Lucy's Vietnamese - Bedford Stuyvesant

"Lucy’s whole thing is brisket smoked for 14 hours, and they’re really f*cking good at it. Order the brisket phở and you’ll get thick, tender slabs of meat similar to what you’d find at a BBQ joint, with deeply herbaceous Vietnamese flavors. They give you a generous amount of meat, and the broth is so flavorful that there’s no need to dump a bunch of sauces in there. Add a couple summer rolls and a Vietnamese coffee, and you’ll be in beefy bliss. " - Team Infatuation

"This Vietnamese spot’s whole thing is brisket smoked for 14-hours, which you can get in phở, a bánh mì, or a vermicelli bowl. Instead of the thinly sliced variety, they serve thick, tender slabs of meat similar to what you’d find at a BBQ joint. Order a bowl of brisket phở, then, then tag on a couple summer rolls and a Vietnamese coffee, and you’ll be in beefy bliss. If want something other than brisket, you can get some lemongrass chicken, tofu, or vegan chick’n instead." - Neha Talreja

"New to the neighborhood, and an absolute delight. Very creative and beautiful rotating menu that keeps each visit exciting, paired with a traditional coffee menu that does the classic very well." - Sarah Nsikak