4 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Long Island City

“Chef Papa was the perfect place for our wedding reception!

We can't say enough good things about Chef Papa and its incredible staff for hosting our wedding reception. Every guest left happy, and so did we.

**John** deserves special recognition. He spent so much time helping us plan, meeting with us a few times a week and answering every request quickly. He made sure every detail was handled, and he's a wonderfully creative problem solver who turned one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning into something smooth and enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful, more patient and more generous partner.

The whole staff was attentive and warm throughout the night. Chef Papa himself (John's dad!) even made us special appetizers that weren't on the menu, and the team even offered us complimentary fruit platters. They also let us stay 30 extra minutes so our guests could take photos, which meant so much to us.

And the food! Generous portions, a huge variety of appetizers, made-to-order entrées in big servings, and two kinds of dessert. Guests kept coming up to tell us it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. One said he never knew Vietnamese food could be so diverse, interesting and delicious. We were so proud to share it with everyone.

The restaurant itself is beautiful, with lovely natural, green, Vietnamese-inspired decor that made a perfect backdrop for our celebration.

Thank you, John, Chef Papa, and the entire team, for making our wedding day unforgettable. We highly recommend Chef Papa to anyone planning a wedding or special event!“

“Yummy yummy Good service Nice place“

“Found a solid spot inside LIC Food Hall — Pho Vital 🍜
They have lots of options and combo meals that are actually worth it. We got the lemongrass chicken rice and grilled pork vermicelli, both super flavorful and surprisingly light. The chicken was so juicy and well marinated, and everything came with fresh veggies on the side.

Also tried the warm ginger apple tea and Thai tea — both hit the spot. Perfect place for a refreshing meal when NYC weather gets hot ☀️“

“Family-run shop that also operates Shero Cakes.

Good, hardworking people who have been consistently great every time I’ve visited over the past 4–5 years while living in LIC.

Always a pleasure.“