50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Mill Valley

“Great food, clean place and friendly staff. Vermicelli/salad with spicy pork belly was delicious. Portions are decent. (I couldn't even eat shrimp rolls, had to take it for later).
Would definitely get back again if I'm in the area. ❤️“

“Everything we ordered was good. In fact we couldn’t eat it all. Your pizza was so delish! Never had chow fun wrapped up in little rolls but it was pretty good. Your shaking beef salad was good too. Definitely a dining experience in Asian fusion!“

“Very authentic and reasonably priced. Tasty too!“

“We got the bbq chicken pho and pork chop rice plate. Their bbq is nicely seasoned, and everything there was pretty par, including the pho broth and Thai tea. It gets really loud in there though. They need to add some fabric to absorb the sound or something.“

“Top food, top service, simple atmosphere. Definitely a pleasant surprise for me. The food is worth the money. Ask about the portions, before you order. Two dishes could be enough for four people. Very recommendable.

Vegetarian options: Big portions

Kid-friendliness: Child friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Possible“

“With its friendly atmosphere, great food, and its gracious portions Yummy Yummy is a hidden gem of SF's Sunset district. Despite not having the fame of its neighbors this family owned phó spot will always be my go to for a nice warm meal, and great company. My wife and I have been coming here for years and not once have we ever had a bad meal. Upon entering you're greeted with a smile and the lovely aroma of home-cooked Vietnamese comfort food. Monday and Tuesday they are closed but please stop by for the best Pho in the city. I always recommend the #1 ( a beef broth Pho) and the #8 ( a beef and peanut broth Pho) and if you need a pick-me-up the Vietnamese iced coffee will keep you going for hours.
If you have a peanut allergy this place is not for you.

Dietary restrictions: Not peanut allergy friendly“

“i'm Vietnamese and this is one of the BEST spots for traditional banh mi in the city. Ingredients are fresh, banh mi is crispy and flaky goodness when you bite in and great balance in flavors. I wish this was on delivery apps because I would order it every week LOL“

“Absolutely. Delicious 😋l😎“

“my family is visiting san fran and had a great experience here. owner is caring and kind, went above and beyond to accommodate a peanut allergy and a large group, made a personal connection with us.
the world needs more people like this!
delicious food as well, spring rolls, garlic noodles, chicken, were highlights!“

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

“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!“

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

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

“This is my second time here, and I have to admit—I forgot the name after my first visit and had been trying so hard to remember it because the rare beef pho is hands down my favorite I've ever had. I was literally dreaming about it! I was ecstatic to stumble upon it again (especially since I live almost 2 hours from San Rafael).
The food is just so good. I’ll definitely be back for that rare beef pho again!“

“On a really cold day in SF, this was absolutely what I needed to have in my stomach. I was so hungry and did not really want to walk too far or Uber anywhere so I was lucky enough to stumble upon this place. Even though it’s a bit cramped and looks a little run down, it was very cozy to sit in and get away from the cold.

I ordered my soup and it was ready in less than ten minutes. I ordered a small and let me just say it looked more like a large. I can’t even imagine what the large looks like. My soup was incredibly filling and left me feeling more than satisfied. It had the perfect amount of noodles and meat. I enjoyed every spoonful of it!“

“It's located in a slightly dangerous place, but it's not dangerous if you go straight into the store! The menu is diverse and the rice noodles are delicious~~~!

The portions were plentiful and the pho itself was delicious, so I went twice during my stay in San Fran! The second time, I ate the spring roll, and I was very satisfied because the filling was good and the sauce was delicious!!!!

Be sure to stop by when you want to eat rice noodles.“

“Decided to try Tin on a whim and was not displeased. One of the best Banh-mi in town with very generous portions of meat. Grilled Pork did the trick, charred, flavorful, I definitely recommend.

It’s pricey ~$15 for a Banh-mi but totally worth it. Expect to wait ~5-8 minutes if you come during lunch time!“

“So good 👍🏾 so fresh easy to order !“

“The owners were really nice to us. We were looking for vegan options and their menu were vegan friendly. They were also incredibly accommodating and reassured us of the contents of the vegan dish we ordered, detailing the ingredients used. Highly recommend.“

“Best option on this side of town. BBQ+Pate is my favorite here.“

“Colder rainy weather has activated my soup craving. I recently stumbled upon this Vietnamese restaurant, and it’s going to be my new ‘go to’ for pho. Pretty sure this was the best pho I’ve ever had. The broth is deep and flavorful and they don’t skimp on the meat portions

The real surprise was their magical made in-house chili oil. The service was friendly and quick, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Nice low key setting when you’re looking to avoid crowds or ‘it’ places. If you’re a pho enthusiast (or just looking for a great meal), you have to check this place out.“

“They have the best food. Anything you order will amaze your tastebuds. We get 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ service every time. Course it helps we go every weekend!!“

“Food is 🔥🔥🔥. Very flavorful and quick service!“

“Before today I was certain that there were no good Vietnamese restaurants in Marin. Then I tried Pho. What a find.

Very simple basic menu, but everything was perfect. Flavorful, fresh, generously sized, good service. Everything was right. We are talking San Francisco - San Jose level of excellence for Vietnamese food. I used to think you had to go to the City to find great Vietnamese food, But now we have it local here in San Rafael. The other Vietnamese restaurants around town can't even compare. This restaurant is now on my short list. Coming back. Five star.“

“The banh mi are delicious and the lady who runs this place is super nice. I always get the tofu banh mi, it can be made vegan with no mayo. This is a regular lunch staple on a nice day and then we eat in the panhandle. There are no frills counters if you want to eat in.“

“One of the few true good Banh Mi places left that haven't gone bougie. Great BBQ pork, extremely reasonable prices, and the Vietnamese coffee is sweet but also still has a strong coffee taste to it which I prefer. Even though I appreciate getting in and out quickly, this place deserves lines out the door all day

Parking: There's free parking but it's really tight“

“Highly, highly recommend this place (of all the banh mi places in SF and Marin). This place is a gem in the North Bay. I've been to both locations, but live closer to the San Rafael deli. As a Vietnamese who grew up eating banh mi (not "bahn" - please stop misspelling this word!, although I understand "bahn" has been spelled like this to make it phonetically easier to pronounce), I vouch for this place. It is wholeheartedly the best banh mi place in the Bay area. Growing up, I lived in a close-knit Vietnamese-American community, and my mother and another lady in our village sold banh mi, so I have a discerning taste for banh mi. This place is totally legit and super authentic. The french bread is just the right texture (light and flaky, but not dense inside). The actual bread in a Vietnamese banh mi is not the same as a french baguette that is more often dense and chewy (and thanks to French colonizers, they left the Vietnamese with french bread and amazing architecture). I know many places in the Bay area that serve more dense baguettes for banh mi, which isn't authentic. The filling is perfect and the right amount with no special brown sauce or gravy. Vietnamese banh mi filling is not sweet, but has a slight tang and citrusy flavor from the pickled carrots and daikon.This is the perfect example of Vietnamese banh mi. I don't normally write reviews, but I want to spread the word that this place serves very good banh mi. Another added value is the price of a banh mi that is 30% less than the price of other places that are now charging $10-13 per baguette. The owners are super sweet, too. If you happen to find yourself in the North Bay and craving a banh mi, or want to find an authentic example, this place is a must!

Vegetarian options: Has a veggie sandwich

Kid-friendliness: Kid-friendly in a small cafe

Parking: Limited free parking in the front, but mainly 10 minutes spaces. There is ample street parking available as an option.“

“The shrimp & chicken crepe is crispy and filled with deliciousness!! 😋“

“Unique foods with great taste. The quality in overall is high“

“ordered the raw beef pho and pork chops rice + egg rolls!
i loved how chewy the noodle was and soup was great too;
pork chops were seasoned well and very tasty
egg rolls were well baked and loved how large it was
service was great and atmosphere was lively
would say the place is very good for its price!“

“Friendly staff and good food“

“We used to eat here almost weekly when my son (20+ yrs ago) was in school then our schedule changed. We drove by and remembered how delightful our dinners were and ordered take away. It was better than we recalled! My husband and I shared their hot and sour seafood soup. It is packaged in three parts so everything is fresh when you’re ready to eat. My husband had the fried chicken and I had fresh rolls. We have enough for a couple more dinners—the portions are generous and everything is so fresh. Being able to heat and assemble the soup is a great help—we can tailor our bowls to our preferences and each bowl is as fresh as when we brought it home. Service is polite and friendly. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Can’t wait to start up our tradition again.“

“Wow, the food blew me away, it was incredible! I normally only come here for boba, but I decided to order food for the first time. My partner and I both got different rice bowls. We both looked at each other in complete surprise of how absolutely, mouth watering delicious the food was. So unexpected. I would definitely recommend this place. If you’re a boba lover, their taro boba is really divine. The other flavors are good too!

Dietary restrictions: They have dairy free options for boba. They also have vegan and vegetarian options as well as gluten free.

Kid-friendliness: Lots of good kid friendly options like bowls and banh mi sandwiches.“

“Very quick and delicious! Got a teriyaki tofu bowl which was YUM. If you are vegetarian make sure to ask for soy sauce as a replacement instead of fish sauce. Highly recommend! Note: has peanuts in it in case anyone is allergic. But looked like it was just a topping so could ask for it without“

“Excellent dishes😋😋😋big portion that we have enough for our dinner as well👍👍👍“

“Great grilled pork banh mi!
Got take out grilled pork banh mi to go and enjoyed it outside in the Valencia Live night market. Fresh crispy and soft roll, good amount of grill porked, no excessive amount of Mayo to cover the lack of protein. Generous amount of fresh pickled carrots, cucumber slices, cilantro, and a coupe of slices of jalapeño. Yum… really great balance. Service with a smile also with the cashier and the gentleman that guided me to the cashier for my order is nice too. Will come again when I have a chance. Thanks to Valencia Live, got me out here and I stumbled upon this restaurant.“

“Wow! Real great find! Has a wide variety Vietnamese menu at reasonable prices with very good and quick service!
No frills but looked busy with many locals enjoying their lunch! We both liked our food and would happily return!
There were signs indicating they only take MasterCard & Visa, so probably no AMEX here. Also, looked like they had a $10 minimum to use a credit card, but that's not really hard to meet.“

“#3 - Banh Cuon Thit Nuong (warm rice rolls with grilled lemongrass pork and mint), a true crowd pleaser; fried shallots topping an added savory plus.

#29 - Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup), built off a solid pho broth, but could have benefitted from more lemongrass, citrus, sweet.

On a recent morning visit, #21 - Pho Dac Biet (standard combination beef pho) unfortunately came lukewarm with over-cooked noodles.

Overall, solid Vietnamese in the TL worth a visit; I’m hoping the disappointing experience with morning pho was only a fluke and not the standard.“

“great sandwich. the best in the city“

“Okay rarely write reviews and here I am to support a small biz

I was hungover and looking for some food, saw this place online and tbh no idea what I got myself into and knowing the neighborhood is. you know .

Beef Stew Noodle Soup: $16
it hits it slaps, just so good 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨
I also asked for extra broth coz I love a good soup, the lady didn’t even ask me for $.
The soup was amazing and hits the spot !
Lots of beef and tendon given, very tender.

The lady (owner?) and her son served me, both are so nice, not good English, very kind ppl. It’s the kind of Asian food place you know the food will HIT
(Fits the description of Ali Wong’s show, iykyk
Hole in the wall, giant numbers on the name, mahjong table in the corner, etc)

The neighborhood isn’t the best to walk around, day time is fine, but relatively fine. Uber in and out if you need.“

“Great little area, food is super good, soup base needed nothing. I was gonna add in the sirracha, but I tasted the soup. Mind Blown. Perfect as is .There are huge portions, and I couldn't finish it all. Maybe because I drank all the soup.Would like to see paintings or even hear a TV in the background, the sound of the overhead lights humming is kinda wierd.“

“One of the few authentic viet places with alot of variety. Pho is on point and the BBQ sandwiches are fire. One of my go to spots in richmond especially on cold days.

Seating is a bit crowded on busy days as it is a small location similar to a hole in the wall.“

“Great restaurant, the dishes are rich, the taste is great, the restaurant atmosphere is great, it is worth recommending“

“This was one of the best bowls of pho I’ve ever had. I’m new to Hanoi-style pho—everything I’ve had up until now has been Saigon-style—but even as a newcomer to this style, it was clear this bowl was exceptionally well-made.

The broth was outstanding: clear, light, deeply flavorful, and remarkably clean. Unlike most pho places where a thin film of oil floats on top, this broth had no visible grease—something only achievable through real care and technique. Whether they meticulously skimmed it or chilled and defatted it before reheating, the result was a broth that felt refined and deliberate. You could taste the time and attention that went into it.

The meat was equally impressive—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. At many pho spots, rare steak can arrive overcooked or tough, but here, it was perfectly cooked and richly satisfying. The portion size was generous, too.

If I had to offer small criticisms: I personally prefer my noodles a bit more al dente, and I found the tendon slightly inconsistent—some pieces were beautifully soft, while others were a little too firm for my taste. That may just be part of the style, though, and not a flaw.

I also ordered the crab spring rolls, which were excellent. Freshly fried to order, the exterior was crisp, craggy, and delicate, while the filling was juicy and vibrant with fresh vegetables. Easily among the best I’ve had.

I happened to be staying nearby when I visited, but even after I move, this will absolutely be a destination restaurant for me. Highly recommended.“

“Extremely surprised by amazing service. The food came out quickly. Vermicelli without broth was amazing. The spring rolls were a piece of art and tasted fresh, the peanut sauce was great, the manager suggested adding some spicy sauce which was great. The Pho version (or vermicelli with broth) they make was ok. We are used to more traditional versions but probably we should have picked the raw meat one to truly compare. The atmosphere was ok. Frequent visits from the delivery drivers are distracting, keeps the door constantly open and kills the vibe - a little rearrangement can solve it“

“Great food and a quiet serene atmosphere. Was looking for a good pho place and this popped up. Definitely recommend their pho, it’s fragrant and tasty, and their bun bo hue is great too. Also had to get their grilled minced pork lemongrass wrap. It is very flavorful and delicious. When I’m back in SF I’ll stop here again and recommend to friends.“

“I’ve been going to Mai’s for 25 years and to me it’s comfort food. Ricky and Rebecca are wonderful people serving a wide range of Vietnamese cuisine. Our daughter basically grew up eating there. Don’t be put off by the dated decor. They keep the quality of the food and the service high. Best place for pho in San Francisco!!!“

“we are from San Diego and found this place on yelp. The name itself peaked my interest. must say, sandwiches, spring rolls, Thai tea and Vietnamese coffee were to die for. will come back soon.“