50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in New York

“In NYC for a few days and visited OBAO - and couldn't recommend any higher.Our waiter, Beer was excellent - running us through the menu and giving us recommendations (two of which we took up).I highly recommend the short rib massamam which was recommended to me. A favourite of mine, OBAOs was hands down the best Massamam I've tried.Massive shout out again to Beer - for going above and beyond to making our visit memorable.“

“Let me start off by saying, if you want to complain about prices, don't even walk in the door. To get the optimal experience at any restaurant, you have to pay to play. So expect to spend about $70-100 per person here, this is a spot you take someone on a knock-it-out-of-the-park date or group gathering, you can't be a cheapskate. Now, to the food. Vietnamese BBQ is an intimate experience. Order the 7 course beef so you can try everything while the staff explains and helps you cook your meat. The electric grills are of the highest quality, the same ones they use at high-end Japanese yakiniku places, so the smoky taste on your cooked beef will be perfect. If you want to order a la carte, I highly recommend the Tomahawk, Madame Prawns and Charred Uni. Like I said, this is a place where you share your meal with friends and family so all the food is portioned that way.“

“It was an amazing experience that I give 5 ⭐️’s The menu was innovative and interesting and I love that the chef guides all the courses that come out of the kitchen. Being sea to table ensures the highest quality food and the technique from chef Daniel shines through in every dish. I will definitely be back!“

“Food overall was delicious, I tried one of the cocktails was also well made and tasty. Was a little noisy but expected from a popular restaurant. Service was great and always ask if we are good with everything or if we needed anything. A must try when in time square.“

“Small shop on the edge of Chinatown but the banh mi is awesome. They have a regular and a spicy version. Get the spicy. Definitely worth stopping in for pick up, not really a dine in spot but the price is right and the place is clean. Good service and lots of locals seem to pick up from there.“

“Went here for the vegan banh mi. The guy running the counter and everything was very nice and place has no dining, so everything is take out. It is also CASH ONLY, although they do have an ATM machine inside. A little disappointed w/ the sandwich overall. He asked if I wanted mayo. Odd...considering you offer a vegan option but ask about mayo. At a minimum, offer vegan mayo as they are widely available now. The tofu just didn't "hit" like I thought they would. They were not as firm and so became somewhat soggy which changes the texture of the overall sandwich. It was okay, just not a great choice overall.“

“This is probably the best Vietnamese food I’ve had in NYC (get the Pho or any Bánh Mi!). Authentic and super fresh ingredients, paired with an energetic atmosphere, almost made me feel like I was in Saigon! Extremely kind and generous staff to top it off as one of the most pleasant NY restaurant experiences.“

“I came here after a comedy show on a Wednesday at almost closing. I asked the waitress if I could have the best meal they had. The duck noodles did not disappoint! I am not a heavy eater and I ate the whole meal. I was not rushed even though it was basically closing time and I cannot wait to go back and try something else!“

“The food is delicious! Very sophisticated eg: fish sauce jelly, beef cheeks, clam pot in a coconut with sake..But the portions are designed for date nights instead of large crowds. The menu has been elevated to focus on a more French style. This is not a typical pho restaurant, if you are looking for a higher end Vietnamese French cuisine, definitely try it out.“

“So pleasantly surprised. Walked into Cloud because I was visiting my niece who was living on that block and the evening was too cold to walk far. We walked in to a warm, welcoming, lovely setting and were met immediately by an equally welcoming wait staff. The next pleasant surprise was the quality of taste of the food. We ordered the shrimp rolls, the mango salad and the seafood noodle soup. Both the mango salad and the seafood soup were outstanding. Will definitely try to make my way to that part of town to enjoy this gem of a restaurant.“

“*4.5/5 I'm usually unimpressed by the Viet food in NYC but Hanoi House has emerged as a contender -- finally got around to trying this spot & it doesn't disappoint! The prices are to be expected for the area, but still worth. The house broth & the chicken pho broth were light and aromatic, and paired well with the ginger sauce, sambal, and pickled garlic that accompanied. The house pho came with two deliciously crispy n greasy fried dough sticks (p much youtiao) -- sooooo good dipped in the broth/sauces! And I can't say enough good things about the massive bone marrow that comes with. So umami. I would bring my family here.“

“Pho was pretty good but broth was a bit short of spectacular. Found the amount of bean sprouts and mint offered to be quite skimpy. I can believe that many some may not use them much, so they don't want to waste them by offering full portions, but still, if they want to be on the skimpy side, then at least tell customers that they'd bring more if desired.“

“Delicious Vietnamese restaurant, simple but perfect in price, quantity and quality of food. We had spring rolls, chicken pho which was huge and the braised beef which was also very good. It's not easy to find, we saw it by chance, you think it's closed. It's worth looking for!“

“So, I left the grumpy review below like 9 years ago. After living in New York for a bit, the prices don't shock me and I'm able to appreciate Saiguette for their convenience and nice flavors. They're now our go-to Banh Mi spot in the neighborhood. In the context of New York and the neighborhood, they're a great option.“

“Saigon Social is an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in the LES of Manhattan. Owned and operated by Helen Nguyen who uses her wonderful restaurant to prepare food for those in need for various organizations in NYC. She is a wonderful person and an amazing chef using her classical training to prepare amazingly authentic and forward thinking Vietnamese dishes. It’s a must visit!!!!“

“Pretty yummy! Definitely had to wait for a solid 20-30mins on a Friday night for a table for 3. We got the pho with the short rib (short rib was the star of the show), the garlic noodle (which were pretty interesting as a rice noodle but really good) and also the pork with pineapple dish. The broth here is pretty good but definitely on the pricier side for pho. Would definitely come back, but I enjoyed doing family style to try more things.“

“The Pho Dac Biet was really good. The Pho broth has an amazing flavor. The bowl was packed of noodles and meat which taste really delicious. Lots of fresh veggies and tender meat. So many excellent options and everything was so fantastic. The portion size were good and makes me so full. The place was casually good and welcoming.“

“I had a lovely and memorable dining experience. I ordered the Spring rolls (which were delightful by the way): fried goodness served with lettuce wraps and julienne veggies. Super fresh and No guilt! My server, Alex, was what made the night! Although the spring rolls are served with fish sauce (delish!) Alex told me about the restaurant’s homemade soy sauce and offered to bring me a sample. What an amazing flavor profile: I happily alternated each bite between the two sauces. Sweet than savory—repeat. Also fun is the speakeasy style restroom and the sign above the toilet gave me a chuckle: “seat yourself.” Thanks for making my Friday night, Alex and 5Spice!“

“Excellent quality service, friendly welcome, smiling waiter, fast service, excellent meals, Bo Luc Lac but especially the Pho which is top.Be careful, small restaurant but very cozy with a friendly atmosphere where you feel very comfortable, me and my husband highly recommend it.Ps: Affordable price“

“Best bun bo hue I've had in NYC! Good viet food is hard to come by in NY, but this place does it so well. I will 100% be back for more. The family who runs it is very nice and generous as well. Please come here if you love viet food. Amazing.“

“was packed but had a great time here. Charlie the bartender was so sweet and super attentive even when it was so busy. thank you for a great night Charlie!! the lychee martinis are so worth the hype for just $8, they’re dangerously delicious!“

“I found this little Vietnamese cafe. I ordered the salad noodle bowl with grilled chicken and a smoothie. I really liked the rice noodle, it’s really fresh and matches well with the sauce. Cafe was spacious with plentiful of seats. I would come back again ?“

“Good Vietnamese comfort food! One bowl and pho and your cravings are satisfied! Location: It is located in Noho. There is indoor and outdoor seating! Very compliant with covid precautions. The indoor is typical Vietnamese restaurant! Bathroom is only one, so you have to fall in line. Service: the servers are very nice! Very knowledgeable in what’s on the menu. Very friendly as well. They don’t rush you to leave the restaurant. Food: Hit and miss at their menu! FRIED CRAB CAKE: it was okay, tasty and soft. But probably will try other appetizers. GRILLED PORK CHOPS PHO: omg it is soo good! A little bit salty but the broth together with the pork chops is so delicious! Good amount of pork in there too! VEGETARIAN PHO: it was good as well, the broth is beef tho but there is a lot of veggies inside! THAI ICED TEA: it was okay, there is a lot more better thai iced tea than this. Price rating: 6/10, not bad for the deliciousness! Typical price for a pho. Definitely will come back here if I am craving for pho! Will try their other flavor of pho!“

“Cha Pa's Noodles and Grill is a must-visit for Pho lovers! Their soup is simply amazing, with rich flavors and perfectly cooked noodles. The broth is flavorful and comforting, making it the perfect choice for a cold day or any day you're craving something warm and delicious. The portion sizes are generous, and the prices are reasonable, making it a great value for the quality you receive. If you're in the mood for Pho, Cha Pa's Noodles and Grill is the place to go!“

“We arrived bright and early to try this place. We have been seeing it all over TikTok and had to try it out. We were about the first ones to arrive so we got seated pretty quickly. It has a very rustic and minimalistic vibe! I ordered a coconut Viet coffee, frilled prawn skewers and the pho with a poached egg. I really enjoyed the coconut Viet coffee, loved the creaminess of the coconut and it balanced well with the bitterness of the coffee. The prawns were a good size, I loved the bit of spicy flavor and the charred aroma from grilling it. The pho was definitely the star of the show, the broth was flavorful and balanced. The noodles were cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the poached egg on top. I can with my Viet bf and a friend who is from northern Vietnam and they both really enjoyed it and felt like it was very authentic. I would definitely come back and try again! The only thing is the prices were on the more expensive side but the flavors were delish!“

“Came down to this no frill southeast Asian place while browsing for food in east village. Dishes are priced right for the portion, and taste great! We ordered the shrimp laksa and pork chop over vermicelli noodles. Enjoyed them a lot! Will love to go back and try some more dishes there again.“

“Great (huge) sandwiches, great price, and the owner is a great guy.He had already closed up and turned the grill off when I came up to him and fired it back up to get me a banh mi. I didn’t ask him to and told him it was alright but he insisted.I furthermore didn’t have cash so he made it work with one of the other carts so i could get my sandwich.“

“I had a lovely and memorable dining experience. I ordered the Spring rolls (which were delightful by the way): fried goodness served with lettuce wraps and julienne veggies. Super fresh and No guilt! My server, Alex, was what made the night! Although the spring rolls are served with fish sauce (delish!) Alex told me about the restaurant’s homemade soy sauce and offered to bring me a sample. What an amazing flavor profile: I happily alternated each bite between the two sauces. Sweet than savory—repeat. Also fun is the speakeasy style restroom and the sign above the toilet gave me a chuckle: “seat yourself.” Thanks for making my Friday night, Alex and 5Spice!“

“Everything was fantastic, both the food and the service. We ordered banh mi, chicken rice noodles, and mango sticky rice. It was so delicious that we were left wanting to order more things from the menu. I would go back if I could. Greetings from Spain!“

“Food 10/10 Decent number of selections, and it has a lot more options than just pho. All the food on the menu has a picture as well, which made it so much easier to choose Service: 10/10 I went with a group of 8 and we were seated as soon as we arrived. The food arrived at a reasonable time as well especially considering we have a big group of Ambiance: 10/10 Pretty clean, nice and spacious considering it's in Chinatown. Would definitely come back“

“Deliriously delicious shop in the East Village! The sandwich rolls were the best I've tasted in NYC and perfectly toasted. My love and I enjoyed The Hog, a vermicelli and meat salad with the best fish sauce, and a lamb taco. I especially was impressed with the cleanliness and food handling. Go to "about us" to read the interesting story of the two friends/owners who we were so fortunate too meet at Wheelers in Sheepshead Bay.“

“When I go out for dinner, I can eat a bowl of beef noodle soup just like in Vietnam, grilled chicken rice is also very delicious.I'm visiting Vietnam so I only go to eat Vietnamese food, but now I park my car nearby because it's delicious and delicious ?đ“

“The service was really great. The food was amazing. This is a takeout place with no seating, so please be aware of that. We ordered the Banh mi sandwiches. The vegan was full of flavor, and the catfish was perfectly marinated and cooked. We added a fried egg which was the right move. The shrimp summer rolls were very filling and the shrimp tasted fresh. Overall, it was a great experience and I would suggest a visit if you're in the neighborhood!“

“Lovely Place To Eat Vietnamese Cuisine' and still is' used to live Right Around The corner on 218 Grand st. Btw Elizabeth and Mott The Owner Tommy and I Used To interesting Conversation About Ya Ming Chinese Basketball Player!! Lovely Memory's' Check it out if you're in The Area.“

“Writing this for their takeout, I ordered from Uber Eats and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with how well everything came packaged and how the sashimi platter was so thoughtfully plated with edible flowers, shiso leaves, and the other garnishes that normally come with sashimi platters. I’ve done sushi takeout from other restaurants and Phoshimi stands out with the quality of their fish and overall presentation. I also got the pho ga which was delicious and hit the spot for soup on a cold day! Love the concept of a pho plus sushi restaurant - cuz sometimes you just want both!“

“Our Vietnamese stopover for 10 years when we stay in New York. Authentic, family-style cuisine, real availability and efficiency in service. Soups, salads, noodles or rice. Everything is perfect, fresh and delicious. A reference in Vietnamese cuisine that we love.Dietary restrictions: Multiple choice and adaptable cardKid-friendliness: It’s a restaurant where all ages and regulars and people passing through come together.“

“*sigh* Just the thought of this place warms my complete soul. This place is absolutely incredible. Located in the heart of Lower East Side (luckily walking distance to me), Ginger and Lemongrass is what I crave when I'm extremely exhausted after a long flight, on a cold winter day, when I'm feeling a bit under the weather OR just when I want a truly home cooked meal that is FULL of flavor and fresh ingredients. As a celiac (gluten-free) customer, it's amazing to know that they're menu is pretty much (~90%) gluten free and they're happy to make accommodations to ensure it's safe for me. My continuous go to's: - Shrimp summer rolls: 10/10 SO GOOD. So fresh, so delicious and always a hit. - Sweet & Spicy Chicken wings (NOT gluten free, avoid if you are GF): overall very good and flavorful! - Coconut Spicy Lemongrass with 5 star beef brisket: 1000/10. Do yourself a favor and just order this if you want a warming full of flavor pho dish. It's served with rice noodles, jalapeños, chili oil sauces and much more. The beef brisket is INCREDIBLE and the only meat you should get with this soup. It's so tender and just adds so much flavor to the soup. - Bone Marrow: SO JUICY and worth it for $5. HIGHLY recommend and the staff always goes above and beyond. Quick tip if you live near-by, ditch the DoorDash/UberEats fees and call them directly to deliver your order to save yourself some money“

“On the journey to find the best banh mi in the city, I arrived here per someone's recommendation. BANH MI #1 A solid banh mi, although definitely not my favorite. I think they could have been filled in more, and the bread wasn't super fluffy/warm/clearly fresh and it left a bit more to be desired to be honest. I hear this place is also good for some of their other Vietnamese food items that you can't really find elsewhere, and so I want to return for that. I think this place is a bit of an institution and should continue to serve some authentic bites to the public. If and when I return I will try some of the things that are hard to find elsewhere. Also if you're new to Vietnamese food don't miss the vietnamese coffee. It's an experience.“

“So, we were experiencing a heavy starvation period until we pulled out our phone and found JOJU LOL. The self checkout is extremely simple and enjoyable because there were photos that accompanied the food item.The food in which we nourished ourselves was nothing short of very good. The bahn mi sandwiches were filling and tasty+ they played a song from the box office hit barbie, furthermore, a song from Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, TAYLOR SWIFT LOL.thank you for existing. you saved us from hungerpeace be with you“

“Henry's is a hidden gem among the bustling South Street Seaport area full of chain restaurants and overpriced mediocre dining spots. I highly recommend the classic banh mi! The bread is my favorite part of a banh mi and the rolls here are always fresh, soft on the inside, a little crispy on the outside.As far as the bubble tea goes, you really can't go wrong, but my favorites are the passionfruit green tea and brown sugar milk tea.You can't beat the prices here, especially for the area!“

“I had rice noodles and garlic shrimp for a late lunch.The rice noodles weren't bad, but the meat served as a topping was a bit thick and tough. The noodles also felt a bit undercooked. However, the soup itself was clean and delicious. Service was good.“

“Delicious !!! Holidaying in Chelsea and scrolled through a few restaurants nearby and came across Bòcàphê - food was absolutely amazing!!! Had the ginger chicken bun bowl and the taro fries (these are an absolute must!!!)Wish I lived in New York so I could visit here again!!!“

“This place can get crowded and boy they give a lot of noodles for their number 1 option on their menu, Xe Lua! It's an extra large bowl of pho! I ordered the pho to go and since it was raining, it was nice that the food was packaged in a brown paper bag along with a plastic bag to go. Double packaging. Once I got back to work, I opened the bag and took out the contents and immediately knew it was a lot of food. The soup broth was to the top and I tried to fill the bowl with all the noodles and it doesn't work. The bowl was not big enough and every time I put more noodles in it, the soup broth wants to spill out. Noodles were very slender and smooth and the seasoning of the broth made the noodles very savory and juicy. Apart from the slices of beef and brisket, there was a piece of mint, bean sprouts, lemon wedge, scallions, chives, and cilantro. So many ingredients to spice up the soup. Luckily the pho was that big for me to have enough for dinner leftovers so it's a plus that they gave a lot of noodles.“

“The seats in a row against the wall were full, but people who picked up the place were able to get up and go right after the meal and take a seat while they ordered their food and left. The soup soup was so delicious on a rainy day. I ordered both cooked and raw meat, but the raw meat was thin, so it cooked right away when I dipped it into the soup. Raw meat feels softer.“

“Food: authentic Vietnamese food that I love. Easy and quick to order at the counter, service is smooth. Ambience is cozy and clean. I went there for lunch with my friend but most of customer during lunch hour came by themself, must be good for one as well.“

“You can name all the viet food places in Midtown East, meaning there aren't that many. This is an in and out spot, that gets a good chunk of business during lunch hours, and a small dinner rush (by personal experience). The menu is rather extensive for a small establishment. They serve a solid banh mih, and an awesome pork dumpling soup! Plays the best country music, as well!“

“I love their sandwiches, fried rices, and laksa! I always get the pork belly sandwich or the chicken thigh sandwich with a fried rice. The bread is fresh and crispy on the outside. The seasoning is always spot on! Everything is so tasty here. Too bad the dine in option is still not available.Vegetarian options: Curry fried rice with vegetables.“

“Best pho in the area! I had the grilled chicken pho and it was great. Finally a healthy food option at the Essex Market. There’s lots of seating and other spots to get coffee, something afterwards. Perfect for pre or post movie food.Dietary restrictions: Big wide menu for all needsWheelchair accessibility: Essex Market has an elevator“

“Dined in for lunch, nice vegetarian options and I liked my tofu banh mi and my friend's order of drunken noodles. The fried tofu puffs (appetizer) were crispy & hot. The hostess was super friendly as well. Will definitely come back if I'm in the “

“PLEASANTLY SURPRISED i think the pho is better than that of banh nearby the servers aren't the most attentive (they kind of leave you alone) but it's nice if that's what you're looking for, peace to eat!! the wooden chairs and plants are very earthy and i liked the space which was open and large and not very crowded“