Pho Tau Bay
Phở Tàu Bay, a family-owned favorite in the Central Business District, stands out for both its contemporary, exposed-brick interior -- a far cry from the typical hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese joints around town -- and its exceptional pho and banh mi. Go for the Pho Thai with tender, medium-rare beef or the Banh Mi Pate Thit: homemade rolled ham with the chef’s special chicken liver sausage, mayonnaise, julienne carrots, onions, cucumbers, and (very) hot peppers on freshly baked French bread. The caramelized flan is a must for dessert, offering a sweet counterbalance to the pho's satisfyingly salty broth.
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Speaking of pho, this is chef Emeril Lagasse’s favorite pho purveyor in all of New Orleans, and the late Antony Bourdain was also a fan. Find out why by visiting this multi-generation family-owned eatery touting recipes brought over from Vietnam, including an unparalleled version of Vietnamese flan.
How to support: Stop by for first come, first served seating.