UPPER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN
Ly Ly Vietnam Cookhouse
Smoked short rib on a twenty-hour pho, in a sunken, mirrored Yorkville dining room.
A busy Yorkville restaurant with a sunken dining room under a mirrored ceiling, a steady flow of takeout bags out the door, and tiki cocktails at the bar. It is the Upper East Side's answer to the question of where to get a serious bowl of pho without riding downtown.
Order the UES Pho: a broth simmered for the better part of a day, with a whole smoked short rib laid on top. The original pho is there for purists. Add the fried shrimp rolls, a papaya salad, and a grilled-pork bánh mì if someone at the table isn't in a soup mood.
Editor’s tip
Get the UES Pho with the short rib and split a plate of shrimp rolls.
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 13, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.