"Diamond in rough. First off, the food was very good. Salad with shrimp, crispy duck appetizer (excellent), striped bass, shrimp risotto, all very good. Not really Vietnamese but rather Vietnamese inspired. Still good. Ambience is lovely with big murals and a soft jazz combo, guitar and singer (check which nights). As to the rest, and I mean this positively because I really liked the place. Everyone was SUPER NICE (most important thing, I guess) but they really didn't know the restaurant business. I hope they see this and perhaps bring in an experienced person or consultant. The menu selection was small WHICH IS FINE, better to do a few things well than a big selection of mediocrity, but they were out of a significant number of items and it was early Friday night. When you have 5 or six entree selections, you cant be out of one. Also not, a lot if hot chilis on items that didn't specify so on the menu. Really good though I liked it but my gf, not so much. They replaced on item cordially. Again, super friendly and nice but just didn't know common stuff. I had an aperitif and then asked for a glass of wine. Great. He asked me if I wanted it in the same glass. Very sweet, but just didn't know. I hope they get the message. It is a great looking place with a great location and excellent food and was almost empty on a Friday night. Inside a great hotel, I'm sure the rent cant be cheap and they wont make it without some changes and better marketing to bring people in."
