"A Lincoln District institution, Vien Dong is recognizable by its corner lot and angled brick facade set with floor-to-ceiling windows. For almost 30 years, this local establishment has offered huge portions of Vietnamese standbys like rich beef-broth pho, vermicelli noodle bowls, and lemongrass barbecue beef with broken rice. The weekday lunch hour is hopping, and no wonder: A large pho is twice the size of an adult’s head and not much pricier than a cup of coffee." - Charlotte Muzzi