"This Chinatown spot was one of the first places on the West Coast to introduce U.S. diners to the pleasures of its namesake dish — a beguiling, texturally pleasing mix of slippery rice noodles, roasted peanuts, pickled vegetables, meat, and broth. The restaurant is currently open for takeout for lunch only, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (though they open a half hour earlier on weekends). Call in or walk up to order." - Luke Tsai