Me Lyng is the last, great remnant of the old 8th Ave. Gone are Chiodo's Mystery Meat sandwich and the legendary Dawn's Donuts. Me Lyng has been a staple in Homestead for as long as I can remember.
I highly recommend the Vietnamese dishes over the Chinese ones. I normally order the pho xao, which always turns heads. If you're not a fan of onions, you can get this dish without them, which I suggest doing.
I love the ambiance of the place. The new facade allows for great natural lighting during the daytime and I recommend their lunch specials (they're cheap and good). The decor is nothing fancy but there's something about this place that is very warm and inviting.
Sadly, the past few times I've been there, the service wasn't so great. Like most mom & pop Asian restaurants in the area, Me Lyng employs (who I'm assuming are) the management/owner's teenage children. All but one of them are good servers. If you get the one that isn't, you'll know within the first 2 minutes! Here's a hint, it's the girl who's playing on her phone.
If you're shopping at the Waterfront, cross over the tracks and eat here!