5
"You could head to Tanglad and order anything on their menu of Vietnamese standbys, like phở, bánh mì, and pretty solid vermicelli plates. But the dish that makes this place a Castro destination is hands-down the garlic noodles. Stir-fried with bok choy, broccoli, scallions, parmesan cheese, and enough garlic to make an Altoids tin cower in fear, they’re simply iconic. This counter-service place is the area’s most efficient weeknight dinner spot, so order up front and let the platter of steamy noodles come to you." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez