44 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near University Place

“one word...EXCEPTIONAL! An absolute must visit.“

“Top-notch customer service and great tasting food—can’t go wrong here!! Also, spacious restaurant, great location, & affordable. My family’s favorite for Asian dining. 🥰 Totally recommend. 🍲🥢“

“VK-Viet Kitchen Restaurant HAS THE BEST PHO EVER😋 IDC what ya say! I've tried the others and NONE of them compare!! SOOO GOOD!!“

“Very fresh! Excellent tofu Bahn Mi.“

“Quality authentic Vietnamese food. Love every dish that I got here. I love stopping by here every time I am near Tacoma area. Thank you for making delicious Vietnamese good.“

“It was very delicious and friendly. The food was fresh� I believe they need more support�“

“Delicious tofu sandwiches and tofu spring rolls! We are so happy we stumbled upon it.“

“If you need phô in under ten minutes, and a huge bowl of it - look no further. Fantastically quick service, great broth, generous portions and very friendly staff.
If you just need a quick bahn mi it’s only 6.50 and also delicious. 10/10, eat here now.“

“The food here is amazing. The sandwiches are great, same with the pho and the boba tea. Service is always great, and the atmosphere is normal for a small restaurant. I would reccomend this restaurant if you are looking for a good lunch in the Gig Harbor or East Tacoma area.“

“Service: Easy to order online through DoorDash. Was able to pick up order within 30 min of ordering. Little reaction with the staff when picking up the order
Food: ordered pad see ew and was very disappointed as I was craving for pad see ew and decided to try somewhere new. Unfortunately it was bland Some of the noodles were dry. The worst pad see ew I’ve eaten sad to say (Price $14) Spring rolls were good Price $7. Taro bubble tea with tapioca was my favorite price $6.“

“Fantastic!

I cannot recommend this establishment enough. The food is amazing, fresh flavors and so fast too! Every time I get a craving for pho I always get excited knowing I can stop by for a sensational bowl or have it delivered!

Definitely a must try in Lakewood!“

“Everything was fresh and delicious!“

“One of our favorite place to get pho. They have nice staff.
They are nice to people who have disability.
Had great time with family.
We left Ho Soon Yi Restaurant, Korean Restaurant due to Rude, hostile and disrespect and harsh tone of restaurant waitress when we enter restaurant. That is when we decided to go to this restaurant. Good atmosphere and good food.
Thank you for your service❤️
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“I have never had a negative experience here. The food is phenomenal, the staff are amazing. The panang curry and garlic wings are an absolute MUST TRY! I've been coming here since they opened. They survived the pandemic and continue to be one of my favorite Thai food spots.“

“This place is soooo good! More than a couple of vegan options available. I can’t wait to go back!“

“The grilled pork Bahn mi was amazing like seriously so Good and fresh“

“Amazing service amazing food“

“Loved this place. Really tasty food, good prices and generous portions. The quality of the ingredients were awesome too. Very fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and beef. everything was seasoned really well.
Their meatballs are really tasty.

Service was quick and the restaurant is cozy.
I saw other vietnamese people eating at the time i went (i was pretty early at around 10am for a late breakfast/early lunch) and if the people there are the same ethnicity i usually trust the food is good. and the food was AWESOME.

i did have to drive around to look for parking as i didn't know the area well enough at first, but it wasn't so full that there's nowhere to park.“

“Love the Pho and Soring Rolls. We have gone there twice and definitely will be going back again.“

“Had planned to go to another store in the plaza, but after finding out my daughter had never had pho I dragged her in her and got a table. After taking time to explain how pho is usually served and what the different options were, she ordered the tofu and vegetable pho and I got the 'all the meats' pho, as well as fried tofu for an appetizer, Thai iced tea for me and strawberry bubble tea for her.The food here is amazing. I had a wonderful time watching my daughter's face light up as she took her first sip of broth and her first bite of noodles.I will absolutely be coming back here again. I need to get the banh mi and curry for her to try as well.

Vegetarian options: They have several vegetarian options on their menu, from pho to Bahn mi.“

“If you’re craving a comforting bowl of pho, this place delivers! The pork special pho was absolutely perfect — rich, flavorful broth with just the right amount of spice to warm you up without overpowering the dish. Everything was fresh and well-balanced. I also tried the Thai tea, and it was amazing — smooth, creamy, and just sweet enough. Highly recommend both!“

“My friend is a pho connoisseur! I've had it exactly 3 other times at 3 different places and this place hands down, is the best I've had. Delicious! Thank you“

“My family just had an A.M.A.Z.I.N.G dining experience here! The food and service were top-notch! The owner whipped up the best drink I’ve ever had! Plus, the menu has many unique and delicious dishes you won’t find anywhere else. We will surely come back here again to try more dishes!

Don’t miss out on this gem in Tacoma ?“

“The service and food are incredible! My husband is vegetarian and wanted a dish with udon noodles and tofu, and the cook just offered to make him something special. We got to talking and told him we were at freight house square waiting for AAA because our car wouldn't start and he offered (unsolicited) to jump start our car for us. He got it up and running and we are so grateful! When we got home we both tasted to tofu udon noodle dish and it was the perfect thing - salty, oily, big, fat noodles with perfectly seasoned veggies and tofu. Our only regret is that we didn't get his name. Thank you!!“

“10/10 Stopped here an hour before close for my lunch break. The food was magnificient and I struggle to think of another place that offers such great bahn mi and I've had hundreds all over Pierce and King County. Nothing in Seattle compares. Nothing in Federal Way compares. The meat was fresh, crispy, and succulent. The vegetable toppings were also fresh and delicious. It's been a couple years since I've been able to eat here, so I was pleased that the food has sustained it's great quality. It was so good. Please excuse the rambling review but the food has me floored.“

“Definitely my go-to takeout spot. The yellow curry is consistently delicious. I’ve never been disappointed by a meal here. The vegetable fried rice is also amazing. Plus the staff is so friendly and welcoming. Can’t recommend them enough“

“I’ll make this easy for you: go. And eat the roasted pork and BBQ pork, then thank me later. Lin was welcoming, kind, and helpful recommending the perfect dish for my first visit. I destroyed everything on the beautiful plate and could’ve sat there and ate it again. Her father, who prepares everything fresh daily, deserves high praise. Pro tip: go early before they sell out. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Decided to go here on my lunch break. The service was fast. The pho was good and a good portion size. I got a shrimp spring roll. That was good but the peanut sauce tasted store-bought… wasn’t bad though my avocado bubble tea was not great. I think the avocados may have been bad because it was bitter and not sweet at all. The only downside was homeless people kept opening the door and coming in and out of the restaurant.“

“We have lived in several places and have tried lots of places here and elsewhere that sold banh mi sandwiches but these are the best banh mi sandwiches we have had! We think they might make their own buns because they are so very tasty and just as good as the fresh baguettes we had when we lived in France! The sandwich ingredients are fresh and flavorful and we especially love the wonderful paté they include on them, unless you tell them you are vegetarian or vegan. They make the paté themselves and it is also as delicious as any we used to have in France! We like their rice bowls too. If you haven’t been to the “Toast Mi”…located in Lacey…we highly recommend seeking it out and giving it a try. If you like banh mi sandwiches, you will be happy that you did!“

“I love this I give this place a second chance because I really liked their chicken teriyaki! But the last before this time I got somebody else's buy mistake! I don't know until I got two the car! But this time I was a very happy customer the food is delicious!“

“Best Pho & Rice Noodle Bowls I’ve had in a long time!“

“we stumbled in today and the ladies were amazing! they made us feel so warm and welcome. this place is great! their chia tea is to die for!“

“Good vibes, promos and music. We’re always greeted by friendly staff.
Fast when taking orders and making drinks but sometimes they do get busy so calling ahead helps!! So many options to choose from and explore next visit 😜 def my fave boba spot!!“

“Came in on Christmas at 10pm. I wouldn’t recommend dining in, but this is one of the best takeout spots around. Thanks for always being open late! The spicy chicken teriyaki was delicious, and so was the chicken fried rice and ragoons. Great portions for the price!“

“The portions at Pho Viet-Thai were amazing! I got a small meatball pho and it came with 10 meatballs!“

“We ordered an Uber delivery. My favorite Thai dish is Pad Thai with tofu, this was the best I have ever had. My husband’s meat combo pho was delicious. Definitely a do over!“

“Excellent broth today. Hot but not too hot. Great freshness of the basil and sprouts. Very good portion of medium and large. I loved the caliber of the tendon! Great quality procurement, flavor and texture. My partner’s brisket was tender with big pieces.“

“always have good food and good service“

“Been wanting to try this forever ! Finally did and the food and service were great 👍 definitely coming back !“

“I love 💕 East West Cafe Proctor...best food & ALWAYS amazing service!!! I go whenever I can!!!“

“🍲 Pho Ever 🫶 1st time here and it’s was Chill and cool place to eat.“

“Probably the best chicken pho I've had in Washington state. The soup base tasted like legit homemade stock. Chicken and toppings tasted fresh.
My partner got the teriyaki/orange chicken. It wasn't the best but it was still a good plate of food with salad, too. I'd go back.“

“My favorite vegetarian pho! Must try if you haven't already! Cutest entry way gardens too!“

“Indochine On Pearl is fantastic! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making every visit a pleasant experience. The selection and variety of dishes are amazing – there's something for everyone, and each dish is bursting with flavor. Whether you’re a fan of traditional options or looking to try something new, Indochine On Pearl has it all. Highly recommended for a great dining experience!“