Eric Tran is cooking up a unique blend of Vietnamese and Mexican dishes at Falansai in Brooklyn, which landed him a spot on New York Times critic Pete Wells’ list of the top 100 restaurants in New York City.

During an interview with “Mornings On 1” Friday, Tran, who also owns the restaurant, said he drew inspiration from his heritage to recreate the menu. He combined traditional Vietnamese flavors and ingredients with the spices and techniques of Mexican cuisine – and even included dishes his own parents used to make.

Tran’s approach led to Wells calling Falansai one of the “most original, striking and at times thrilling” spots to emerge during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tune in next Friday morning on NY1, when another restaurant from The New York Times list will be featured.