Chefs know good food, so we want to know where they eat when they’re not cooking. In this series, we ask a local chef, bartender, or server to share their favorite restaurants in town (not including their own) and what they order there. Soon to be the chef at Bao + Broth, Larry Schreiber of Good Food on Montford shares his top five. —Kristen Wile

Crispy Banh Mi serves sandwiches and salads. Kristen Wile/UP

Crispy Banh Mi, South End or Plaza-Shamrock
These traditional Vietnamese sandwiches are served on crunchy bread and are topped with pickled vegetables and cilantro
Larry’s order: Grilled pork bahn mi

Futo Buta, South End
The small ramen spot along South End’s rail trail is popular among chefs
Larry’s order: The tonkotsu (pork broth) ramen

Musashi Japanese Restaurant, Pineville
To get the most authentic food, ask for the Japanese menu
Larry’s order: Niko tofu (which Schreiber says is like a French onion soup with the cheese replaced by soft tofu with a raw egg on top)

Poppy’s Bagels,  Cotswold
Bagels, sandwiches, and salads draw a dedicated crowd for a quick lunch or breakfast
Larry’s order: Poppy seed bagel with lox and cream cheese

Vietnam Grille, South Boulevard
This restaurant down South Boulevard is always mentioned in conversations about the best pho in town
Larry’s order: House special bun

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