"Vietnaam is a neighborhood standby near the 86th Street subway station. Like its sister restaurant Saiguette, this place has been takeout-only since the pandemic, but you’ll usually see a crew of Upper East Siders waiting to order crispy nem filled with shrimp, pork, taro, and jicama, as well as a comforting bowl of spicy beef pho with eye of round, brisket, and meatballs. If you’re looking for a more portable snack, pick up a massive bánh mì." - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman, sonal shah