50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Los Angeles

“I've been visiting this hidden gem for over a decade, and I can confidently say that their bánh mì remains some of the best I’ve ever had in Chinatown! The #1 option with cold cuts and Vietnamese-style meatloaf is incredibly flavorful. I might be mistaken, but I detect a lovely smoky note that elevates the entire sandwich.
The bread is truly exceptional—fresh, soft on the inside, and perfectly crunchy on the outside. It’s the ideal baguette to complement the vibrant fillings. Every bite is a delightful mix of textures and flavors that keeps me coming back for more. If you’re in the area, you have to give this place a try!“

“Coming to Chinatown to discover Asian culture, the restaurant is very traditional and cozy. The food is excellent, the prices are very fair, and the quantities too. The staff is very welcoming, caring and smiling. Thank you for this good meal. I highly recommend. #French tourist“

“Really tasty food and big portions!! We definitely ordered more than we could finish between 2 people.

The beef spring rolls were like a burrito size! Also ordered street corn, chicken sando and rice noodle bowl. All large portions for what you pay! Hard to pick a fave but I’d say chicken sando“

“Excellent bahn mi! Pictured is the classic cold cut sandwich that comes with a deliciously salty sauce on the side. The bread is the ideal texture of crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. If you love bahn mis, this place will not disappoint! The staff is also very friendly.“

“My experience at Spire 73 was far from impressive. While the view was stunning, the overall service and quality left much to be desired. The evening started off on a disappointing note as it was quite cold, and though they provided blankets, it was still uncomfortable. My fiancé and I ordered appetizers, but they took an unreasonably long time to arrive. In the meantime, our drinks felt watered down, lacking both flavor and strength. To make matters worse, our burgers were nearly served before our appetizers, indicating a clear lack of coordination in the kitchen. When the staff realized their mistake, they held the burgers under a heat lamp, which only compromised their quality. By the time we finally received them, they were lukewarm and lacked freshness. The final frustration came when the bill arrived. For a party of two, an automatic 18% gratuity was added—something I find completely unreasonable given the level of service provided. It felt like an undeserved charge rather than a token of appreciation for good service. Overall, the experience was underwhelming, and I left feeling that the atmosphere and view were the only redeeming qualities. With subpar food, slow service, and unjustified charges, I wouldn't recommend Spire 73 to anyone expecting a high-quality dining experience.“

“Bae and I had a music industry function in the hills behind this stretch of street. I saw this place was newish and had amazing reviews. The spot is a little hard to find which is OK but unusual for this relatively dowdy stretch of neighborhood where the raining cuisine is still, in 2024, red sauce italian(!) I love going to the Capri with friends during the holiday season but this was a wednesday night in July.

It was literally empty when we walked in and it made Bae nervous but I'd read the reviews so I reassured her. Like the name indicates it's a Vietnamese restaurant that serves food tapas style. So Bae loved it, I'm not a huge fan of tapas period, not even in the basque country or Spain, but this is still a great restaurant and deserves support! I would go back for sure if I was back here in the area, maybe before a vidiots movie.

Vegetarian options: Some

Dietary restrictions: There's no dairy on the menu

Parking: Kinda rough

Kid-friendliness: I guess? Child will be sharing small plates.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“The food here is pretty good. We ordered Pho, sandwich, chicken egg rolls and vermicelli. Take awhile for the food to come out but it’s worth it. Chicken egg rolls are surprisingly taste very like pork egg rolls. Recommend this place if you want to try Vietnamese food in Little Tokyo.“

“The food is excellent but they have an 18% dine in fee on top of their already expensive menu. So yes, a bowl of pho is 30 dollars which is insane since there’s not a ton of service and the restaurant looks a bit run down / not aesthetically good. I asked him to remove the mandatory service charge and he said if he did, he would have to pay it out of his own pocket which is wild. Idk it’s kinda strange, but the soup was really delicious.“

“Cute pho spot! Delicious food w great service! Their sweatshirt are dope too!“

“es deliciosa la sopa y todo y los empleados muy hamables y lo mejor que hablan español. 👌“

“Nong La has a dedicated Canto Viet man diligently directing the back of the house day in and day out, making sure the food hits their level of comfortable consistent cuisine, which won’t exactly blow minds or taste buds, but fills an exotic unfamiliar question mark into a manageable modern meal. But there’s this really Skinny Canto Viet lady bossing a bunch of diverse ppl around… she’s kinda scary at times and fiery at times… I suspect Nong La (Nong La means Burning) was named after the hot heat came from her own… hot… …..!😉🤓🔥🥵)“

“Extremely nice workers and the food was amazing. Spring rolls, summer rolls, and pho tai were all outstanding.“

“Delicious papaya salad, lemon grass beef noodles and the rice rolls!! Freaking scrumptious! The chef at this restaurant is the BOMB! Whomever it is knows the art to cooking delicious meals. We promise to always keep you in business. Pleas stay the course during this nutty pandemic. We need food like Little Sisters to keep our souls alive! Ps- we miss their poppin music! And yes we are “down with the OPP and the BIG”“

“Very tasty sandwiches!! Great Vietnamese flavor!!!!“

“Great food and good vibes!“

“The atmosphere of the restaurant is relatively simple but comfortable. The waiters are friendly and provide fast service.“

“Nong La has a dedicated Canto Viet man diligently directing the back of the house day in and day out, making sure the food hits their level of comfortable consistent cuisine, which won’t exactly blow minds or taste buds, but fills an exotic unfamiliar question mark into a manageable modern meal. But there’s this really Skinny Canto Viet lady bossing a bunch of diverse ppl around… she’s kinda scary at times and fiery at times… I suspect Nong La (Nong La means Burning) was named after the hot heat came from her own… hot… …..!😉🤓🔥🥵)“

“The best thing going on at this place definitely has to be the atmosphere! DiDi is just a really vibey place with dim lights and great decor. The food was good, too of course. All family style so definitely great for a group of four or more. I loved the fried shrimp, which was nicely fried, savory and sweet. For entrees, the garlic crab noodles and fried rice were really good too. The fish sauce chicken wings could’ve been better, though, as they were a bit salty. Oh, and definitely don’t skip on the veggies! They were nicely seasoned and fresh— an integral part of a meal that would’ve otherwise been only meat and carbs! Good place for a special event.“

“The Pho is enough for 2 people and it's delicious! We have had both the chicken and the Wagu beef. Also, the rice plates with fried rice and either Wagu beef or spicy pork is really good. We get one of each (Pho and rice plate) and share. We are quite full and satisfied when we finish! And the prices are very reasonable.“

“Make sure you order the right things. I frequent the Spring Rolls, sandwiches, and sparkling lemonade. I am heavily lactose intolerant and it’s nice to have so many safe options here. I realize most people go for Pho from a Vietnamese place but the sandwiches are my fav from here. Their pho isn’t bad but the sandwiches are where it’s at. That said I like small bites and this gives me plenty of add on options if I want them. Also if you are a beverage person they absolutely have you covered. For once a can of coke is priced right in LA ($2). I might not be someone who has a crazy good food palette but I appreciate food that makes me feel cozy and healthy. It feels like a lot of love is put into some of the dishes here. If that’s your thing this is a good place to try.

Dietary restrictions: Lactose intolerant“

“Cool place for boba drinks. They make them promptly and the price is clearly posted. $5 for a Thai tea with boba includes taxes. We ordered six drinks and received them promptly. There is a sitting area to enjoy your drinks too.
A cup of Thai tea with boba and ice tastes great on a hot day.
They only accept cash.“

“The food was good. The only downside was that I only got one bag. "Condiments: bean sprouts, jalapeño, lime, basil, sriracha pocket, hoisin sauce." I had to quickly go to my nearest grocery store to buy them. Honestly, I don't know if the driver forgot them or the restaurant forgot to send them“

“Very tasty sandwiches!! Great Vietnamese flavor!!!!“

“Every time I come here the food gets better. It’s definitely my favorite place for pho. Large portions, deep rich broth, and super flavorful chili paste made in house. I’m very happy to support this small family restaurant. This place or any of the popular pho chains to shame. I mostly go for take out, but they are very friendly if you want to hang.“

“Fresh and good nice people“

“My mother in law wanted a good Pho place. So we tried this place for lunch. We were skeptical. Guess what, she told me to order 1 extra bowl (number 12) for to go because their Pho is so good! They speak Korean with other guest but their Vietnamese foods are authentic and tasty!

So sánh ngang với Phoholic dưới OC, quán phở bà người Hàn Quốc nhưng rất ngon!“

“Sister's cafe is a lovely place, where one can reliably get good food, no matter when you come. We've been going there for years now and have never been disappointed.

Staff is super friendly and the best of all, it's actually still affordable compared to the majority of places around LA.

They close a bit early, so I recommend to make sure to arrive no later than 8 pm. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious! Can't go wrong.

This is a perfect place to enjoy dinner out during the work week and not go broke while doing it.

One of my favorites is the curry hot pot with chicken!!

I highly recommend this place“

“It’s a simple pho restaurant with neat interior.The food was what I would expect from a pho place. Broth was good, Ingredients were fresh. Their Thai ice tea was also decent (- little watery but not too bad). There was a lot of room in the restaurant. Service wasn’t anything special… the server wasn’t mean but not nice either.I don’t know, it was good but nothing special…Parking is valet only $3. I might come back if I have a craving and it’s close by but nothing made me think that it was my new and only pho place.

Parking: $3 in 2023“

“Always hits the spot. Love the family that runs this place. It’s a neighborhood staple. Have been eating here for 5+ years now. 5/5 every time. They don’t miss.

My favorites are chicken pho, beef pho, & spicy wings.

We have sampled the whole menu.
The food is lovey, the owners are lovely, what’s there not to like about this place??“

“This is our favorite pho place of all time. Whenever we crave pho and veggie eggrolls, we come here. They never let us down and it’s super easy to find parking. This place can get packed but just know that the hype is real.

Vegetarian options: There are plenty of options

Dietary restrictions: They have vegetarian options as well

Parking: There’s free parking and you’ll never have trouble finding it

Kid-friendliness: Kids are always welcome

Wheelchair accessibility: There is wheelchair accessibility“

“I can’t remember how many times with being at pho fever…
The food here is really good and it doesn’t taste artificial at all. the service here 100 out of 100 no doubt!
There are plenty of unique dishes over here, for example fried banana that I really liked and wonton pho is probably what I order the most. The spring rolls with the SAUCE, please try that whenever you want to eat healthy, light yet fulfilling!
They do vegetarian versions too!
You’ll love it here!“

“My husband and I love this restaurant! We've ordered a couple times from Postmates and we have never been disappointed. I love the spicy lemongrass chicken and my husband loves the pork belly and the shaken beef. The shrimp and pork egg rolls are unlike any egg roll over ever had and so delicious. And don't get me started on the sparkling limeade. This place is such a gem. We'll be ordering from them forver.

Dietary restrictions: We have a peanut allergy and they are always careful to not include any nuts“

“Phorage on Overland in Los Angeles is a great spot for a relaxed meal with a fresh take on Vietnamese cuisine. The menu has a cool mix of traditional and modern dishes that are both tasty and unique. The Pho Birria is absolutely incredible. 10/10“

“I use to g to this amazing pho place In Alhambra Atlantic/main for 10yrs was realizing I’m not going to find anything close to it and just recently I’ve discovered this small spot on Ktown and let me tell you this place is amazing not the biggest not the smallest either but man it’s worth every penny of it the flavor is SOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOD!! PERFECT!! It gets pack quick tho because of it’s reputation, I get the special combo beef pho you gotta try it I stop going to any pho place’s unless I’m out of town or too far from this city this spot is amazing!!“

“🙏🏆🥂 reasonable price, excellent food and good service.“

“First review - absolute gem of a restaurant.
Clean, luminous, good service but especially fresh and delicious food.
Pho is made with love, and you can taste its heartiness. Special Banh Mi is delicious, fresh baguette bread, freshly pickled vegetables and deliciously marinated meats.
Even the teas are a delight!

A true diamond in the rough. I recommend to anyone that enjoys good Vietnamese food. Cheers“

“the pho soups were awesome 😀🤗🤗🤗“

“Schöne Atmosphäre und die Speisen sind ein Geschmackserlbnis! Immer wieder toll und empfehlenswert.“

“Good food. Good service! Clean place.“

“One of my favorite Plant-based restaurants. Love the Pho..love the shrimp .love the octpus...love the teas..everything here is amazing.“

“Banh Mi branches at SM Davao and Lanang superb! Great customer service. Def my new favorite eats. Love their drinks too.“

“Blossom never disappoints for delicious, fresh Vietnamese food in the heart of China Town. Everything we've ordered has been yummy. Service is also excellent and professional. We make a point to eat here whenever we make it to downtown LA. The atmosphere is really laid back and chill. Love this place.“

“My favorite breakfast place when we visit DTLA. The atmosphere is excellent and it’s next to my favorite bar.“

“We were on our way to hop woo when we walked by the amazing patio here with lots of shaded seats. Very glad we stopped! Counter ordering with plastic 3D models of the food that's more common in Japanese restaurants here. We were pleasantly surprised to have our food delivered to us on ceramic plates with full silverware outside, unlike some of the nearby restaurants.

Honey walnut shrimp was amazing! Crisp, perfectly cooked and saucy with huge chunks of walnut. The beef loklak was tender. Lunch specials are reasonably priced.

Service was... Well, it's classic Chinatown. Efficient! Paid parking lot right next outdoor seating.

Parking: Enter on college

Wheelchair accessibility: Entirely on first floor, wheelchair accessible“

“My partner and I came by spontaneously when we were out. I got the vegetarian rice dish and my partner got the chicken Bahn mi. The tofu in my dish was some of the best seasoned, best cooked tofu I've ever had, and to quote my partner through a very full mouth, "I've had Bahn mis that are pretty meh, but this is absolutely fire."

This is our new Vietnamese spot for sure.“

“Tastes great! Excellent service and very clean restaurant.“

“Smallish servings (comparing normal sizes in US), but delicious.
Very Spicy was on point and is ? (from a seasoned Thai curry eater).
Didn't include cutlery on our order which made it difficult.
They did add a free White Rice with the order.“

“beef Pho is excellent. chow fun us also very good“

“I love this spot! Their vegan pho and eggplant, tofu & egg rice dish cooked in a clay pit are downright delish! I can’t speak to the meat based dishes per se (I’m vegetarian) but what I can have on the menu I’ve loved 🥰 Fran was great, as was the rest of the staff. Very attentive and helpful. Thanks!!“