Both locations of Nam Phuong are worthwhile starting points to explore the joys of Vietnamese cuisine beyond pho and banh mi, though the Jimmy Carter Boulevard outpost has a bit of an edge on the Buford Highway one. The number of menu options can be overwhelming, but you can’t go wrong with bone-in, steamed chicken over a crisp pile of shredded vegetables, eggless crepes bursting with fragrant shrimp and pork, and cubes of marinated, flash-seared beef tenderloin with fried rice and watercress. 5495 Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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