Truong Tien

Tucked into the depths of the Eden Center mall, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant specializes in royal Hue-style cooking from the former Vietnamese imperial city. Many specialties aren’t easily found in the DC area, such as open-face shrimp-and-chicharrón dumplings with tangy, chili-laced fish sauce. Bánh khoái—crisped rice-flour pancakes stuffed with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts—are served taco-style with peanut sauce. And a memorable spicy lemongrass noodle soup stands out for its rustic meatballs.