Tucked in a low-key strip mall, Ngu Binh serves up authentic Vietnamese noodle dishes like mi quang and bun bo hue that'll make your taste buds dance.
"On days when the line is just too long at the pho spots, head to Ngu Binh and get your noodle-soup fix there instead. This quiet strip mall spot has a small menu by Little Saigon standards (only 20 items total), and while there are several soups we like, go for the spicy bon bo Hue. Named after the central Vietnamese city of Hue, this dense, rich soup is made from simmering beef bones and shrimp paste for several hours, then topping it with chili oil, sliced brisket, crab balls, and congealed pig’s blood. There’s a lot going here, but these are the kind of flavors that’ll punch you in the face and still leave you asking for more." - Brant Cox
"With just a few dark tables, regulars don’t come for the ambience at Ngu Binh. Instead, they’re here for mi quang, the central Vietnamese noodle dish made with turmeric and served with peanuts and rice crackers. The spicy bun bo hue combines a thicker spaghetti-like noodle that sops up the chile-infused broth. Ngu Binh also serves banh beo dia with minced shrimp and crispy pork rinds, a popular street food from Huế that is easily shareable. (Expect the steamed tapioca rice cakes to be slightly chewy.) There’s scant parking and often long waits, so be prepared." - Jenn Tanaka
"Our Favorite Dishes: Spicy Bon Bo Hue (Vermicelli Noodle Soup) On days when the line is just too long at the pho spots, head to Ngu Binh and get your noodle-soup fix there instead. This quiet strip mall spot has a small menu by Little Saigon standards (only 20 items total), and while there are several soups we like, go for the spicy bon bo Hue. Named after the central Vietnamese city of Hue, this dense, rich soup is made from simmering beef bones and shrimp paste for several hours, then topping it with chili oil, sliced brisket, crab balls, and congealed pig’s blood. There’s a lot going here, but these are the kind of flavors that’ll punch you in the face and still leave you asking for more." - brant cox
"Here at this central Vietnamese restaurant, chef and owner Mai Tran prepares family recipes that she learned in her hometown of Thua Thien. The bún bò Huế is fantastic dish, as are the bánh ít kẹp bánh ram — two-story cakes comprised of shrimp-stuffed glutinous rice dumplings perched atop fried glutinous rice cakes." - Euno Lee
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