First Look: VP Square in South Grand

VP Square, the latest eatery from the family of restaurateurs behind Café Mochi, is now serving up pan-Asian fare at 3611 Juniata St., just off the South Grand strip.

Like sister restaurant Café Mochi, VP Square is run by three siblings: Victor Pham (the VP in the name) handles the business side of things, while Duncan Pham helms the kitchen and Mina Pham oversees the front of the house. The restaurant boasts a varied menu of dishes from all over Asia: bibmibap from Korea, ramen from Japan, a Sichuan spicy hot pot from China and banh mi from Vietnam. Beverages include bubble tea, and a selection of sake, wine and cocktails.

The building dates back to 1927, and was most recently split into a salon on one side and apartments on the other. After a year-and-a-half gut rehab, the dividing wall is long gone, and the space has been completely reimagined. The interior spacious interior seats 32 on the first floor and approximately 100 upstairs. Soft colors, wood floors and details like unique light fixtures and the building’s soaring ceilings make it airy and bright.

VP Square is open Tuesday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Here’s a look at the latest international offerings in South Grand.

Matt Sorrell is staff writer at Sauce Magazine.