Don't expect to find the standard Vietnamese dishes like pho , banh mi , or bun here. Try the bun mam , an anchovy-based noodle soup with fish , shrimp , pork belly , and eggplant - fantastically funky.

Although Ha Tien Quan isn't exclusively a vegetarian restaurant , they do have a very extensive vegetarian menu so your carnivore friends can enjoy something as well . Read more

Their dish, Bun mam , is definitely not for the weak. Because of the complexity of the broth, it's an item not usually found on a Vietnamese menu. It's certainly an acquired but delicious taste. Read more

Bun mam ! It is a bowl full of stank! And it also has special egg rolls with extra crispy skin .

Named Best Deer Noodle Soup Los Angeles 2014 in our 2014 Best of LA issue! Read more