"Nestled in a Jade District strip mall, Ha VL’s celebrated sister crafts outstanding, meticulously constructed Vietnamese soups six days a week. Peppery pork ball soup with vermicelli noodles and turmeric noodles in pork broth are highlights. Also of note, late chef-meets-owner-meets-matriarch Ha (Christina) Luu was a James Beard Award semifinalist. Soups tend to sell out by 1 p.m., so those interested should arrive for a noodle brunch." - Nick Woo, Krista Garcia, Janey Wong
Meghan McCarron/Eater