Best of Boston

When executive chef Peter Nguyen promised “modern Vietnamese” cuisine at this 2024 revamp of the beloved Quincy noodle shop Pho Linh, he delivered. The flavor-packed menu blends Nguyen’s second-generation Vietnamese upbringing with southern-inspired twists—think Viet-Cajun crawfish noodles, caramelized pork belly in fish-sauce caramel, and shrimp with creamy grits. Of course you’ll come for the food, but expect to stick around for the creative cocktails and dessert (we recommend the cinnamon-chocolate lava cake). If you have room, that is.