"During one of those epic life-flashback moments, we expect the canh chua cá trê from Bodard Bistro to pop up. This Chinatown restaurant’s Mekong Delta staple tastes bright and refreshing, with a tropical pineapple tang. The soup is full of tender catfish filets, stewed tomato, okra, and sharp herbs. Split a bowl alongside a plate of springy nem nướng rolls." - chelsea thomas