The decor is not particularly attractive, and service, especially on weekends, is frantic and rushed. But Queen Bee continues to be the most popular Vietnamese restaurant in a neighborhood crowded with them, because the food is so good. While there may be better versions of a particular dish elsewhere, the overall quality of Queen Bee remains very impressive. The fried spring rolls are good too. For a change of pace, try the green-papaya salad with beef jerky.
Green papaya has a crunchy texture like jicama and is in pleasant contrast to the spicy sauce.
The list of main courses is a long one. The fried roast quail is tendar and very good, as are the grilled jumbo shrimp and the Vietnamese steak in a garlicky wine sauce. Deep-fried whole fish is splendid. Order them both, on the side. Amber beer from France goes well with most meals.