"The moment Mắm swaps out their wintery stews for warm-weather bún đậu platters piled high with fresh herbs, we’re parked outside. This stretch of Forsyth Street is the place to be: crouched on a low stool, iced coffee in hand, and rubbing sweaty shoulders with the rest of NYC's shrimp paste lovers. The bún đậu đặc biệt with homemade tofu and sausage should be your first order, and the nấm cuốn platter, loaded with mushrooms, is a close second. Stop by their wine/ice cream bar after." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah