24 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Long Beach

“This is truly a gem of a hole in the wall!! Almost literally, and I say that with respect and appreciation. This cute little eatery is easy to miss, being tucked in a very small strip mall (if it even qualifies as that!) between a small pharmacy and a laundromat, just south of the Arco on the corner of PCH and Pacific. But once you have eaten here, boy oh boy is it hard to forget!I come here about once every other week when I'm on a regular work schedule. Became hooked immediately with their unique bahn mi sandwiches and their pate chaud. Now I'm completely obsessed with their plant-based shrimp spring rolls and their grilled pork bun bowl. That bowl is the perfect balance of light and filling, flavorful and refreshing. It is one of my lunch go-to options. And the plant-based shrimp rolls are AMAZING. Obviously I'm not vegan, but this is an item that I enjoy so much despite it all.I have yet to try their pho. Maybe one of these days. They do have seating inside, but no restroom. Also, parking lot is small and shared, so I avoid coming during peak lunch hours, usually after 1 to pick up my food, and I've had no issues.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, flavorful too!Parking: Parking lot is pretty small and shared with a pharmacy, laundromat and discount store.“

“Came here to pick up sandwiches and there steam buns and meat pies. Delicious on all counts including there passion fruit drink with boba. Will be going back again“

“Came in on a Monday and the young girl that helped us was very friendly and welcoming, she let us try a sample of a few different things and we loved all of them! She gave us suggestions to visit as we were from out of town. We will definitely come back when we’re in Long Beach.“

“Tried the green papaya salad, lemongrass soup with shrimp, spring rolls, and beef noodle.The lemongrass soup was flavorful and went really well with rice; it was the table favorite. The beef noodle had a sweet rich broth and plenty of noodles; it was great. The green papaya salad was crunchy and well dressed; it was pretty phenomenal. The spring rolls were good with the sauce.Highly recommended. Looking forward to another visit.“

“Love this place customer service is great,food is great and not that pricey!I truly would recommend :)“

“Food is great! I love eating here“

“Casual dining for pho and crawfish, I only had time for lunch so pho it is. It was bland, no flavor yet the meat is great with their customer service on point, ask and you shall receive, it was an good foe the location and the price is a little high but now a days, it's like that everywhere.“

“Awesome authentic Vietnamese dishes and excellent customer. Everyone had a wonderful attitude and had great recommendations for the meal. Definitely going back soon.“

“I love this place the pho was fantastic yummy and more. I will definitely return and I recommend to my friends and family…“

“I was in the area viewing apartments, so I decided to locate a new pho place. This place is spacious, pretty quiet so I enjoyed that. I ordered the steak and brisket pho, I have to start by saying this was the BEST brisket I’ve had in a pho. It was not fatty at all, and super tender but not dry!If you follow me on here, you know the type of pho I like. This one was clean and packed a little flavor. I wouldn’t say it’s the best I’ve had, but the brisket was unmatched. The noodles were fresh and intact too. — On the downside, I ordered the salt & pepper shrimp, but I didn’t like it. I ate one, and they still charged me for it. Not the best customer service I’d prefer, and they asked me about it. So I just thought they’d take care of me. Anyway, I’d go back for the pho if I’m in the area. Also, I want to try the fried rice based off the pics.“

“I went with my friends for a bite here after a community service event at 10am on a Saturday. The service was fast! As soon as we walked in, we were seated. They took our order right away and the food came out quick. It was so delicious! I ordered the #9 with a diet coke. I will definitely be coming back!Parking: There was plenty of street parking available at 10am on a Saturday. I went with two of my friends, and we all took separate cars. The three of us found parking on the street next to one another. If we would have gone at a later time, I cannot guarantee the same parking experience would have occurred. LB gets a bit tricky for parking.“

“In my 40 years of living in the long beach area, many pho places have come and gone. When I really want pho I would usually go to little Saigon to the source. Pho 881 is definitely in my opinion the best pho in long Beach. I used to go to pho hong phat/long before but it just isn't as good when it was pho hong long. After trying pho 881 for the first time today, I highly recommend this place if you don't want to drive to little Saigon. I ordered the pho dac biet and was delicious.Broth was nice and clean. Very flavorful and a generous amount of noodles. Only issue I have is with the noodles being a bit mushy.“

“I loved the selection of meat in their combo pho. The brisket was super tender and fatty the way that I like it. Also, I don’t know if there’s something unique about their Sriracha, but it’s really fragrant and floral which really enhances the experience. I’d definitely come back here. It really hit the spot“

“The owner is very sweet and attentive. The pho is THE BEST in lb hands down. Anytime I've ever gotten pho I add a lot of other things like six limes and a ton of hoisin and sambal but this pho is so good on its own I barely add any extra things bc the base flavor is insane. Very flavorful and well priced“

“Great food! I've been here twice and have tried the fresh shrimp and tofu spring rolls with terrific accompanying sauce, flavorful chicken fried rice, shrimp pho with delicious broth, and the lovely Lychee fruit tea! Yum! Totally coming here again... and bringing more friends. Mangosteen has a clean, modern atmosphere, primarily indoors with a couple of outdoor tables. Friendly and helpful customer service.“

“buen ambiente, deliciosos platillos“

“Good food good music and easy parking“

“Ordered combo #2 to go. The combo consists of 2-shrimp spring rolls, fries, and iced Thai tea with no boba. Spring rolls: Each roll is individually wrapped, and they are made to order. The dipping sauce is a fish sauce with chili. This is a great dish for hot summer days. Fries: Also freshly made and seasoned with salt. Thai tea: Tasted not too sweet and very creamy. Ambiance: Mom and Pop shop with a lot to offer, bakery, Vietnamese dishes, Vietnamese sandwiches, fruits, frozen egg rolls, etc. Staffs are nice. Price: The combo I got only $9 which I think is unbeatable. Overall: This place is a hidden gem, will definitely come back and try other food!“

“A lot have changed about this place, isn't so great anymore besides their coffee. Today was a little intense, the amount of people gathered around the front entrance and parking lot kind of made you think twice before coming here. Walking by to enter wasn't a pleasant feeling. They stare down at you like pineapple on a pizza, lol. I guess it's a cafe for a reason. If there are no seats inside, no worries, other options are outside and in the parking lot. Management needs to reconsider something. It will definitely drive customers away. Was eager to come back and get that Banh Mi sandwich but was a little disappointed. They used different types of bread, not your traditional "Vietnamese Baguettes, have a pillowy fluffy crumb that is super light and a crackly thin crust." But more of a "French baguettes have a chewier open crumb and have a thicker crunchy crust." It's just the type of bread I'm not used to. It reminds me of a regular cold cut sandwich, which is even a little better. Let's dive right into the good stuff, but if my ways of describing things don't please you. Take a look at some of the pictures I've attached to this review. My orders are, Drink: 1. 2x Vietnamese Ice Coffee(1 LRG cup) 5/5 The drink is made by passing hot water through the grounds into a cup that already contains condensed milk. Sandwich: 1. #1 Cottage Sandwich Combination 4/5 Jambon, Headcheese and Pate with house Pickle (Daikon & Carrot), Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro Salt & Pepper, Soy Sauce, and House Mayonnaise. Side Item: 1. 1x Cottage Sausage 3/5 Sausage, slices of cucumber, 1 slice of lettuce, and house pickle. My overall experience was okay. Great customer service 5/5. Atmosphere and vibe interior/exterior 3/5. Food/Drink 4/5. The coffee was on point, super satisfying but not so much on the sandwich and sausage. Everyone have different tastes buds, so I would still give them a try and experience for yourself. Interior is clean and elegant feeling. This place is unique in their own way, from design and presentation, it's pretty nice. If you're in the area, stop by and say hi. Enjoy it here or on the go. Share your experience. P.s. Don't forget to smile cause you're beautiful. SYOY!“

“I usually get the Bhan Mi Chicken sandwiches and they taste great. The last two times they forgot to put mayo on it making the meal a little dry for my taste, but overall their usually delicious, so I made it a point to ask for mayo so they don't forget. Their Pad See Ew and Pad Thai are also good choices. When I do get a drink it's the Chamoy - all delicious to me.“

“The only reason they are not getting 4 stars is because they are so good that I always want to be able to get a table. The owners are absolutely lovely people. My wife and I stopped in and they treated us like family incredibly heart warming. Ok now let's get to the food. We both had the spring rolls and house Pho. Let me tell you it was as delicious as I have ever had. I can't wait for the next time we go there I'm going To bring a bunch of people so that we can taste everything. Such an under stated place. They have a parking lot and street parking to boot. I hope you stop by and enjoy this wonderful experience.“

“Good food. Decent prices. Less than friendly female hostess. An overall dirty feeling...everything at the table was sticky. The men’s room is a miserably warm germ incubator.( with NO hand soap)“

“I absolutely love, love, loooooove this family friendly jewel. Starting with the food first ?, there is an abundance of everything even if it's a plate order for one person. The broth is clean, the ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the flavors do NOT stop with mmmmmm?. Your meal experience, will result in you leaving with a happy and full belly. I've even seen some family that brought children, with excitement for the food here and kids can be picky. The service is quick, communication is clear, and the restaurant team is friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The staff, all work really hard together, to keep their customers consistently happy. They go above and beyond here, to make sure your experience is a full and comfortably wholesome one. The atmosphere is unforgettably clean like their pho broth?, there is more than enough space to keep to yourself or enjoy your company in your own bubble together with your meals. They also have outside seating, for those who prefer fresh air to themselves. I would NOT sleep on this place, if I were you. Plenty of parking, and walking distance to public transportation for those who are not personally mobile. I highly recommend this place, to anyone looking for tasty and clean pho options.“

“I highly recommend the one located off the 91 Freeway going West. I like that is spacious and clean. The European style sandwiches are really good. My favorites are the turkey, salami, cheese. The other one that's my very favorite is the salami and cheese of choice (provolone, American or Swiss) with all their trimming (mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions, picked and banana peppers) with that good fresh baked baguette!! Give them a try. I have never had their coffee!“