Ba Xuyên

4222 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232 718-633-6601

Description: BROOKLYN. It's hard to choose between the numerous shops that serve up bánh mì, a Vietnamese sandwich. However, Ba Xuyên manages to stand apart by getting everything just right. Rich and salty pork, paired with pickled daikon and carrots, seasoned with just enough sweet chili sauce, all sandwiched in the fold of a crusty baguette. At under $5 a sandwich, you're getting far more flavor than you might think.
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L'Annam

393 3rd Ave, at 28th St, New York, NY 10016-9065 212-686-5168

Description: GRAMERCY. For inexpensive Vietnamese eats, try this cool little Gramercy eatery located near the park. Although the place doesn't look like much more than your run-of-the-mill diner on the inside, L'Annam enjoys a loyal lunch following. Regulars love the light but spicy vegetarian entrées, especially such tasty options as their calamari salad, tofu steak and lettuce wraps. Reservations accepted. Casual dress. TRAIN: 6 to 28th St
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Nha Trang

87 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013 212-233-5948

Description: CHINATOWN. Though not much to look at on the outside, this Vietnamese restaurant remains popular thanks to its excellent dishes and reasonable prices. Among the regulars, favorites include staples like banh mi cary ga (curried chicken), the steamed fish for two, fried spring rolls, and barbecued pork chops. Make sure you head here early at lunchtime, as they tend to pack quickly. If the place is too crowded, walk over to the sister location at nearby 146 Centre Street (212-941-9292). TRAIN: J, M, Z to Canal St
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Nuela

43 W 24th St, New York, NY 10010 212-929-1800

Description: FLATIRON DISTRICT. The interior of this highly-recommended restaurant was designed by the AvroKO group. They created a sleek, sexy space by incorporating both Asian and elemental aesthetics, and their efforts have met with rave reviews. The Sapa experience isn't focused only on style, though. The food, which blends ingredients of France and Vietnam, is nothing short of extraordinary. Mains run from soy ginger-steamed fish to horseradish-crusted salmon. To the delight of the regulars, the kitchen also prepares a bundle of superb seasonal dishes like cocoa and peanut-glazed spare-ribs. TRAIN: F, N, R, V, W to 23rd St
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Pho Viet Huong

73 Mulberry St, between Canal & Bayard St, New York, NY 10013 212-233-8988

Description: CHINATOWN. In New York, this as close as you can get to Vietnam ­ from the thatched roof and mock courtyard to the carved artwork and bamboo walls. Of course, most of décor is faux, but the hordes of hungry regulars have never seemed to mind. Suggested dishes include such traditional favorites as day-pot fondues, spring rolls, pho (a beef stock soup), shrimp curry served over rice vermicelli, and barbecued beef wrapped in grape leaves. TRAIN: J, M, N, R, Z, 6 to Canal St
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Saigon Grill

620 Amsterdam Ave, at 90th St, New York, NY 10024 212-875-9072

Description: UPPER WEST SIDE. Great prices and heaping portions are the rule at this small, unassuming Vietnamese restaurant. Although defined by some as rather dowdy in appearance, this eatery packs 'em in for its outstanding eats such as barbecue spareribs and grilled shrimp served on a bed of sugarcane. Reservations not accepted. Casual dress appropriate. TRAIN: 1, 2, 3, 9 to 86th St
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Vermicelli

1492 2nd Ave, between 77th and 78th Sts, New York, NY 10021-1348 212-288-8868

Description: UPPER EAST SIDE. Hear that you're heading to "Vermicelli," and you'll mostly likely start preparing yourself for run-of-the-mill New York Italian fare. Not at this trendy eatery, whose forte is innovative Vietnamese cuisine! Expect to find a rather upscale crowd dining in the yellowish-orange Colonial-style dining area. All the traditional favorites are here, from seared monkfish to grilled chicken. All entrées are seasoned to perfection and accompanied by fresh vegetable sides. Keep in mind, though, thanks to the superb Southeast Asian dishes and surprisingly affordable prices, the place tends to pack quickly. Indeed, the thriftier hipsters know to head here for a great meal that won't cost them an arm or leg. Sidewalk tables are available. Reservations are accepted. Business dressy attire. TRAIN: 6 to 77th St
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