VENUE/AMBIANCE (5)
Well-lit, modern restaurant with small tables and bar seating great for pairs and small groups. No dedicated parking - street parking and paid lots nearby. Clean and tidy when we arrived on a weeknight at 6:15 pm.
SERVICE (4)
Waiting for a table is somewhat a negative experience. It's been a cold winter and their lines often extend outside. However, the staff refuse to take group size or give out numbers to guests waiting in line outside of the restaurant. Only the few people who manage to squeeze into the small enclosure are given numbers. It's pretty inconvenient for larger groups. The waitress who served our table was great though - polite and friendly when she took our order and when she served our meal.
FOOD (4)
I ordered the Original Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodle (9.49). This includes 10 toppings, 3 slices of beef, unlimited noodles, and a boiling stone bowl of soup. Soup base was delicious - deep and flavorful but not salty. The bowl kept the soup hot, through my first and even second bowl of noodle. There's enough toppings to accompany two bowls of noodles, but those with bigger appetites (or males) might want to order additional meat/protein. Noodles were chewy and well textured; they didn't get soggy while I ate.
QUALITY/VALUE (4)
For 9.49, this was reasonable for the location and amount of food served. Extra protein is 2.99, which makes the meal significantly more expensive. Other soup bases also cost a little more. For the original flavor, it's worth it. I'm not sure how much more I would pay to try other flavors.
OVERALL
4 stars