50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Cliffside Park

“Hannah was a complete sweetheart. She was very accommodating, attentive & friendly. Great customer service & food quality. Her music playlist was awesome along with her entire swag. Will be back just because of her! Bon Mi was fire as well as the milk tea!“

“Let me start off by saying, if you want to complain about prices, don't even walk in the door. To get the optimal experience at any restaurant, you have to pay to play. So expect to spend about $70-100 per person here, this is a spot you take someone on a knock-it-out-of-the-park date or group gathering, you can't be a cheapskate. Now, to the food. Vietnamese BBQ is an intimate experience. Order the 7 course beef so you can try everything while the staff explains and helps you cook your meat. The electric grills are of the highest quality, the same ones they use at high-end Japanese yakiniku places, so the smoky taste on your cooked beef will be perfect. If you want to order a la carte, I highly recommend the Tomahawk, Madame Prawns and Charred Uni. Like I said, this is a place where you share your meal with friends and family so all the food is portioned that way.“

“The Best Pho in NYC, the broth is delicious & Service fast and friendly. It been my 3rd time here. I was not disappointed. I recommend all my friends.“

“Decent price, fast service, and fresh ingredients. I had the veggie banh mi; the bread was light, making it a healthy and satisfying sandwich with delicious herbs on it. The place it constantly busy. You can eat your food standing up on the side.“

“Had a group dinner for a friend's birthday and absolutely LOVED the place! The ambiance was so cool and I could have stayed there all nice. Friendly attentive service. Great neighborhood spot!“

“Very unique Vietnamese restaurant, the dishes are not like anything you'll find even in the edgier restaurants in NYC. I found the food very interesting, and I'm glad I tried it, but the flavors blended together, it lacked distinctiveness. The food is pretty shareable. The low tables on the sidewalk are cute, but didn't look very comfortable“

“Around 6:30 in the evening on weekdays, the store is almost full, business is pretty good, and the store also takes a lot of takeout orders.
The two of us ordered a bowl of mixed beef pho, a fried spring roll and a pork bun, and were very satisfied with everything. The fried spring rolls were very hot when they were freshly fried. They were crispy on the outside and filled with minced pork. They were delicious with the dipping sauce. There are three pork buns in a portion, and the fillings are crispy pork belly, pickled radish and sweet noodle sauce. This combination is unexpectedly harmonious and very satisfying. It is my favorite. The beef rice noodles contain beef tendons, beef slices and beef balls. There is not much meat but a lot of rice noodles. The soup is sweet and has a bit of Chinese medicine. It is just right for two people to share a bowl.“

“Best viet food I’ve ever eaten.
First time that I thought viet food might be better than Thai food lol
Their menu is a little hard to understand and the dish I posted isn’t on it. I found out about it by asking the waitress. It’s a must order.
The fried tofu crispy thing was avoidable. Everything else was great.
We ordered the bbq meat with those noodles and man what a stellar dish.
The doghnut thing in the picture I attached was my favorite.“

“i have been on the hunt for the perfect pate banh mi in manhattan and so far this is the winner! excellent sandwich, love the flavor of the pickled veggies, it has the crispiest bread ever, and theres even seating.
watch out with that crispy bread though! i personally liked it, but it is so crispy that i felt as if it cut the insides of my mouth.“

“The Best Pho in NYC, the broth is delicious & Service fast and friendly. It been my 3rd time here. I was not disappointed. I recommend all my friends.“

“Amazing food - highly recommended!“

“Wonderful experience. Food was amazing. Service was enough to keep you happy, but not intrusive. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The Best Pho in NYC, the broth is delicious & Service fast and friendly. It been my 3rd time here. I was not disappointed. I recommend all my friends.“

“Nice and warm. The food was Delicious!!n definitely will be back!“

“Obao is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC! I have never been disappointed here. Best atmosphere, staff, food, and drinks all for a reasonable price. Highly, highly recommend!!! Especially the calamari 😋“

“A great place to eat I love their pho chicken sandwiches but best of all their curry chicken soup is really good as well.My son introduced me to this place and it's been a favorite of mine ever since. 😋 👌 😊“

“Take out only. No seating inside.
Everything that we ordered was excellent: especially the chicken cutlet sandwich. The bread was great (not too crusty), the chicken was very tender, and the sauces and veggie toppings were very flavorful. We also loved the nems and the peanut mochi! So delicious!!“

“I had their takeout so can't review the atmosphere but their food was the bomb! We had the free range chicken pho which was delicious! Light but flavorful. The chicken pieces were a mix of white and dark but not the chewy dark pieces. I also was not super thirsty right after the meal which means they don't use MSG or any other chemicals to enhance the flavor.We also got their summer rolls which super fresh and so delicious.
Packaging of the food was super tight and thoughtful- no spills.
Def will be ordering again!“

“So nice, fast delivery I know you won't want to miss out“

“Best place! Staff makes you feel like you are Mrs.Lá’s long lost kids. We usually come 1-2 times a week because its affordable fast and absolutely delicious. broth is always exceptional, staff is always exceptional and it being BYOB is also exceptional! Bring a bottle of wine!“

“Amazing food, excellent service“

“Saigon Social is an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in the LES of Manhattan. Owned and operated by Helen Nguyen who uses her wonderful restaurant to prepare food for those in need for various organizations in NYC. She is a wonderful person and an amazing chef using her classical training to prepare amazingly authentic and forward thinking Vietnamese dishes. It’s a must visit!!!!“

“Every time I visit a new Vietnamese restaurant, I try their pho

The pho:
- Broth was very rich and flavorful
- The amount of basil and bean spouts were generous.
- The lime was perfect! Far too many places do not know how to pick limes. This place is not one of them.
- Amount of noodles are perfect
- In the Pho Sao Mai, the amount of meat is plentiful

The staff was very kind and welcoming. The space is very clean and well kept. Will be returning to try their other food options.“

“Great foods especially pho; highly recommended!“

“The Banh Mi Cart is my favorite part of working in the Financial District. They’re only open 4 hours a day but boy do they deliver! Hot, delicious ready-to-eat Vietnamese banh mi’s ? And the two uncles working the cart are super friendly and are the most honest, hardworking people I’ve met. I’ll have to try to get there earlier because the roasted pork banh mi is sold out everytime!“

“Excellent food and a wide variety of options. Have enjoyed everything we’ve ordered.“

“I love this place, it’s my top 3 Viet restaurant in NYC. The flavor is very authentic to Vietnamese growing up in the south like me.

With my recent visit, I have a few critiques:
- Oc len xao dua: it was mussels and not snails. I know you guys noted that down in the menu but I still feel bothered by it. Also the mussels doesnt really go well with the coconut sauce. I think you guys should remove that dish from the menu (you guys have better dishes on the menu!)

- Pho ga: the pho itself is on the sweeter side, which is not my preference. The lemon/green sauce was very sweet and tastes weird. We even asked the waitress to confirm if it's supposed to taste sweet like that and she said yes. I think you guys can do better with the sauce, or just do without it. Ems in 86 did the Pho Ga really well tho.

The rest of the food was really good, especially the Bo Luc Lac and Lemongrass clams. I didn't get the Bo Kho this time but definitely highly recommend!“

“It was a really good pho, we really enjoyed the food here. Everything about it tasted authentic. One little thing about it was that there was no highchair for my baby so he sat with us. But other than that this will be my new favorite place“

“We came here for dinner and we loved the food! I ordered the DAC BIET 55/PP because I wanted the lemongrass beef skewers with a bunch of small dishes; loved the flavors and presentation. My friend had the chicken pho and the broth was so good.

The location is super easy to get to, just a 2 min walk from the Morgan stop and a minute walk to Moondog HiFi.

The only thing I want to address is the noise level is unbearable. This is an ongoing issue for NYC restaurants and no one seems to care.

Restaurant owners, please take that into consideration when you design your next restaurant.“

“Cozy neighborhood place with good service.
Summer Rolls was a bit dry, felt like it’s been sitting in the kitchen for a while.
Pho broth was great with good flavors. Rice noodles were a bit mushy.
Flan was very good.“

“Clean addition of a much needed viet spot in this part of Jersey City. They specialize in their local take of banh mi sandwiches. They also offer special one off items, weekly. They have all the staples: Viet coffee, avocado shake, summer rolls, spring rolls, banh mi, noodle bowls, rice dishes, and if you're lucky, pho.

Vegetarian options: There are French fries, tofu options on menu items, and green smoothies.

Kid-friendliness: Casual eatery

Wheelchair accessibility: Street level, so it's ADA compliant“

“Pho was amazing.. 10/10..“

“The food is so gooddd. I have the spicy pork bar buns and the Lemongrass Chicken Bahn MI sandwich. Can you say Delicioussss.love love love. I live in East New York BK and came all the way for thisssss. Never been here before this was my 1st time and I'm going back...#littlemo'sisgood“

“Obao is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC! I have never been disappointed here. Best atmosphere, staff, food, and drinks all for a reasonable price. Highly, highly recommend!!! Especially the calamari 😋“

“Was hesitant about the Brisket Pho, (I'm a purist) , but it was out of this world! Even my 7 year old loved it!“

“great Vietnamese sandwich and a lot of variety.“

“Always so happy when we come here! Food and atmosphere is just what we need after a long day, and staff are super chill. Cute date spot as well ;)

Vegetarian options: Veggie pho is so delicious and vegan! Also great fried rice!!

Kid-friendliness: Staff was so friendly to my 5 year old! She loved the fish tank!“

“Awesome little family owned restaurant. Food was amazing and truly authentic. Danny and his family are genuine and warm. Prices are very good and allows for ordering many items off the menu, which we did. Definitely recommend and will hopefully be back soon!“

“What a find!!!! This new Vietnamese find was so delicious!!! The food is fantastic, service is excellent and ambience is really so pleasant. Loved this place and will definitely be back, soon!“

“Bahn Mi is the best in the area. The bread is way better than 5ive Spice nearby. The shrimp spring roll was missing carrots and cucumbers, it was just noodles, greens, and shrimp. Left a lot to be desired, but the namesake item was very good and worth your time for sure. Definitely would recommend.“

“This place was clean. The servers were eager to explain the menu to a first time patron and were just very nice. The pork sandwich on a baguette that I had was topped with cucumbers and shredded carrots. It made for a wholesome meal. I really appreciated how clean they kept the woman's bathroom. I loved the aesthetician of this place too. Overall, I will definitely go back ....for so many reasons, despite the miles that part us.“

“Such a cute spot! TLDR: great sandwich, customer service, value

I was craving a bahn mi while downtown and stumbled upon this shop. The spicy shredded chicken sandwich was divine. The chicken was tender, the veggies were crisp, and it was the perfect amount of spice. The bread was crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside - perfect for bahn mi!!

It was a great value for the portion size in this neighborhood.

The person who helped me at the register was very polite and kind! Definitely great customer service.

It’s definitely more of a “hole-in-the-wall” kind of place, but seems like a well kept secret. Will def have to come back and try the bubble tea combo.

Thanks Henry’s!!!“

“I ordered 3 bowls of Vietnamese Pho noodle soup for myself and my traveling partners when I was in NYC.
Look at the bowl!
A big hearty bowl of beef soup!
😍🥢

The standard was the same as those I ate in Asia and Vietnam (Hanoi). Love it! ❤️“

“Tasty flavorful and delicious the bread is to die for“

“We walked in for a to go order, we had the beed and chicken banmi

Pro: beef bami was nice, it was my first time to try banmi, it was also refreshing with the cucumber and some other veggies in there
Pro: chicken banmi, i like the flavor, i prefer this more than the beef and the meat was generous

Cons: chicken was dry
Cons: beef could have added more beef

I would go back and buy the chicken banmi again.“

“Everything on the menu is delicious. Highly recommended. And the service is friendly and excellent.“

“Excellent food excellent service! Everything was so fresh and delicious.“

“Fast service that doesn’t sacrifice quality. New place in the area that was surprisingly delicious. Pho has good broth, meats are flavored, it comes out right away boiling hot so you can flip it and cook it properly. I recommend dine in if you want pho because that’s the best way to eat it but it was still good as takeout.

Edit: I moved away from here a few months ago and I miss it every time I eat Pho somewhere else. This place was so flavorful that it put a lot of other places to shame.“

“Yummy yummy Good service Nice place“

“Came for the pho but was pleasantly surprised by the banh mi sandwich. The baguette is crisp and soft, with flavorful fillings like grilled pork or chicken. The pho is also pretty good, especially the brisket which is tender. Prices are reasonable, with sandwiches around $10 and pho $12-15. Service is efficient, and the restaurant is cozy and clean.“