Ba Mien

There’s great Vietnamese food all over the city, but it’s particularly excellent in Michoud and Village de l'Est. That’s where you’ll find Ba Mien, which is perfect for a hot or iced chicory coffee with condensed milk and Vietnamese dishes that you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Yes, they’ve got pho, cold noodle salads loaded with peanuts and fish sauce, and rice plates, but it’s the banh cuon thit nuong, or steamed rice rolls with grilled pork, and DIY spring rolls that really set this place apart. The casual dining room could probably fit multiple brass bands, so there's plenty of space for you and your friends when you need some food ASAP.