Vietnamese-inspired cooking in a retro-diner setting that somehow became one of Brooklyn's most beloved restaurants. The rice noodle salad and the lemongrass chicken are outstanding, but it's the ener...
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Ha's Đặc Biệt
French-Vietnamese · Lower East Side
A gorgeous French-Vietnamese spot on the Lower East Side from chef Ha Luu that treats both culinary traditions with serious respect. The menu dances between banh mi-inspired bites and French technique...
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Mắm
Vietnamese · Lower East Side · Eater 38
Jerald Head and Nhung Dao's Lower East Side Vietnamese restaurant started as a pop-up and became one of the most exciting restaurants downtown. The menu changes frequently — one night it's pho, anothe...
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Bistrot Ha
French-Vietnamese · Lower East Side · Eater Heatmap 2026
A sultry Lower East Side gem where French bistro classics collide with Vietnamese flavors in ways that feel completely natural and deeply delicious. The pho French onion soup is the kind of genius mas...
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Madame Vo
Vietnamese · East Village
Yen Vo and Jimmy Ly's East Village Vietnamese dedicated to the cooking of Saigon. The pho dac biet and the bo kho (beef stew) are pillars; the beef seven ways is a whole-night event. Warm room, big fl...
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Ha's Snack Bar
Vietnamese · Lower East Side
The toughest reservation on the Lower East Side, and earning it. This intimate Vietnamese snack bar serves creative cocktails and refined Vietnamese small plates in a space so tiny and buzzy that ever...
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Van Da
Vietnamese · East Village
Hannah Wong and Yen Ngo's East Village Vietnamese with a focus on regional specialties and Vietnamese wine pairings. The shaking beef and crab noodles are especially strong. A quieter alternative to t...
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Falansai
Vietnamese · Greenpoint
Chef Eric Tran's Vietnamese in Greenpoint celebrates French and Chaozhou influences with dishes like duck Vietnamese tamales in banana leaf and savory pork skewers. Operating inside the Pan Pan Vino V...
86
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Bánh Mì Saigon Bakery
Vietnamese Sandwiches · Nolita
Banh mi for under $5 on Grand Street — crispy baguette, daikon and carrot, cilantro, jalapeno, and your choice of protein. The classic pork is the move. Cash only, no English menu needed, just point a...
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Hanoi House
Vietnamese · East Village
East Village Vietnamese with Hanoi street food elevated — the bone marrow pho is the showstopper, with marrow melting into rich beef broth. The crispy spring rolls are shatteringly crisp. The bun cha ...