Coriander Savory Vietnamese Food, which replaces Midtown Deli at Alhambra Blvd and S Street, will open on April 24 at 4 p.m., it announced on its Facebook page.

On its Web site, this is how Coriander describes its concept:

Vietnamese food has become more mainstream and desirable over the years due to the fact that it's light, healthy, yet tasty and hearty. Traditional Vietnamese dishes have garnered praises from today's food lovers for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of oil and abundant use of fresh herbs and vegetables such as lemongrass, ginger, garlic, coriander and mints. With the balance of fresh herbs, meats and selective spices, Vietnamese food is considered one of the healthiest worldwide. The Vietnamese Coriander (Rau Ram) is a fresh herb commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine. It can be found as a beautiful garnish or paired with other herbs to enhance the flavor of a traditional dish. Our food stem mostly from central Vietnam which is a little more spicy than northern or southern Vietnam. From grilled meat served over rice noodles and fresh herbs to delicious savory noodle soups that have been simmered for hours, all of our menu items have been family favorites over the years. At Coriander restaurant, diners will enjoy savory Vietnamese appetizers and entrees in a clean and modern environment without compromising quality, taste, and service.

I stopped by over the weekend, and it looked like the place has was still a work in progress, but it was taking shape. If memory serves, the counter was installed, along with a lot of the flooring.

It reminded me of Wayside Noodles in Natomas inasmuch as it looked like a fast casual restaurant setup.

Efforts to reach the owner via phone and e-mail over the last few weeks for more information have been unsuccessful.

I'll keep you updated as I learn more.

Coriander is located at 1899 Alhambra Blvd. and can be found online at SavoryCoriander.com.

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