It's all in the family at Thai Binh, a Vietnamese restaurant (it's named for a province in North Vietnam) that redefines the mom-and-pop restaurant. The owners' young daughter seats you, advises you on which dishes to order, answers all your questions, serves you and even brings the check, sometimes with a delay to watch a Lifetime movie on a gigantic TV screen.

While the entrees are just a bit on the bland side (the exotic pork is tasty, but misnamed), the hot and sour soup is not to be missed. Of course, the food's not the main attraction. Rather, it's the quirky atmosphere, which is only enhanced by cut-out photos from Asian vacation brochures, Chicago Bulls posters and cheery Christmas lights.

Centerstage Reviewer: Stephanie Kuenn