BRIAN'S 100 Best '14

100 BEST ’14: CHA CA LA VONG at BUN-KER

IMG_0952A classic Vietnamese dish taken to the next level way out in Queens. Flounder strips are dusted with turmeric and spices, fried until crisp and placed on a bed of vermicelli, dill and garnished with peanuts. Price: $17

BÚN-KER VIETNAMESE
46-63 Metropolita Avenue (between Woodward Avenue and Onderdonk Avenue,
Ridgewood, Queens
(718) 386-4282
bunkervietnamese.com

AboutBrian Hoffman

Brian Hoffman is a classically trained actor who is now a full-time tour guide, blogger, and food obsessive. He leads food and drink tours around New York City, which not only introduce tour-goers to delicious food, but gives them a historical context. He has written food articles for Gothamist and Midtown Lunch in addition to overseeing this blog and a few food video series, including Eat This, Locals Know, and Around the World in One City. His latest series is an international cooking show with his son which can be found on this site.