you're in Foothill Village after sitting down in this second-floor spot in the quiet southern corner of the outdoor mall. The atmosphere is a bit more formal than many Asian restaurants, but still relaxed enough to make one feel comfortable.

The Food
For a starter, try the pot stickers--they're not traditional, but everybody loves them. East-West's version have a lighter skin than most and a mild pork filling. Top entree choices include either the East-West chicken or beef--garlic-marinated meat stir-fried with broccoli, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and other green vegetables. Simmered prawns are another specialty, cooked in a slightly sweet orange-flavored sauce. Vegetarians have plenty to choose from, including six tofu dishes. For the less adventurous, there are the usual sweet-and-sour items, along with fried rice and wonton soup.

06/23/03

My Favorite

by ahj

East-West Connection is my favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City. It makes my nose happy just to walk by it. The food is wonderful, the owners are very nice. Parking is terrible (unless you know that there is a subsurface ramp and use it) and service can be a little slow sometimes, but the Mytho Maloney soup is pure heaven.

• Pros: the food!, the food!, The food!
• Cons: parking

01/15/03

Love it

by dininginutah

I love the food. The service could be much better.

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant, though the decor is ..... lets say is not there....

But the food: great, and it is why it's my favorite.

07/19/02

Good Lite Food

by terry_nguyen

Even though their dishes are not so vietnamese, they do a good job at the dishes they make. Their food is probably one of the lightest asian foods in the valley.

• Pros: Balanced Dishes, Good Atmosphere
• Cons: little more expensive, not real vietnamese

05/17/02

Fresh, clean flavors

by peter_behle

East West connection has really great food with light and bright flavors. The dining room is very open with plenty of space between tables--but it still feels comfortable. Parking in Foothill Village is a nightmare, but this restaurant is worth the hassle. Excellent.

• Pros: Great food
• Cons: Parking