This bustling modern East Village restaurant serves Vietnamese homestyle dishes inspired by the family recipes of husband-wife duo Jimmy Ly and Yen Vo. I got The Madame Phở, which is a southern style phở simmered for 24 hours with eye of round, brisket, meatball and topped with cilantro, onions and scallion. Everything from the broth, the meat and the noodles is flavorful and balanced. For the meat lovers, a large bone-in short rib can be added. Madame Vo manages to do it all: classic, modern, trendy, casual and suitable for group dining, dates, solo dining and take out.
Time Out Tip: Perfect for introducing homestyle Vietnamese cuisine to friends, dates and family in a buzzing and modern environment. I also love the nem nướng cuốn (grilled pork rice paper rolls) and sườn kho (braised caramelized spare pork ribs in coconut juice and pineapple).