Bánh Anh Em, in the East Village, sizzles with scrappy, ad-hoc cooking that shows off the full fervor of the cuisine.

The bánh mì at Bánh Anh Em is a perfectly constructed sandwich. It starts with the strong foundation of their crackle-crusted ...

Taste, smell, and spice tend to absorb the lion’s share of a restaurant critic’s attention, not to mention his adjectives. Texture often pulls the short straw. Non-western cuisines have been quicker ...

99 Third Ave., nr. E. 13th St. The pho Nam Định features fresh-made noodles and lots of beef. Photo: Hugo Yu When the chef Nhu Ton was in Hanoi in 2022, she rented a Vespa and lit out for the ...

You’re reading the Food Scene newsletter, Helen Rosner’s guide to what, where, and how to eat. Sign up to receive it in your inbox. Several precious feet of space in the restaurant’s trim open kitchen ...