31 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Hackensack

“Is there anything as comforting on a cold night as slurping thin rice noodles from a rich, deep, stewed-for-hours broth? Others might disagree, but it was what my taste buds were screaming for on a recent blustering cold night. My husband and I stumbled upon this restaurant, and the short version of this review is that we not only satisfied my cravings, but I think we've found our favorite Vietnamese spot in the area.

I was bemused by the way they display comically oversized versions of their menu at every table. What I initially considered to be somewhat gimmicky turned out to be quite convenient since everyone at the table was simultaneously viewing the same menu while discussing ordering options.

I love how quickly the food gets to your table at Vietnamese restaurants, and Pho Saigon is no exception. Our crispy spring rolls arrived mere minutes after ordering, and they were everything I'd want from a good fried appetizer - meaty, flavorful, and hot enough to do some of those open-mouthed dragon breaths after your first bite. My beef pho was also fantastic, with the broth perfectly redolent of all the spices that imparted their flavors. But I was most impressed with my husband's chicken vermicelli bowl. The meat was beautifully seasoned and, once mixed with the supplied sauce, made for a light and refreshing meal. It'll definitely be my next order when I'm here (and, if it weren't already clear enough, I'm most certainly going be back for more).

Service is polite and blazingly efficient. If you're in the area and cursed with the craving for solid Vietnamese food, don't miss this restaurant.“

“The half hour wait was worth it the first time for excellent fish, tomato and noodle soup. Delicious flavors and the ingredients melted in my mouth. However my second visit was very disappointing. The fish was tough and obviously day-old. The tomato had been hastily cut in HALF without even removing the dark part where the stem connects to the fruit, and the GINGER was in such enormous chunks I thought it was POTATO. I was with friends from out of town so didn't want to complain to the staff. I am doing so here. Hope you're more careful next time.“

“The Banh Mi's could be the best in the City. Worth the trip! Had a Boneless Chicken Thigh banh mi and a Classic bahn mi. Both great! I have been here at least 10 times and it is always consistant. This is a take out place only. Buy a banh mi walk a couple of blocks to Central Park and sit in the shade and enjoy.“

“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 😋“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Such a cute and cozy spot! The food was super yummy, the vibe was chill and comfortable, and the staff were so kind—especially Pim, who made us feel really welcome 💕

I had the crunchy spring rolls and shrimp summer rolls (no pics because I was way too hungry 😅), then the Pho Dặc Biệt, Hanoi-style Banh Mi, and finished with the most perfect Flan Cà Phê.

💥 I dare you to try the Pho—the portion is HUGE and totally worth it! Trust me, you’ll leave full and happy 😊“

“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.“

“It was my first time trying Pho, and I genuinely didn't know what to expect. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised! I had the beef brisket, and it was absolutely delicious. It made for such a comforting and enjoyable experience, and I'm grateful for the chance to try something new!“

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

“Great food Wonderful service. Definitely a neighborhood gem“

“Small, great restaurant with great prices.

My favorite is the banh mi special; usually most places use cheaper Italian bread or French baguettes because there aren't any suppliers around, but these are the proper Vietnamese bread (where they add rice flour to make it shatteringly crisp). They must be making this and the Vietnamese fillings in house, and somehow it's still only $9.

Friendly family-run staff and pretty convenient location; there's a USPS behind the shopping center and a UPS store out front, which is useful for dropping off packages and Amazon returns.“

“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 hungover in the office the day of a big presentation and Mama Pho came to the rescue. I called ahead and they had a delicious bowl of chicken pho waiting for me. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Will be coming here again. Thank you Mama Pho!“

“A nice little quaint mom and pop pho shop. The pho broth is different from the other bigger pho restaurant in the region and tastes just as good if not better. Parking is limited and a bit challenging. Need to be patient as the owner couple takes care of everything, from taking orders to cooking.“

“Fish banh mi is the best fish sandwich I’ve ever had in my life. The fish is SUPER fresh and tender/flakey, the fish fillet breading is not too thick, the fresh made house baguette is soft (not stale at all), the pickled carrots also tasted fresh and not like they’ve been sitting around like other banh mi spots. Love they have a wide delivery radius and go downtown. The fried chicken banh mi is flavorful too but spicy.“

“We had been searching for a go-to Vietnamese place ahead of winter pho season and boy did we not have to look very far! Plum went above and beyond on all accounts. The plum platter appetizer was a must, especially if you’re bringing littles. The spring rolls were so incredibly fresh both inside and out, and the curry dumplings had perfect flaky dough that still held everything together.

Both the chicken and duck curry were hits. The perfect amount of spice for me (I enjoy mild to medium levels of spice but don’t seek out extra). The chicken was tender but could probably have been more so, but I’m just searching so something for them to improve at this point. It was all really well done.

Our wait staff was exceptional; they were cognizant of timing for our mains relative to when we finished our apps, and didn’t over-stay. They even provided an entire kid’s place setting for our two year old. A clean space, homey atmosphere, pleasant music, and DELICIOUS food. Coming again soon!“

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

“This place is absolutely amazing. it’s a tiny little hole in the wall, it feels like a nice cozy family owned restaurant. the food is delicious, the portions are great, and i am so happy i found it. my bf and i went last night and it was so good that we’re going again tonight. i got the drunken noodles and he got the crispy pork, and both of us also got spring rolls as appetizers. 10/10 so so delicious i cannot recommend enough.“

“I absolutely loved this place. The atmosphere was calming and welcoming. The short rib Pho was absolutely amazing. I’ve had many dishes of Pho before and this one is the best I’ve ever had. Both of the people working were so friendly and asked me if I had any questions and gave me recommendations. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“I was ready to be disappointed based on reviews, but was happily surprised. Employees display good manners and kindness also. Found this place through yelp review. Their various offerings all demonstrate quality. The restaurant shows no weaknesses.“

“The most authentic and flavorful phở I’ve had in a long time. The broth is rich, clear, and deeply aromatic — you can really taste the hours of simmering.

✨ Pro tip: To enhance the authentic Vietnamese flavor, add one spoon of hoisin sauce and one spoon of Sriracha. It gives the soup that perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory that locals love.

Highly recommend for anyone craving real-deal Vietnamese phở — me Vietnamese approved!
and it’s just $15/bowl, such a good bargain!“

“Yummy yummy Good service Nice place“

“Large portions and pretty delicious. The pho came in a large bowl. The vegetable spring roll was also good but had only one shrimp per cut roll. The bahn mi was probably my favorite. It was flavorful and filling. For the price, I'd definitely come back.

The service and atmosphere is good too. We went during lunch time and there were only a few other customers there, so it was very nice and quiet.“

“Everything we had was fresh and delicious, and the service was excellent. We shared the appetizer Shrimp Summer Rolls. My wife had the very generous House Salad and the Double Noodle House Soup with Tofu, and I had the Wasabi Salmon. It was all amazing. We highly recommend Simply Vietnamese !!!“

“The thought of eating vermicelli bowls (order with noodles not rice!) here for lunch is the only thing keeping me sane from my company’s 5-day RTO policy. This shop always has good quality meat that’s seasoned to perfection, good nuoc cham, generous portions, and sweet workers!!! Better than most “Viet” food in the city esp considering this is a fast-casual option. Literally the highlight of my day. I should probably try other things on the menu and I’m sure it would be solid!!“

“the food is great , I know I cook myself and for me to go out and eat else where I really have to like the food .“

“Delicious chicken curry..“

“Probably the best General Taos Chicken in the city! And I have tried a lot of places. Great quality chicken meat. Great flavor. Perfect breading. It’s unbelievable. They also have great tuna rolls as well. I love coming here when I am in midtown and free to get a meal“

“This restaurant feels like a necessary part of my life now. The employees deliver exceptional service. The rates won't strain your wallet, the menu is simple, and food tastes good. Absolutely delicious. This place deserves more recognition.“

“The steak 🥩 pho from two wheels is my favorite chilly day vibe 💫 Delicious 🤤 highly recommended“