Little Hanoi. Little Vietnam. I have heard people refer to sections of North Arlington in this manner because of the large number of Vietnamese people, restaurants and markets in these neighborhoods. However, the best way to first experience Vietnamese cuisine is to step up to a warm bowl of pho on a cold winter's day. Served literally within 5 minutes of your order at the slowest, this taste treat is a serving-bowl size portion of noodles, thinly sliced meat (or other beef parts such as tripe, if you ask for them) in a mild beef broth with onions and cilantro. Springs of Thai basil or mint, plus bean sprouts, jalapeno peppers and lime wedges are served alongside for you to add as you please, as are hoisin and hot sauces. Amazingly, several restaurants survive with this as their sole menu item plus typical Vietnamese beverages (i.e. salty lemonade, sweet, sparkling lemonade, and Vietnamese-style coffee among the selections). For -7, this is a meal that fills the belly, warms the soul and offers visitors a glimpse of Vietnamese culture in a seemingly unlikely location.
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