|
|
EXPLORE NYC | | | | | | | 393 3rd Ave
New York,
NY
10016-9065
212-686-5168 | | | | | Description: GRAMERCY. For inexpensive Vietnamese eats, try this cool little Gramercy eatery located near the park. Although the place doesn't look like much more than your run-of-the-mill diner on the inside, L'Annam enjoys a loyal lunch following. Regulars love the light but spicy vegetarian entrées, especially such tasty options as their calamari salad, tofu steak and lettuce wraps. Reservations accepted. Casual dress. TRAIN: 6 to 28th St
|
|
|
| 87 Baxter St
New York,
NY
10013
212-233-5948 | | | | | Description: CHINATOWN. Though not much to look at on the outside, this Vietnamese restaurant remains popular thanks to its excellent dishes and reasonable prices. Among the regulars, favorites include staples like banh mi cary ga (curried chicken), the steamed fish for two, fried spring rolls, and barbecued pork chops. Make sure you head here early at lunchtime, as they tend to pack quickly. If the place is too crowded, walk over to the sister location at nearby 146 Centre Street (212-941-9292). TRAIN: J, M, Z to Canal St
|
|
|
| 73 Mulberry St
New York,
NY
10013
212-233-8988 | | | | | Description: CHINATOWN. In New York, this as close as you can get to Vietnam from the thatched roof and mock courtyard to the carved artwork and bamboo walls. Of course, most of décor is faux, but the hordes of hungry regulars have never seemed to mind. Suggested dishes include such traditional favorites as day-pot fondues, spring rolls, pho (a beef stock soup), shrimp curry served over rice vermicelli, and barbecued beef wrapped in grape leaves. TRAIN: J, M, N, R, Z, 6 to Canal St
|
|
|
| 620 Amsterdam Ave
New York,
NY
10024
212-875-9072 | | | | | Description: UPPER WEST SIDE. Great prices and heaping portions are the rule at this small, unassuming Vietnamese restaurant. Although defined by some as rather dowdy in appearance, this eatery packs 'em in for its outstanding eats such as barbecue spareribs and grilled shrimp served on a bed of sugarcane. Reservations not accepted. Casual dress appropriate. TRAIN: 1, 2, 3, 9 to 86th St
|
|
|
| 43 W 24th St
New York,
NY
10010
212-929-1800 | | | | | Description: FLATIRON DISTRICT. The interior of this highly-recommended restaurant was designed by the AvroKO group. They created a sleek, sexy space by incorporating both Asian and elemental aesthetics, and their efforts have met with rave reviews. The Sapa experience isn't focused only on style, though. The food, which blends ingredients of France and Vietnam, is nothing short of extraordinary. Mains run from soy ginger-steamed fish to horseradish-crusted salmon. To the delight of the regulars, the kitchen also prepares a bundle of superb seasonal dishes like cocoa and peanut-glazed spare-ribs. TRAIN: F, N, R, V, W to 23rd St
|
|
|
| 1492 2nd Ave
New York,
NY
10021-1348
212-288-8868 | | | | | Description: UPPER EAST SIDE. Hear that you're heading to "Vermicelli," and you'll mostly likely start preparing yourself for run-of-the-mill New York Italian fare. Not at this trendy eatery, whose forte is innovative Vietnamese cuisine! Expect to find a rather upscale crowd dining in the yellowish-orange Colonial-style dining area. All the traditional favorites are here, from seared monkfish to grilled chicken. All entrées are seasoned to perfection and accompanied by fresh vegetable sides. Keep in mind, though, thanks to the superb Southeast Asian dishes and surprisingly affordable prices, the place tends to pack quickly. Indeed, the thriftier hipsters know to head here for a great meal that won't cost them an arm or leg. Sidewalk tables are available. Reservations are accepted. Business dressy attire. TRAIN: 6 to 77th St
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
