Mắm

Mắm isn’t like most restaurants. The tiny space accommodates just a couple of tables inside, and one on the street, lined with little plastic stools, and is open just a few days a week. Ordering is simple though, as the kitchen serves one main dish at a time. It might be bún hến (a clam noodle soup loaded with fresh herbs), lẩu dê sả chao (goat hotpot), or richly-flavoured bún hò Huế – a classic of central Vietnam that’s hard to find in these parts. Whatever it is, be sure to pay in advance to reserve your spot and pick up some beers at a bodega nearby.\n@mam.nyc