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    Lucy's Vietnamese Bushwick

    3.8 (577 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicken Vermicelli Bowl
    Tuhin C.

    I really wanted to like this place- The location was clean and they had great options and the food was presented well. My sister got the banh mi and I got a vermicelli bowel and both of us found the chicken to be al little bit off. It might have been an off day, but I think if they can improve the taste of their meat, there is a lot of potential in the future.

    Julia H.

    This was my second time ordering from Lucy's. I believe the first time I ordered from the Williamsburg location. I had remembered it being pretty good, though not authentic. I was a big fan of their Vietnamese coffee last time (it comes bottled) so if you are in search of some Vietnamese coffee, I would recommend! This time, I was less satisfied with my experience. I ordered the brisket summer rolls and the brisket bun. My issues were with the quality/flavor of the meat. The brisket itself had chunks of fat which were not super appetizing and additionally, there was little to no flavor on the brisket. This was odd considering when I ordered from the Williamsburg location I thought the brisket was delicious (which is why I ordered it again). I had to really load on the hoisin sauce and sriracha, but with those I thought it was good. I really stand by the fact that this place is not super authentic-- that isn't necessarily a ding, but if you are in search of authentic Vietnamese food, I don't think this is the spot for you.

    Michael C.

    I have a rule! If somewhere makes something that's the best you've ever had, it gets an auto 5 star. As a vegetarian I've eaten vegan pho all over. It normally, infamously, sucks. But this spot makes the best vegan pho I've ever had. The broth is fragrant, well-spiced, and umami! The veggies are plentiful. Only criticism is that the tofu is cut way too thick (see pic), but that's nitpicking! I really liked it a lot, and can't remember eating a better one. I also got one vegan chickn summer roll (which was meh, I didn't like the texture of the chikn) and one tofu summer roll (which was tasty, but not best I've ever had). The vegan pho is what sends this to S-tier territory, and id come back for it! BTW; no space to sit indoor. FYI.

    Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì : $14. Half shown.
    Harris L.

    BLUF: Above average pho and sandwiches. I love the story of Lucy's Vietnamese, as chronicled by the New York Times in 2015 -- thematically, that one can succeed with grit, hard work, and maybe a little luck. Lucy's Vietnamese has since added two more locations in Brooklyn, and an experiment in tacos -- Lucy's Kitchen -- just over the border in Ridgewood, Queens. Lucy's Vietnamese offers a focused main menu of three proteins (smoked beef brisket, lemongrass chicken, tofu) and a vegetable option in sandwich, noodle soup, or noodle bowl (i.e., dry) form. Food: Good (3.5 of 5 stars). We tried two things to go: - Smoked Brisket Phở: $16. Smoked beef brisket is the only protein, and Lucy's provides a generous amount of it. The brisket is lean, and tasty on its own or dipped in your own BBQ sauce. However, the brisket toughens a little when added to hot soup, as the soup cooks the brisket a little more. The soup is flavorful, with mushrooms and some bok choy. Note that the brisket used for the soup is different that the cut used for the sandwich. The sandwich uses a fatty cut that imparts a delicious creaminess to each bite. - Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì: $14. On the small side, but packed tightly with ingredients. The chicken is a bit dry. The bread is really good -- soft, thin, with a slight crisp. Logistics and Other: - The restaurant uses the Block (Square) ecosystem for card payments and loyalty program(s). - There is currently no indoor seating, but there is an outdoor dining shed. - Our order came in a lovely reusable red shopping bag.

    vermicelli beef brisket
    Amanda W.

    The broth here is actually lemongrassy but deep and also not bad. Flavorful.. I got the vermicelli w the broth on the side as an add on. The main meal was just ok, highlight on the brisket but everything else (mushroom bean sprouts cucumbers or cabbage) was eh, meh. The sauce for the vermicelli was good but didnt add much flavor. A hint of tang and initial nicr taste. Its lacking in some but ok in others.

    Brisket pho (ordered to stay)
    Devashis R.

    Eaten here a few times but prior to my most recent visit, it was before the pandemic. The pros, it's a good portion of noodles, broth, and brisket, I probably could've made it two meals. Price is reasonable for what you're getting, IMO. They have covered outside (no inside) seating with fans. Food comes quickly. The broth is vegan. Free water. Nice quality chopsticks. Loved the noodle texture. They have a rewards program for customers. The cons, the majority of my brisket was quite dry. I'm not sure how the brisket is stored after being smoked, but it seems like most of the moisture was lost. To be fair, I ordered around 8:30pm so it wasn't peak meal time and was probably sitting for a while. Everything is served in disposables. I was happy to see a paper bowl, at least, but the broth was served in a plastic container and the spoon was also plastic. I ordered to stay so would like to have seen dishes with my pho already assembled. The sauces all came in packets, too. The broth is vegan (pro and con), traditional pho is simmered bone broth which adds to flavor and nutritional profile. I'll give it one last try, maybe attempt one of the other locations, but for the time being, I think it's a little overrated. Try for yourself and decide, though.

    Lemongrass Chicken Pho

    I ordered the lemongrass chicken pho as delivery and it arrived at my door in literally 10 minutes, maybe even 9. The food was great, flavorful broth and lots of chicken, and the delivery had all the toppings and sauces packed in and even chopsticks and a little spoon!

    Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
    Tiffany C.

    Vietnamese spot with a modern twist, tucked in the middle of Bushwick, Brooklyn. Store opens at noon, and you order online. Prices are more expensive than your typical viet restaurants. Lemongrass chicken banhmi - not your classic banh mi, but still a decent sandwich. The bread was perfect. Brisket pho - the broth was delicious. Very concentrated in flavor, and overall yummy. The brisket was okay, it was kinda dry. There was Chinese veggies and mushroom in the broth. If you order over $50 you get a free Vietnamese coffee.

    Nicole B.

    So, i was craving a banh mi sandwich and since I've had Lucy's on my list of places to try, and i was close by i decided to try them out. What i really was craving was a roast pork banh mi and i thought i would get it here. (No pork here sadly). I was surprised when i walked in and seen that this isn't what i imagined it to be. A little saddened that they didn't have a pork sandwich and my only options were brisket, lemongrass chicken and some kind of vegan option. The counter guy was very nice and welcoming, so although i wanted to go to another spot that seemed more authentic, we decided to try it out and see what it was hitting for. The service was amazing! I mean top tier! He gave us space to make our decisions with no pressure. It's a pretty small place. One counter guy and one cook. I got there around maybe 3pm. Super nice guy, we ordered our food we sat outside in their outdoor space since the indoor space had no seating. They built one of those benches and awnings in the street that was covered for people to eat there. Not bad. 2 picnic tables and a long bar like table for people to enjoy their meal.. now the food. 5 stars for service for sure For me, brisket isn't my favorite. It's good sometimes if it's seasoned well, and tender, it can be delicious. But more times than not, it's not lol. Here, the brisket was smoked and super tender. Easy to bite into. Didn't take much for it to fall apart. Not bad. It was just a bit bland. The sandwich was a bit dry too. It needed the hoisin and hot chili sauce or Sriracha sauce to elevate it to the next level. Once i added the sauce, it definitely upped the sandwich flavor for me a lot. The veggies weren't pickled enough to my like it, but they were okay. The bun was toasted, and it was a regular hero bread you can buy from the deli which also was just bland. But the sauces were needed for this sandwich and i honestly give it a cool 3.5 rating. Would i come back? Uhm... I'm not sure. There isn't much of a selection to be honest, and now that summer is coming, i wouldn't get the pho because it'll be too warm to eat it. Lol. I ate half the sandwich and saved the other half for later. I used maybe 3 packed of hoisin for each side and 1 full pack of siracha for each side as well. The saucier the better. If you're a fan of brisket, then i do think you'd love this sandwich. Personally, i expected more of a traditional banh mi sandwich so it wasn't what i expected it to be, and although the sandwich was good with the sauce, i still left craving that traditional sandwich. But, try them out and let me know what you think. It's worth a try, and it's bbq season soon so this brisket sandwich might be a great alternative to not having a smoker at the bbq for that Smokey bbq flavor on brisket. See pics below

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    SO good, i was staying nearby for a few months and had to get at least once a week. Def recommend

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    They some how managed to Gentrify pho & give it a fast food vibe. It isn't terrible just lacking authenticity... enjoy Socks

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    Ask the Community - Lucy's Vietnamese Bushwick

    Can I order the summer roll with shrimp?

    We have smoked Brisket, Lemongrass and Tofu summer roll.

    It closed!? Damn it I loved that place!!

    It has been reopen!

    Are they moved or its closed?

    It was closed for renovation, now it is open!

    Smoked meat and pho? Dam when you coming west coast?

    If you get your broth down, you'll be Pho king. Let me know, I have done pho for 27 years.

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    Ji Bei Chuan Authentic Asian Noodles

    Ji Bei Chuan Authentic Asian Noodles

    4.5
    (77 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    The restaurant is bright and clean. The staff is friendly. Food overall is decent…read more The cucumber salad: first bite was just ok. But after a few bite, it gets better. The scallion sauce isn't too strong and no aftertaste lingering like garlic sauce. If you're not allergic to peanuts, definitely add the peanut bits. It adds an extra flavor. 8/10 The woodear salad: very vinegary and crunchy. 9/10 The potato salad:crunchy and the flavor is just right. Mild spicy. 8/10 The original soup noodle: too mild. Barely any flavor. 5/10 The mala pork intestine soup noodle: I got the regular spiciness level and it was actually quite spicy. If you can't tolerate spicy food, try mild or medium first. The pork intestine is bit chewy. Otherwise the flavor is good. 8/10 The seafood tom yum soup noodle: mild tom yum flavor. The soup base is slightly on the sour side. Overall is good. 8/10 Thai style soup noodle: the soup flavor is good. Not too spicy. 9/10 We also tried the brown sugar rice cake: it's just ok. Not crunchy enough. The brown sugar is missing some caramelized flavor. So it is a sweet rice ball. 5/10 I think the temperature inside would be fine if you go during a cool day. When it's a hot day, the restaurant could get very hot even if they turn on both ACs. With just 2 ACs insides, and eating a hot bowl of spicy soup noodle, we were all sweating inside. Though the food is good, I would not return during summertime. It's just too hot to enjoy a good bowl of hot soup noodle.

    Staff are attentive and preempted my accommodations for the kids (straws, plastic plates etc)…read more Very adorable and filling meals. I asked to sub rice for noodles because one of my kids is a rice pot (can't go without rice) and requested extra sauce, which they kindly provided. The set meals are a fantastic deal; a full size entree, an appetizer and a drink for $19-20. An extra order of noodles is $2.50 and it's really double the amount of noodles that comes in your entree. I also ordered their new dish with has abalone and sea cucumber; this is not part of a set meal. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It has that umami sweetness that comes from a great soup base and the noodles are delicious as usual. The abalone was tender, the sea cucumber had a bite to it. There was fish maw and wood ear in there as well.

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    Xi'an Famous Foods

    Xi'an Famous Foods

    4.3
    (180 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Xi'an Famous Foods is a casual Chinese spot specializing in Shaanxi style cuisine, especially…read morehand-pulled noodles and bold, spicy flavors. We walked into a simple, fast casual setup that focuses more on the food than the atmosphere, with a clean, functional space designed for quick meals and takeout rather than lingering. The ordering counter is straightforward, and the staff moves efficiently, keeping the flow moving even during busy lunch periods. The hand pulled noodles are the biggest highlight, with thick, chewy strands that have a satisfying texture and hold onto the sauces well. We ordered a few different noodle dishes, and the flavors leaned bold with chili oil, spices, and savory seasonings that give the dishes their signature Shaanxi style profile. The stewed pork and beef options were both generous and filling, but the lamb dishes stood out with a strong cumin flavor that brought a deeper, more aromatic taste to the table. The lamb burger is another unique item, combining seasoned lamb with a crispy, handheld format that feels different from typical restaurant offerings. The noodles themselves are the main draw, but the lamb burger is worth adding to the order if you want to try something beyond the bowl. Service is quick and efficient, making it a convenient option for lunch or a casual dinner. Portions are generous for the price, and the menu has enough variety to try different dishes across multiple visits. The spice level can be adjusted, but many dishes naturally lean toward bold and spicy flavors, so keeping that in mind is worth it if you prefer milder food. Xi'an Famous Foods is a reliable spot for anyone craving hand pulled noodles and strong, flavorful Chinese dishes. The chewy noodles, cumin lamb, and unique menu items make it stand out from more traditional Chinese restaurants, especially for a quick meal that still feels distinctive and satisfying. It is not a place for a long, leisurely dinner, but for a fast, flavorful bowl of noodles that delivers on texture and spice, it hits the mark well.

    Food came out warm and fast. Got a sitting right by the window…read more The table I was at is a bit oily. Since it's self serve I didn't think much of it and wiped it down myself.

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    [A2] Stir-fried Liang-Pi "Cold Skin Noodles"
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    Din Soup Dumplings

    Din Soup Dumplings

    4.5
    (488 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    My family and I were nearby for an event and stumbled upon this restaurant for dinner. Little did…read morewe know, this was the rival restaurant that makes the tiny dumplings! We were skeptical about this restaurant but it exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to return! We came on a weekend for dinner so it was busy! We were able to snag a table and seeing how busy this place was, we knew it was going to be good! We had the pork XLB, chicken feet, pork & vegetable wontons with spicy peanut sauce, noodles with scallion and peanut butter sauce, beef lo mein and the beef ribs. Everything was delicious! The highlights of our meal were the pork XLB and the beef ribs. The pork XLB were made fresh to order and they were flavorful and juicy! Definitely on my list of best XLB I have ever had. The beef ribs were also delicious! They torched it table side which definitely added a nice touch! Considering how busy they were, the service was immaculate. They were also very attentive to details since we had a kid with allergies. We will definitely be coming back soon. This place is also right next to the Court Street train station which makes it very convenient to get to!

    Excellent soup dumplings. Juicy soup and good portion size…read more Fried dumplings were not that good. It felt like they were just unfrozen and the skin was extremely hard. Very solid seaweed and also the cucumber salad. Scallion pancakes were thin and could have been more crispy. Overall very satisfied with the soup dumplings. Would go again.

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    Truffle and Pork Soup Dumplings: $15
    Wild Mushroom Bao (野菌包): $11. Off-menu.

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    Wild Mushroom Bao (野菌包): $11. Off-menu.
    Muteki Udon

    Muteki Udon

    4.3
    (76 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    I stopped by for a late lunch with a friend and was welcomed into a little Japanese oasis. I loved…read morethe ambiance and decor of the place including their handmade bowls and plates, which are individually made by the owner --wow. To start off, we had the Cheeseburger Dumplings ($12), which was so unique. We've never had something like this and they executed it really well. The dumplings were filled with meat and fried with a skirt. The cheese part was topped over it like a melty dressing, so a delicious and special dish here. Plus, it had a side salad to balance all the grease here. For the entrees, we had to get the udon and shared the Niku Udon ($25) and Salmon Ikura Udon ($30). It was a nice combo between a hot and cold udon. The Niku was your classic udon bowl filled with plenty of beef and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. The broth was sweet and savory for a warm and comforting meal. On the other hand, the salmon udon was quite unique with matcha udon and fresh salmon. There is a dashi to pour and mix into the noodles, which still gave it flavor and the slurp you want in a udon. Both were so great in its own way. Even their ramen also looked great, but I love all noodles. Definitely a great spot to dine near Barclays Center. Love to come back whenever I'm in the area again. The udon dishes are on the pricier side, but they're huge bowls.

    We were hungry on our way to prospect park and stopped here for a late lunch around 2pm. There were…read moreonly around 3 parties dining so we were immediately seated. Since they have handmade noodles, we ordered the karaage ramen and Niku udon. While the texture of the noodles were great and broth not too salty (which is good), the protein toppings were just OK. The beef in the Niku udon was overcooked so texture was springy and tough. Karaage in the ramen felt greasy and breading hard rather than crispy. Overall, the dishes were just OK for how much they costed. Staff was courteous, interior design was cool, and their bowls are beautifully shaped.

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