"Lucy’s is a tiny nook on Irving run by chef Johnny Huynh, who grew up in Bushwick with his grandmother Lucy. He’s now serving a slim menu of banh mi and pho, the latter made with a vegan broth that’s surprisingly robust and complex. The brisket, smoked in a pho broth, is particularly tender and satisfying. The space doesn’t fit many people, so expect to wait or get takeout and delivery." - Paul Schrodt, Carla Vianna, Serena Dai