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★ The LegendThe dish the restaurant is most famous for.
◆ Fan FavoriteWhat regulars reorder every single visit without thinking twice.
● Chef's PickExplicitly endorsed by the chef or kitchen.
◇ Hidden GemWhat first-timers walk past. Often a side or starter regulars always order.
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Di An Di feels like stepping into a lush, tropical escape right in the heart of Greenpoint. The long dining room, adorned with subtropical colors and an abundance of hanging plants, stretches away from the street, creating a serene atmosphere. When you're nestled in the back, the only natural light streams through skylights, making you forget the bustling city outside.
★ The Legend
Pho Thin Ha Noi / Wok-seared Beef Pho
This pho stands out with its wok-seared Happy Valley brisket, a technique that adds a unique richness to the broth, a departure from typical pho preparations. It's served with scallions and a poached egg, which, when broken, adds an extra layer of creaminess to the already flavorful soup.
◆ Fan Favorite
Banh Trang Nuong
Often called 'Vietnamese pizza,' this grilled, wispy-thin rice paper is topped with egg, ground pork, hot sauce, and briny clams, then served with scissors for cutting. It's a popular street snack in Vietnam that Di An Di has elevated, offering a fun and interactive eating experience.
● Chef's Pick
Cha Gio / Crispy Spring Rolls
These crispy fried spring rolls, filled with pork, shrimp, and wood ear mushrooms, are a staple that the kitchen meticulously prepares, par-frying them before a final high-temperature fry for ultimate crispiness upon order. They are one of the most popular dishes, with hundreds sold daily.
◇ Hidden Gem
Cuốn (Sizzling Plate of Mushrooms)
Chef Dennis Ngo considers this sizzling plate of five-spice and sate wok-fried mushrooms, served with Colombian grilled cheese and Texas-style queso, his personal favorite dish to eat. He describes it as a hearty, fat-rich dish meant to be wrapped in lettuce and dipped in fermented tofu sauce.
Insider Tip
First-timers often miss out on the full experience by sticking only to pho. Instead, make sure to explore the 'Small Plates' section of the menu. Dishes like the Banh Trang Nuong and Canh Ga offer unique flavors and textures that showcase the restaurant's modern Vietnamese approach beyond just noodles.