enjoy the present.. *highly recommended*
i'm half-vietnamese. i've eaten in just about every vietnamese restaurant in nova over the last 15 years. present is one of the best, if not the best, by far. great atmosphere, very comfortable, and fantastic service unlike most vietnamese places. you don't get your app and entree at the same time or, worse yet, your app after your entree. the food is delicious. clean, simple, fresh, and presented nicely. again, unlike most other vietnamese joints, your food isn't all crammed onto a plate or bowl without any room to dig in or even see what you're eating.
the exterior will fool you. you really have no idea that the interior would asniceas it is. the parking lot can get a little jammed at night, but it's not a real problem. all in all, definitely a good date spot.
because of present and one other vietnamese restaurant in the area, i will never eat at eden shopping center again. eden is a nightmare anyway, and that's why the best restaurant moved out of there 2 years ago.
i've enjoyed everything i've had at present, but if i have to recommend one thing to convert anyone... autumn rolls. you have to try the autumn rolls. their grilled pork (every variation i've had) is also outstanding.
you can check out their menu at www.presentcuisine.com