5 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in New York (2026)

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

The best Vietnamese restaurants in New York run from Union Square tasting menus to no-frills Chinatown counters, and the numbers show it: La Dong alone has logged nearly 4,000 Google reviews, more than double the next name, while a Chinatown banh mi counter a few blocks away runs on a fraction of that volume but keeps loyal regulars coming back for decades.

Short answer: La Dong leads New York's Vietnamese restaurants with a 4.8-star rating across 3,964 reviews, followed by 5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi (4.6, 982 reviews) and Bánh Mì Saigon (4.6, 1,228 reviews). A banh mi sandwich at the Chinatown counters here runs in the $10 to $20 range for a full meal, based on multiple reviewer price reports.

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New York's Top Vietnamese Spots Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	La Dong	4.8 ★	3,964	Modern Vietnamese dining	View ›
2	Madame Vo	4.5 ★	1,526	Bún bò Huế & press coverage	View ›
3	Bánh Mì Saigon	4.6 ★	1,228	Quick, affordable banh mi	View ›
4	Nha Trang One	4.4 ★	1,641	Family-run, no-frills Chinatown	View ›
5	5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi	4.6 ★	982	Fusion pho & tacos	View ›

5 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

La Dong

4.83,964 Google reviews

La Dong is a Union Square restaurant serving modern Vietnamese food in an Asian colonial house setting, tracing recipes from North to South Vietnam along the Mekong River. It offers a full sit-down menu spanning pho, seafood, and shareable plates like Vietnamese crab cake, with a design-forward dining room built for both walk-ins and reservations.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly single out the bún bò Huế broth as the standout dish
Staff praised by name across multiple reviews for attentive, warm service
Fresh, well-balanced flavors across a range of dishes from salads to branzino
Beautiful, distinctive interior design noted across reviews

Worth knowing

At least one dish, the mussels, drew a complaint about being too salty
Service was described by one reviewer as efficient but a bit rushed

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume3,964 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: By far the most-reviewed Vietnamese restaurant in New York, and its modern take on regional dishes makes it the safe default for a proper sit-down Vietnamese meal.

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11 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Madame Vo

4.51,526 Google reviews

Madame Vo is an East Village Vietnamese restaurant opened in 2017 by owners Yen Vo and chef Jimmy Ly, built around homestyle family recipes for noodle soups, rolls, and Vietnamese classics from childhood. It has drawn national press attention, including from the New York Times and Vice, for its pho and bún bò Huế.

What people praise

Bún bò Huế repeatedly called out as top-tier, with a generous portion size
Garlic noodles and other shareable dishes praised across multiple visits
Fast, friendly service even during busy lunch rushes
National press coverage backing its reputation for broth quality

Worth knowing

One reviewer found the garlic noodles slightly too salty

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume1,526 · 83rd

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown67% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice specifically for bún bò Huế, and the press attention it has earned reflects real substance behind the hype, not just a trendy address.

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212 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Bánh Mì Saigon

4.61,228 Google reviews

Bánh Mì Saigon is a small Chinatown counter serving quick, affordable Vietnamese sandwiches, noodle dishes, and snacks, with its number 13 cold cut bánh mì cited repeatedly as the go-to order. It's built for fast takeout rather than a sit-down experience, with limited seating and a straightforward menu.

What people praise

Reasonable prices for a fast, filling meal
The number 13 cold cut bánh mì praised repeatedly as consistently good
Fresh herbs and crunchy pickled vegetables noted across multiple reviews
Fast service even during a lunch rush

Worth knowing

One long-time customer noted quality has become less consistent across recent visits
Limited seating and no bathroom on site

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,228 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown71% 5-star

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Our take: The go-to for a quick, affordable banh mi rather than a sit-down meal, though at least one long-time regular has noticed some recent inconsistency.

Website +1212-941-1541 Directions

198 Grand St, New York, NY 10013

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Nha Trang One

4.41,641 Google reviews

Nha Trang One is a family-owned Chinatown Vietnamese restaurant with a straightforward, no-frills setting that has served the neighborhood for over two decades. It offers a broad menu including pho, rice vermicelli bowls, and vegetarian options, and the owner is known for personally greeting tables.

What people praise

Owner personally greets tables, a detail multiple reviewers call out
One reviewer has been a regular for over 20 years
Sauteed calamari and pressed sugarcane juice singled out as standout orders
Large vegetarian menu praised specifically by a vegetarian reviewer

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume1,641 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown63% 5-star

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Our take: A dependable, long-standing neighborhood spot, and its two-decade track record with regulars speaks to genuine consistency rather than a trend.

Website +1212-233-5948 Directions

87 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi

4.6982 Google reviews

5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi is a West Village restaurant blending Vietnamese and Mexican influences, serving pho alongside fish tacos and braised beef banh mi. It offers a casual, warm dining room with sizable portions, appealing to diners who want a fusion approach rather than a strictly traditional menu.

What people praise

Vietnamese coffee singled out as strong and well made
Large portion sizes reported across multiple dishes, including tacos and banh mi
Warm, relaxed atmosphere that reviewers say feels welcoming
Wide seating capacity, good for larger groups

Worth knowing

One reviewer found some dishes, including dumplings and fried rolls, inconsistent in quality
The bathroom location is noted as hard to find by at least two reviewers

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume982 · 73rd

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown80% 5-star

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Our take: The fusion approach here suits diners who want Vietnamese flavors alongside other cuisines rather than a strictly traditional menu, though quality reports are somewhat more mixed than the other names on this page.

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227 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other New York Vietnamese restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from nearly 4,000 reviews carries more weight than a 4.6 from a smaller sample. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does Vietnamese food cost in New York? (2026)

Pricing varies significantly between a Chinatown counter and a full sit-down restaurant like La Dong or Madame Vo, where a meal with drinks can run well past $50 per person. Here’s a reference point from the quicker counters on this page:

Job	Typical price
Banh mi sandwich meal, Chinatown counters	$10 - $20

Price range compiled August 2026 from customer reviews at Bánh Mì Saigon and Nha Trang One. Sit-down restaurants like La Dong and Madame Vo typically run $30 to $100+ per person depending on courses ordered; check each restaurant’s menu for current pricing.

Serving all of New York

These restaurants span Union Square, the East Village, and Chinatown, with one in the West Village. Searching for Vietnamese food near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can check current hours and whether a reservation is recommended.

What to ask before you go

Do you take reservations, or is it walk-in only?
What is the signature dish here that regulars order?
Are there vegetarian or gluten-free options on the menu?
How large are the portions, and is sharing recommended?
Is there a wait time during peak lunch or dinner hours?
Do you offer takeout or delivery if I can’t dine in?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these Vietnamese restaurants?

We started from Vietnamese restaurants in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which restaurant is best for bún bò Huế?

Madame Vo has drawn the most specific praise and press coverage for its bún bò Huế, though La Dong and Nha Trang One also serve well-reviewed versions.

Where can I get a quick, cheap Vietnamese meal in New York?

Bánh Mì Saigon and Nha Trang One in Chinatown are the fastest, most affordable options on this page, with full meals typically running $10 to $20.

The bottom line

La Dong is the safe default for a full sit-down Vietnamese meal given its deep review base and modern menu, while Bánh Mì Saigon or Nha Trang One are the picks for something quick and affordable in Chinatown. Either way, ask about the signature dish when you arrive.

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