50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Pasadena

“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.“

“Beautiful and very clean place, food is super delicious, customer service is excellent 👍🏻👍🏻 My family and I definitely will come back soon. Yes, I highly recommend this place.“

“This place has fast service, clean dining room and tasty soups and entrees. Always a go too in Pasadena.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We absolutely LOVE stopping by Pho Banh Mi Che Cali whenever we’re in Pasadena—but honestly, it’s worth a drive from anywhere! The food is consistently fantastic, & the staff are always friendly & welcoming.

Our favorite has to be the Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi—it’s bursting with flavor every single time. If you’re in the mood for authentic, delicious Vietnamese eats, this spot should be at the top of your list!

• The Wandering Paw •“

“Vietnamese fusion cuisine. Some Korean chili oil in the spicy pho I ordered. Overall, not bad. If you want traditional pho, there's plenty of other options elsewhere. The broth may not be heavy in the traditional sense but it's not bad either.

While the portion isn't as packed as I wouldn't liked, it's sensible and I still left feeling full. Although, when I eat pho, I tend to over indulge and come out feeling like I'd stuffed myself silly. No knock here, just not the super giant bowls some might come to expect when ordering pho.

Add for the other options, you have some interesting choices, chicken katsu banh mi caught my eye but I was in the mood for pho.

A good mix of traditional and fusion without feeling overwhelmed with a bunch of choices on the menu.

Drinks are bottled variety which can get annoying if you wanted refills like unlimited ice tea at regular pho restaurants but it's not a deal breaker.

Overall recommended of you're now the type to turn up the nose at the mention of fusion cuisine.“

“I happened to see one of these on the way to my hotel and it reminded me of the shops they had in Sac. Grabbed a grilled pork bahn mi for lunch with some egg rolls to share. Added a well done egg and loved it. All their sandwiches are really good. I will return if in the area for sure. Great food for a great price“

“You cannot go wrong here. Everything on the menu slaps to a superb degree. My favs are the popcorm chicken, the limeade spritzer, and the tofu banh mi (with a side of peanut sauce). Chef Uyen is a very dope human who has built a beautiful business model around delicious Vietnamese home cooking and community mutual aid. We freakin love Be U!“

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

“There was a short queue but well worth the wait. The Banh Xeo (pancake) was fantastic - crispy egg crepe, flavourful pork, prawns and bean shoots inside, served with fresh lettuce, mint, picked carrots and dipping sauce. The tangy and savoury combination was beautifully balanced.

Service was very friendly and helpful. Seats were allocated on a first come, first serve basis so I was initially given a table for 4 and later asked to move to a more suitably sized table, which was more logical. Portions are generous here. I waddled out with food coma and a good intention of returning.“

“Although the restaurant is often crowded, the wait staff are usually responsive and able to attend to customers' needs.“

“Being from Australia visiting los angeles I've read the reviews about this place And thought I would give it a go and guess what they were right best Pork Ba Mi I ever had the gentleman on the door was very accommodating and friendly would go here again anytime without a doubt also very reasonably priced 😉“

“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.“

“Small little place with only a small bench to eat outside. I usually just get a. Sandwich and a coke and eat it in the parking lot, sitting on the wall in a sunny spot-And I have a great time.

I call this a win. I have the same thing every time. I know I should try something new. Next time maybe“

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

“the bahn mi sandwiches are great here!“

“I had this place saved as a place I wanted to try for wayyyy too long! I’m mad I didn’t come sooner. The food was unique, filling, and delicious. The ambiance is top notch.the drink selection hit the spot. The service was so warm. Check this place out. I will be back soon.“

“delicious and fresh Nice place too.“

“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.“

“Nem Nướng Khánh Hoà is widely praised for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine and warm atmosphere. The restaurant’s specialty is nem nuong cuon, a dish of grilled pork meatballs wrapped in rice paper and served with fresh herbs and vegetables. The dish stands out for its flavorful, fresh grilled pork and the crunchy texture of the accompanying ingredients“

“loved eating there with pops“

“Went there for breakfast around 10am and it was nice and empty. Food came out fast and tasted good. Came with a lot of basil and cilantro. They have an extensive menu. Only downside is the parking directly behind the restaurant is limited to 5-6 spots. If it’s full you have to park in the parking garage“

“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.“

“Quite Wonderful people. First time here and I will be back. Lee was kind enough on how to eat this dish. Please come and enjoy. So birds need passports to fly from place to place. We are all one. Be the love you want in your life. And it will appear for what you are looking for is looking for you.“

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

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

“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.“

“The food was amazing, very hot and a lot of food for the price. I was not able to finish the house special but it was just as good the next day. The veggies were very fresh and the noodles and meat were great. The broth itself was amazing!
The Thai tea and beef rolls were fantastic, I had to order another Thai tea to go because I couldn’t get enough!
The flavor of the food was great and it is definitely one of my new favorite spots for pho. Will and have recommended to anyone looking for a good authentic pho spot!“

“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.“

“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“

“It's a one man band, so it took awhile for us to get our food. You will need patience. But when it comes out, it was so worth it! Next time I'd try calling and order ahead, or order a takeout. There's a lot next door that has zero marking, but you can park there.“

“15. Com Tam King Special is good but not so good as expectation when it looks like the best one which this restaurant recommended.

79. House special with beef combo is really nice. Highly recommend. We would come again because of this beef noodle. The soup and beef is delicious.

The service is good. People here are very friendly and serve efficiently.“

“Get the Cơm Bò Lúc Lắc or (shaking beef) and thank me later. Described by my boyfriend as “one of the best things he’s ever eaten” this meal was a 10/10. The meat was so delicious and veggies so fresh - they worked together perfectly.“

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

“We brought twins there to Have lunch. They were very accommodating and provided high chairs, children bowls, utensils and covered water cups with straws“

“We had esten hete before and it was sok good. So we came bsck and it never disappoint. I ordered their btoken rice with egg meatloaf, pork chop., pork skin, with shrimp tofu- it was the best! It came with souo on the side. My hubby ordered the crispy egg noodle snd we lije it. Price is very reasonable, service is super fast and staff are very friendly. The staff came back multiple times to check with us with his charming smile, you can't beat that. I love this place. Check this out“

“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.“

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

“Fresh and good nice people“

“me gustó la sopa y los apps“

“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!“

“Good food,freshly served ,affordable and nice server“

“I was seated as soon as I walked thru the door. As soon as I looked up from my menu, someone came to take my order. I went to the bathroom, sat down and my food arrived within 5 minutes of me parking my car. These guys are always so fast and the food is always delicious.“

“This is hands down my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in SGV. I’ve lived here for 25 years, and this place has been my go-to for a long time. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the restaurant is super clean. I always get the dry vermicelli — the lemongrass beef is packed with flavor, and the shrimp rolls are crispy and so good. They’ve got a nice variety of beers too, which makes it a fun spot to hang out with friends. The owners are always around, super friendly, and you can tell they really care about keeping the place in great shape.“

“I love pho. This pho is good. Also, for no reason they have amazing rice dishes and freshly made banh mi - way to go K5!

One time I walked in and witnessed a woman whose only objective in life was to sing one song for Pho enthusiasts. Nobody stopped her. She finished and just walked away. This staff is dedicated to serving you food, nothing will deter them from this goal.“

“Love their duck salad! I've never had duck cooked this way before and it's delicious. They have this awesome deal... if you buy the half duck salad, get a bowl of noodles with it free! But it's dine in only.
Been here 2x now and definitely would come back. I want to give food 4.5 stars only bc the Thai tea I had was barely sweet. Didn't love it.“

“The place was very decent, well organized and decorated. The atmosphere is pretty quiet and perfect for talking or hang out. Pricing was a bit too much for my taste but the food makes it up for it. Food was great, the wait wasn't long around 3-5 minutes. It's got a good station for toppings, especially good for the Pho I ordered. My sister and mom definitely agreed it was a great experience. I would come back if I have the time again! Plus there's good restrooms, a tray return to put back after you're done, and good sitting areas. If you're a fan of a quiet, warm, and well cleaned place, this place is for you! The staff were wonderful, they gave us advice for our order and explained well. I definitely recommend!“

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

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“I had such an amazing experience at this restaurant. The moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting, cozy enough to relax, but still stylish in a way that makes you want to stay a little longer. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive without being pushy, yah they checked in at just the right moments and made me feel genuinely taken care of.

And the food… absolutely outstanding. Every dish was fresh and full of flavor, but the star of the meal was definitely the Phở. It was rich, comforting, and beautifully balanced, the kind of traditional, authentic taste that’s getting harder to find these days. The broth had that deep, slow-cooked flavor that feels like home, and the toppings were perfectly prepared.

Overall, it was one of those dining experiences where everything just clicks, great service, great space, and truly memorable food. I’d 100% come back and definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a real, comforting bowl of Phở and an all-around fantastic meal !!!“

“Love love love, It was my first time going and I ordered the Brisket Pho, Shrimp Egg Rolls, Sesame Balls, And Vietnamese Iced Coffee (My favorite 10 out of 10 alone) was amazing. It was a 10 out of 10 for me can't wait to try their other options. 🤤🤤🤤🥰🥰🥰🤤🤤🤤“