Beautiful report! I "discovered" the Bo-bun nem salad this year; absolutely fabulous. Silly me - I didn't know how big it was going to be, nor did I know how generous the shrimp tempura appetizer was...and ordered both! I truly waddled away from the table. The only salad I've had on the island that could come close, and it's definitely a distant second, is the Asian shrimp salad at Fig. Lots of great flavors mixed together.
I share your opinion of Izi - just "okay." I know lots of people love it, but it doesn't really impress me.
Thanks for another great report.