Bún bò Huế—spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup from Hue—is a bold alternative to pho. NYC offers authentic versions.
Nón Lá Hidden Gem
Non La
**The broth is rich and deeply flavored — lemongrass-forward with a serious chili kick that builds as you eat. What is the annatto oil?
High Lúa Vietnamese Kitchen Hidden Gem
High Lúa Vietnamese Kitchen
**The broth is the star — simmered for hours with beef bones, lemongrass, and chili, then finished with shrimp paste and annat
Phở Bằng Hidden Gem
Pho Bang
**The broth is darker and more intensely savory than the Manhattan versions, with a pronounced shrimp paste funk that te