Photo courtesy of Rook
Hours: Lunch: M-F 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sa. noon-3 p.m.; Dinner: M-Th. 4:30-9 p.m., F-Sa. 4:30-11 p.m.
Price: $ = Entrees less than $10
Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Type: Southeast Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly
This casual spot serves inspired versions of street food you’d find in Vietnam, Laos or Thailand. The décor sets the tone, with downed power lines, vintage furniture and scuffed-up paint; it feels like you’re eating in a back alley in Saigon. Choose from a variety of steamed buns and dumplings, Korean-style bulgogi beef banh mi, Japanese karaage (fried chicken with fresh herbs and sweet chili sauce) or a richly-flavored beef pho.