$$$$ • Vietnamese • East Village
Central Vietnamese cooking with heart in the East Village.Located in the East Village, Cô Lạc is a Vietnamese restaurant led by Chef Helen Nguyen, inspired by the flavors of Central Vietnam and named after her mother, who grew up in coastal Quy Nhơn. The menu celebrates family recipes, seafood-driven dishes, fragrant noodles, and beloved rice cakes, blending regional tradition with the food of her childhood.Thoughtful, balanced, and deeply comforting, Cô Lạc offers a warm, personal take on Vietnamese cuisine beyond pho and bánh mì. Upstairs, enjoy creative cocktails at the bar; downstairs, settle into an intimate dining room designed to feel like a home away from home.