Hole in the wall in a sketchy parking lot. Bathrooms questionable. Restaurant packed with people of all kinds. Menu choices extensive and fabulous. Service was abundant and constantly on the move. Smiles/laughter/rushed looks/attentive and enthusiastic attitudes. Busy. Front table stocked with homemade cookies and giant slices of plain cake (but cake that is unassuming--packed with oh-so-amazing flavor--looks are deceiving!) Take some home on your way out.
Had the pig knuckle pho with pig's blood. It was amazing. The spring rolls are huge and cheap. The pancake was perfectly crispy and huge. The bbq pork and fish cake bun was served with lots of meat in a huge bowl and we had more herbs/lettuce/limes, etc. than we ever could want or need. The shrimp stuffed tofu was ample. The whole meal for two was under $30, including a Thai coffee and iced tea. We were stuffed and walked away with leftovers.