Ba Bay owners Khoa and Denise Nguyen shake up the Vietnamese dishes they grew up eating. Photograph by Scott Suchman
Chef Nick Sharpe got a crash course in Vietnamese cooking from owners Khoa and Denise Nguyen’s family. Photograph by Chris Leaman
A generous bowl of pho has a rich broth conjured from beef bones from a Maryland farm. Photograph by Scott Suchman
Pork belly with clams, Thai basil, and Thai-chili broth. Photograph by Chris Leaman
The carefully mussed servers at Ba Bay channel Brooklyn. Photograph by Scott Suchman
Shrimp on sugar cane with fat back, pickles, and herbs. Photograph by Scott Suchman
The logo for Ba Bay, printed on the front window. Photograph by Chris Leaman
The airy restaurant has large front windows that can slide open in warm weather. Photograph by Chris Leaman
The shades over the lights are made from wicker and evoke bakets. Photograph by Chris Leaman