
An Early Look at Ba Bay.
The restaurant is in the former Locanda space, which needed a minor facelift before becoming Ba Bay. Photograph by Chris Leaman

An Early Look at Ba Bay.
Ba Bay’s interior is sparsely decorated and filled with light from windows that look out on Pennsylvania Avenue. Photograph by Chris Leaman

An Early Look at Ba Bay.
Chef Nick Sharpe got a crash course in Vietnamese cooking from owners Khoa and Denise Nguyen’s family. Photograph by Chris Leaman

An Early Look at Ba Bay.
Among the shareable small plates is a dish of short ribs with hoisin, scallions, and peanuts. Photograph by Chris Leaman

An Early Look at Ba Bay.
The setting is simple and serene. Photograph by Chris Leaman

An Early Look at Ba Bay.
Bare wood tables with minimalist place settings. Photograph by Chris Leaman

An Early Look at Ba Bay.
Pork belly with clams, Thai basil, and Thai-chili broth. Photograph by Chris Leaman