Guide of the Week

🐌 SNAILS: Ốc & Lẩu

California, USA

"Ốc & Lẩu is loud, messy, and fun. The snails (yes, snails), seafood, and hot pots steal the show, and the energy feels more like a family dinner party than a restaurant." - Recommended by Viet Nguyen

🐽 PORK SKIN: Carrot and Daikon

California, USA

"Their crispy pork bánh mì is the move: crackly bread, fatty pork, and a sharp hit of pickled veggies. But what really sets it apart is that ultra-crispy fried pork skin — it adds the perfect crunch to every bite." - Recommended by Viet Nguyen

🐂 OXTAIL: Phở 79

California, USA

"Phở 79 is the kind of phở worth waiting in line for. Their oxtail phở is a standout, and the James Beard Award only adds to the local love they’ve earned." - Recommended by Viet Nguyen

🥟 WONTON: Mỹ Vị Mì Gia

California, USA

"Mỹ Vị Mì Gia actually focuses on Cantonese-style wonton noodle soup — a great option when you’re looking for something a little less phở-centric in Little Saigon." - Recommended by Viet Nguyen

🍮 PANDAN FLAN: Bake & Chè

California, USA

"Bake & Chè bridges generations with traditional desserts. Their fresh, modern branding has brought Vietnamese sweets into the mainstream." - Recommended by Viet Nguyen