Madame Vo Reviews

This is a nice casual spot for Vietnamese food in New York's East Village. It offers a contemporary setting with nice Vietnamese touches. The service was efficient without being particularly friendly. The food was good (the rolls were yummy and very fresh) although my Vietnamese friend mentioned this was not the best place for Pho in the City. Overall I do recommend it because that food tasted to fresh.

Really like it. The food was all good, though I wish there were more fish options. It's freshly prepared, and plenty of it. There were 7 of us, and we reserved (Saturday night--good idea), since they have only 1 big table. The table is in the back, separated by a half-wall, so very private and we had a great birthday celebration. The staff was excellent and very sweet. Everyone was happy. (The reservations must be for parties of 6+ and you must use Resy, which is a little annoying, since they have a strict cancellation policy. But this was a minor issue, as we weren't going to cancel, and the owners were good about moving us 30 minutes later, by phone)

I love their pho, their summer rolls, and the cold noodles. All great. Delivery works great too. All time favorite.

We had a simply great dinner. The seafood was very fresh and delicious. Personnel kind and service fast.Try to book one day before because you may have to wait at least 30-45 minutes.

Husband and I stopped in for an early dinner. We decided to just get several appetizers. All were delicious, particularly the fried squid with avocado sauce. Just right with the seasoning, somehow managed to taste somewhat grilled although it was fried. The papaya salad is loaded with peanuts and shrimp, although it needed the Sriracha sauce offered. The nem nuong were good as well as the spring rolls. I had a lychee martini which was also very good. The servers were attentive and friendly. The pho looked so great had to get some to go. Great find, would love to go back.

I went with a group, most of whom had not tried Vietnamese food, other than the occasional spring roll now and then. So much of the food choices were new to them. We had a good variety of dishes, all of which were enjoyed by everyone. My friends remarked about how tasty the dishes were, one after the other. It's clear that these friends were now fans of Vietnamese food. Just one disappointment - the stir fried chicken dish was made with bone-in chicken. We found that to be truly odd, and it made it quite difficult to eat. It was quite tasty, just a challenge. Overall, we liked this restaurant, and can recommend it. It's clearly a popular place, so make reservations.

Traditional, delicious Vietnamese food, but hectic, crowded and hot. The tables are so close together, the restaurant is hot, and food is brought out at such a hectic pace you feel like you're in an eating competition. The Cua Lot Rang Muoi (soft shell crab) and Tet Noodles topped with lump crab meat were our favorite dishes.

Based on our recent trip to Vietnam, very authentic and excellent Vietnamese food. Loved the clay pot chicken and all the apps we tried. It's very busy, so make a reservation and be on time!

The restaurant is very small and very noisy. The food is okay but certainly not extraordinary. The menu doesn't have many choices. There are lots of better places in NYC.

My girlfriend and I decided to go to Madame Vo when we saw it on the INSIDER and it was great. The beef broth was so sweet and tasty. You don't need to add any seasoning to it. The summer rolls was so fresh and crunchy. The service was great. I definitely pay a visit again.

A (very) welcome addition to NYC's under-sized stable of Vietnamese restaurants. Modern and streamlined decor. Loved the soft shell crabs, pho (short rib is extra but worth it), autumn roll, sizzling beef served with an egg. and chicken in a clay pot. The lychee drink was super refreshing.

Hi, we had never been here and in my opinion fantastic vietnamese food! The food is authentic and the portions good. Everything is fresh as it should be. Service excellent. They had a restaurant before downtown a bit further and they know how to present and deliver yummy Vietnamese fare. All our food is posted it was excellent!

the lunch special is a pretty good deal...you get an app with your main course. i had the friend spring rolls with the garlic noodles. i've had garlic noodles at other vietnamese restaurants and madam vo's were made with rice noodles vs egg noodles. the fried spring rolls were amazing! and their dipping sauce ..yummy! usually other places will water it down but madam vo's had flavor and a kick to it!!

We shared four dishes: the signature pho which was aromatic and well composed, the vermicelli with chicken which was my favorite, the steak with rice and egg which was excellent, and the beef short ribs with pineapple and rice. Everything was well done and freshly made. Very noisy acoustics makes this a fun, but not intimate place.

Best pho I've had in NYC to date. We strolled in for lunch on Sunday and there was a little wait, but it was barely 15 minutes. The host was super friendly, as well as the waitstaff. All smiling and accommodating. Ordered the Spring Rolls and Madame Vo's Pho- added the short rib to and Oh. My.God. So good. The broth I could drink by itself. The cocktails are amazing. Atmosphere great. Can't say enough about it. GO!

A newcomer to the East Village, & already wildly popular for good reason! Gracious, friendly service & an excellent, authentic menu with reasonable prices. My pick: the pork vermicelli bowl...perhaps not the most adventurous option, but excellent just the same.

I'm not going to get in a useless discussion with whether or not this is authentic Vietnamese food. The key question should be whether or not this is good food. The answer is that it is very good. The garlic noodles with prawns was bursting with flavor while the squid with avocado sauce was much better than I would have thought. My friend found the pho delicious and too much to consume at one sitting. The place is busy and bustling but the staff is efficient with lunch relaxed despite the fact that the restaurant was packed. This is not cheap, fast food but neither is it overly expensive. Definitely worth a visit if you yearn for Asian food that is more offbeat.

If you enjoy Vietnamese cuisine, this restaurant may give you new things to try. While I would give them a high grade for an honest effort, I did not find a dish here that would make me want to come back (not the fried spring rolls, vietnamese crepe, nor bun bo Hue). Everything was OK, but not exceptionally good. There is a small touch of home cooking in what they do, which earns them a nice following. Service seems to get the right attitude, but lacks the professionalism that would take them to the next level. It's still looks and feels like family-run, but not in the best way. Ambiance is OK, but lacks charm and character.

My wife and I were in New York for 3 days and this was my favorite meal of our trip. we both love Vietnamese food and always try and visit one whenever we're away, and this did not disappoint. The service was quick (as you would expect) and friendly. The atmosphere was vibrant with an excellent buzz. Most importantly, the food was excellent. I had their Madame Pho which is their signature dish. Definitely worth a vist

Had a family dinner here recently. Service was brisk and food was good! Recommend the summer rolls and the Pho. Summer rolls had great big shrimp that were delicious, just the right amount of fresh mint and wonderfully elastic rice paper! The Pho was as good as I've had. Clovey and cinnomony warmth with wafer thin beef and short ribs. Was restorative and welcome. Atmosphere was lively both lively and chilled at the same time. Worth a visit!

I was craving some Vietnamese food while my stay in NYC , so I had to google up a joint out here! Stumbled upon this restaurant that known for its Bún bò Huế ! Unfortunately I got here around 8:30 and they were already out of Bún bò Huế so I had to go with an alternative which was Pho! The Pho was pretty good , but we also got an order of the chicken wings at my table! The chicken wings were really tasteful and spicy. I would definitely recommend you split the wings between a group of friends if you are in a group, if not the wings alone ain't too bad for an entire meal. Price point is okay, a bit on the pricier on the end so be aware of that. Restaurant was packed, and pretty spacious. Overall only the chicken wings really stood out to me. If you craving Vietnamese food, pull up and give this place a knock.

We haven't had Vietnamese cuisine since we had moved to NYC in 2007 -- oddly hard to find. Found a review on Madame Vo, and were very glad we went. Excellent! Try the chicken wings and any of the Pho dishes. Flavorful, spicy without being too much so.

This place seems to have relaxed its standards since its past stellar ratings. Decent summer roll, dipping sauce lacked flavor. Shrimp salad, mint leaves, bamboo shoots, lots of jicama. Spicy, nice.Squid salad, very fresh, good breading. Nicely chewy sauteed noodles, crabmeat and shrimp, good serving of crabmeat on top, 3 so so sautéed shrimp. strange butter based sauce. Dish lacked herbs, salt.

This was an excellent experience. The staff were were good and incredibly polite. We were a group of 5 and the appetizers and entrees were all excellent. You will enjoy this!!

I have had the best Pho of my life at Madame Vo. Truly amazing - also the starters. Service was very nice. Come early or be patient, as it gets quite full and you might have to wait. We came quite late but the friendly waiter called us when a table got ready. Would definitely recommend Madame Vo.

The location is very nice, we were in the private area in the back and was very intimate and quiet. The food was very very good, better the main courses than the appetizer though. We didn’t like very much the roll with prawns. The service was very good. Discrete, polite and efficient. The price was a bit too much considering what we had. The overall experience is worth it.

It is worth the hype. The grilled pork roll is amazing and the Madame Pho noodles are a must to try. We paid $25 each for a bowl of noodle soup and 1 starter to share and this include the tip. Good ambiance and good value for money. Need reservations. A 8-minute walk from Astor Place Station or a 5-minute walk from 1 Avenue Station

What did we not order?!? The menus isn’t huge, but our party of 9 all found something we loved. From the fresh and fried spring rolls, spicy wings, rice flour cake, seared ribeye, caramelized spareribs, grilled pork chops and and vermicelli noodle dish we loved them all. We also ordered the Madame platter which offered a variety of items, but next time would just order the individual menus items. Make sure to have a reservations if you can it’s a small location and there’s a wait if you don’t. Waitstaff was quick and efficient and the restrooms were clean. We’d definitely dine here again and will try the BBQ restaurant next time!

Being first generation meant our cultural competency lied soley on our parents and surrounding community. Having the opportunity these past few years to travel around both Vietnam and the Philippines has given us an appreciation for those who elevate the cuisine while staying true to its core. Located in the East Village is Madame Vo, a place that marries our American 🇺🇲 progressive upbringing with our Vietnamese 🇻🇳 cultural values. APPETIZERS: We start with the cha gio (fried spring roll), arriving all in sync with each tail of the shrimp 🦐 pointing right at you. Being fried without any hint of [oil] sweat makes each bite of the spring roll that much more enjoyable. We paired it with the Madame wings that's been marinated in garlic fish sauce and caramelized. ENTREE: In the far distance you can hear the echos of the sizzling from the bo luc lac (shakened beef) as it makes its way to us. Each identical cube of ribeye 🥩 lay dormant until some brave soul cuts into the egg and mixes it all together. COCKTAIL: The Ho Chi Mint cocktail 🍹 tops it all off and has our night rolling.

Food is excellent. Service was quick. Atmosphere was so fun. We had to wait a bit but do not let that deter you - there are so many greats bars to grab a drink while you wait (Sonnyboy, Huertas are two of my faves!)

This place is a boujee Vietnamese restaurant. Authenticity wouldn’t be its best aspect but the decor and adjustment of flavors are for the western palate is. To further elaborate, Madame Vo’ pho is neither northern or southern Vietnamese influenced, also can’t say the is takes the best of both to make it better. But the cha goi is authentic and brought back childhood memories of comfort food. Would have a tough time justifying a trip back with so many other choices out there.

We had a BBQ table and our server grilled the food on the spot. Delicious, especially the short rib spring rolls, grilled okra, and grilled 5 spice tongue. Service was attentive and wonderful.

Ordered the Madame Pho, which was very goods. There is a healthy options with zucchini noodles for all Pho bowls. The sake cocktails were an interesting mix of flavor. wings were the right amount of spicy .

Went there for dinner. Had a few appetisers which were all very good. Especially the wings. We had a number of different dishes and everyone was happy. The pho has a lot of meat in it.

Excellent in general, but the pho is not the best! Papaya salad: 9.5/10 Bobia: 9.5/10 Pho: 8.5/10 Service: 10/10 Atmosphere: 9.5/10

We stopped in for lunch. The place was packed and luckily we had a reservation too. During the week they offer a lunch special too which is a plus. We had an order of garlic noodles and stir fried eggplant. Both were really good. I thought the eggplant was one of the best I have ever had. Very flavorful. Even though it was busy, they did a great job keeping the water glasses full. Enjoyable meal. We will likely be back.

Amazing Chicken Wings and the Ho Chi Mint were fantastic! The Pho looked amazing, too. The wonderful waitstaff was outstanding. It was a very long lunch but we never felt rushed. Would I go back? Heck yes!

I good Bowl of Pho, but I was very disappointed because ; I asked the waitress if the Pho with the Lunch Special came with Bone Marrow, and she told me it did. NOT !!!! The Pho came and I looked at it and poked around from top to bottom and "No Bone Marrow." When the waitress came over and asked me if everything was OK, I asked her where the Bone Marrow was, "there's none in my soup." She made up some lame excuse and that was that. The Bone Marrow in the Pho was the whole reason I had come here since reading about Madame Vo and Hanoi House 3 weeks ago, here I was and there was no Marrow in My Pho. So sad. I've been going to Vietnamese restaurants in New York for 35 years since 1982 and Nah Trang is a long time favorite that makes great Pho and for just $7.50, far cheaper than a bowl at Madame Vo. Yes they had Bone Marrow but I asked the waitress and told me yes, that "it was in there." Not. A Big disappointment, not sure if I'll go back. PS ... I must say, the Pho was very good, but to me, someone who has been eating Vietnamese food probably more than 25 Years more than most Americans, and my regular place has it for almost half the price, "why would I pay more" for the same thing? Next time I want PHO, I'll go to my favorite regular spot Nha Trang in Chinatown. BASTA !!!!

We had an eleven hour layover in New York and decided this would be our destination. Did not disappoint! At $18 a bowl, the bun bo hue is pricey, but it is absolutely perfect. So flavorful and it comes with a lot of meat. The pho was great as well, a tad salty for my taste. The fried squid was so visually appealing and delicious. Service was on point. You will need to make a reservation online.

This place was packed and rightly so. Service was great. We had reservations and were seated immediately. The food was awesome. The portions were generous. The table mostly ordered the signature Madame Pho noodles. I could not finish my bowl of pho with oxtail. Very tasty. I had the Madame Moonlight drink with Vietnamese yogurt and loved it! It was light and not too sweet. We shared the Madame Wings which were lightly sweet with a nice touch of garlic. Décor was awesome with a rickshaw displayed in the front of the restaurant, wall was decorated with wooden barred windows that appeared backlit and gave the place a nice glow from where I was situated. It's a great place to have a hearty meal with friends.

Excellent Vietnamese ........ great service and a fun atmosphere. The squid and avocado is excellent and a must ! The soft shelled crabs were excellent. The Pho excellent - go for the additions ....... overall a great find. We turned up at a busy Friday night and they squeezed us in within 1/2 hour.

Came here with my wife to celebrate my birthday. It's our second visit in the last two months, so time to review! I hate to give away a secret, but this is a really good new Vietnamese restaurant, without pretension, just really good food, super friendly staff and fellow diners who also seem to be thoroughly enjoying themselves...so that's the recipe for a really good restaurant. Tip: have the Pho, it's so good. Also, can't remember the name of it, but there was an excellent chicken dish with rice and a just-right-spiciness. Atmosphere is fun and friendly, not foodie pretentious. I can't wait to come back

The Pho was fantastic the spices were unreal. Wait staff was good and friendly. The wait was long but worth it. Tea was terrific too.

Very popular at present and hard to get reservations. My friend had the Pho, which he liked very much. I had the summer rolls which were the best I have ever had. I also had the shrimp noodles which had a very interesting texture, in a good way. They stretched but at the same time were firm. I will definitely return to have other things on the menu and to try those noodles again.

Born and raised in France, I have been exposed to lots of Vietnamese food. It is actually my favorite type of foods. This was my first time at Madame Vo and everything was simply amazingly delicious. Relatively cheap for a New York restaurant and definitely the best Vietnamese restaurant I ever visited: flavorful, delicate and fresh. I can’t wait to go back to New York, I will definitely go back and recommend to every one who is picky for both quality and taste.

Small little place with fast service and EXCELLENT Phō. The soup stock is key for this dish and Madame Vo's did not dissapoint: asked for extra fried garlic, fried onions and crushed peanuts to add to the soup and it was amazing. Especially with below-zero temperatures whilst in NY. Not fancy, but perfect. Missing it already (summer rolls and pork rolls also delicious).

Place is small and cozy and service was great. Food was wonderful that we had to go back the next day to have some more! All dishes ordered tasted great! This place definitely a special one!

After searching in the web for best Vietnamese offerings in NYC ( I had visited some nondescript Vietnamese restaurants in the Chinatown area years before), I made a reservation to Madame Vo during the week of Thanksgiving. I went with three friends, one of which had traveled to Nam recently an upon entry to the restaurant type hallway, we knew, before even seeing the menu, that we had arrived at a great place. More than 3/4 of the guests were Vietnamese or oriental. After a brief delay, due to the jam-packed place, a waitress brought us the menu. We were mesmerized by the plates being consumed in the table next to ours, with this gigantic Pho soup bowl, sufficient to quench any Hulkian appetite, and that would readily service three or four good sized appetites. Out of this succulent soup, there was a rib bone, á la tomahawk, full of meat. This was Madame Vo's famous soup, which takes days to prepare. We ordered one Pho soup, which was sufficient for all us sitting at the table. For appetizers, I ordered the pork fried spring rolls, crispy on the outside, filled with savory pork and vegetables which you roll in a lettuce leave with sprouts, other cut veggies and mint leaves, which must be dipped in the fish sauce that comes with the order. These were the best Cha Gio I had experienced in my life. Then we ordered the green papaya salad with boiled shrimp, mint and peanuts and it was incredible light and tasty. We also ordered as an appetizer the very spicy madame chicken wings, which had a combination of tastes unrivaled with any other wing dishes in my memory. I soothed my tongue, from the spicy wings with the green papaya salad. It is a great combination. After indulging in the Pho, and the appetizers, we had the honey glazed pork with vermicelli, which comes with the same vegetable offerings of the spring roll appetizer. Finally, we also tasted the bone in chicken with lemongrass rice and chili sauce. WOW. Just WOW. This was the better Viet food I had eaten in all my life. Please note that we over ate. Plates should be shared, even appetizers, and that reservations during any holiday is a must if you want to secure a Table. If you like Vietnamese food, or have never had Vietnamese food, this is the place you want to indulge in. You will repeat the visit.

My husband and I were in the East Village and needed a quick bite. Despite the crowd waiting outside Madame Vo, it took about twenty minutes for us to get seated. The ambiance of the restaurant was hip with a classy modern flair. The tables were laid out neatly on one side and a small bar and counter seating on the other. The service was good and professional. We ordered the madame pho and the vermicelli bowl with a side of spring rolls. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful and the plating was aesthetically appealing. The pho was delicious and perfectly seasoned with a good balance of noodles, meat and vegetables. The vermicelli bowl was beautifully presented and was equally delicious. The spring roll was crispy with the right amount of filling. Overall, Madame Pho is a good option in the East Village when craving Vietnamese food with an upscale ambiance.

The food is fantastic and the service was great, but the tables are smashed together inside with music too loud and guests too close to have a civilized conversation. I found myself rushing to eat in order to get out of the restaurant as quickly as possible. My wife and I were looking forward to a pleasant meal but five yelling girls next to us and two couples on the other side, each about 12 inches away from our table made it for a rough night. Also, would really love to see nonalcoholic beer on the menu for more choices for those of us who don’t drink. Cocktail menu is definitely appealing to those who do.

This place is a gem! I eat a lot of Vietnamese, southeast Asian food, as my family is from there. I don’t live in NYC and if I did I would be a regular here all of the time. The food is fantastic, fresh herbs, good portions and just wonderful. I would think it may be hard to get a reservation so, plan accordingly.

It's hard to find Vietnamese food that isn't just pho or banh mi, and I was impressed with the menu selection at Madame Vo, and the authenticity of the food (I'm Vietnamese so I have some experience in this area). We ordered a variety of dishes, which we shared, and we all felt like this was one of our best meals in New York. The restaurant itself is casual and tables are close together, but you don't feel squished or rushed. I would recommend the nem nuong (grilled pork rolls), fried squid, and banh xeo. Madame Vo's also offers the ubiquitous noodle bowls which are huge, but I'd stick with the more home-style dishes.

Can not recommend this place enough. It offer authentic and delicious Vietnamese food and great prices. How sever was simply fantastic, recommending we order afew appetisers and then when ready your main courses. This allowed us to judge how much we could still eat. It also allowed us to enjoy and not feel rushed. Tip, it’s highly recommended you book but they do take walk-in, but you might have to wait. Note: we went on a Friday night.

Like many others we went there after reading a favorable NYT article and ordered the Pho along with the chicken wings and "summer rolls with shrimp." The wings were good - I had better wings elsewhere though. The rolls were acceptable except there was hardly any shrimp in them; we didn't mind because of a tasty peanut sauce that came on the side. Then two huge bowls arrived: the Madame Pho. As I poked in it to explore the contents I saw sheets of something that looked like fabric. No, They were big slices of tasteless and tough meat. The broth was just OK. So the main item in the menu that most, including us, visited Madame Vo was a big failure. The restaurant was packed and noisy. Others appeared to be enjoying their food. Not us, unfortunately. We're not going back.

Ok, so you'll see alot of white folks eating here but don't let that deter you, the food is terrifically authentic, fresh, although overpriced by 50% but, hey, it's that real estate, right? The menu is a bit limited but that's ok because every dish is done well. Service is a bit apathetic.

Despite the fact Madame Vo opens at 5:30, we arrived at 5:15 and joined the line outside - It looked like those arriving shortly after 5:30 had to wait for tables to be vacated. Very enjoyable food and great atmosphere.

Great, authentic, Vietnamese food. Good service. A couple of outdoor tables for nicer weather. We sat in the back. There were four of us, including one child. All the dishes were very good.

Everything was really amazing. The place is so cosy and the service is really friendly and helpful. We ordered 2 starters (fried spring rolls and the grill pork roll) to share and one main each. The starters were really nice and tasty. We both had the madame pho ... which was incredibly good. A beef broth with rice noodles and different pieces of meat... it was more than delicious. If I lived in NY, this place would be one of my TOP ones.

East Village Vietnamese restaurant serving comforting family recipes & regional specialties Madame Vo is known for its pho, but the wings are an ideal starter The wings at Madame Vo, sticky with caramel and fried garlic, are so good. Crunchy and spicy from a caramelized garlic fish sauce, they’re a big flavor hit. Pho that’s simmered for 24 hours leads a Vietnamese menu with lots of rice and noodle stir-fries, and a few veggie options Decided to randomly go there on a Sunday night, without a reservation, they open for dinner at 5:30pm and there were people already outside waiting since 5pm, totally worth it! Everything was beyond delicious and fresh. Ordered their famous wings for appetizers and shared a few entrees. It was yum yum! The service was efficient without being particularly friendly. Food – -Madame Wings – spicy chicken wings caramelized in a garlic fish sauce -The Madame Vo - Beef broth simmered for 24hs with rice noodles, angus brisket, eye round, meatballs topped with cilantro and scallions -Ga Kho Gung – chicken braised with ginger in a clay pot served with a side of rice -Bo Luc Lac - Seared rib eye on a sizzling platter with a fried egg served with a side of rice Thumbs up!! Can't wait to try Madame Vo BBQ =]

We had very high expectations, but the food was average. I am vegetarian and the choice of veg options is also really poor. Long wait, quite frankly not worth the experience.

Madame Vo seems to have an enthusiastic following - and now I understand why. Food is excellent - service is very good. Setting is more stylish and upscale than most Vietnamese restaurants. Wine list is good - prices are reasonable.

The Pho here is top notch! Get the Madame Pho - yes with the short rib! Don't even hesitate or think about NOT getting the short rib. The stock is absolutely key in Pho and I've never had better. So good I almost went 2 nights in a row. Come early or wait - yet soooo worth any wait.

I don't write food reviews on Tripadvisor. I need to write one for Madame Vo since there aren't many reviews yet. Truly high quality vietnamese cuisine. The pho was out of this world...get the short rib add-on. The apps were really good too...wings, calamari, and spring rolls. It's so sad that I can't get this quality where I live...but when I'm back in NYC, I'll be sure to hit up this gem again.

Madame Vo has lived off its name for quite some time. Their food is decent, but no where near the best Vietnamese in the city. So the hefty price tag doesn't warrant too many visits.

What a happy surprise! Everything was beyond delicious and fresh. Ordered salt toasted fried squid with avocado sauce and grilled pork roll with vermicelli and crispy rice paper for appetizers and shared chicken clay pot entree. It was yum yum. Service was very attentive too. Thank you!

Madame Vo allegedly makes one of the best Pho Bo‘s in New York. We cannot contest this claim. It’s definitely delicious!

YES! I've been craving good Vietnamese food and this place nailed it. We shared the Madame Vo platter and the garlic noodle dish. The platter was enormous and filled us rather quickly, which means I must return to try their other dishes. 6:30pm on Tuesday and we still had a 30 minute wait, but worth it!

We booked the private dining room in the back and had a feast. Appetizers of soft shell crab, shrimp and Goi dudu were had all of us talking extraordinaire. Main dishes just as good - try the Ga Kho gung (chicken with amazing flavors in a clay pot) or pho with braised shortrib. Wonderful service and attention to detail. Our favorite dining experience during our 5 days in the city.