Lotus Leaf Cafe

Updated February 20, 2006 11:59 AM

Northwoods Market, 969 N. Harrison Ave., Cary.

Cuisine: Vietnamese.

Rating: **

Prices: entrees $11 to $16.

Atmosphere: cozy bistro, with patio.

Service: novice.

Recommended: summer rolls, white clams in coconut curry, Vietnamese crepe, grouper in banana leaf.

Open: lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.

Reservations: accepted.

Other: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club; beer and wine; smoke-free; kid-tolerant.

The N&O's critic dines anonymously; the newspaper pays for all meals. We rank restaurants in five categories:

**** Extraordinary.

*** Excellent.

** Good.

* Fair.

Zero stars: Poor

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This story was originally published June 11, 2004 at 3:30 AM with the headline "Lotus Leaf Cafe."