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This is the second and last time I will be thoroughly disappointed in Rice Paper. I couldn't figure out who was my server, two guys and a gal alternated, no names given. My first interaction after being seated by the pleasant gal was with a surprised looking guy who tongue-tiedly only could muster," oh do you know what you want?" I ordered the Saigon/Bun--it's a salad with grilled pork and rice vermicelli. It came in a large bowl which was loaded with shredded lettuce, ample pork, julienned cucumber, bean sprouts, and about a tablespoon of vermicelli at the very bottom. There was so little noodle that I asked a server, "is there vermicelli in here?" and had to stir the salad a good minute before I could even find a few strands. He did bring a small plate of vermicelli for me to add, upon seeing how little the chef had put in. As I was eating I noticed that there was not the typical subtle mint flavor I'm used to in Bun. So, the next time the server came around I asked, "isn't there supposed to be mint in here?" He said he didn't know but looked at a menu and sure enough, mint was on the list of ingredients. He brought me a small bowl of wilted mint, which I used. Thank goodness the sauce was tasty or there would have been little to redeem this salad. They ALSO FORGOT to include the "crispy shallots and peanuts" that were supposed to be in the salad too. I didn't know this til I got home and re-examined the menu. I just knew something else was missing, because usually Bun is an explosion of flavors. I thought $10 was way too much to pay for what I got, not to mention the strange service. OH and get this! My bill came to $10.83. I gave the guy $15 and he came back with $4, saying "I rounded up to $4." I said "oh, ok thanks," but then I realized that he stiffed me .17. I mean yeah, big deal, .17. But come on, how cheesy is that, to make change off of your customer's pocket book!! It's laughable how bad this lunch experience was. And the tamarind sauce splattered high up on the window moulding in front room didn't help. This place is stupid....Choose from:
*negative.
*positive. I think the answer is
negative