I?m new in San Antonio and decided to go to Van?s with my family as our very first dining experience here. As we arrived at the restaurant we found it odd that there was a restaurant literally 5 ft away called Vietnam Restaurant. Anyhow, as we entered into the building we were greeted with a dimly lit dining room and faces of bewilderment from the staff. The decor seemed to just be slapped together and did not have any flow. Everything just came across like it was placed where ever. \r
Unfortunately, the menu had the same disarray. I suppose if you?re looking for a place that serves random dishes from different Asian cultures than this may be the place for you. Funny enough, having such a huge menu, the Vietnamese selection was limited. \r
The co-owner noticed that we were Vietnamese, and offered us Vietnamese dishes that were not listed on the menu. Unfortunately, even with the extra effort the food was sub-par at best. She really pushed the oysters. She guaranteed that it was the best item on her menu. Left with disappointment I was notified that they ran out of oysters. I decided to order the ?second best item on the menu? now crab. It wasn?t bad. That?s it. \r
I can not say Van?s was the worst restaurant I?ve ever been to, but the experience just left me with dissatisfaction and a bad first impression of the city?s restaurants. \r
Pros: large menu
Cons: food, ambience, value
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