We used to live in California so we had better but this place has potential. We went there Saturday night. It wasn't pack but they took forever to bring out the spicy lemongrass broth, which wasn't flavorful so we only ate the meats, veggies and noodle. They also brought out 2 wrong veggies. We didn't complaint because it would've taken longer to eat. I thought it was a little pricey. It's not $15 - $20 per person as stated in the New Times article, more like $25 - $30 per person.