We finally tried the place. I loved the casual atmosphere. The waiters were very helpful and efficient. Monster glasses of water (much needed later) and of course generous helpings. We started with Goi Tom appetizer topped with shrimp flavors, greeen onions and carrots. Different, subtle and flavorful. We had a terrible time choosing entrees. So many choices and every one sounded amazing. My DH kept changing his mind, so honestly I can't pinpoint what he had. It was a mild broth with chiken, shrimp,sprouts and noodles. I tasted it and it was yummy. His did not have an indicator star by the description (spicy) I decided to be bold and ordered from the "traditional" selections and had spicy sour shrimp soup with vegetables. Hey, it had a star in front of it; some dishes had 2 or three stars! On first taste, I was loving the lemongrass and the pungent sweet/sour taste The shrimp were flavorful and plentiful. But after 3 or 4 bites, my lips began to swell and then my tongue began to react. I literally had to stop after a few bites and soak my lips in ice water.
I felt bad leaving so much of it on the table. I'm glad they didn't ask me if something was wrong- I was beet red and perspiring when we left. I will definitely come back. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked great, the prices were reasonable and the staff were nice/efficient. But I'll be more careful on the order!