text: I have never expected great decor from Vietnamese eateries but a Viet restaurant inside in s style diner is something I have never thought I would see It is strange but understandable after the economic crash and restaurants closing over night causing property owners to rent out space quickly and cheaplynnLemongrass is the exact place where you should not judge a book by its cover It serves up some of the most authentic everyday Vietnamese dishes there are even a couple of specialties I have never seen anywhere else in VegasnnThere are the standard Pho noodle soups vermicelli noodle salads and Banh Mi sandwiches which allow me to never have to drive to Chinatown if I have a craving for the usual farennBut if you are a nonVietnamese and have never had something besides the dishes listed above let me draw your attention to a few Viet offerings that are lessknown but just as deliciousnn Stuffed Calamari fresh squid stuffed with minced glass noodle shrimp and ground pork and then deep fried This dish is timeconsuming to make and does not yield too much profit which explains why I have mainly had it homemade but completely yummynn Tuna in Tomato Sauce a peasant favorite that stands the test of time it brings me back to the days of when my grandma used to cook this for me It sounds simple and it is tuna filets are fried and then topped with crushed tomatoes with garlic and basil Simplicity in peasant food is usually what makes it so emotionalnn Lotus Salad usually seen at parties a rare exception we do not have too many salads in Vietnamese cuisine that works Thin pieces of lotus stems are mixed with jicama pork shrimp and mint then topped with roasted peanuts and served with tamarind fish sauce A healthy alternative as an appetizer or main entree