50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Newport Beach

“Very good modern Vietnamese food at reasonable prices just across the street from the beach.“

“Great food, helpful staff, and a pleasant interior make this one of my favorite places in the city. I came here to celebrate my birthday today, brought friends from Garden Grove who were visiting, and went on a date that ended up being the last one. I was highly suggested it, and now I am telling people about it!“

“I was here on a rainy day last week and can say how this lab curated the most nourishing pho broth I’ve ever tasted! Ever in the Huntington Beach area? Give it a try! Lifted my mood and gave my body back some life. The banh mi was also great - fresh crunchy bread with a soft inside filled with freshly cooked yummies! Enjoy 👩🏻‍🍳“

“Had a quick pho at Saiga during lunch and ended up sharing a table with a stranger, definitely a rushed experience as I had to move quickly for the next person’s turn. Personally, I don’t think I’ll be back, as the pho didn’t quite justify the price for me. That said, their business model is nice and efficient, catering well to the busy lunch crowd. A cool concept, but not my go-to for pho in OC.“

“Friendly staff and service. Broth is flavourful, full of meats and the bowl is very generous.“

“James is so courteous and went out of his way to provide excellent service to my boyfriend and I on our date night. The dining area is clean and comfortable. Most notably, the broth is prepared for over 10 hours, which makes the pho exceptionally flavorful. This is our new favorite neighborhood spot!“

“I was craving banh xeo this morning but the rest of my family was asleep so I went solo to Bánh Cuốn Tây Hồ 2. When I first entered I thought it was interesting that they had pitchers of tea on every table. Then when I got my banh cuon and they didn’t give me any nuoc mam I realized the pitcher must be nuoc mam. Yes, I probably ordered too much but their name sake includes banh cuon so I figured I just had to have it and my banh xeo that originally brought me out here. Yummy place. They also tolerated my terribly accented Vietnamese ordering :-)“

“Very delicious! Costumer service is A1! Good customer service 🥴“

“Great food. Very nice people“

“They weren’t kidding about the size. I ordered the large pho tai + oxtail and was able to finish it without exploding. The oxtail was so juicy and soft. The pho itself, well if you’re not ravenous, the regular is more than enough. The soup was flavorful but the noodles could be a little more Al dente. Overall, great meal and experience. Will be coming back again.“

“Amazing food. Delicious spring rolls. Baked goods.“

“Great Food and in small restaurant could see large groups we had two tables of 7“

“Food was so delicious recommended for who hasn’t tried it , and great service as well my first time. I would come back, but I’m too far. I’m from San Antonio Texas. Thumbs up 👍 👍“

“It was perfect timing for this Pho Hot Pot restaurant for our post spa/massage dinner! On this day, it did get much cooler in the evening, so hot pot was perfect! Our eyes definitely got hungry when we ordered this "Combo for 4" for just us 2, but it was the perfect opportunity to try different things! Thanks to our awesome server who was able to guide us through the menu, as noobs to the restaurant! Everything we tried was so delish and we had plenty to take home to share with our families! W“

“Good vegetarian pho, friendly staff.“

“very good food. a must if you are in the area“

“The people who come here and give this place anything less than 5 stars are tripping. I've been coming here for a little while now and it is a gem, their egg rolls are some of, if not the best you will ever have in your life. They are very flavorful, fried perfect, not oily/greasy at all and very crispy.

There is a minimum order of 10 eggrolls, you can mix and match whatever kind they have available but the sum has to be 10. They take card but do not prefer it due to the high charges they receive as a small business, it really is best for them if you can pay in cash or even zelle them for your order. I've personally never waited more than 10 minutes, even for large last minute orders so I think their service is always fast and consistent.

My Gf and the owner both say that #1 is their favorite and the best one on the menu and they probably aren't wrong, its the most flavorful one on the menu in my opinion too. But my favorite is #7, it's filled with a ton of shrimp and really good seafood flavor. If you want even more shrimp, I would order #9, it's basically a shrimp egg roll with a whole shrimp added to one end, also extremely good. My family really enjoys #3 + #4 which are good for just about anyone. Every single one on the menu is good though so I recommend you give them all a try eventually. Sauce is a large container of sweet garlic chili sauce for only $1.50, it's really good but I prefer making my own fish sauce at home.

I've seen a recent video urging people to order ahead online and that is usually the best idea but lately the lady I've spoken to says that they are simply too overwhelmed with orders because of the holidays to even answer the phone most of the time. If you're having a party or get-together where you want to order several dozen, I would call early morning or even the day/night before to secure your order. If you're going to order less than like 50, I would highly recommend being there before 1pm because they will likely have already sold out of a lot of them after that time. You can still get some after 1pm to close forsure but they will probably only have one type for the rest of the day and a limited amount. For example, I went yesterday at 4pm just an hour before they closed and I was able to order 40 but only of the #1 or #6, it took them about 4 minutes to give me my order.

Most of the bad reviews I see for this place is due to their customer service and I think those people were simply mistaken or confused about something. I have personally only ever seen 2 mature ladies working here that speak some english. Thats it. They answer the phone, prepare the egg rolls, take orders, make the food and drinks, and its just them... They are some of the sweetest and most polite hardworking little old ladies I've ever met, they are not mean like some people say, they are stern and loud at best but I feel like that can be expected and it doesn't mean they have bad intentions.

If you're like me and you live far away and interested in driving all the way out here just to give it a try, I would honestly recommend it. Just make sure you head out early and get here before lunch, try a small order of a couple of different kinds and once you see how good they are, you can walk back up to the window and ask to order a couple dozen more of the ones you liked the most and take them home with you. They reheat very well, I usually microwave a plate of 5-10 at a time for about 30 seconds until they're just barely warm and air fry or bake at a high temp for just under 5 minutes to bring back the crunch, tastes as good as fresh.“

“Service was top notch -extremely nice and informative on menu. Food was ridiculous good I recommend the grapefruit salad with chicken“

“Saturday 12/7:24 Lunch at 99999 Restaurant - Phở Út Nô in Garden Grove. I’m trying out their BBH, served in a metal bowl to retain the heat. The soup base was really good, not overpowering with a nice portion of meats and reasonably priced. There are many menu items that I will be returning to try out.

The restaurant has a nice decor and a big screen TV and several TV around the restaurant to watch sports games.

Mike, service staff, was polite and attentive to customers.

I recommend trying out this restaurant.

David Young
Restaurant Enthusiast“

“I usually get 100 frozen egg rolls for a family member when I visit them out of town and it's the shrimp and crab eggrolls. They love it here.
I recently ordered freshly fried chicken egg rolls for a picnic and the guests enjoyed them. Some are allergic to seafood and some don't eat pork so I was glad they had chicken egg rolls and they are equally tasty as the shrimp ones.“

“Excellent quality food. The filet mignon was perfect. Not fancy but very nice.“

“First time trying this place. Pork chop, fried chicken and egg roll were good and not unusual. The egg was different and very good. The bitter melon soup was really different, but I like bitter melon. Now, unless you know what bitter melon tastes like, I wouldn't recommend it for you.“

“Excellent food and very friendly service. One of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants now ! Definitely recommend 😊“

“Delicious food , great service, highly recommended. If you want a good food , No MSG , go to Pho B. They’re start a vegan menu soon .“

“Great services and delicious food!“

“New owner for about 1 year made major improvements for food and services in this small place with about 12 tables. It's nice, clean, bright, pleasant, smelling neutral.

We got in about noon a Sunday. Most tables were already taken. Half hour later about 10 people were waiting outside for seats. So they did something right and the place is popular.

We ordered a Bun Bo Hue Special with extra rare beef $14.95 and a Banh Canh Tom Cua central taste, $14.95, 2 hot teas $1 each.

BBH's broth is a rich, tasty bone stock, nice, clear with the tastiness of fermented shrimp paste without the odor, not too sugar sweet and not overspiced. There was barely a hint of lemon grass. a tub of satay is at the table to customize spiciness to taste. So far this is the most balanced and best BBH's broth I found in So Cal and No Cal.

There was generous meats, extra rare beef, shank, a few small bites of tendon, 2 cubes of blood curl, a large slice of pork butt, a chunk of pork ball and a chunk of short rib. No pork trotter was served, which is my preference. The meats were cooked to my preferred chewiness. I would skip the rare beef and short rib in next orders. I finished the soup and wish the bowl was bigger.

This is by far the closest to the best home-made BBH I had in central Vietnam. In comparison, for the same price, Ngu Binh serves a larger bowl by about 50% with more protein and tastier broth, but the broth is greasy and way over spiced.

Banh Canh Tom Cua has clear crab broth, fresh and tasty but a little too sweet for my taste.

The wait staff is courteous and efficient. They gave us a small cup of soy bean dessert, tasted good.

I wish the owner would add an option for a supersized bowl 50% larger. This place would be my second choice for BBH after Ngu Binh.“

“Great food, good service, friendly staff.“

“First time here, and Hoang Gia's owner Tang is the nicest and most friendly host!
Customer service is top notch, which will have me come back...

We tried the Crunchy Egg Rolls, which was made fresh, hot, and crispy!
The Nem Nuong Roll was delicious!
We were lucky to try a free sample of his Wonton as they sold out of it.
The Green Thai Tea was refreshing as well! My kids can't wait to come back to eat everything again!

Next time, I will try the Banh Canh Noodle Soup, I saw someone ordered it and the seafood were all individually packed for freshness!

Their cakes looked delicious as well!“

“I will say.... for simple, straight to the point banh khot.... this place was good. The batter was good, and I liked the ratio of batter to topping. It was not too thick of a banh part. BUT - I will say I've had better banh khots that are a bit heartier and Maybe made with more attention, meaning ones that have the other Toppings on it. I was so surprised when the Shrimp one came out and it was basically just batter and shrimp. So basic. It was good!!! But basic is all. And it matched what we paid for it. So I'm not complaining. I'm just saying that be aware that it's that type of banh khot and not like others in more upscale restaurants. It's 5 stars based on the style of banh khot this place is known for. Service was ok. They were busy. There was a wait. I'd say it matched the ambiance and price point.“

“This is my third time visit them and they always welcome me with the biggest smile and soft voices. The food tasted absolutely delicious with a big portion and packed in good quality Togo container. The ambiance is very clean, each table was set up far away so it looks so comfortable. The price is very reasonable too. I love when they refill my free drink without me asking for it.“

“The beef soup is delicious 😋“

“Decent spot for a quick Vietnamese meal!

My friend and I visited this Vietnamese restaurant for lunch, located in the Parkview Center Plaza. The plaza has ample parking, and the restaurant offers a cozy ambiance with a decent seating capacity. If you prefer dining outdoors, there’s also plaza seating available. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick and efficient.

We started with the Duo Appetizer, which included a spring roll and a crispy egg roll. Both were good, but the crispy egg roll stood out—it was hot, fresh, and flavorful.

For the main course, we went with the pho noodle soup: the chicken breast sous vide and the special combo, both in large portions. The noodle and meat quantity was generous, but the broth was a bit underwhelming—lacking the depth of flavor I was expecting.

We also tried the tri-color bean drink and the black sea grass jelly drink. The jelly drink was okay, but the tri-color bean drink felt more like a scoopable dessert than a beverage—not my preference.

If you're in the area and craving pho, this place is a convenient option, but it might not blow you away. A solid choice for a quick Vietnamese meal!“

“This is the OG spot where the Vietnamese get their nuoc mia.

I come here every time I'm in OC.
I usually get the penny wort sugarcane (nuoc mia rau ma).
Bf orders the kumquat which is very flavorful.

Great price too! Their small sizes are $4-5.

Don't bother with cococane. This is where the locals go for their sugarcane.“

“Went on NYE with a large party. Was a very impromptu decision, but called in advance to see what their hours were. They were super happy to have us and had our table ready immediately. Place isn't super big, so just be aware if you plan to come in with an 7 or 10 top. Price was super reasonable.

Kid-friendliness: They were super accommodating with 4 kids in our group, 3 of which were toddlers.“

“It is a family owned restaurant serving yummy Vietnamese dishes that are vegan. We love this place. We tried almost everything and each is delicious. The service is a friendly mom and pop restaurant service. They are really accommodating what you need.“

“Best I’ve had outside Vietnam!“

“Small establishment with about 20 seats. Simple menu with steamed duck or chicken as the central pillar. Steamed breast or drumstick, grilled or steamed rice, duck liver pate, small soup were devine. Instead of rice, noodle soup can be had with the steamed duck, which were juicy n tasty

Parking: Peak lunch hour parking can be difficult“

“Foods ảre awesome just like home cooked meals - the services are great n friendly lady owner 👏n staffs . the price are unbelievable reasoning compare to other local restaurants 💞😍- definitely come back to try variety typical Viet ‘s foods Free desert the mung bean with tapioca not 2 sweet ..:-)“

“Everything was absolutely delicious!!! The hot passion mocktail was the perfect blend of tart and spicy. We had the duck tacos and pumpkin and prawn soup, which we would make a special trip back for. Manny was excellent and checked on us throughout the meal. Above and beyond service! There was live music with an amazing violinist and pianist. I would highly recommend this restaurant! Plus it's absolutely beautiful inside!“

“It’s a little gem in the area. The food is delicious and vibe is friendly but a bit noisy during lunch. They have two dining section and we are seated on the newly remodeled area which I like it a lot. It’s a nice place for friend gathering.
Parking is free and easy. There is street parking and underground parking in the same building which save time to find a parking space.“

“The pho Tai was surprisingly very good. Good portion of thin sliced beef and a good broth. Tucked away in a strip mall of Harbor blvd. Basic decor but clean and reasonable price not cheapest like some on other side of 405 but its good pho and that's all that matters.“

“Food is good, service is prompt. A shame is parking lot is a bit too small.“

“No Fancy Decor. Just good foods🥰“

“Cash only, light lines during dinner rush moves but moves very fast for groups of four and less anything more and it takes a little bit longer. All of this doesn't seem all that appealing but this place is MICHELIN RATED it's had Zagat awards almost every year since 1995, their broth is amazing everyone I've introduced this place to keeps coming back.

Parking: Strip mall adjacent, the liquor store will tow so talk to them first.“

“Place doesn’t look like much but the food is amazing.They DO NOT have any vegetarian or vegan pho for which I considered to give 4 stars but the rice bowl with crispy tofu was really good.My son confirmed that beef pho is also great.Price was also very reasonable.“

“Had the banh canh and bún riêu here and everything was great! They are very efficient, since it is a smaller space, they took our order first before we sat down and had our food out about 10 minutes after sitting down. The broth was delicious and it had a good amount of crab meat in the banh canh which we loved! Will definitely be back next time we’re in town! :)“

“We've enjoyed the rice noodle dishes here many times (rice vermacelli with pork or grilled shrimps, salad greens, sauce) but today we had the chicken Bahn Mi (Vietnamese sandwhiches) and they were awesome. Crusty fresh french baguette with a soft tender interior, filled with lemon-grass marinated grilled chicken , cilantro, jalepeno, pickled radish and carrots and a delicous sauce. Heavenly. They are counter-service only... but you can usually find an outside seat with a view of the Beach!“

“Didn’t expect it to be good, this spot was TeaPo before.We came here with Com Tam special in mind but the server said they stopped the Com Tam Special which was about 5.99 at 9:30pmSo we gotta order something else , my wife got the Bun Bo , i Got the Pho. Surprisingly my Pho 9.99 was very good , good fatty broth meats were good, veggie fresh. The Bun Bo was alright too But i ll get the Pho all the times ??Dont expect too much, You’ll be chilling and fine.“

“I have been eating here since 2002 while still in high school. First time ever eating Pho here. These 3 Viet guys from my classes introduced me to Pho at this place. Been going here whenever I’m craving Pho or Viet food in the Irvine area. The most flavorful Pho broth out of any Viet restaurant I’ve ever ate in California.“

“This spot is great! My mom's friend recommended it to me along with a sandwich that isn't on the menu. This is the best banh mi I've had. The staff is very friendly. I was given some cold tea on the house while I waited for my order.“