Fodor's Expert Review L'Empereur de Huê'

Occupying a sleek contemporary space on a bohemian backstreet, this Vietnamese eatery is helmed by a hip female chef who has drawn national attention for her style in and out of the kitchen. Banana flower and duck salad, citronella beef, and ginger-orange macaroons are just a few of her novel creations—but you can only enjoy them at dinner (lunch isn’t served).

Annual closure varies year to year, so call first if you're coming in winter.