I have mixed feelings for Ha Long Bay. As a Vietnamese woman who grew up in heavily-populated Vietnamese communities in Southern California and Houston, my sentiments for Vietnamese food comes from a very special place in my heart. That being said, Ha Long Bay is good, but not a 2-hour wait good. I want to support the Asian food scene that is growing in Madison, so I wouldn't deter anyone who wanted to come eat here.
Additionally, I find it strange that Ha Long Bay (named after one of Vietnam's natural wonders) is heavily known for their Thai food. My mind was boggled when I would hear peers say they went to a Vietnamese restaurant and ordered Thai food--two completely different cuisines. I just wish Ha Long Bay would highlight their Vietnamese roots more, but I digress.