I'd heard nothing but rave reviews of Lang Van, but I never been to check it out until this past Friday. My first impression of the restaurant is that it looks a little sketchy on the outside...kind of like a converted garage...and the parking lot is a big, concrete jungle. When you get through the doors, though, it gets much better inside. It's actually pleasant in a minimalist kind of way. The large windows that give it the garage-effect outside make it bright and pretty inside. \n\nOne of my favorite things about Vietnamese, Thai, and other islandy cuisines are the exotic drinks, and I'm not just talking about alcohol. I'm always a fan of bubble tea, fresh juices, milk teas, and anything else. I wanted to check out the menu at Lang Van a bit to see what they had, but the staff was a little over-eager to take my order. \"Can I help you? Are you ready?\" again and again, until finally I gave up trying to read. I ordered the fresh squeezed lemon juice, which is a kind of sweet and tangy lemonade. It reminded me a little of the lemonade you can get at Chic-Fil-A...good stuff.\n\nI ordered the vermicelli with curry, and it absolutely lived up to my expectations. It juxtaposed spicy with sweet in the perfect way, and I ate it all. The tofu was crispy and spicy and lemon-grassy and awesome.\n\nAnother great part of Lang Van is the little peanut-butter cookie they bring out with the bill, and a little Vietnamese candy. I like freebies, and these were much more interesting than a fortune cookie or a mint.\n\nOverall, the food was great, the service was (possibly a little too) prompt, and the environment was bright and nice. I'll definitely go back.