An Underground Guide to AlburquerqueViet Taste
Posted on November 23, 2011
Having once been part of a Vietnamese family, contributor Elizabeth claims she has a sixth sense for pho. She will not be phooled by some watered-down nonsense, she says, and adds that, with her expertise, she knows Viet Taste has some great pho.
Talin Market
Posted on March 28, 2011
Their aisles are named by capital city (Havana, Saigon, etc.), which is both convenient and frustrating, if you failed high school geography. Their cache of hard-to-finds, from curries to South American teas to Asian hot sauces, is relieving and intimidating in equal measure. Continue Reading
Vietnam 2000
Posted on February 21, 2011
Get an eggroll and $16 emissions test in the same building: it’s appalling or brilliant. Probably both. Over 100 menu items, huge portions, and straight-up delish. Cheap, fast & certified. Continue Reading
Saigon Restaurant
Posted on February 21, 2011
Genuine Vietnamese and staff. Kat always gets a “doggy bag” of leftover veggies for her rabbits, and the staff doesn’t bat an eye. Sinuses ballooning behind your face? Empty the condiments into your phở. Problem solved.
May Café
Posted on February 21, 2011
Yeah, that’s really a giant-ass lumberjack. Tried-and-true Vietnamese with an amazing food-to-price ratio. Standard rice-and-noodles, but fresh ingredients and prep make May Café a real standout. Continue Reading
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