When I first read this, I was like, "Christ, not another fucking pho place." Let's face it, that's what the mainland masses think. And if you're from Hawaii, where there's REAL Vietnamese food, entrenched for decades, not a new-found trend, another fucking pho place is the last thing any of us need in the recessioned Pacific Northwest. It's like another chicken teriyaki joint. God help us all.

But the last paragraph, honing in on the cheap stuff (happy hour), sounds like at least this hot Vietnamese chick's trying to do something different with the cuisine, what with (for example) summer rolls done in jicama. If she can elevate the foul fowl stink of a stir-fry, and elevate that into an art form, I may visit this place myself.

I've eaten there several times since the switchover. I like the steak frites. If you think she's a stone fox from her picture you should see her in person!

Oh man, she is a total fox. And the menu looks fantastic. I'm ready to chow down.

Highly recommended. I've traveled to Vietnam and the food was actually better at Thoa's then during my two months spent in the country. I think the menu's just a slightly bit pricey for everyday lunch but the portions are good and the taste is fantastic.