text: Lang Van does not look like much from the outside and it is certainly not in the best location However we had heard and read such good things about it that we had to give it a try We went there on a weeknight and it was crowded so I can only imagine the waits on the weekends Fortunately the restaurant has overflow parking in the back since the front fills up pretty quickly nnThe entry way and dining room is nicely laid out considering the space it is in You walk down a walled hallway and there are dining rooms on either side I think they did a great job with the space to give it some atmosphere The big storefront windows allow in a lot of natural light toonnI started with my Vietnamese favorite appetizer summer rolls They are always so lighttasting healthy and delicious and they come with a deliciously sweet peanut sauce And they are usually very cheap I always describe them as an unfried spring roll and to me a much better option I will take them over a spring roll or egg roll any daynnThe menu is HUGE And there are no pictures Unless you are VERY familiar with Vietnamese dishes it is tough to know what to order We sat there for awhile trying to decide what might be good I cannot recall the name of it but I ended up ordering a rice noodle dish that was full of meats seafood and veggies mixed with some kind of white sauce It was very flavorful and fresh and although I would order it again I would love to try a variety of other Vietnamese options that I have never tried before Next time though we will study up on the menu before we go nnLastly I must point out that the service was fast and friendly We will be back