Bona Ventura

Lower East Side · New York City

Mắm

World cuisineLocals' pick

Started in 2020 as a pop-up by Jerald Head and Nhung Dao, now two narrow rooms on Forsyth Street where everyone sits on low plastic stools, as in a Hanoi street stall. The menu rotates by region and season, built around herbs and dipping sauces, such as fried tofu with fermented shrimp paste (mắm tôm).

Address
70 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002
Hours
Mon 17:00-20:30; Thu-Fri 17:00-20:30; Sat-Sun 12:00-15:45; closed Tue, Wed (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$$

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Reserve to avoid a wait; seating is on low stools.
  • Check the hours: dinner Mon, Thu-Fri, lunch on weekends only.
  • The same owners run the wine bar Lai Rai on the block.

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