I'm originally from the Chicago suburbs where Vietnamese restaurants are far and few between. The best usually exist along Argon Street on the northside. Since coming to Madison, it has been my mission to try every Vietnamese restaurant that strikes up. I've driven down Washington anticipating Viet House's grand opening and was able to go this weekend. Surprisingly the restaurant was very spacious, cool and instrumental music was playing in the background. They had quite a selection on their menu, with many traditional dishes to choose from. One important beverage for me is da chanh (fresh squeezed limeade). I had the wonton and meatball egg noodle soup. I don't typically get this but my mom has it whenever we go back to Vietnam or at restaurants in the states. I figured I'd try it. Needless to say, it was fantastic! However it wasn't what I thought I ordered. Instead of meatballs, it was slices of pork. Regardless, the soup was bursting with so much flavor! The wontons (mostly pork) had a bit of fish flavor, but it just melted in your mouth. My boyfriend had the staple, flank and meatball pho. Again, it was phenomenal! The broth had hints of several spices. It was not only beefy but rich with sweet baking spices such as nutmeg. To top it off, they provided us with eggrolls on the house. I had the full experience perhaps due to the local Vietnamese friends and family (I'm assuming) that were there to embrace the warm grand opening!