Washington DC's Eden Center has several Vietnamese restaurants that prepare Central Vietnamese specialties including bánh khọt — the mini crispy crepes. Hai Duong and Huong Viet are well-known for their bánh xèo and related crepe dishes.
Hai Duong top-pick
Hai Duong is a family-friendly Eden Center standout that serves excellent banh xeo, and their banh khot — the mini version — is equally well-executed. These tiny crispy crepes come topped with fresh shrimp and are served with lettuce, herbs, and dipping sauce. The batter is perfectly crispy and the shrimp are generous.
Huong Viet best-value
Huong Viet serves banh khot as part of their extensive menu of Vietnamese classics. The mini crepes are crispy on the outside and tender inside, each topped with a whole shrimp. Served with a fresh herb platter and fish sauce dipping sauce. A great sharing appetizer.
Rice Paper hidden-gem
Rice Paper, known for their banh xeo, also serves banh khot. These mini crepes came out hot and crispy, with the classic shrimp topping and a side of fresh greens for wrapping.