Ever since the Union construction/remodeling of dining places started last semester, people have been eager for the new shops to open.

Today, Lemongrass finally opened its gates to students and faculties.

The place has one noodle station and one stir-fry station, "featuring wok-fired entrees and Pho soups, emphasizing vegetables, sauces and spices found primarily in Thailand and Vietnam."

For starters, the decor and design looks very fresh and modern, complete with soft spotlights and club-esque color-changing wall panels.

Now, only if the food tasted as good as the place looked.

Even though the food is suppose to be Thailand/Vietnam oriented, it tastes/looks like Chinese take-out ---- not very good Chinese take-out. And since when is "General Tso's Chicken" Vietnamese? Also, the portion for a $4.25 entree is comparable to that of an appetizer: not filling at all.

So bottom line is, do your homework at Lemongrass and skip the food.