50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Lafayette

“I hardly ever write reviews, but Chef Tiffany makes some incredible food! Menu changes every week, but every dish I’ve gotten has been so good! My favorite dish are the ribs and they are actually the best ribs I’ve ever had. This is the BEST Vietnamese food in the area! 10/10 would recommend, especially at the price!“

“Went tonight for the first time with my family after the tree lighting and it was a great experience. Music was soft, place was busy but not overcrowded, all the people were nice patrons and staff, and the food was good. I personally enjoyed the beef stew noodle soup dish and will definitely be back for more of that for sure.

Kid-friendliness: My wife and my two young children and myself attended. There were other families with young children we got to meet and greet throughout our dining experience and the staff incredibly kind and nice to our family especially our babies.“

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

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

“First time here based on recommendation from a friend.

Hu Tieu Kho was delicious! Reminds me of the savory dry wonton noodles except that there’s no wonton but there are quail eggs, fried pork skin, slices of pork, shrimp and pork giblets. Together with the beef soup, it hit the spot on a cold day.

Cha Gio was crispy, and the filling was tasty. Some places have fried spring rolls that are on the mushy end and that tends to be very oily. But not here.

Com Tam (broken rice) plate was yummy. The pork chop was tender and flavorful. The steam pork egg was excellent - many places serve this too but they tend to be dry. But it was juicy, tender and full of flavor here.

Only thing that we didn’t like here was their slice steak pho. It may be personal preference as the soup had a strong taste of a spice or herb that we are not used to and so it threw us off from the usual pho.

Will be back for more Hu Tieu Kho, Cha Gio and Com Tam.

Parking is tight and it’s the party Oakland where you have to be careful.“

“Very solid tofu banh mi (heavy on the veggies but i’d rather extra than not enough) and delicious shrimp summer rolls. I wish their peanut sauce was thicker as it was kind of giving peanut dressing versus sauce, but nonetheless still tasty.“

“I’ve been going to Monster Pho ever since I moved to Oakland five years ago, and it has become my go to spot for pho. I usually keep it simple and order the rare steak pho without adding much because the broth speaks for itself. As someone who has had pho from all over the Bay Area, I can honestly say that Monster Pho has a style of broth that is uniquely their own. It tastes like a family recipe that has been perfected over time. It is rich, comforting, and consistently delicious.

What keeps me coming back is not just the food. The staff has always been friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes you want to stay awhile. As a father of four with kids ranging from a teenager to toddlers, finding places that work for the whole family is important. I’ve been bringing my children here since they were little, and Monster Pho has become one of those special Oakland traditions for us.

I also really appreciate the role they play in the community. They are always supporting local causes, hosting fundraisers, and finding ways to give back. In a city as vibrant and diverse as Oakland, places like Monster Pho matter. They help create the sense of community that makes this city special.

Great food, great people, and a great atmosphere. I’m grateful Oakland has places like Monster Pho, and I look forward to bringing my family here for many years to come.

Dominic“

“SF resident here ! There no real Vietnamese restaurant in sf no more all took over by chinese very meh! So I drive all the way over every month at least once …. Yes they are that good ! Their noodle is special . Soup is ok …. Meat good !“

“BBQ pork and shrimp chips!

This is the best bahn mi in town in my opinion. A beloved establishment in Little Saigon, I’m grateful it’s been around for so many years, and the quality has always been top notch through and through.“

“Had the banh mi with grilled pork, and a Thai ice tea. The sandwich was tasty and the ingredients were fresh. It was the perfect size, at a good price. The service was fast and the staff was friendly. Since it's only 100 ft from the iron horse trail, it's a great place to stop for a break on a longer ride or walk. Added bonus is the bike rack in viewing distance from the cafe.“

“It’s a cute shop with pre made and made to order food/drinks. I only got a Vietnamese coffee, and it was one of the pre-made things on the shelf without ice— that’s added in afterwards. That being said, seeing how much coffee you actually got and the amount of ice they put is upsetting for a $6 coffee. Actual taste of coffee was alright. Workers are nice.“

“Yummy Vietnamese eats in a casual environment- great for takeout! We had the fried rice and beef short rib, which were great. A lot of places make their fried rice too bland, but this was just right - with seared onion and chicken, little bits of egg, and green onion. Hit the spot!“

“Everything was good except for the shrimp. Not breaded well, it was super dry and unforgiving. Very expensive for what we received.
I'd go back for the wings and the really awesome family experience.
$37 for inedible shrimp, barely 2 portions of garlic noodles and 8 party wings.“

“Came here randomly on a Tuesday afternoon while in Martinez. Saw the place and craved pho... so I decided to check it out.
I have pho in a lot of places and I can say this one didn't disappoint. I saw the negative reviews and feared I made the wrong choice but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the combo pho and the broth was tasty and it had plenty of meat. I also ordered the grilled pork Bahn Mi and it was fire!! The bread was warm and soft, the pork was seasoned perfectly and it was tasty and juicy. First time here was a success. I don't normally hang around Martinez but if I come back and crave pho, I'm coming here. Hopefully they are consistent next time :)“

“Ngon 😍cung đậm chất Việt Nam“

“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.“

“Excellent food! The Pho was amazing clear and so yummy! Can’t wait to try more items on the menu; next time!“

““Phở Hương Quê” basically means pho of the homeland, and it really tastes like it. I grew up in Southern Vietnam and I’m pretty picky about Vietnamese food in the Bay, but this spot hits.

It’s a low key hole in the wall with handwritten menus in Vietnamese, which is always a good sign. They have a special vegetarian section of the menu with tons of options, which is nice because many Vietnamese spots are usually not vegetarian friendly.

The grilled shrimp and vegetarian vermicelli bowls are so good. Vermicelli can be hit or miss since a lot of places don’t season the protein enough, but here everything is super flavorful, nicely marinated, and perfectly charred. The fish sauce ties it all together and they give you extra if you request for it.

Spring rolls are bomb too.

They’re on DoorDash and other delivery apps, but you’ll save a few bucks just going in, and even more if you pay cash. It’s also just a few blocks from Lake Merritt so it’s an easy stop.“

“I only gave this place 5 stars because Google won't allow me to give them 💯! This is one of the best restaurants in the bay area! If you love spicy soup I highly recommend the numbing spicy chicken soup. My girlfriend and I are regulars, and our favorite dishes are the chicken pho, the numbing spicy soup, and the honey chili chicken wings! 🤤“

“What a gem of a place. I always, always pass by here to go to Thanh Ky on the corner and always wondered. I wondered whether this tiny Vietnamese place in Oakland would live up to the hype of Vietnamese cuisine in San Jose, and I’m so glad to report that it did.

They have a huge menu, lots of noodles soups, rice, different apps that represent all across the Vietnam region (all parts, northern, southern etc)

I ordered the Banh Xeo and the Bun Rieu, really good, solid as heck. Prices are reasonable, and will definitely be coming back.“

“Never dined in, but I’ve done takeout here more than 6 times. Really love this pho spot, and the avocado shake is amazing too. I’ve had the mango shake too, but the avocado shake is definitely the best one. Highly recommend!!!“

“I brought my parents to eat here. My dad loves pho! Their service was great. The food arrived quickly. The food was delicious. We had grilled pork Vietnamese sandwiches, grilled pork vermicelli bowl, spring rolls, and BBQ pork and wonton pho. (can you tell we love grilled pork?) the pork was delicious! The sandwiches were not dry. We completely enjoyed our meal and had a very nice time together. I would highly recommend this place for both dining in and takeout.“

“Everything about this place is great. Just went for the first time and the food was amazing. Eggrolls were very crispy and flavorful! Beautifully done pork chop and the portion on my husband’s rice plate was filling and presented very clean. I got the steak and brisket pho soup full of flavor meat was cooked great not chewy at all the portion for a medium is a lot and the shrimp-spring rolls were so fresh!! Definitely coming back. Try their avocado smoothie!!“

“Vanessa’s Bistro is hands down my favorite restaurant in Walnut Creek. I like to get out and try new places but yet I always find myself coming back to VB2 for amazing food, drinks, staff, and atmosphere. It’s my favorite place to take friends that have never tried it. If you want to impress in a casual way it’s perfect for a first date or girls night out too. Try the Claypot Rice Or Prawns with mango and garlic butter noodles! Potstickers Chicken rolls All of it!“

“Lovely, inviting place with very reasonable prices. I ordered the grilled chicken “banh mi” sandwich and avocado smoothie (requested less sweet). Both were among the best I’ve had. This place seems family owned and they’re all very warm and friendly - especially the handsome young man at the register.“

“A lot of places around here do decent pho, and this one is solid across the board. The beef pho is consistently good. The chicken has a slightly different style that works really well, especially when you’re not feeling great. The vegetarian is better than most pho spots manage, which is nice if you’re ordering for someone who doesn’t eat meat.

The bún bò Huế is also good, and I usually swap in egg noodles. Appetizers have all been fine.

I mostly stick to pho here and haven’t had a bad bowl.“

“The luncheon meal served to me was catered and was delivered promptly to our dinning location with a group of twenty people celebrating two birthdays. The order was still hot from its preparation and arrived with all necessary flatware along with a celebratory and festive attitude. The catered food was roasted chicken thigh and leg served with tender cabbage and perfectly steamed fluffy white rice. The chicken had an appealing medium roasted brown color prepared with what I could taste as soy based seasoning, slight sweetness and other enhancing aromatic flavors. The chicken was roasted to an ideal doneness and was tender and juicy, flavorful, easy to cut and of a sizable quantity. The gracious lady appearing with the catered order was courteous and kind, prompt as I mentioned and made sure the delivery was as exactly requested. The entire experience was positive, the roasted chicken was delicious, it all went smoothly and I would definitely suggested Camille Restaurant to others.“

“Absolutely bangin’. Got the BBQ pork Bahn Mi and it was incredible. Thin sliced pork with great flavor and a big portion. Vietnamese iced coffee uses coffee from Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. Unreal spot with good outside seating.“

“I just visited Pho Vietnam and had such a great experience! I ordered the chicken noodle soup and egg rolls — everything was absolutely delicious. The broth was flavorful and comforting, and the egg rolls were perfectly crispy and fresh.

The staff was also very kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend if you’re craving great Vietnamese food!“

“THE BEST PHO AND SERVICE HANDS DOWN! Born and raised out here, been to all the pho spots and we have a-lot of good ones but this one is my favorite. Once a week two #19s is what gets me through the week haha. Great portion and high quality meat always. Thank you Pho Mekong!!“

“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!“

“Absolutely love the chicken pho here! Despite the plethora of pho places in this area, I always find myself coming back here to get my pho fix. The broth is intoxicating with a very generous portion of noodles (the Xtra large is massive!). What also stands out is the service. They’re always very welcoming, fast to take orders and bring the food out with a smile on their face. In fact, they remember my order most of the time and ask to confirm before they get it going (love). They’re also open a little later than most of the pho places which is a plus with my work schedule, just make sure to arrive at least 45 min before closing if you plan to eat in (they usually make you do take out if you get there less than 30 before closing which I think is fair). Highly recommend!“

“The ultimate comfort meal on Grand Ave!
If you are looking for a spectacular vegetarian noodle soup in Oakland, the Tofu Pho is an absolute must-try. The broth is incredibly flavorful, rich, and deeply aromatic. It comes loaded with an incredibly generous portion of perfectly prepared, tender tofu that absorbs all of those amazing traditional spices beautifully.
Pro-Tip: Make sure to order a pot of their house tea! It is exceptionally smooth, perfectly brewed, and makes the absolute best pairing with the pho or any of their other dinners.
Between the giant, comforting bowls and the friendly, prompt service, this low-key neighborhood gem remains one of my favorite stops on Grand.“

“My BF lived in Oakland for a couple of decades and never been here; so we thought we’d give it a try. Seems quite authentic, though we couldn’t quite stomach the fermented pork sausage. The fried version was good of course. Jeo Pa Dach was excellent, as was the quail. We’ll come back to try other dishes! It’s a small, simple, no frills restaurant.“

“The broth was really greasy, taste was good. I would think 3 times before drinking their water though, I had a cup of water and had a really weird taste. Just one zip and I stopped drinking it. Idk what that was about. Spring rolls were good, the service is ok.“

“Excellent food excellent service . Cari is the BEST!“

“I got the special combo ham sandwich without cilantro and jalapeno - but I found a jalapeno in my sandwich. My partner also found jalapeno in #20 grilled pork with lemon grass even it was ordered with no jalapeno. Beside that complaint, the banh mi was really good! The bread is soft and crunchy without hurting the roof of our mouth and it's fully stuffed with the meats and veggies while being affordable!

Although the inside of the shop is clean and organized, the streets is seemingly sketchy and dirty looking so be cautious. It might be hard to find parking.

Otherwise, it's worth to stop by to try!“

“best Banh Mi’s you can get in the area. 😋“

“Good Vietnamese Restaurant wonderful menu nice size dining room plus outdoor seatingI like the option to dine outside on a pretty nice day someone was talking our order minutes after looking at the menu food was there in like ten minutes large portions very tasty reasonably priced. This place blows any fast food restaurant out of the water.“

“Top 5 bowls of Pho I've ever had.
Just happened upon this spot. Yes, it's a little shady feeling, yes the English barrier is there, yes there were local folks and YES it was one of the best bowls of Pho I've ever had... And that counts the many bowls I had in Vietnam.“

“We initially tried to come here on a Friday at 7 PM but there seemed to be a long wait so we decided to check it out on a Wednesday and we only had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table. This location was originally a Taco Bell, but I love the atmosphere there, friendly, good service and comforting food! It's a cozy place perfect for a cold wintry day to have your own little boiling hot pot of tasty broth and hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals! Hubby ordered the Lau Pork Bone Marrow and I had the Lau Oxtail. I ordered the Oxtail without the tripe, just more oxtail! The hot pot came out boiling with oxtail and beef balls. All I had to do was cook the egg noodles, taro, tofu, cabbage, veggies into the soup as there was plenty of delicious oxtail and meat balls in the delicious broth! Great for a bone chilling night! Next time I'd love to try the shaken beef!“

“Love 💕 the food here always yummy and tasty , great customer service, all the staff here nice and friendly, the great place think of when I hang out with my friends…..delicious boba drinks 🍹“

“The staff is absolutely nice and professional. The vibes in side are great. I ordered a iced strawberry matcha and it was delicious! I just hate the neighborhood that it is in. If only we can pick up that little shop and place it in a better neighborhood. But everything else was superb.“

“Was there for lunch today the Pho ga tom shrimp rice noodle soup was great and had a fair amount of shrimp service was excellent I had a short timeframe for lunch today and when we placed our order it was in front of us in a few minutes and more fulfilling the last noodle house I went to in Concord“

“We were seated right away and received our food very quickly. We had different soups and they were very tasty, large portions and had lots of noodles. I enjoyed the extras and the spicy sauces too.
Staff was attentive and respectful.“

“Prologue is an absolute treasure tucked inside the Walnut Creek Public Library, making it the perfect spot for book lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike. Imagine checking out a book and then cozying up with a delicious cup of coffee and a fresh pastry—it doesn’t get better than this! The highlight of my visit is their Eggspresso. It’s a creamy, velvety masterpiece that pairs the boldness of espresso with an indulgent, smooth texture. A must-try for anyone looking for a unique coffee experience. The staff are incredibly friendly, and the welcoming presence of the owner adds such a personal touch and extra layer of hospitality to the space which is rare to find. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick pick-me-up or planning to spend the afternoon reading, Prologue is the perfect place to unwind. Highly recommended!“

“We stopped by on a Monday to check the place out. It's a big place with side VIP and Karaoke rooms, as well as a dance area in the back. Upstairs they have 2 pool tables and a couple lounge areas. Word has it they have live DJ's on weekends.
We started with an assortment of Lychee cocktails which we're all good. Then we got fresh spring rolls, and potstickers for appetizers. For our main course I got the rare beef Pho, another person got rare beef with meatballs, and the third person got the Tofu Bahn Mi.
All of it was good and the prices are reasonable.“

“I read about this spot and thought I give it a try. I had ordered popcorn chicken(great portion) two sandwiches( combo and chicken) I must admit, they know what they’re doing. Besides my usual place I would go to for Vietnamese sandwiches. I can say, this place is a MUST TRY!“

“Love it here! This place feels exactly like Vietnam. All the uncles hanging outside drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes while the women are inside working hard! ?
Coffee is strong and delicious and the banh mi is excellent with fresh bread. Super affordable. CASH ONLY“

“Delicious pho ga. Soup is on point. Full of flavor.“