Yum!
Went to Ha Long Bay for a weekday lunch. It was so tasty! I had a Thai noodle soup made with coconut milk, rice vermicelli, and red curry. They let you select how spicy you want your meal on a scale of one to three stars. I went right in the middle and selected medium spice, which was perfect for me. My friend chose hot, which was a little much for her.
I also had a taste of my dining companion's Pad Thai, which was also ridiculously good!
The waiter was very nice, but service was surprisingly slow. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes for our food, which was unexpected for what we had ordered. This was only an issue because it was a work day and we needed to get back.
The atmosphere of Ha Long Bay is nice. It feels cozy, but not too crowded, even on a busy day.
I look forward to going back!