What a gem!! I stopped in for a quick dinner before meeting a friend in the area. As soon as I opened the door, I was greeted with the smells of delicious food. A great sign. A restaurant that smells great, usually IS great. A restaurant that smells like cleaning products... run.
I was really craving bun bo hue, but they didn't have that on the menu so I went with grilled chicken and spring rolls on vermicelli. As I waited for my meal, other patrons started coming in... a couple of men who just finished a construction-type job, a young family, a small group of friends. The owner seemed to know them all and joked with them as they entered. Another good sign.
The food came and it was exactly what I wanted (well, the second thing I wanted). The chicken was hot and tender, the spring rolls were crispy, and I would have drank the nuoc cham if they sold it in a can.
I can't remember what the cost was, but it was a very good price.
I will DEFINITELY return next time I'm in the area.