$$$$ • Vietnamese • Long Island City
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen is a family-owned restaurant rooted in authentic Vietnamese flavors and elevated by modern New York sensibilities. Opened in Flushing during the height of the pandemic and recently expanded to Long Island City, the restaurant is known for its soulful broths, vibrant street-food classics, and refined takes on traditional dishes. At the heart of the kitchen is Chef Papa (Chef Truong), a Vietnamese-born chef with over 30 years of experience in both home-style cooking and New York’s top dining institutions. His philosophy—respect for ingredients, precision in technique, and unwavering authenticity—shapes the menu and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that guests return for. Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen represents not just a meal, but a genuine expression of Vietnamese culture brought to life in the heart of NYC.
