50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Philadelphia

“The ambience was great! On a super hot summer day, it was super cool inside. The restaurant/restroom was clean, super clean!!! The servers were very professional. My brother suggested this place and it is a 10 out of 10. The herbs were super fresh and the Pho was refreshing! I’m going back fa sure!! 🍲✔💯“

“Truly a unique Philadelphia gem. You can sit down and be eating in mere moments. The pho is exceptional and there is something about the atmosphere that takes it to the next level of a memorable dining experience. Anthony Bourdain would have loved it.“

“Surefire hangover cure? Pho, and a glass of coconut juice.

Corey's pho is fire[1], full of trimmings, with a soothing beef broth.

Chef/owner Corey is a cool dude - he offered his homemade chili oil to me, which pizazz'd my noodles. I've never had chili oil with pho until I went to Corey's; it's now a sometimes habit for me!

This restaurant is the size of a breadbox[2], so call ahead before bringing your party of 8 there. If you want to host a private party, just work with the restaurant directly.

Credit accepted.

[1] You know, good.
[2] You know... small.“

“Cuối tuần lại ghé Vietnam Restaurant & Café, gọi một tô phở bò tái nóng hổi kèm ly cà phê sữa đá thơm lừng. Ăn xong uống thêm ngụm cà phê là thấy tỉnh táo, cả ngày thoải mái hẳn. Quán ấm cúng, đồ ăn thì chuẩn vị quê nhà“

“My first time having their food which came highly recommended from a picky foodie, like myself! We did takeout which was fast and the young lady was extremely nice. The vegetable rice, sweet chili wings and shrimp rolls were delectable! Not one complaint! I will definitely be back!“

“We went here for lunch. I ordered the lunch special which comes with two small banh mi, pho, and a drink. My husband the bun thit nuong dish. I had beef pho and ginger beer. The flavors were very good and authentic. The banh mi bread itself was crunchy and airy, very reminiscentnt of breads found in Vietnam. The banh mi spread was a bit spicy (surprisingly) when I shared it with my toddler. Overall, good Vietnamese food for a bar lounge.“

“This place felt like I just ate at a family friend’s house, it was comforting, and made with care. The food had that homemade feeling that you don’t always get when eating out.

The spice level was perfect. It had the right amount of heat without overpowering the flavor, and every bite felt balanced. Simple, authentic, and really satisfying.

Definitely the kind of spot I’d come back to when I want something comforting and full of flavor.“

“First time coming here, the food blew me away. I had their most popular noodle soup and it was so good.🤤 We also ordered a beef skewer appetizer, such an amazing dish. I totally recommend getting the beef skewers.💖I also got a Vietnamese iced coffee, and when it needed some tweeking, they helped me no questions asked.🧋Our server was also such a happy person, she made the experience super pleasant. I can’t wait to come back and try their other dishes! 🥰“

“It’s a cute cafe. Banh Mi is good . Love how they use seeded bread. I like the blended espresso and my daughter likes the cookies & cream.😋 The catering food was delicious . My guests liked the shrimp tapioca wrapped in banana leaves. Spring rolls was very stuffed with lots of meat . Highly recommend this place!“

“Tối nay lại ghé Gabriella's Vietnam, gọi ngay đĩa tôm nướng thơm lừng với thêm tô phở gà nóng hổi. Ăn xong thấy vừa no vừa ấm bụng, đúng kiểu hương vị Việt mà mình mê. Không gian quán ấm cúng, nhân viên thì siêu dễ thương“

“I really like this restaurant, however I was disappointed with the food tonight“

“Was on my way to get a slice of pizza but stopped by here instead. Wooooweeeee super tasty bbq pork rice platter. It had scallion oil! Pickles! A lot of tasty veggies, which you don’t see at sit-in viet places anymore (only meat and rice sometimes 😩) Super fresh wholesome and good. Will go out of my way to come back for sure.“

“My Favorite spot I love the crab Rangoon s The chicken and beef brisket Pho is the best. They never disappoint. They have smoothies strawberry and mango are my go to flavors. All the food is very fresh . The food is prepared fast. The staff is friendly. The restaurant and restrooms are very clean and modern. Ample parking.“

“Cuối tuần lại ghé Vietnam Restaurant & Café, gọi một tô phở bò tái nóng hổi kèm ly cà phê sữa đá thơm lừng. Ăn xong uống thêm ngụm cà phê là thấy tỉnh táo, cả ngày thoải mái hẳn. Quán ấm cúng, đồ ăn thì chuẩn vị quê nhà“

“The bahn mi was delicious. The toasted bread, pickled veggies and the fresh cilantro made the bahn mi sandwich tasty. The pepper was spicy which was a good contrast to sweet and savory beef. Waiter was friendly and quick.“

“delicious, some of the best pho I've had. and the dumplings were amazing as well. the food was done very quick after I ordered online and was still very hot when I got there to pick it up.“

“My Favorite spot I love the crab Rangoon s The chicken and beef brisket Pho is the best. They never disappoint. They have smoothies strawberry and mango are my go to flavors. All the food is very fresh . The food is prepared fast. The staff is friendly. The restaurant and restrooms are very clean and modern. Ample parking.“

“Fast service! Friendly atmosphere ! Always leave happy when we come here 👌✌️😀“

“Delicioso , se come muy bien .“

“They're open the earliest of any pho spot I know. I’ve been here before 9:30am on a weekday, and once I even had a bowl of pho goodness ready for me before that. Their pho comes with a generous meat serving. If you go, schedule a wake up call after eating.

Inside it’s cozy, bright and airy. Friendly service. Credit accepted.

Last I checked, they had a happy hour special from 2-5pm. Entree, appetizer, and a drink deal. One of these days I’ll be back for that!“

“Stopped in for lunch, it was fantastic! I wish I was from this area so I could go back. The Pho was quite possibly the best I have ever had. I had brisket and meatballs, the brisket was very tender and the meatballs had great flavor. It is a mom and pop shop, so a little bit of wait but so worth it for the delicious food! Portions were very healthy too!“

“I’ve walked by this spot so many times, and it seemed every time I was hungry they were closed (closed on weekends) but today I finally stepped in. I ordered 2 bánh mìs and a Vietnamese coffee. Pete, the owner/operator of the spot was the only one there and we instantly jumped into great conversation about the music scene in Philly back in the late 90s. We ended up knowing a lot of the same people. Philly is a tight knit group. So even before eating the food I was already a fan of this spot. Pete served me his special take on Vietnamese coffee while we talked and he made the sandwiches. The iced coffee was excellent, but different and less sweet than Vietnamese coffee I’ve had in the past. He also used ice cubes made of coffee which was an added bonus for a coffee junkie like myself. After we talked for nearly 20 min, I walked home with my sandwich and WOW! Such a solid bánh mì! I told him to make it like he would make it for himself (spicy) and he knocked it out of the park. I’ll be back and I’ll be bringing all my music friends here when they are in the neighborhood. I highly encourage Olde City residents as well as Philly locals to give this place a try!“

“Thx 2 Chopped, I ate here! Best decision ever, tremendous food, Banh Mi Breakfast sandwich and their Sweet Bacon Jam Redux sandwich are incredible.“

“This is a very classic hole in the wall vietnamese spot. Everyone seems to only speak Vietnamese but with some broken English, are able to help. The only menu item I've tried is their vegetarian bun bo and it's absolutely one of my favorites I've ever had. They also have radishes and spices on the side which are so delicious and spicy. Great for people who like an extra kick. I'm so glad I found this spot and I've been stopping by every time I visit Philly because it's that good.“

“Absolute hidden gem in Philly - their chicken banh mi is the best I’ve had. Chicken was flavorful and juicy, the pickled veggies and jalapenos added great texture and heat. Such a well balanced sandwich.

Quaint corner store vibe with nice people. Definitely a new go-to spot for me!“

“Just had the best banh mi sandwich of my life! Bread was warm and flaky, filling was spicy but not overwhelming, everything was fresh, and it came out in the time it took me to go wash my hands—all for under $6! I stumbled on this place with no expectations, but cannot WAIT to eat here again.“

“a south philly staple

my parents frequent the location next to the hmart in northeast philly. it is pretty great, reliable quality and taste.

food: solid! the broth is incredible I drink that shit up. as for the sides, we usually do a half order of whole chicken on the side. all you gotta do is take your chicken slice, dunk it in the fish sauce and then slurp up a nice chunk of the noodles.

service: the staff is always attentive and helpful!

atmosphere: feels like a typical vietnamese restaurant. I appreciate how they’ve tried to accommodate as many seats as they can. maybe in the cramped side but I don’t mind“

“While it's a typical menu you'd expect from a Vietnamese restaurant, the quality of food is higher than most. Bahn Mi sandwich was amazing, Pho broth was excellent, and my rice combo platter with pork chop was expertly grilled and juicy. Definitely worth a visit.“

“Love love love this place I go here every Thursday after school and before my job I love this place.

My personal order is the regular Banh Mi and the Ca Phe Sua Da so good

The lady who runs it is very kind and sweet. If your in west Philly definitely come if your not like me(East Falls) its worth the trip down. The T4 and T5 stop right in front of the cafe and its so worth it“

“Amazing sandwiches served by the friendliest staff. And the boba drinks are amazing!“

“I highly recommend the fried shrimp banh mi, the beef stew, and a side of fries with spicy ketchup!“

“I’ve been getting banh mi from Cafe Cuong for over 15 years, they have the best banh mi in town. However, last time I went in 2025, the young guy at the counter overcharged $5…this is not about the 5 bucks that he try to steal, it’s about even with loyal customers, he’s still trying to to screw over. Really smart running the business..I stop going!“

“This is my fourth visit. The place is clean and comfortable; the staff members who served me were very friendly and polite, and the food and drinks were very fresh and delicious. The only thing I don't understand is why they don't have a restroom available—something I feel is necessary—as I wanted to be able to wash my hands before and after eating, but I couldn't.“

“I love coming to this restaurant because I have enjoyed every dish I had so far since they opened. Our go to’s are the pho dac biet, bo kho and nam vang- and don’t forget the iced coffee. It’s the best thing to order especially on Sundays to get your day started! I remember once I took my best friend here and she’s like why have I never been here? Literally everything is so good.

There are other pho restaurants in the area but I will always choose Pho Viet Huong because they are friendly and clean with quick service and great food. Not to mention the parking lot makes it easy to pay a visit.“

“The best vegetarian Pho I’ve had in a long time. As well, the seafood Pho is awesome. They have a great take out setup.“

“This is a pretty cute cafe. The coffee was really good, it's a little sweeter than would like, but it wasn't too sweet. I went in a little before they opened but were still nice about it and served me anyway. Highly recommend the coffee here.“

“The best pho bo ko 🍜 and fast delivery, 5 stars all the way ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Delicious and full-bodied Thai iced tea! And tasty bahn mi.“

“We love the varieties of food wonder provided to us, and we like how constantly we get extra coupons from wonder to get deals. From food ordering to pick up, wonder preparation service is great! As a regular customer, we are happy to continue food services pick up from wonder at the South Philly location.“

“Stopped by this restaurant on our trip to Philly. I was looking for an authentic food and I was not disappointed. Me and my mom got a soup each, very generous portions, and very delicious. We both were impressed by both food and service. Highly recommend“

“This is a great Vietnamese restaurant in Philly. I would recommend chicken knuckles to try. They have a large menu and most of it good. The drinks selection is also big to try from along with non alcoholic drinks. This is one place I saw sugarcane juice in Philly.“

“We always come for the hoagie and coffee, grab and go. Don't be fooled by the lackluster neighborhood and surrounding area, Vinh Long Cafe is an amazing Vietnamese cafe and restaurant that is surely overlooked and underrated. It is a secret gem in South Philly. The Vietnamese iced coffee is made perfectly and the Vietnamese hoagie is unbelievably fresh and authentic. One reason it doesn't get the visits and accolades it deserves is probably due to its environment. Often the cafe seems to be filled with only local friends or family just hanging out. Sometimes the place is completely empty and they play traditional news or music. It doesn't seem too welcoming to those who don't speak the language, but don't be intimidated as this is just the traditional ways of the people there. Just walk up to the owner - who is always at counter - and ask for a Vietnamese hoagie and coffee. They make the hoagie on order right there in front of you. It's fresh and as authentic as it gets. Eat there or take it to go. It's worth the try.“

“Truly delectable. If pho mi rittenhouse has 0 fans, I’m dead. I always order from here when I’m feeling down and need comfort food and it comes through every time. Their broth is so good I’ll save the extra and heat it up and drink it later. Absolute best pho ever. 10/10 I wish this restaurant the greatest success“

“the waiters are very attentive. the soup is full of flavor and the veg like basil..peppers are very fresh. this is Def my #1 pho place“

“I've tried countless pho places and I only go to one spot I like. Welp, I found a new favorite now. Amazing food, the concentration of flavor, the depth, amazing, mind blown. Not just pho even the sides and drinks. I can tell the owners really do care. A fan of the cozy cute vintage design interior too. They were busy especially with the take outs on my tuesday visit.“

“This OG Vietnamese restaurant has been open for as long as Ive been coming to downtown Philly (at least 2005). Their food is more old skool and authentic than many of the newer Vietnamese places opening up everywhere. Top notch pho, highly recommended. Their coconut water is also the best I've had.“

“As the name of the store this restaurant it is specified in special types of banh. I love how crispy banh khot is. Bánh cuốn is great because of their fried shallot. I just wish the fish sauce is a little bit more flavorful to go well with those dishes.“

“Super fresh everything a must go to for all.....“

“Great service! Food is healthy, fresh, and delicious!“

“My bf is from vietnam and when he misses good home food, we come here!! We’ve tried a good amount of dishes but the ones we recommend are: Banh Canh soup noodle, Mi Quang, Banh Tam Bi, and the Banh Mi with Cha siu. All are very solid choices. The food is authentic, and prices are reasonable. Also the owner is super friendly we love it here.TDLR: It feels like your Asian mom or dad made you a delicious home cooked meal. Would recommend.“