"Vietnam Restaurant Wins James Beard America's Classics Award in 2024"
Vietnam Restaurant, a longtime gem in Chinatown/University City, has won the 2024 James Beard America’s Classics Award in the Mid-Atlantic region. The restaurant, owned by Benny Lai, was recognized for serving quality food, reflecting the character of its community, and having timeless appeal. The Lai family, Vietnamese refugees, established the restaurant in 1984, and it has become a favorite destination for classic Vietnamese cuisine in Philadelphia.