(I always like to preface any Vietnamese restaurant review by saying that I'm born and raised in Little Saigon in CA, so I'm very proud of the delicious viet food we have here) Non La has to be my favorite Vietnamese spot for Bun Rieu in Manhattan!!!! That's all I've had so far... but every time I come back the Bun Rieu is always calling my name. Service is great. I love seeing my Vietnamese uncle. He always gives me a side of their shrimp paste to add to the broth and it makes me feel like I'm at home again :') anyway I love this spot ok

This is going on my favorites list !!! Nón Lá is a tiny tiny cute restaurant in the east village and the food is SO GOOD! I had heard good things from another friend who said this was their favorite Vietnamese restaurant, and I tried it tonight and fell in love. The pho was SO GOOD. I couldn't stop saying how amazing it was. My friend got a special menu item with a million different proteins and a tomato broth, and that was also delicious. We did have to wait 20-30 minutes for a table on a Sunday night but they really only have like 10 tables, if that. It was so worth the wait!

Thoroughly enjoyed my chicken lemongrass . The chicken was nicely cut up eliminating the usual chewy parts and the bread was so soft it almost felt like I was eating brioche . The sauces they put in it were delicate and allowed all the individual flavors to come together nicely while still having its shine individually. This is definitely high level sandwich making . As for their veggie spring roll , it was also quite good despite not having the sauce as it opened and spilled in the to-go bag ! Either way, it tasted very fresh , wasn't greasy and had some crunch although the latter could be amplified a-bit . In any case , the food , the service and the value would likely have me there again soon.

Visited Non La on August 11, 2024; I was extremely pleased with the overall dining experience. The food and service was amazing. 10/10 would come here again. I recommend this place to anyone who is wanting to try Vietnamese cuisine for the first time. Ambiance: We decided to dine outdoors because it was a nice breezy day, and didn't regret it! This restaurant reminded me of a mom and pop restaurant, which made it feel comforting and intimate. Food: Ordered 4 things: 1. Pho, house combo -- so tasty and flavorful, with or without hoisin; hits the spot if you crave pho 2. Bun thit nuong, house combo -- just how I imagine it to be, and the sauce was a perfect ratio of tang, sweetness, and umami 3. Banh mi, grilled lemongrass pork and we added pate -- Amazing! Perfect ratio of meat to veggies 4. Seafood pan fried noodles -- OK; the other dishes are more favorable

Was out in the Nordics where vietnamese food wasn't all the way right. Tried out this spot for the fix and no disappointment. Solid bowl of beef pho, rice noodles perfectly thin and right amount of chew. Viet ice coffee with that strong bitter kick in the back. Wanted to take the Pho to go and they packed it up for me. Joy. NYC, we got it all.

Visited based on a recommendation and now I will be recommending this restaurant myself. Growing up Viet, I often feel like I have to settle for Viet cuisine in NYC, but this place didn't disappoint. I'd order every item again. Flavorful, fresh, and great serving size. Very hospitable service as well.

Some of the best Vietnamese food I've had in NYC so far! I loved the spring rolls and the pho was definitely better than lots of other places I've tried. It was savory and had lots of noodles and meat. I just wish the pho came with raw meat so it could have cooked in the broth. The restaurant is quite small. But the service is very quick and the food is reasonably priced.

I'm visiting in New York and came here with my daughter and granddaughter for an early dinner. The inside of the restaurant is small with only five seats, but there is also a separate space outside where you can eat too. Quick service. I ordered Pho Dac Biet $18.00 (House combination pho with eye round, brisket, tendon, & tripe.) My daughter ordered Goi Cuon Shrimp $8.00 (Shrimp fresh summer rolls), Com Tom Ram $17.00 (Shrimp stir fried in a lemongrass sauce) and Vietnamese iced coffee $6. Granddaughter ordered Mi Xao Dzon Ga $20.00 (Stir fried chicken and veggies atop a bed of crispy egg noodles.) My pho seemed a little on the thin side in terms of soup flavor but many meat inside the soup. Stir fried noodles w chicken had a lot of vegetables and garlicky taste. Shrimp Lemongrass was okay. I think I'll try something else next time!

My new favorite Vietnamese place in the city!! So good. Can't wait to come back. The pho was great! It was a cold rainy day and just what I needed. We also tried the vermicelli with the lemongrass chicken and yes, so good. I've been in the hunt and at last here is Nón Lá!!