BEST ASIAN (OTHER THAN CHINESE, JAPANESE OR INDIAN)
Ben Thành Vietnamese Restaurant
Staff Pick
A repeat winner. Chef Ngan Nguyen prepares competent and delicious traditional dishes.
4900 Central Ave.
704-566-1088.
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