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| - There are more Vietnamese Restaurants in Las Vegas than in Hollywood or Silverlake, California. I looked at the Yelp reviews and became determined to sample at least one before leaving. I chose Lemongrass Cafe because it had the highest amount of reviews than any other in town. Also, found that some reviewers chose to explain that their new Vietnamese restaurant is even better than this place. I had to try it. I arrived about 4 pm on Feb 19th. There was only one other table being served in the whole restaurant - perfect. I'm not scared.
The servers barely speak English - another good sign. I did not like the size of the menu. Come on, make a few incredible dishes and leave the books for the library. I became overwhelmed with choices. I had to pull out my Vons $10.00 magnifying glasses to read. The lighting could improve but I'm not so concerned about interior design. Although the 1950s malt shop/dinner takes away from the rich Vietnamese scents and cultural paraphernalia.
I ordered the vegetarian Pho with tofu #59 - Large $8.95 Also dared to ask for "make your own shrimp and vegetable rice paper wraps" off the menu. I figured he understood that it was for me, but since I did not explain, he brough a huge order for way more than one person and hit me with a $19.70 charge. Ouch !
My friend Meese ordered the number 39 Pho Tai / Rare Beef Pho - Large 7.95 and a coke.
The off the menu wraps were the best I've ever had. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The vegetables, crisp, bright and very fresh. Plenty of herbs, flowering basil, mint, cilantro, sliced cucumbers, (Boston?) lettuce, and about 20 pieces of perfectly cooked grilled shrimp. The table had a home made spicy chili - a great compliment for spiciness. I polished that plate like Homer Simpson eating a box of doughnuts.
The Pho surprisingly was not as hot as I'm used to having it, however, I had no problem with it. Normally, Pho upon arrival has to be carefully sipped at the beginning, otherwise you end up with charring of your tongue and mouth. I was able to dive in free from danger and just inhale it RTC Navy style.
I should have asked for the cost of any off menu items. When the server handed the check to me, there was a little bit of hesitation and a concerned look in his eyes as if that (*&^%$# ) pulls that stuff all the time. It is still my fault for not asking the price.
When I return to Vegas, I will definitely explore all the well rated Vietnamese restaurants.
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