5 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Pho and banh mi are everywhere in Los Angeles, but the Vietnamese restaurants in Los Angeles that actually earn repeat visits are the ones on this page, with over 4,400 Google reviews between them and every business rated 4.3 or higher. Most of the list centers on Chinatown's pho scene, though one entry takes Vietnamese cooking in a fully plant-based direction.

Short answer: Phở 87 leads with 4.6 stars across 1,658 reviews, a long-running Chinatown spot known for deep, flavorful broth and generous portions. Âu Lạc stands out as the only vegan Vietnamese option here, rated 4.6 across 1,168 reviews. A bowl of pho typically runs $10 to $30 per person.

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1. Phở 87
2. Âu Lạc
3. Ktown Pho Kobe
4. Pho Saigon Republic
5. Thien Huong Restaurant
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LA's Vietnamese kitchens, ranked

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Phở 87	4.6 ★	1,658	Classic pho, Chinatown	View ›
2	Âu Lạc	4.6 ★	1,168	Vegan Vietnamese cuisine	View ›
3	Ktown Pho Kobe	4.5 ★	759	Wagyu pho, Koreatown	View ›
4	Pho Saigon Republic	4.3 ★	506	Chinatown pho, oxtail	View ›
5	Thien Huong Restaurant	4.6 ★	335	Hidden-gem Chinatown pho	View ›

5 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Where to eat Vietnamese in LA

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Phở 87

4.61,658 Google reviews

Phở 87 is a Chinatown Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho, with a menu built around a wide range of broth and protein combinations, including the option to split a bowl half and half between two styles. It runs lunch through early evening most days of the week.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly call it the best pho they've had in LA
Generous portion sizes noted across multiple reviews
Friendly, welcoming staff called out by name in several reviews
Free customer parking, a genuine perk in this part of downtown

Worth knowing

Popular at peak times, expect a wait and a rotating-table system during rushes

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,658 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown73% 5-star

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Our take: The most reviewed and highest-rated pho specialist here, and the natural starting point for anyone new to LA's Vietnamese food scene.

Website +1323-227-0758 Directions

1019 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Âu Lạc

4.61,168 Google reviews

Âu Lạc takes traditional Vietnamese cooking and rebuilds it entirely plant-based, a project founder Mai Nguyen started in 1997 in Fountain Valley before opening the downtown LA location in 2015. The menu ranges from vegan pho to raw dishes, and the kitchen sources organic ingredients and purifies its own water. On a page otherwise built around meat-based pho, this is the option for a diner who wants the cuisine without any animal products.

What people praise

Long-time customers with over a decade of visits call the veggie pho the best pho they've had, period
Portions described as generous relative to price
Praised for pairing traditional Vietnamese dishes with inventive plant-based plates
Nearly three decades of operating history referenced directly by reviewers

Worth knowing

Parking near the downtown location is described as difficult
Closed Mondays

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,168 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown79% 5-star

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Our take: If you want Vietnamese food specifically and also eat vegan, this is the one name on the page built for that, not an afterthought menu item.

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710 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Ktown Pho Kobe

4.5759 Google reviews

Ktown Pho Kobe is a Koreatown Vietnamese restaurant built around house and wagyu beef pho, positioned as an affordable, hometown-style option in a part of the city better known for Korean food.

What people praise

Wagyu House Pho gets specific, repeated praise for tender, flavorful meat
Kitchen consistently praised even when service has an off night
Egg rolls recommended by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

One detailed review described a rude interaction with a server, which the owner responded to and apologized for publicly
Seating can be hard to get on busier nights, and the restaurant reads as understaffed at times

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume759 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown70% 5-star

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Our take: The food consistently earns five stars even where service falters, which is why it still ranks solidly on this page.

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974 S Western Ave Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90006

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Pho Saigon Republic

4.3506 Google reviews

Pho Saigon Republic is a no-frills Chinatown pho restaurant open daily from morning to evening, known in particular for its oxtail pho served in two separate bowls, one for noodles and one for the oxtail itself.

What people praise

Oxtail pho specifically recommended by multiple reviewers
Fresh, house-made noodles noted for texture
Quick service despite the no-frills setup
Out-of-town regulars say it's a standing stop whenever they visit LA

Worth knowing

One reviewer flagged slow service alongside heavy ice in the Thai tea
No-frills interior, so it's better for a casual meal than a sit-down occasion

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume506 · 83rd

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown64% 5-star

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Our take: A solid, unpretentious Chinatown pho option, particularly for oxtail fans who want something different from the standard bowl.

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818 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Thien Huong Restaurant

4.6335 Google reviews

Thien Huong Restaurant is a small, intimate Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown serving pho and other broth-noodle dishes, open mornings through late afternoon. It's the newest addition to this list by review volume but already holds one of the strongest ratings here.

What people praise

Reviewers call the broth flavorful and bright, with quality shredded chicken
Vegetable egg rolls specifically recommended
Attentive service, with servers named directly in reviews
Described repeatedly as a hidden treasure in the neighborhood

Worth knowing

Limited outdoor seating
Closed Monday

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume335 · 73rd

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown81% 5-star

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Our take: Smaller review base than the others here, but the rating and the specificity of the praise suggest it's worth seeking out.

Website +1213-626-0764 Directions

727 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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How we score

Rating is each business’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually rated them, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends rating with volume, since a strong rating on a small review base carries less weight than the same rating on a large one. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does Vietnamese food cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Pho and noodle dishes here run consistently affordable across the board, with price driven mostly by protein choice like wagyu or oxtail rather than the restaurant itself.

Job	Typical price
Standard bowl of pho	$10 - $20 per person
Wagyu or specialty pho, with drink	$20 - $30 per person

Ranges compiled August 2026 from reviewer-reported price-per-person highlights on each business’s own Google listing.

Serving all of Los Angeles

Most of this list clusters around Chinatown and downtown, with one entry in Koreatown, so it’s an easy circuit if you’re searching Vietnamese food near me from central LA. All of them are a reasonable drive from most surrounding neighborhoods.

What to ask before you pick a Vietnamese restaurant

Do they offer a vegan or vegetarian pho option if part of your group needs it?
Is parking free, street, or paid nearby?
How busy does it get at peak lunch or dinner hours?
Can you split a bowl between two broth styles?
Do they take walk-ins, or is a wait expected on weekends?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these Vietnamese restaurants?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for Vietnamese restaurants across Los Angeles and ranked the ones with the strongest combination of rating and review volume.

How often is this updated?

Ratings and review counts were last verified in August 2026 and are refreshed periodically as new Google data comes in.

Is there a vegan option on this list?

Yes. Âu Lạc serves entirely plant-based Vietnamese food, including vegan pho, alongside the meat-based kitchens on this page.

Which of these has the shortest wait?

Pho Saigon Republic and Thien Huong tend to draw smaller crowds than Phở 87, which can mean less of a wait at peak times.

The bottom line

Phở 87’s review volume and consistency make it the safe default for classic pho in LA. If you’re vegan or cooking for someone who is, Âu Lạc covers the same cuisine without any animal products, and either way, expect a wait if you show up during peak lunch hours in Chinatown.

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