"There's a good chance that when the friendly staff at this Vietnamese restaurant checks on you, you’ll be so enamored by a bowl of their bún bò huế that all you’ll be able to manage is a noodle-filled smile. And they have seen it all before. This bamboo-filled, low-key Bitter Lake spot is full of customers slurping phở and the aforementioned bún bò huế—which is a triple “S” experience of deep flavors (smoky, spicy, and a little sweet). And make sure to start your meal with an order of their fresh rolls, which come with a crunch little egg roll wrapper surprise inside." - Kayla Sager-Riley