N.Tran Bakery

Walk past this unassuming Chapel Street storefront and you’ll miss a masterclass in Vietnamese street food. The midday crowd spilling onto the pavement knows exactly the drill—blisteringly fast service and criminally affordable eats. We’re talking shatteringly crisp baguettes packed to the brim with juicy BBQ chicken or a modern lemongrass chilli twist. The crispy pork bánh mì? An absolute triumph. If you're skipping the bread, their bún thịt nướng—grilled pork vermicelli salad—is electric, loaded with vibrant, textural greens and begging for a heavy splash of spicy nước chấm. Throw in a surprisingly flawless espresso from the front counter and a pastry for the road. Fast, fiercely flavorful, and wildly generous. Get in line.