50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Monrovia

“the food is always very flavorful“

“Amazing foods and wonderful service“

“loved eating there with pops“

“Very good food ! Very good food!“

“Excellent food and great service. Family owned and my favorite local eatery. Please try it.“

“delicious and fresh Nice place too.“

“Average looking vietnamese restaurant, but we were really pleasantly surprised that the food was quite good and pretty generous portions, very large bowls of pho and ample meat and the special noodles were really good noodles were really different so good.“

“Best bánh mì sandwich I ever ate. I had the #8 charbroiled pork. So good!! Very highly recommend this place.“

“Service was fast, friendly and very helpfull....food was also great by the way. I came on a weekend and it was very busy and had to wait but still was well worth it.“

“Definitely one of the best places to get banh xeo in this area
-fast service, nice waiters who know English and Viet
-lots of herbs and salad, which is a must for this dish
-super crunchy! You can hear it in every bite. This is a result of using more oil, which can be felt in some bites, but overall very good
-fair prices, though it may feel a bit steep at $17 per plate
-the restaurant itself has a nice homey feeling

Would definitely go again!“

“I've been on a banh mi quest to find the best banh mi in San Gabriel valley.

I usually buy one item at all the places and it's the BBQ pork sandwich.
This is the best place so far. The sandwich is delicious. Old school delicious.

I call this banh mi, THE ULTIMATE. ?

Place is cash only.“

“It's easily the best Banh Mi joint in all of SoCal. This place tops them all. The attention to detail is superb. They come individually packaged in a box, sauce, and veggies on the side to keep the sandwich crisp. Bread made in house, probably, based on the way the bread has irregular edges and the overall quality. Bread is soft and light in the middle and extra crispy on the outside. The best sandwich here is the Roasted Pork. Listen, there's the usual dry roasted pork you get from those roasted duck houses, and then there's this. All you foodies know what im talking about. This roast is simply done right. It's crispy and light skin around soft juicy meat and fat. No hard glass shards breaking off a over done wet roasted pork belly here. It's roasted to perfection. You know it's cooked at a perfect 165 to retain the juices. The chef really really knows what he/she is doing. Don't expect all meat and no fat. It's not a bourgeois place. And dont expect a 12 dollar rip off. It's not that either. It's a wholesome mom and pop join that service fair priced $7.50 specialty sandwiches that you can't even compare to quality in Vietnam's best joint. Come here with confidence, it's simply the best Banh Mi in all of Southern California. I'm willing to bet the best for its price in all of the US and Vietnam combined. Go try it and you will definitely agree. I challenge anyone to prove me wrong.“

“Had the Pho and Spring Rolls. Delicious! The soup was flavorful and not greasy. The Spring Rolls were very fresh. I highly recommend this place.“

“We were there around 7:30pm and they close at 8pm, but they still take people in until they close and I love that! I always order their bun rieu and fried egg roll, these are my go to but from my group, they like the pho there too!

Parking: There is a parking lot for the entire plaza this restaurant is in, so if you are here during peak hours, it might be difficult to find parking as there are other food places in this plaza.“

“Solid pho tai for $13, lots of noodles, meat, and broth. The meat is a little too lean and I wish I could get a larger side of hoisin and chili sauce when dining in. All the side addons came in a little baggie, and the mung bean sprouts seemed to be cut in half. Overall, rather go here than drive into LA for Pho 87.“

“This place is nice and spacious, service was good. The Pho has good flavor. The wonton noodle soup was okay, but not sure what was in the wonton. ? …not a fan. Watch out for the tip calculations at the bottom of your receipt , it is done after tax is added on, which is wrong, should be calculated BEFORE TAX is added. Do your own calculation. Park in the parking structure in the back.“

“The dishes were overall tasty and came in generous portions, especially the pho. Decent prices, too.

We enjoyed the broken rice dishes; the grilled pork that came with it had a nice charred flavour and reminded us of Chinese pork jerky. We chose beef when we paid another visit, but I think the pork had better flavour.

The coffee was good, but strong. If you’re not used to caffeine, don’t expect to sleep!

Some dishes were a hit and miss. The rice cake appetiser with dried shrimp was quite bland and the broken rice special combo contained a lot of fish cake (possibly deep fried) and sausage type items, which didn’t suit our taste. It was still good, but I think we will stick to the grilled meat next time.

Regardless, good food. Happy to come again.“

“One of my favorite sandwiches ever hands down. It’s affordable, delicious and addicting. The bread is so crunchy. The flavors mesh so well together. Pro tip: I always call my order in advance so I don’t have to wait in line. Highly recommend.“

“I ordered the pho soup and man I would this is the best pho I’ve had in America. Not gonna lie, the thai tea is amazing and that boba too.“

“Got the special box with the 3 different rolls, fried sweet potato, nem nuong, cha lua, egg roll. The food was overall good but the egg roll and potato fritter was a bit old probably from day or two before. Overall it was tasty but I prefer the OG location in Westminster.“

“Great food. Love their Banh Mi and Spring Rolls.“

“This unassuming restaurant in the entrance of a supermarket is a hidden gem. Found it looking for Bo Luc Lac in the LA area and found it via Instagram review than made me want to drive all the way from Long Beach and I was not disappointed, as they serve one of the better Luc Lac, tender and well balanced on sauce and pepper. Their medium is more well done than medium so adapt your request based on that.The rest of the dishes are also very well executed, fresh and flavorful. The service is efficient and friendly while attentive.Well worth a trip if you Are not close, you will not be disappointed.

Parking: Parking is busy“

“This was Father's Day. The place was crowded. Tammy, the waitress, did an excellent job. There was a party of 12 making things difficult for her, but she smiled and kept her cool. This is one of my most favorite places to dine out.

Parking: Parking in the front. Didn't know that I was supposed to count the number of spaces.

Kid-friendliness: No kids in my group

Wheelchair accessibility: My wheelchair went right in .“

“Hand down the best banh cuon and bun rieu in the area. Banh cuon was handmade freshly in the restaurant - it’s so soft but tender at the same time, not as soggy like other banh cuon places. The only minus is that parking is limited and the restaurant is very tiny.“

“First of all BEST Pho in town. OMG!!!customer service is awesome. Been coming here since they first opened. Will keep coming back for more Pho and other foods.“

“Was in the mood for some Vietnamese broken rice dish and ordered #31 for pick up. Everything was very flavorful, you don’t even need the fish sauce to douse the food with. Only thing that was off was the rice was a little stale. I’m guessing because I ordered close to closing time. Overall good value and you get your money’s worth of food. Bring cash or get charged a fee on your card if total is below $35“

“**A Hidden Gem of Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine**

We came on a Saturday to enjoy some of our favorite dishes at the original Summer Roll location in Rosemead. This place has been around forever, and it's like coming home for a meal with family. We know the family that owns the restaurant, and they are always so friendly and welcoming.

We had their *nam*, *bun bo hue* (pig foot noodle soup), *banh beo* (steamed rice cakes), and *banh xeo* (Vietnamese crepe with bean sprouts and seafood). The food is from the Hue region of Vietnam, and they do it so well—everything was flavorful, authentic, and delicious.

While the decor here may not be as modern as their newer location in Temple City, this spot has that charm and authenticity that reminds you of a true family-run restaurant. We've admittedly neglected this location, but after this visit, we plan to come back more often. The food is excellent, and the warm, homey atmosphere makes the experience even better. Highly recommend if you're looking for a taste of genuine Vietnamese.“

“We enjoy hanging out. Yesterday we visited this excellent place which we didn’t know before. We enjoyed a beautiful experience there with very good meal and a well-trained stuff and an impressive chief cook. We put this fine restaurant in our phone list and we will certainly go again very soon. We deeply recommend.“

“The outside of the restaurant looks kinda janky, but man, this restaurant is amazing. The food, in addition to being incredibly cheap, is also so so delicious and has very large portions to boot. From what I saw, the meals were only around $13 and the drinks $4.00. The people who work there are also very kind and welcoming.“

“The food was perfect and the service was excellent! We don’t live close by. We were just visiting the San Gabriel Mission. However, whenever we go back to the area, we will definitely come back!“

“Free house special tea, choices of hot or ice cold. Yummy duck with refresh salad under neath it. First time to taste fried shredded banana flower on the side of the salad.
Super friendly waitress and waiter

Parking: Limited space but street parking is available“

“Closed to home 25 miles but better than go to Santa Ana 45 miles. Food taste 3.9 Cleanness 4 Atmosphere 3.9 Huge place, clean and perfect bathroom“

“This Pho place is an absolute hidden gem in El Monte.
Pho Bac is splendidly delicious. Mostly importantly, the Pho was not oily or salty, opposed to many other Pho spots in this area. The soup comes out scalding, which is how I like it. Meat was fresh and tasty. The pricing for food you see on the menu is what you are expected to pay and no tax. Not expensive. The staff here is friendly and flawless. I always leave a nice tip.

For a good Pho spot on this planet, a must try!!“

“Our servers were so nice! the pho soups were so fresh and steamy hot! My husband and I were very pleased“

“First time here and I loved it! I got the vegetarian ham bahn mi, my friend the veggie turkey. Both were amazing. The bread was so crisp and light. Crunchy veggies and tasty plant based 'meat'. It did come with mayo, so not vegan without modification. They also sell the veggie deli meat by itself!

Vegetarian options: There were vegetarian ham, turkey and chicken options for the sandwiches. They do come wirh mayo, so not vegan without modification. But the ham and turkey were delicious!“

“Ahhhhh ahhhh AHHHHH!

I've found my pho place finally in SGV!!! I frequent Vinh Ky in Garden Grove and I have been on the hunt for the same decadent bowl of pho rhat is closer to me in SGV. Holy Jeebus! I found it and I cant believe it has always been close tk me all along.

Great service & great food! Their chili oil is self serve and very good! Their Che desserts are not bad, too.

The only thing that was lacking is the amount of mint/basil that they serve with their bowls, but I understand since a lot of people dont use them but Im one of those people that wanr to see all green on my bowl. But no sweat, I just asked for more!!

Thanks Pho Hai, I will be back!“

“The broth is perfect! The sweet basil is sooooo good!! I love the egg rolls and how they serve them with lettuce and cucumber and a sweet sauce!!!“

“It’s great to be able to eat such delicious locomotive beef noodles in the morning! Two kinds of beef, beef tendon, and beef louver. The shrimp and pork rolls are also very solid! The mung bean paste and sago is very sweet.. Very good food and a comfortable environment!“

“Our first time ever Trying the Vietnamese food! One word ; THE BEST!!“

“Not your typical Vietnamese restaurant I usually order the vermicelli, grilled pork and royal rolls. They didn't offer this here. Instead they had stir-fried beef with onions on vermicelli and only 1 sole roll. The beef is delicious but in this combination, I am used to and prefer grilled pork.

Not an extensive menu In fact, the number of options is quite limited, so if you can't find what you're looking for.“

“Food was decent better than some other Vietnamese places I've tried. I did like the rolls. One thing I didn't like was that they didn't turn the AC on and when you're in 100° weather I think if someone's paying for their food the least you could do is turn the AC on so that they can enjoy their meal. It's family owned so the family basically sat in the dining room chilling like it was their living room lol“

“Was around the area so decided to grab lunch and it wasn't as great as before. We ordered the seafood egg noodle and seafood white noodle, both lacked flavor. I had to add satay sauce to make it taste a bit better. The ice water glasses were dirty as well. I don't know if it's under new owners or new chefs but it wasn't that great. Good thing it was a cheap lunch.“

“Recently opened its door in the Temple City, Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant is the new culinary destination for Vietnamese cuisine lovers. Having moved to Temple City, it stands proudly across from Summer Roll, inviting diners to embark on a gastronomic journey to Vietnam’s former imperial capital.

The restaurant’s specialty, Bun Bo Hue, is a testament to the authentic flavors of Huế. This Vietnamese beef noodle soup, known for its spicy and robust taste, is served in a generous portion brimming with succulent meat. The rich and aromatic broth leaves a lingering warmth that is both comforting and invigorating.

For those eager to explore the breadth of Huế’s culinary landscape, the Hue Combo is a must-try. This dish is a culinary mosaic, showcasing the region’s famous noodle-based delights. It’s an ideal choice for newcomers and connoisseurs alike, offering a sample platter of Huế’s pride.

While the Bun didn’t quite meet expectations, it holds promise. A tweak in noodle texture to achieve that coveted al dente bite, paired with a more traditional Vietnamese egg roll, could elevate this dish to new heights.

The Pho presents a soulful broth that sings with depth and clarity. However, the noodles yearn for a bit more finesse to match the soup’s excellence.

Service at Kim Hoa Hue is attentive and earnest, although a broader grasp of English would enhance the overall experience. For now, Google Translate bridges the communication gap, adding a touch of modernity to the dining experience.

The ambiance is as fresh as the flavors, with a bright and contemporary setting that promises growth and refinement. Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, offering a slice of Huế’s regal cuisine with every dish. With a few culinary tweaks, this establishment is poised to become a cornerstone of the local food scene.“

“This Vietnamese restaurant might not have the most modern interior or be in the trendiest plaza, but the food and service make up for it. The staff is always friendly, and the dishes are consistently good.

One thing I really appreciate is how vegan and vegetarian-friendly the menu is. There’s a great selection of options for different diets. I tried the bánh canh and bî cúôn and they were flavorful. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or into traditional dishes, they’ve got you covered.

If you’re after solid, no-frills Vietnamese food, this place is worth checking out.“

“I was walking around my air bnb neighbourhood and found this cute little restaurant. the waitress was such a sweetheart, very kind and efficient. She made the best Vietnamese ice coffee to! Will be back one day when I’m back in cali!“

“The place is called Pho Thanh online, but when if you go to the restaurant it's called Pho Ha Long.The restaurant doesn't use a/c, only fans. My friends and I were sweating so much. We won't be coming back to sit in anymore when it's hot. We rather order online to have to it delivered since the prices are the same and prices are lower than most other restaurants.They do not skimp out on the meat when you upgrade from L to XL size. They give you a good amount of meat but also more noodles. It was so much food, we will not get the XL size next time.If you decide to eat at the restaurant, they have a program where if you order up to 10 meals, you get 1 free.Free parking. They don't have a huge lot though.“

“Different Vietnamese cuisine in the United States, sour soup with hot stir-fry, several bowls of rice, burgers, jellyfish salad (like chicken salad ?), pan-fried pomfret, Vietnamese pickles, salty crispy shrimp, and other dishes Five dishes and one soup, come and try it?“

“One of the best Pho in the 626. My favorite is the Pho Filet + meatball. The soup is delicious and full of flavor. The beef tenderloin (filet) is tender and chopped into bite size pieces. Service is very fast.
The restaurant is small and fill up quickly during peak times but they have large share tables in the middle.

I introduced their pho to some of my friends in the west side recently and it changed their life. Haha that was fun.“

“This Cajun crawfish spot is a hidden gem that deserves more attention! The food is packed with flavor and delicious. The customer service is great; they always check in to make sure everything’s perfect. The restaurant is very clean, and the prices are fair, though they vary depending on what you order.“

“Super local area for a lot of the Viet and canto folks I highly recommend this area the servers are nice and quick! Just know that the parking can be REALLY hectic here cause it's a popular spot.

Parking: The streets and right by the restaurant itself just note that the parking lot at the restaurant is not big it fills up really quick!“