50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Albany

“The best pork bun in the Bay Area, no joke, great value!“

“This is a gem. From the outside, it doesn't look like much but the food and the kind staff are the stars here. My favorite is the tumeric soup. I'm not vegetarian but the tofu version of this soup is every bit as delicious as the other versions. I'm also a big fan of the lemongrass chicken bahn mi. This is a complex and delicious sandwich (watch out for the jalapenos). I'm from San Jose, CA so I'm used to wonderful Vietnamese cuisine and this is the best in the Albany/Berkeley area.“

“The owner was really nice“

“This is a gem of a place. A small diner, but they know their food. Authentic and inexpensive. Go check them out.“

“So good 👍🏾 so fresh easy to order !“

“really friendly staff and great eats! we will be back to work through the entire menu!“

“The fall here is incredible and I've been getting it every week for the past 6 weeks to ease my tummy as I have IBS. Sometimes. The pho is a tad on the sweet side, but it is consistent and delightful. The service is always really attentive at the beginning and once you have your food they kind of leave you alone, which I like.

The atmosphere is standard for what you'd expect from a mom and pop Vietnamese pho spot, but a little subpar for my tastes“

“Perpetually fantastic. Food is excellent, prices are super reasonable. The folks that work there are very nice & they are so fast. This place is awesome. Idk why a similar chain would open down the block for double the cost & half the quality, but come to dragon eats.“

“Ordered the Chicken Pho and Five Spice Chicken Pho. Both dishes were so good and comforting! The portions are big too.

Love how friendly the staff is and the restaurant itself is very clean and spacious. Can’t wait to come back to this neighborhood gem!“

“I called in about 30 minutes before they were closing. The gentleman on the phone was very polite and professional, he gave me a few recommendations, and even though I don’t eat raw meat, he offered to cook it completely instead. I tried so many soups like this and can definitely say that it was one of the best pho soups I’ve tried in my life. Soooo good! Definitely recommending to try ! Thank you for great service and tasty soup.“

“I have been coming to this restaurant for 25 years…how many restaurants can you say that about?? Food is delicious!!“

“Breakfast sandwich, 3 shrimp spring rolls, avocado salad. Breakfast sandwich was my favorite, fluffy and thick egg inside with chives, crispy and buttery croissant and cheese was nice with it too. Avocado salad wasn't my favorite although it was still great, maybe i added too much dressing on the first go. Dressing was like a balsamic peanut. However it was a big and substantial salad. 3 spring rolls were awesome as well, very fresh and comes with Siracha and two peanut sauces.

Great value, bigger portions than I expected, definitely going to come back and try some of their other items like the smoothies. It's nice they're open early too.

Everything very fresh, it was excellent and great service too, very nice ladies behind the counter!“

“Food very tasty n freshly made quick service friendly staff“

“I live only a block away from several very popular Vietnamese restaurants in the Tenderloin. This is a great choice despite located in it's kinda interesting Tenderloin neiberhood. Super hot pho tai! Quick service, and if you want cold water, they bring a nice pint in a big plastic thermos container. Love it every time.“

“The best Vietnamese food in the Bay Area! Prices are excellent. Get the Number 5 to sample everything. I would come here at least one a week if I lived nearby! Order to go if you don’t want to sit in the tiny 10-person space. The food is worth it!“

“This was my regular spot before I moved away, I miss them! My favorite is eggplant and they have 2 of the best eggplant dishes in the area. I get the yellow rice too even though I’m vegetarian- it’s that good. Huong Tra helped me gain an appetite when I was too depressed to eat 💖“

“Ordered takeout - there’s no seating inside or outside. I got the cold cuts banh mi and shrimp spring rolls. The banh mi good, but it could have used more pate (it was a little dry) and more pickled veggies. The shrimp spring rolls were tasty, and the portions were generous. There are definitely some better spots in the City, but no major complaints.

As a heads up, the payment process is a little strange. They clearly prefer cash and would probably be cash only if they could. You can pay by Venmo or card, and when I asked what they preferred, the cashier said Venmo but they still add tax to your total through the register.

Overall, a solid takeout option at a fair price!“

“A lot of people had been raving about Mango & Mint. I finally made it there yesterday for the first time and ... it was even better than my expectations!
I ordered the spring rolls. They were so fresh and so tasty! 👍The flan is also a must eat! 🙂The waitress double checked on the ingredients of the sauce to confirm if it was GF or not.
I loved the food so much I returned today for more spring rolls and flan. The waitress greeted as if I was a regular as she recognized me from yesterday. 😉😊
Check them out; they offer much more than what I opted for.“

“Ngon 😍cung đậm chất Việt Nam“

“Service was fast and efficient. Food was good.“

“We often bring out-of-towners here because it's hard to find Laotian food outside of the Bay and Vientian Cafe always delivers. The menu is super extensive and very reasonably priced, so you can try a bunch of new things each time. We always get the nam kao and the lao sausage (which you can also take home frozen). Angel wings are also super addictive.

Food also travels well if you're looking for takeout. One of our favorite spots in the east bay!“

“I've been coming here for a decade. Although the prices have literally doubled, this is still probably the cheapest Banh Mi around. The grilled pork Banh Mi and egg rolls are the usual.

For the longest time this place was cash only. They've recently started accepting credit!“

“This place makes a killer pork ban mi, pro tip, get a side of broth for dipping. Also recommend the bun with egg roll. Very crunchy, lots of fresh herbs. Folks that run Phosho are friendly and efficient, and portions are generous. Glad they are nearby now, I used to have to drive 15 minutes south for their food.“

“Delicious * Fast * Great price * Courteous

The Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich was excellent! Wonderful flavor, amazing texture, just the right amount of sauce and spices. I called in my order, and it was ready when I arrived in 10 minutes. Their service over the phone and in-person was engaging and courteous. The price was extremely reasonable. I also love that they charge less if you pay in cash – a great way to wean all of us off the credit card system.“

“I have had their veggie (vegan) pho a couple of times now. It has a big portion of mixed veggies and fresh tofu, with yummy fried shallots sprinkled on top. The soup is warm and flavorful. I would love to try their other vegan options next!“

“If you're looking for an exceptional place to get coffee and a Vietnamese Bahn Mi, you must visit Fresh Brew!

I was greeted promptly and did not have to wait long to order or wait for the food and coffee to be ready. You can tell the owner takes pride in his shop and was happy to have visitors.

The iced coffee was vibrant and perfectly balanced. Not too strong or watered down. It was refreshing drink to have on warm SF afternoon.
Instead of typical pork, I tried the chicken Bahn Mi. The baguette was crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. It was filled with fresh vegetables and pickled veggies along with the perfect amount of sauce. There was no skimping of chicken, just the right amount to make the sandwich filling.

My only small complaint would be the lack of seating. However, it's a small shop in a dense area of the City so that's to be expected.

Prices are very reasonable for the portions, no silly up charges. I would highly recommend this coffee shop for lunch. Next time I will go earlier and try one of the breakfast offerings.“

“Vegan Donut Gelato is PHENOMENAL! My wife and I loved our brief stop this week. The donuts are massive and well worth the price. Friendly service and the woman who served us was great. Highly recommended!“

“Excellent food and service ♥️“

“great sandwich. the best in the city“

“Came here with a friend and got the ribeye banh mi which was huge and so good! I'm glad we waited in line, it actually was not a very long wait in the end and the food came out fast.

Good:
- Portion size is super generous!
- The price is good
- The meat was so juicy! Loved the ribeye and they are generous with how much they give you
- There are some good picnic blankets nearby and it's not too bad

Bad:
- Long lines and no inside seating

Overall this was an awesome find and hole in the wall and I'm glad I finally got to try it!“

“Delicious and fresh. Excellent vegetarian food. Great takeout service and online ordering.“

“San Francisco’s most hidden gem“

“Food is just amazing. Our server John/Jon is so lovely. Filipino owned. Very welcoming and amazing. My favorite spot eversince it opened“

“Tried their Banh Mi sandwich instead of the Pho this time. Got the combo with chicken, beef, and pork. I was thinking it'd be the cold cuts, but nahhhh it's real chicken, beef, and pork loaded inside which was a lovely change to try. I actually enjoyed it with the triple meats! However, wayyyyy too much mayo and does not include Pate, you have to order Pate as an extra add-on, but only $1 extra. Overall, great sandwich but wayyyy too much mayo. I'd ask for light mayo next time! Extremely untraditional combo banh mi sandwich, but always nice to try something new!“

“My favorite local banh mi spot. These guys make about as authentic a banh mi as you can find anywhere. Everything exactly as it needs to be, and nothing that it doesn't. It's worth mentioning that all the other food I've tried there is great too. In fact I always buy more than I need so I can save it for later.“

“WHEN: Thur @11:30am

I’m glad my friend suggested here because I tend to only go to the same spot for Vietnamese food (pho). She was craving “Dry Pho” and I was happy to check out another mom ‘n pops spot!

PARKING: The area feels and looks sketchy so watch out where you step! We did find parking around the block, and since it’s around residential area, parking is free.

The staff is super kind, polite and friendly, and helped with ordering. Here’s what ordered:

#13 - BUN THIT NUONG CHA GIO - $17.50
Marinated grilled pork, egg roll w/Vermicelli.
This also comes with usual works, which is green onions, chopped peanuts, pickled carrots and daikon,shredded lettuce, cilantro, and a side of sweet fish sauce. The egg roll is cut into 4, to make it easier to eat and it was crispy and yummy! Everything about this bowl was just so refreshing and yummy! I think I made a good choice today!

Really happy to have tried out a new spot and it looks like you can’t go wrong with what you order here! Price is reasonable too for what you get with this kind of quality in food and service! Thank you Lemon Pepper!“

“Fresh, delicious and great folks“

“I tried pho places in Oakland and San Leandro... Pho King Original has very savory broth, not salty, not greasy. The fresh spring rolls with shredded pork are huge and clean along with tasty fish sauce.

The owner is very friendly and plays cool oldies music in different languages. The place is well lighted and clean. Price is great for the portion of food.

Pho King Original has become my regular pho restaurant and will try the rest of the menu soon.“

“My girlfriend & I ordered chicken pho, bun bo hue & spring rolls. Food was great & solid portion size. Our server was very friendly & welcoming. Atmosphere felt very hole in the wall, family owned & laid back. Everything for around ~$50. We live in the area & will definitely be back!“

“Can smell the pho from down the street! ❤️. I ordered the banh mi super or the one that had more things on it, tasty. The vietnamese coffee was STRONG and did the job, but im not fan of the ice used as it looked more cloudy to me. Would go again to try their pho next.“

“It had my lips smacking, stayed down the street from this place almost 4 months and just now got to try it.I would definitely bring friends next time“

“Ok how have I lived a 5 min walk from this spot for the past 3 months and not gone sooner!!! I love pho and Monster Pho is some of the best I’ve ever had. My partner got the chicken rice plate and thoroughly enjoyed it — chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Not only was the food great, but we also really appreciated connecting with Tee. I highly recommend eating here.“

“Really impressed with this Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco. The food has a genuinely authentic Northern Vietnamese flavor — I’d say it’s about 90% close to what you’d actually get in Vietnam. The seasoning and overall taste feel very familiar especially if you’re from Northern Vietnam. Definitely one of the places I’d recommend if you’re looking for authentic Vietnamese food in SF.“

“I had a bowl of dry noodle the other day here, and I thought it wasn't very good.They used both the yellow egg noodle and the rice noodle, I am okay with the rice noodle, but the egg noodle gave a sweet taste that I do not care for.For the protein part they have 2 shrimp, 2 quail egg, some ground pork that I never EVER care for, some liver that was quite dry and tough, they also have what I thought was pig feet meat, and it was like the only thing that I seem to enjoy here, it got a good amount of of pig skin, some fat, and the meat was tender and sweet.There were also some bean sprouts, chives, green onion, cilantro, and fried shallot.My meal also came with a side of soup, which I thought was not bad, it seem to have a strong porky flavor.I also had their coconut jello for desert, it was not bad, but it didn't have any coconut meat piece in it. I like my friend's coconut jello much better.Overall it was an okay meal, there was a lot of food for the the price, the quality and taste was not the best for their dry noodle, but I had their bun rieu before and it was really good, so skip the dry noodle and try that one. FYI, their bun rieu have crab paste in there or something with crab protein, because as soon as I finished their bowl of bun rieu and left the restaurant that day, my whole body was itching like crazy plus other allergy symptoms for the rest of that day even after I took some allergy med later. It was MY FAULT for not thinking that some people do use crab paste in their bun rieu broth, well it okay, because it was a pretty good bun rieu.“

“My Canh offers a clean and comfortable environment to enjoy delicious Vietnamese food. I have tried just about every dish on the menu over the past few months. Some of my favorites are Bun Canh Cua (Crab 🦀 meat udon noodle soup), Bo Tai Chanh (Beef Carpaccio), Beef Pho, Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Salad, Shrimp Rolls, Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancake), Pork & Eggroll Rice Vermicelli salad, Porkchop Rice with fried egg, Bun Bo Hue, 5-spice chicken over rice, fresh coconut, Vietnamese Coffee, Avocado Smoothie, Coconut Tofu & Mixed Veggies, and iced lemonade. If you haven’t been to My Canh, it is a “MUST” try restaurant in San Francisco. Located on 626 Broadway, SF CA 94133, between Grant & Stockton Street. Parking hint: FREE PARKING all day on Sundays on regular & yellow meters. My Canh is open Tuesdays to Sundays 11am-9pm. Closed on Mondays.“

“I’ve been searching for good bun cha since I left Hanoi. I think I’ve finally found it! The “special entree” is 10/10. I got it with the lemongrass pork chop, and I was SHOOK when it arrived! A huge portion for only $16! The pork was seared nicely, and not dry. Ive walked by this place everyday for months, and I can’t believe it took me this long to try it! A must go if you’re in the mission and craving Vietnamese!“

“3 Bottled Fish keeps me coming back for more ! Friendly service, wonderful charming atmosphere and most of all - DELICIOUS food & coffee! Locally sourced food & creative menu offerings are what I look for when dining out & 3 Bottled Fish offers that & more. Can't say enough about how wonderful this lunchtime dining experience is, highly recommend.“

“Love the bun bo hue from here. This place made me fall in love with the dish to be h. Not to glaze or anything but even their water is so good like it's very refreshing. I really like the pho dac biet there as well. Love pho king, heh not trynna make a sussy joke or nun.“

“Yes! Would come back. Got the teriyaki tofu bowl and the shrimp spring rolls to share- all good! They were careful about noting my peanut allergy, which I appreciated it. No room to sit inside but some outside tables that we sat at.
Friend got the beef pho and liked it too!“

“If I could give this place 10 stars I would. If you're looking for an warm bowl of delicious pho with lots of iron I highly recommend this place. I was in town for a medical procedure at UCSF and needed something warm and iron rich. My husband had the spicy beef pho and I had the short rib and ribeye pho. The best part was the tendon on my plate. Cam on Que Viet!“