"Nón Lá is a tiny, sparsely-decorated place that should be one of your go-to spots for Vietnamese food in the East Village. Their phở broth leans light, but it’s still packed with plenty of flavor, with notes of star anise and clove. We suggest squeezing in a little lime and hoisin right away. Get the phở with brisket, which is so tender and satisfying that you’ll have to ask how it was prepared." - will hartman, neha talreja, bryan kim, willa moore, carlo mantuano