"With its dark wood, dim lights, and upstairs bar, this Chinatown staple — a James Beard Classics winner — nails the ambience to match its food. Vietnam Restaurant’s sprawling menu has delighted diners for around 40 years, offering crispy spring rolls, filling vermicelli and broken rice dishes, steaming pho, several clay pot options, and a bonus: strong, fruity tiki drinks. There’s also a sibling called Vietnam Cafe in West Philly." - Ella Lilja Peterson