Go for the bench seat in front of the window to people watch, and grab a decent espresso drink while you're at it.
Professional, Thai walk-on-you type of massage. It will leave you sore, but wanting more.
Hang a right at the entrance for the front bar. Find a seat among the Japanese salarymen and trust the staff to provide comforting food and conversation.
cute neighborhood spot. sit outside on a nice day with tea and a lemon poppy scone (and a puppy to complete the scene)
If you like Vietnamese grilled meats, try the Bun Cha Ha Noi here. It's good and hard to find.
Always order the dish in the name of the restaurant. My favorite is the #1, which has all the different types of Vietnamese rice crepes they serve, shrimp toast, and anchovy-flavored pork sausage.
The man who runs this cart is the nicest of the 20 for $1 little hotcake snack food vendors (there's probably 5 of them in Chinatown).
Used to be New Green Bo, now it's Nice Green Bo. Not sure of the name change, but do like the cheap rice dishes on the back of the menu.
For when you feel like a special meal, or are entertaining friends, or want a really good cookie - it's great to have this spot a 5 min walk away.
Fried fish + (canh chua) sour seafood soup makes for a great family style meal
The beef rice bowl with startling neon red ginger is some of the best bad fast food you can get.
Favorite sushi counter in the city. Leave the selection up to the chef and your belly will thank you.
Hosts Marché aux Fleurs et aux Oiseaux, a bird market (open Sundays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
A Levain cookie is too big to be a cookie, too sweet to be a biscuit. Whatever it is, it's too good to pass up.
congrats, you've made it to the edge of edginess and hip! you've earned yourself a nice cortado.
