9 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Buford

“On my way to Walmart on Buford Drive in Buford, I finally decided to stop by Mama’s Pho—a Vietnamese spot I’d heard good things about. And wow, I’m glad I did! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting, with authentic touches that transport you straight to a family-run eatery in Vietnam. The staff greeted me with smiles and seated me right away. Service was impressively fast, but never rushed—just the right balance of efficiency and friendliness. As for the food? Absolutely incredible. I ordered the traditional pho, and it hit every comforting note—rich, fragrant broth, tender cuts of meat, and fresh herbs that made each bite pop with flavor. But Mama’s Pho doesn’t stop at Vietnamese classics. Their menu also offers a well-rounded variety of Asian fusion dishes—like hibachi plates, Pad Thai, and stir-fried noodles—so there’s something for everyone. One standout that I have to mention: the Vietnamese iced coffee. Smooth, strong, and perfectly sweet—it was the ideal treat to top off an already satisfying meal. Whether you're craving a steaming bowl of pho or a flavorful hibachi dish, Mama’s Pho is worth the stop. It’s a hidden gem that blends authenticity, variety, and great service, all under one roof. I’ll definitely be back!“

“One of my favorite places to eat. There’s nothing that compares to Pho.“

“"It's like a consensual sexual assault on the senses." "I feel like I got hit with tear gas. Flavorful, delicious, spicy tear gas." I was first introduced to pho when I was 22 and working at a Korean law firm. For the past 11 years, pho has been my go-to meal for everything: hangover, common cold, emotional comfort. I'd not be exaggerating to estimate I've been going to different pho restaurants at least once a week for 11 years. This is the very first one where a waiter or staff member has suggested something and said "that's the way we eat it in Vietnam." Our waiter suggested a sauce mixture (the base of which is his homemade recipe) that had my husband saying the two quotes at the beginning of this review. And he added "it's like a Vietnamese holy water, purging the demons from my sinuses" before we left. I'd highly recommend this place. We'll definitely be back - hopefully we'll get more "back in Vietnam" recommendations too! It adds so much to the experience when someone shares their passion and homeland experiences with you - it is obvious food here is cooked with love. I took the picture when we were almost done because it was so delicious, I forgot to take a picture at the beginning.“

“My friend told me about it and I absolutely loved the food and service! They remind me of the place I would frequent when I lived in Seattle!“

“Been here a couple times. Got the x large p7 combo pho. Left satisfied eachtime. Service isnt the best, but that didnt matter. I was hungry and my experience made up for that. Broth was good and this is the only place they really load up the beef including tripe and tendon, which i was craving. Other places put 1 or 2 pieces and thats it. The beef was all tendor, didnt struggle with chewy tough beef like most pho places. They really put a lot of pho too. Other places have the giant bowl with little ball of pho and mostly broth. This is my go to when in the area.“

“Excellent service. Delicious food. My family and I went to eat while it was a bit busy and the service was still top notch. We had servers asking us if the food was good and if we needed anything else. Super friendly staff. I would 100% recommend you eat here.“

“I've been coming to Saigon Cafe for years. I used to go to the one that used to be in Gwinnett Marketfair shopping plaza. I always get the same thing, Spicy Basil dinner with chicken and I like it Thai hot. Tonight, they delivered 🙌 it's burning my lips off in the best way. The flavor is fantastic, but I know they've been lowering the spice a bit since I'm American. I understand it, but tonight's plate is just like the first time I ordered it. YUM!“

“Probably the best boba tea I’ve had in Georgia! We’re obsessed!!“

“This place was amazing. Some of the best sushi I've had in a while. I don't stay in the area but if I did if frequent this place. We were wondering if it was going to be any good because they had a50% of promotion when we visited. I know fish 50% off automatic antennas that make you think the worst. We tried 4 rolls and the takoyaki. The food was great all the rolls were fresh the seafood was fresh and everything tasted great. The servers were nice and I would recommend grabbing a bite of your visiting the area or having this as a go to if you live nearby.“