50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Richmond

“Pho is all about the broth, and this place was amazing. You can tell the broth was cooked with a lot of bones and flavors like star anise because you can see the nice fat in the broth. I consider myself a bit of a pho connoisseur, and this was the best pho around El Cerrito. Portions are generous as well. I recommend the large combination (PHỞ XE LỮA) beef noodle bowl.“

“Been coming to here for years. The pho soups, all the vermicelli, the rice plates, the appetizers, and the beverages are always amazing. I am so happy this place is still here till this day.
The broth is always so good in their soups.“

“The food was amazing and the service was excellent. I came here with party of 10 and we were accommodated within 15 minutes. The staff was very friendly and welcoming“

“Great views and good food“

“Pho is good quality, but expensive for what it was. It seems like a neighborhood place that was forced to up its prices but never did the same for the presentation or composition. Seems very legit, homey atmosphere, like in a past life I had come here every weekend with my family and bought the gacha toys from the dispensers.

Parking: Around the north side, about 10 spots“

“We ate a meal of three different spring rolls (come with four halves each): the grilled fish, BBQ pork, and BBQ chicken spring rolls. They come with delicious a peanut sauce and fish sauce. The grilled fish and BBQ pork ones were our favorites! There is only a small amount of seating outside, but the service was so kind and attentive. Will definitely go back and try other dishes!“

“Pho was great! Order was ready quickly compared to another spot I had tried to order from. I love having the option to select beef broth with my veggie pho! The soft fried tofu in the veggie pho was so good!! The grilled shrimp and pork spring rolls were delish too! Will definitely be back - nice to have so close to my home!“

“SUPER ! Nous y avons très bien mangé, choix et qualité ! Allez y les yeux fermés :-)“

“With prices going up, this is still a local staple at 6 something a sandwich. He packs my Bacon Bahn Mi with a good amount of meat! No cutting corners here :)

When I used to work in the area, I'd get their lunch plates they have wrapped up in the open fridge. Viet BBQ Chicken, Fried Egg Roll, and rice noodles are my go-to.

They also serve noodle soup, which a friend of mine way back said tasted like her mom's, very good; Chicken Pho.

Parking: If lot is filled there's always plenty of street parking“

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

“Can’t decide between egg rolls or spring rolls? Enter the Cha Gio Cuon…egg roll in spring roll. GENIUS! My companions had the chicken soup and fish banh mi, both also excellent. Their broth is super flavorful and the price is right. Owner and crew are very attentive.
The restaurant is beautiful with modern murals of Bay Area life, but eating near sundown was quite unpleasant in almost all tables due to west facing sun. Simple drapes/blinds would help.“

“I went here after work! I was famished! I was so happy w how cute their decorations are! The music was lovely! Sauces chili oil so good! And i cant believe they have Banh Khot! As its a bit labor intensive. Ive only had it at Tayho. Well this is their mamas recipe! Its a crispy coconut crepe w shrimp. They gave me fancy butter lettuce shiso and mint wraps for each one! I feel so pampered! Its now my favorite order! Noodle soup too is perfect for winter rainy days. Parking is a lot and super convenient location! Thx so much for feeding this famished lady. ?

Kid-friendliness: Yes christmas decorations and festive music . Kids menu too!

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp no incline really“

“The best pork bun in the Bay Area, no joke, great value!“

“I love Pho Vy! The environment is always very friendly and welcoming. Mom and pop shop located in Little Saigon. They have off menu items along with their variety of goodies on existing menu. My go to’s is their bun bo hue, bun rieu, bo kho, rice plates and all of their appetizers. Always a supporter of local mom and pop shops.“

“I’m sad that I have just found this spot and was missing out for so long. The sandwiches are huge and heavy (I normally split my sandwich). I would recommend calling in your order, as it normally takes 20 mins to make.

Our favorite sandwiches:

- Grilled Pork Vietnamese Sandwich: My favorite sandwich! Packed with tons of flavor but balanced with the pickled veggies
- Combo Vietnamese Sandwich
- Meatball and Egg Vietnamese Sandwich

I’m excited to try the whole menu eventually.“

“Their pho combo is great for introducing someone to tripe and tendons or for converting someone that typically hates it. It seems cleaner there or that they trim off the less enjoyable parts. The soup is aromatic, not greasy and clear.

Rice plates and rolls are great.
GET THE PANDAN WAFFLE.

They also have a Street Fighter 2 cabinet.“

“Fresh, delicious and great folks“

“Food is delicious and prices are reasonable. But BE WARNED that the website for this restaurant is maintained by a third party (Simplemenu) that adds 15-20% to the price for each menu item for pickup and delivery orders. This upcharge is not separately identified or disclosed on the website. I pointed out this issue when picking up my online order. The cashier shrugged, was aware of the price difference, and explained that they don't run their own website. Try calling instead to get the actual menu price - although it's very hard to get anyone to answer the phone.“

“Mr. Ho a absolutely nice guy ho in Chinese is good we at a Vietnamese place. Our favorite place PhoKing food good and service recommended.

Parking: Convience for shopping area

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly and dog friendly outside seating

Wheelchair accessibility: The front has a little ramp to make it easy for those needing it“

“One of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants! Great food, great service. Totally clean and good place to eat, not really a place for "atmosphere" but you wouldn't expect it to be. Get the combo rice plate with the pork hop and shrimp cake!“

“Food was good and tasty, price was reasonable. Not normally a pho person but the kid loves it. Friendly service, good food. Little sketchy of a neighborhood and the parking was minimal other than that would have been 5 stars.

Parking: Small lot but there's street parking although it's a sketchy neighborhood“

“Amazing food with outstanding service!!“

“Back when they still had their location in Chinatown, this was the only place I’d buy Banh Mi sandwiches before they went mainstream. We’ve been their customer for almost 30 years.

Now that they only have this location open, we STILL only go here to buy Banh Mi sandwiches. It’s pretty much the best in Nor Cal.“

“Staying at the Claremont this week, found this little hidden gem and it is amazing. I call it hidden because even though I could see it on the map I'm bad at navigation and had a hard time finding it.I only got the original sandwich as I have never had one before. It was absolutely amazing and I hope to stop by again before leaving. Their menu prices seem unheard of in this area and they were slammed busy when I went for lunch. They did move fast though.“

“Step right up, order and pay first, menu on the wall - fast service, delicious, fresh ingredients, Spring rolls and egg rolls done just right - the meat is marinated and sweetened and perfectly grilled, the pickled carrots, green onion, daikon are all still fresh and nicely rice vinegared. Great lunch place, we'll be back to try the Banh Mi next!“

“Excellent place!! I had the grilled pork banh mi, it was absolutely delicious. The meat was really well marinated with lemongrass and fish sauce, by the taste of it, and it wasn't too fatty. The banh mi had the right amount of pickles and cucumbers, and the service was quick and amiable. I intend to make this a regular spot for me.“

“Their bahn mì and pho are exceptional. Amazing peanut sauce too. Usually the bahn mi bread hurts your mouth but theirs is softer and chewy and makes the buttery taste extra good. The tofu filling was great. Spring rolls great too!
We kinda randomly landed here but were so impressed!“

“Just had late lunch there with my mother. It was delicious. My had the Pho and I had the veggie soup, both very tasty and fresh.
The staff was super friendly and the place was clean.
I highly recommend! And we will be back :)“

“They have great asian food, I’m chinese-american and find it very comforting. I got the mapo tofu this time but I also like their eggplant tofu. The service is great, they are super friendly and even gave me a free tea egg today. You can join their wechat group chat to receive updates on daily specials, etc.“

“The small restaurant in Chinatown serves really authentic Vietnamese cuisine. It is as delicious as in Vietnam and definitely recommended. The staff was friendly and everything seemed clean and tidy. The portions are decent so we didn't finish it.“

“Reflecting on my son's first birthday and baptismal reception held at this venue last September, I am incredibly grateful for their exceptional accommodation of our dietary needs. Despite the event's delay in reviewing, I couldn't overlook their outstanding service. With a table reserved for 30-40 guests, I had pre-ordered the food as requested by the restaurant. They truly exceeded expectations. Every dish, from the appetizers to the rice dishes and soup, was simply exquisite, eliciting mouthwatering delight from all attendees. Despite the challenge of parking in the area, the food alone made it worth the effort. The service was nothing short of amazing, and their flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes due to unforeseen food allergies among our guests was commendable. I am sincerely appreciative of their dedication to ensuring a memorable experience for us and our guests.

Dietary restrictions: Flexibilty with food allergy, just ask them for available options.“

“Stopped by at 9 PM midweek, was nice to hear kitchen was still open and we could dine-in. All the food was good, we especially liked the sugarcane shrimp spring rolls. A little pricier than average, but quality was reflected in it. Nice vibes, would definitely come back!“

“Amazing food with outstanding service!!“

“We went when they opened at 4 pm on a Saturday after a show. Not only were they opened, but they seated us promptly. This is a nicely laid-out restaurant in the Rockridge area. They have a large vegan menu, and the food is authentic. I bit on the higher side but likely comparable to the neighborhood.

Vegetarian options: They have a large vegan selection with choices of "beef", "chicken", and "pork belly". You can't go wrong with any of them.“

“I love Mint Leaf!What the food is like:The pho is good. Flavorful enough to not be boring, and plain enough that it is comfortable to eat. I like to get the special rare beef pho.The shaking beef plate might be my favorite when I want to be spoiled. It's basically a plate of big chunks of well-flavored meat (garlic, onion, salt, probably other flavors too). Love the sizzling sound it makes while it is served.The spring rolls are all really lovely, too. They have a lot of crispy textures stuffed into them.Most of the dishes are very flavorful. Some of them are also rich.Online ordering: I appreciate that Mint Leaf recently incorporated the ability to use Online Ordering through GrubHub and other platforms. I love being able to schedule a pick-up time. I used to order via telephone and would ask for extra jalapeños on the side, and they would sometimes be forgotten (totally okay!). Now that I am ordering online, though, there's a printed receipt that shows the request for extra jalapeños. It seems like this has been making it easier for the staff to ensure order quality. The person who is usually behind the counter has been kind enough to double-check that the jalapeños are there when they see the receipt, without me even having to ask.Thank you, Mint Leaf!

Vegetarian options: The vegetarian options that are available are all so flavorful. There's a few spring roll options and a tofu dish that is tasty.

Kid-friendliness: Kid-friendly atmosphere.“

“Nothing on the menu disappoints, and there are a number of dishes that aren’t exactly common in Vietnamese restaurants in the US.

The grilled pork is really something else, though. Trying it for the first time was like a great first date; I couldn’t stop thinking about it.“

“Good food and great environment, a little far from home to go very often.“

“Definitely the pho in the East Bay, true Northern/Hanoi style which is hard to find in this area and maybe one of the better beef broths I’ve had outside of Vietnam. they add fresh ginger to the beef broth which adds to flavor + complexity. The mien ga (chicken w glass noodles), ca Thanh long (turmeric fish), and bun cha are all also served as traditionally done and v good! took my Vietnamese mother here and she approved:))“

“Can't rly give atmosphere 5 stars because it's takeout only but the wife and I love this place! Banh mi is excellent, as are the bowls of whatever. I don't think there's anything the owner chef woman can't make well. She used to run 3 restaurants! Also she is an angel. Go there for the owner chef woman if nothing else. Also egg rolls and crab rangoon are yummy.

Vegetarian options: Dishes that don't have meat“

“THE BEST PHO AND SERVICE HANDS DOWN! Born and raised out here, been to all the pho spots and we have a-lot of good ones but this one is my favorite. Once a week two #19s is what gets me through the week haha. Great portion and high quality meat always. Thank you Pho Mekong!!“

“I stopped by here on Saturday as my parking was at the lot across the street.Friendly service. Good prices.I had my usual favorite, fresh spring roll with peanut sauce.It was busy (being at the edge of Chinatown and good food).I would definitely recommend this place.Parking.. well, it's DTSF.“

“The grilled pork bahn mi was solid with great balanced flavors, super-fresh on a crusty baguette for $5.50. I've been doing a comparison of places in Oakland and this one was solid. Going back to try the beef pho. This place is a family run, Chinatown coffee shop so don't expect frills but the sandwich was :: Italian kiss::“

“Their garlic noodle filet mignon is my FAVORITE next to their fried chicken. All their other foods are super delicious but I have a weak spot to their garlic noodles and chicken. Would definitely come here for rice/noodle plates, soups and appetizers! Highly recommend!“

“Their Chicken pho is my favorite in Oakland. I eat it every time I'm there , same dish .the ingredients fresh and the pho is good so I assume that the rest of the food can't be too bad ...The place - it's interior look is not designers dream but it is clean and works for me .The owner , Long , which many times will be there is a good person And the staff will service you well .Also , after reading the bad reviews , Some people are a bit spoiled .“

“San Francisco’s most hidden gem“

“Updates since their closure (I believe new ownership?). This place now rivals places in San Jose imo. I didn't realize they opened :( Yelp has their updated photos 7 months ago and I'm sorry I hadn't discovered it sooner!

I tried their Seafood Beef Noodle Soup w/ egg noodles, so good!! Great sandwiches too! The photo doesn't do it justice. Good portions of fish cake, shrimp, squid and imitation crab plus got a cup of their fried chili oil for the ultimate depth of flavor in their already rich beef broth. Always egg noodles over rice noodles for me.

These remarks are already made with only a couple visits and I can't wait to try everything else on the menu!

Parking: Always spots available in the private lot. And when it does fill up, there's plenty of street parking.“

“#1 Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco. We ordered Bun Bo Hue and Bun Thit Nuong, which was delicious. We were so satisfied with the Bun Bo Hue, it is an authentic Vietnamese flavour. We tried so many Vietnamese restaurants in SFO but turned out so disappointed. However, Golden King is a lifesaver.“

“Stopped in with the family for dinner. We had the shrimp rolls, basket of fries, a pork banh mi, a chicken rice plate, and a pork rice plate. Everything was delicious. The little one loves the aoli sauce that came with the fries.They offer water for free, and have a variety of canned soda to drink.“