How many times am I allowed to review the same place?
Third time's a charm...
Fried spring rolls: excellent. 5 year-old daughter chowed on them. Accompanied by lettuce, cilantro, pickled carrots/radishes and dipping sauce (would it be terribly rude to drink it?).
A couple of weeks ago I tried the rare beef salad from the appetizer menu. Wow. Not for the faint at heart, but I enjoyed this. It really *is* rare. Seasoned to perfection, topped with crushed peanuts and some greenery (I'm going from memory here--probably green onions and/or cilantro). Accompanied by lime wedges, marinated carrots/radishes and dipping sauce.
I did have a side bowl of their marvelous pho--a visit wouldn't feel right without it. :-)
The most important thing about Vietnam Grille (besides the pho)
is that they pay attention and they care.
They care about your choice of food and how you liked it. They remember you when you come back (months later!). They help you try something different. That makes all the difference in the world between a place you merely like and a place that comes to mind every week.