A self-proclaimed ‘melange of heady flavours and aromatic spices’, Ponsonby Road’s Le Vietnamese Kitchen is renowned for having some of the tastiest modern Vietnamese in the city. The eatery has earned a reputation for its considered offering and inspired take on the classics. Make like a Viet local and opt for the crispy half duck with aromatic salt and sticky orange ginger glaze or the cult-status popping prawns, or branch out and order our pick — the kaffir lime and lemongrass half chicken. This one never falters.