It may only have 49 tables and not take reservations, but it might just be worth your while to head over to Ba Bay this week to test out the new restaurant during their soft opening. Located in the former Locanda space on Pennsylvania Ave. on Capitol Hill, Ba Bay is a “modern Vietnamese” restaurant that serves traditional Vietnamese fare with a splash of Western influence.

Owned by cousins Khoa and Denise Nguyen, the restaurant (which translates to “Madame Seven”) is not only named after their grandmother, but also pays tribute to the food she cooked. Chef Nick Sharpe, formerly of Sonoma, has designed a menu that is meant to be shared. Diners should expect dishes such as a Vietnamese charcuterie plate, a classic bowl of pho, and Braised Chicken in Caramel Sauce with Oysters.

The soft opening will start today and run for about a week, and is open for both lunch and dinner (but closed on Mondays).