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| - SUMMARY: Pretty decent food and efficient service, but menu is basic and the place needs maintenance.
FULL STORY: Stopped by one afternoon on E4th because my friend was craving rice noodles. It was pretty much empty (but we were there around 2pm, after the lunch crowd).
Cabbage salad was nothing fancy or innovative -- pretty tasty though, cabbage and carrots were crisp, tofu was fried crispy and not too greasy - very pleasant light dressing, and plenty of chopped peanuts.
Iced tea had a strange taste - kind of an artificial lemony flavor.
Service was very quick. I think the main down-side to this place was that it didn't seem to be maintained very well... cobwebs in the corners, cracks, older-looking furniture, could definitely use a new coat of paint, etc... and it's a little darker inside than some of the neighboring places where you can enjoy more of the sunshine during the day. Even sitting near a window at this place felt kind of enclosed.
It was pleasant enough, but I think if they did some upkeep and maybe spiced up the menu, they could compete more with the fun places around downtown.
Note: Looks like they have a couple outdoor tables in good weather!
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