As a Vietnamese American from Orange County with very high standards for Vietnamese food, I'm…read moregenuinely impressed by how authentic this place is! I think I found the best bún bò Huế in nyc. Heads up,it's a little on the spicy side but it's very flavorful! We tried the papaya salad, bún riêu, and bún bò Huế. I loved the beef jerky in the papaya salad. The bún riêu broth is definitely more crab-forward. The bún bò Huế was my favorite, it reminded me of my family's cooking. Portion size is pretty generous, which I appreciate especially in nyc. The owners started a restaurant in Dallas before expanding to nyc, which explains why everything tastes so authentic! Service was great. Sean helped give us great recommendations. Overall, I'm very satisfied with all of the dishes I tried and I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the menu. They're also planning to expand their menu even more

It was honestly so loud inside the restaurant we sat upstairs had a good window view of street and…read morepedestrians. Summer roll grilled pork was yumyum but wish they add mint or herbs to it to freshen up the roll, but the bathroom had a nice toilet. Soups were just ok for chicken and pork. Do have beautiful decor and vibe w a bird cage seating.

Fantastic Vietnamese in Wast Village. The poached shrimp salad is an amazing light salad; I didn't…read moreexpect the various ingredients to complement each other as well as they did. The morning glory was good, but a little bland. The grilled pork noodles were fantastic; the broth, pork, and vermicelli all tasted delicious separately and together. The service was a bit rushed and disappointing. We had a couple people each waiting to use the bathroom after dinner, and the second our last person got back to the table, the waiter appeared and rushed us out. It's not our fault that there's only one bathroom for the entire restaurant...

This was so disappointing I almost had to laugh. Ordered the…read morepho ga (chicken) one afternoon recently and when it arrived I couldn't believe the size. It was literally kids size. Smallest pho bow I've ever seen! There was nothing but broth, noodles, tiny bit of shredded chicken and diced herbs. How the hell do they get away w charging $18 for this? I'm a small gal and I was still hungry when I finished. Complete and utter rip off. Stingy meat and stingy even on the noodles. Would never go back. I rather go to a hole in the wall for an adult size potion than ever eat here again. The service was nice/water was always re-filled. That's the only positive.

I am impressed and in love with the pho from this restaurant! I love their housemate limeade soda,…read moreit was so good, we got it 2 separate times in one day This is the closest pho location I've been to that is just as good as the pho bang on Broadway in elmhurst that I grew up eating. The broth was mostly my deciding factor. Most pho places probably put in a little bit more spices for the broth making it too pungent for me. The vermicelli noodles were great, and the ingredients were fresh. The beef brisket was over cooked though. The packaging was very detailed and considerate which I appreciated. It was $15 pre tax for a bowl of beef brisket pho $16.33 after tax. There was a $2 price increase from the menu 2 months ago, this is a steep price jump. For a really good pho spot in Manhattan, this place is definitely worth the visit

Non La is a small shop over in the East Village serving up affordable pho. The staff are friendly…read moreand the menu is extensive without being overwhelming. I got the pho Bo vien and limeade. The limeade was tart and just the right sweetness. The pho was a good sized portion, lots of meatballs. Broth was a tad salty for my taste but overall a comforting bowl of soup.

Very impressive restaurant coming from the same minds behind Birds of a Feather…read more Upon walking in, I noticed the wall art composed of real-ingredients! Goes to show they don't mess when it comes to flavors. The Salted Duck Egg Tofu is phenomenal--only complaint is that I had to share it. Otherwise, I would've finished it all alone. Love seeing an all tendon dish. USA needs more of this. Yummy, chewy texture. Very tasty broth--reminds me of Vietnamese pho. The workers are so kind and playful too. They definitely added to the experience. Would love to come back.

A tiny Chinese spot tucked away on a street corner, with only a handful of tables and an atmosphere…read morethat feels refreshingly personal. The chef once led kitchens at TAO, one of New York's iconic nightlife destinations. Now, having traded the city's buzz for something quieter, he tends a much smaller flame of his own. The menu strikes a thoughtful balance between the delicate elegance of Cantonese cuisine and the lively spirit of Sichuan flavors. The heat never overwhelms; instead, a gentle hint of Sichuan pepper lingers on the palate, subtle and memorable, like a story that stays with you long after it's told. It's the kind of place that comforts Chinese diners craving a taste of home, while remaining welcoming to those picking up chopsticks for the very first time. Nothing too bold, nothing too mild--just beautifully balanced, with flavors that land exactly where they should.

I kept hearing great things about this NYC restaurant with the unlikely name of Ha's Snack Bar. So…read moreI managed to line up outside the tiny spot at 4:45PM on a Wednesday afternoon and snagged a seat at the counter when the doors opened at 5:30. It's a small (24 seats) but full Lower East Side restaurant featuring Vietnamese / French inspired flavors, with a great vibe, friendly, helpful servers - and you can't miss the chefs at work in the microscopic open kitchen (Two inductions and a Rational). I kicked things off with Oysters with Green Chili which were a perfect starter. Next up was the dish I'd heard a lot about, Snails with Tamarind Butter. This lived up to the praise, absolutely delicious, with a warm chunk of baguette. Later, I realized, it's reminiscent of New Orleans style BBQ Shrimp! And that's a good thing. For my final plate, I ordered the Clams with Lemongrass and Chinese Bacon, and this seafood stew type dish was wonderful as well. I loved the whole experience at Ha's, which in a previous life was a well-known NYC Pop-up (Ha's Dac Biet) from Sadie Mae Burns-Ha and Anthony Ha. Now, in addition to Ha's, they also have a larger spot, Bistrot Ha. You can sure that's on my list now too! Ha's was the first stop in a three-day NYC visit for me, and a very memorable one.

Glad schools out and the line was doable this visit. It's…read moretotally a snack bar.. I don't think coming here for dinner is all that good of an idea.. $250 before tip for 2 ppl is kinda steep lol I think I'd prolly come here for a round 2 type thing. For economic reasons All the dishes we had was a little on the sweet side. I'm more of a salty girl. But the shrimp was so salty (or that one shrimp) so that kinda shocked me. Shrimp was cooked well at least. Salad was good. I needed a salad. The mussels needed some acid or spice imo. Ribs were good and the tendon was a little forgettable. The best was the snails via taste... wish the snails were... plumper. They were like the small conches.. maybe that's what they were supposed to be. The tamarind sauce was delish. We dipped all the bread and I even dunked my leftover rice in there. I could have slurped that if I had a spoon. The rice was very well done actually. Can't wait to find more good eats in NY.

I had high hopes for Grandpa Thai, but was sadly disappointed. The restaurant had an odd…read moreatmosphere where half of the space looked like a fancy takeout counter and the other half offered a casual, sit-down experience. We were immediately shown to a booth and scanned the QR code to pull up the menu. As we perused it, the waitress dropped off what looked like a personal, plastic water bottle for the table. It had cute stickers on it, but was like nothing we had ever been given before at a restaurant. Regardless, the water was so crisp and refreshing that we all commented on how good it was. After we placed our orders in the slowly emptying restaurant on a late weeknight evening, we wound up waiting an extremely long time for what should have been our quickly-prepared meals. Once they finally arrived, my Pad See Ew with Chicken was garlicky and flavorful, but extremely salty and oily. The included poultry was rubbery and not high-quality. I actually think it might have been thigh meat, as that had been referenced on some other menu items. My friends had both ordered the Stir-Fried Eggplant with Basil and agreed that it was similarly very greasy and full of sodium. The portions were generous, and we all took home close to half of our meals, but I had debated even doing so because of the unhealthy preparation. Overall, Grandpa Thai was mediocre, and we would not be rushing back there.

Enjoyed my visit here. Inside was nice and spacious, had no issues getting seating…read more Ordered the Pad Krapow, would definitely suggest. Came out nicely, neat, and has a small discount for NYU students/employees. Dish had a nice heat to it. Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area looking for a casual thai place.

There are places I have to stop by whenever I'm in town and Bananas is one of them…read more I can't get enough of their étouffée and am happy to have a new addition to my favorites after recently trying their octopus dish. To top it all off, everyone who works there is so warm and inviting. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

If you're looking for one of those places that instantly feels like home while serving food that…read moresurprises you, this is it. The atmosphere is incredibly relaxed--perfect for catching up with friends or just unwinding over an amazing meal. The octopus was easily the standout. Perfectly tender with just the right amount of char, it was cooked with the kind of care that's hard to find. Every bite was packed with flavor and beautifully balanced. What really makes this place special, though, is the Asian American fusion. The dishes capture those nostalgic flavors that so many New York Asian Americans grew up with--comforting, familiar, and authentic in a way that's difficult to explain unless you've experienced it. It's the kind of food that honors tradition while giving it a fresh, creative twist without losing its soul. From the welcoming vibe to the unforgettable food, this is the kind of restaurant you'll keep coming back to. Highly recommended, especially if you appreciate flavors that tell a story.

I love that Mộc Mạc doesn't try to be another pho spot. The menu has dishes you rarely see in NYC,…read moreand everything feels intentional. The bò lá lốt had that smoky, charred aroma I grew up with, and the mì Quảng was exactly what I wanted, chewy noodles, rich turmeric broth, and so much texture in every bite. It feels like the kind of food someone from Vietnam would actually crave, not just what's familiar to everyone else. Definitely one of the most interesting Vietnamese meals I've had in the city.

we all know there is a shortage of good vietnamese food in nyc...but i think that shortage may be…read moreover!!! stumbled into moc mac randomly and was sooo happy to find things on the menu that are difficult to find out here! they have banh beo (excellent)!! veggie pho and lemongrass tofu were great. i am looking forward to trying the remainder of the menu!