
Em Vietnamese Bistro
4.6 (1,007)restaurant
This cozy Dumbo bistro offers rare, tapas-style Vietnamese plates researched at the source by chef Ly Nguyen.
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Ly NguyenChef
Patrick LinOwner
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Located near Brooklyn Bridge Park, the bistro features an aesthetic, modern-cozy design. Chef Ly Nguyen developed the menu after spending three years researching dishes in Vietnam, returning to study regional cooking at the source. Alongside the dinner plates, the kitchen turns out Vietnamese comfort classics like pho, banh mi, and noodle dishes, paired with smoothies and iced coffee.
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