East Village gem serving authentic Vietnamese, w/ rave reviews for its 'crack'-like Bun Bo Hue. A go-to for flavorful pho & braised dishes.
This Vietnamese eatery in the East Village is celebrated for its authentic flavors, particularly its standout Bun Bo Hue. Customers rave about the rich and flavorful broth, often calling it 'crack.' While many praise the overall quality, some mention it's a pricier option compared to other Vietnamese food hubs. The restaurant is also noted for offering vegetarian-friendly options like a tofu version of Ca Kho To.
This Vietnamese restaurant is highly recommended for its authentic cuisine, especially the Bun Bo Hue, which is frequently described as exceptionally flavorful. They also offer a popular Ca Kho To (braised fish in clay pot), with a notable tofu version available for vegetarians. While generally praised, one comment mentioned the broth being bland and noodles overcooked, though this was attributed to personal preference.
"The Bun Bo Hue is highly recommended and described as exceptionally flavorful. The Ca Kho To, particularly the tofu version, is also a popular choice."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and flavorful Vietnamese dishes, with particular acclaim for the Bun Bo Hue. Some find it a bit pricey for the area.
Important Note
It is noted to be a pricier option compared to other Vietnamese food hubs. One user found the broth bland and noodles overcooked, potentially due to personal preference.
"Responding to a query about Non La, this commenter found the broth bland and noodles overcooked, attributing it to potential pickiness due to prior experience working in a pho restaurant."
Negative"This user expressed their love for Non La and asked if the original poster enjoyed it, noting they haven't tried Hanoi House yet."
Positive"After receiving input, the commenter was leaning towards Non La and ultimately decided to go there for their last meal in the city."
Positive"This commenter stated that Non La generally has better food, but they haven't visited in a while. They also expressed a dislike for Hanoi House's food."
Positive"Non La is listed as one of the few good Vietnamese restaurants in NYC, but the price point is considered high compared to other hubs."
Positive"Non La is listed as a good Vietnamese option in NYC."
Positive"Non La is recommended for Bun Bo Hue, although it is noted to be in the East Village rather than Manhattan's Chinatown. This recommendation is within a list of Chinatown food options."
Positive"The commenter mentions that Non La in the East Village is missing from the recommendations."
Positive"Non La is recommended as a "really good" option that is open for weekday lunch, even if its cuisine might not align with the original poster's preferred types."
Positive"The user found the suggestion of Non La terrific, specifically noting that they also offer a tofu version of Ca Kho To which is suitable for their vegetarian partner."
Positive"The user suggests Non La as another good option to find Ca Kho To, a Vietnamese Braised Fish in Clay Pot, as requested in the post."
Positive"Garconavecunreve recommended Non La as a non-sushi takeout option in lower Manhattan."
Positive"Hands down Non La - Im not a BBH person but their soup was crack."
Positive"Nón Lá in the East Village makes a great bun bo hue"
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