Vietnam must be a truly wonderful place, judging by its food. Luc Lac has been around for a while, and it’s been on Becky’s list for almost as long.

This is part of our Eat The World challenge. Check out the whole thing.

This place isn’t like most other restaurants, though: first you wait in line to get in. Then you place your order at the counter. Then you wait for a table. Then you sit down. Then your food arrives. It’s different and somewhat disorienting, but it works.

We happened to go during happy hour, which was perfect – we covered the table with small plates, and our party of seven couldn’t have been happier with the result. The cocktails are great, the food is amazing, and the atmosphere is unique.