Focusing on the distinctive food of Hue, located in the center of Vietnam and the country’s one-time imperial capital, this counter-service stands in the food court of Mekong Plaza, the Asian-themed mall in Mesa, is a rare treat for lovers of Vietnamese food and a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone else. Highly flavorful, ridiculously affordable, and unlike anything else in the Valley, the menu includes a taste of the city’s royal side as well as more modern-day meals inspired from throughout Vietnam. To start or share, try bánh khọt, bite-size versions of the Vietnamese pancake, or dainty dishes of petite filled rice cakes called bánh bèo. Stellar soups include the lemongrass-heavy bún bò Huế and the Vietnamese crab soup called bánh canh cua.