Nam Phuong Buford Highway

"Did you know you can bring your own wine to Michelin-recommended Nam Phuong on Buford Highway? That’s the case with many restaurants in the area. This Vietnamese joint is packed with goodies, from steamed spring rolls, grilled beef short ribs, and glazed chicken wings in fish sauce to a good ol’ pile of fried rice. The short ribs are sticky, sweet, and savory. Fish sauce throughout the dishes adds an oomph of umami that keeps you going for another bite. The portions are massive and are meant to be shared. This is a local haunt for Atlanta’s wine community, including sommeliers and beverage directors who bring special bottles to share and pair with Vietnamese food." - Henna Bakshi

"Many people head to this popular Buford Highway restaurant to indulge in big bowls of pho or plates of shaking beef, but make sure to try the wings here. These crispy wings carry a zippy, funky flavor embedded in the meat with a bit of heat from the sweet chile sauce glaze. Wings come with a side of white rice and pickled vegetables. Beyond pho, there’s no shortage of solid choices on the menu at Nam Phuong. There’s also a location in Norcross. Michelin listed Nam Phuong as a recommended restaurant to try in its Atlanta dining guide." - Eater Staff, Michael Tran

"Slide into a booth at Nam Phuong on Buford Highway and settle in because it’ll take a long time to look through their menu, which feels like the size of War and Peace (and makes for better reading). Or just order the pho, because it’s the best thing on the long-ass menu (the pork intestines are a very close second). These bowls of pho are massive and could easily be shared by two people, but that would be weird, and we’re selfish. But we’ll generously share this guidance: don’t ruin your broth with extra condiments. It’s a little saltier than most places and honestly is perfect as is. The meat here can be a little tough, but that’s easily forgiven since you’ll really want to slurp the liquid gold broth down with a straw. " - juli horsford

"Don’t think too long about how wings marinated in Vietnamese fish sauce will taste, just order asap. There’s a zippy, funky flavor embedded in that meat, which gets crispy without the need for breading, yet still retains a shiny glaze from sweet chili sauce. The interior chew remains wonderfully moist. Wings come with a side of white rice and pickled vegetables, too. There’s also a location in Norcross." - Mike Jordan, Eater Staff

"If you love pho and want to expand your Vietnamese repertoire, Nam Phuong is the place to do just that. Their menu spans com, bun, pho, family-style dinners, and street food. Not only are their dishes mind-blowingly tasty, but their service is also blazingly fast. Go in, get stuffed." - Field UX