New Saigon (CLOSED)

Judging by the sun-faded Michael Jackson wall art and the dusty Christmas decor, the “new” in the name of this Vietnamese standby might be stretching it. Take the dated decor as a sign of longevity, and for the secret to it, scan the War and Peace–size menu for gems like lemongrass-scented chicken and caramelized sesame beef over rice noodles with fresh Thai basil and a golden egg roll filled with succulent shredded pork.