There were three of us and we loved every single thing we ordered! I had been here several times, but brought a couple this time with me so they could discover it. read more

Very tasty and authentic offering of Vietnamese food. The portions are nice and every dish is fresh. I really like the uniqueness of their egg rolls. They also serve one of my favorite dishes, duck. Their crispy wings are outstanding as well. read more

Tan Dinh - Sweet chili shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

First visit to Tan Dinh, and I'll definitely be back! The large, open floor plan was immediately welcoming, as was the hostess. My server was kind, knowledgeable, and happy to share her favorite menu picks--always a bonus. Since it was a rainy day, I went for a comforting bowl of pho (because nothing beats warm broth on a gloomy day). My food arrived quickly, and every bite was delicious. Overall, I loved my experience and can't wait to try more dishes on my next visit! read more

Tan Dinh - Pho nam bo vien (brisket + beef ball pho), Goi cuon thit nuong (grilled pork spring roll), Tra da chanh duong (sweet Jasmine tea with lime) - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

The food is excellent; so fresh! Seasoned perfectly. Just my opinion but this may be the best Vietnamese restaurant in NOLA. Well worth the trip across the bridge. read more

I've been coming here since 1995 (I think that's the right date), and it is by far the best Vietnamese food place. Their Pho is unbeatable, and I have never found a place to match them. They are also known for their chicken wings, so try the lemongrass wings; you can thank me later. I'm a sucker for their egg rolls aka Crack Rolls cuz I swear you'll be dreaming about them in your sleep. Go to TD's and give them a try. I guarantee you will come back often. read more

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10/10 no notes! My niece and I were visiting New Orleans and knew we had to make a trip to Gretna for some Viet spots that we had bookmarked! We basically went on a food tour for this trip, so we only ordered the wings from here (even though we were hella tempted to order much more things from Tan Dinh!) The original plan was to try the nuoc mam wings, but after much deliberation with each other and input from one of the girls that worked here - we got the lemongrass wings as well. BOTH WERE FIRE. I enjoyed the nuoc mam ones more, but my niece liked the lemongrass more as they were a bit crunchier. All in all, a definite spot to try if you find yourself wanting something 'different' but still the realm of delicious food, then look no further and come to Tan Dinh for some amazing Viet food! read more

first time trying this place, i went around 2 PM on a wednesday in june and it wasn't busy. the ambiance is nice, the restaurant was clean besides a leaky ceiling in the dining area. food was great, server was nice and made sure we were taken care of but didn't helicopter us which i liked. the restroom was also super clean and smelled good which i LOVE. public restrooms scare me but i was very pleased at tan dinh. they also have kids' coloring pages and sell t-shirts! i got the chicken broth with shrimp pho, tasted just like how i imagined. warm and delicious. i also got the matcha tapioca, it's sweet and so good! they have an extensive menu as well! there's a section dedicated to vegetarian dishes, they have over 10 tapioca drink choices, and the prices are great. a medium bowl of shrimp pho was $14 read more

Bánh hỏi is okay. They don't have the classic bánh hỏi with crispy roasted pork so I do egg roll instead. Egg roll is crispy, but I think the skin is too thick. The nem summer roll is pretty good. Each roll is huge. Pho is my least favorite. The broth is bland and has a weird taste. But the noodle is well cooked, meat is standard read more

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I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and a rare beef pho . Both were exceptional.. outstanding. The peanut sauce with the spring rolls was very tasty. Excellent service. Great tasting broth, plenty of veggies. Reasonably priced. What's not to love? Can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. read more

Tan Dinh - Rare beef Pho tai (rare flank) - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

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The man thing I can say about Tan Dinh is that the lemon grass wings and Thai iced teas are AMAZING. That is the only thing my husband and I get when we go. It's so good there is no reason to get anything else. The wing portions are huge and the flavor is the best we have had. We briefly left the city for a while and mentioned these wings often. A MUST TRY for anyone in New Orleans. Totally worth the drive over the bridge..... even in traffic. read more

Get the lemon grass chicken wings! Soooooooo good! I really think this a great place to check out on the West Bank! It can be a bit pricey, but the food is delicious, and the portions are big. It would be hard to be disappointed. There is a lot of seating and tables are spread apart. Ordering food here is very easy as well. read more

Tan Dinh - Lemongrass chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

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I've been here a few times. Had other dishes before but nothing fancy. This time I've went and to try out their bbh "bún bò huế". The noodles were overcooked. They didn't have certain items in the bowl that the bbh normally has. Sorry but I wouldn't be ordering it again. read more

Tan Dinh - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

I haven't been to Tan Dinh in a while, so I decided to dine in when I had some free time. I really liked the seat-yourself service. I ordered the sweet jasmine tea, and I was a little worried that it might be too sweet, but the server told me they add lime to it to cut the sugar. It turned out to be very refreshing. I also ordered the lemongrass spring rolls, which had an insane amount of chicken and flavor. They tasted really good. I decided to try something new from the menu and ordered the salt and pepper shrimp with lemongrass sauce. The huge, juicy shrimp were topped with amazing seasoning, pickled veggies, and served with steamed rice. It was simply AMAZING! read more

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Tan Dinh is consistently great. I started coming here in 2011 and it still a fantastic spot for Vietnamese food. I love the sweet rice cakes! The fact that there's an option to substitute white rice with the decadent sweet rice cakes is such a treat. They have a nice size vegetarian menu. I like the curry tofu and the spicy lemongrass tofu. Tapioca drinks are delicious! I also like that they offer a medium or large size options for the pho even during dinner service. The medium is already a nice size portion. They do not serve Bahn Mi, so you'll have to get your sandwich elsewhere. read more

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All their chicken dishes are my fav! Chicken wings - perfectly fried and so much flavor. They have a few different options in flavors. I usually get the fish sauce or tamarind ones. So good. Ga nuong - over rice, over noodles, doesn't matter. It's a huge portion! And so delicious. Their pho isn't my favorite. But my bf and his friends said their pho ga is one of the best. Suon rang muoi - this is a really good fried pork rib dish. It is VERY heavy to me. I cannot finish an entire portion. But the flavor is on point and the crunch in each bite is insurmountable! Ga roti - supposed to be rotisserie chicken, but I'm pretty sure it's fried. If you're not watching your cholesterol, i would def try this!!! A lot of people like it with their sticky rice but I'm not a fan. Anyway. Come here. Eat your fill. Portions are insane. Food is delicious. read more

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Ehhhh, I'm Vietnamese and I've had better Vietnamese food! They have an extensive menu which is cool.

I went to tan dinh and they took the best things off the menu. No duck, no ribs. Sad!

OH my goodness such an amazing meal at Tan Dinh yesterday!! Probably the best Vietnamese food I've ever had! My friend and I were coming home from a long morning hiking and we were starving. We yelped good Vietnamese food on the West Bank and Tan Dinh was one of the top spots so we pulled in. We were a little surprised it was so packed at 1:30 PM but the dining room is big and we got a table immediately. Service was a little slow because there were so many people and not many servers but we were patient. We decided to start with the lemongrass chicken wings. OMG. We are both huge wing fans and we agreed that they were the best we've had in NOLA. There were also SO MANY on the appetizer plate. We split them and then were too full for our main dishes. And this came from two VERY HUNGRY people. We both ended up taking most of our bowls home. I got the vermicelli bowl with egg rolls and chargrilled pork which was GIGANTIC. It was also awesome!! I will definitely make it back here to try the rest of the menu and eat those chicken wings again! read more

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I can eat and Tan Dinh every week for the rest of my life. My go to: Eggs rolls Lemon grass tofu Catfish Pork skewers The rice cakes are also delicious. I have had pho, boba tea and Vietnamese coffee. I hate driving and I often will hop in my car and drive swiftly to the westbank for this lovely place! read more

Food was so yummy ordered the charbroiled pork spring rolls and a medium bowl of brisket pho The brisket was tender and great quality Pho broth was good was well, a bit on the sweeter less savory side but still very good. Finished the bowl Spring rolls were the best! So much flavor read more

After my previous go-to West Bank Vietnamese restaurant closed, I thought I'd give this one a try. They have a vegetarian section with a few flavors of tofu over rice or noodles, and I tried what seemed to be their signature lemongrass. The dish arrived with a massive amount of actual tofu, deep fried, garnished with a sauce full of actual lemongrass (it looks like small bamboo stalks cut into sections, and tastes lemony of course), and with more sauce beneath. The sticky rice cakes I ordered probably didn't make it any healthier-this was a very sugary dish-but it was all pretty delicious, and the dish did at least include some spinach and other vegetables on the side. For being in a nondescript strip, it was a nice, clean, but casual place inside. I often wonder about visiting restaurants at off hours, but they had plenty of business at 3 on a Saturday, and I got good service. I got a tapioca pearl drink, which most people there seemed to have ordered. They did not have the first flavor I wanted, nor the second that they offered me, which was a bit suspect, but the strawberry something or other flavor that I ended up with was perfectly satisfying. The plastic cup it comes in makes a good to-go container, which is good, because I was pretty stuffed from the food. I'd come back. read more

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I'm going to be honest: I probably would have made this a 4 star review, except my entree was phenomenal. We stopped in on a Saturday evening and were greeted by a lovely server. We ordered the chicken wings and some shrimp spring rolls to start, and then between us got an order of rare beef pho, some chicken steamed buns, and I got a small order of duck. The chicken wings were tasty and the meat was tender, though it still can't touch the wings of MOPHO. The spring rolls were pretty basic; I was looking for more fresh herbs and a bit more spice in the peanut sauce. The pho broth was rich and deep with the traditional Chinese 5 spice and lots of herbaceous notes, and the chicken was tender and juicy, served with briny and spicy kimchi. Both very good. But then I tasted the duck. Holy hell. For a small portion, it looked like half of the animal. The meat was cooked perfectly and very moist. The fat was rendered and the skin was slightly crispy and not rubbery at all. The seasoning of the duck was so good I didn't even touch the au jus, and just dipped my rice cakes in the duck drippings. I left with enough leftovers for another substantial dinner, and I have to say, it was almost as good on day 2. We left stuffed, groaning, and happy. Best duck I've had in a long while! read more

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Some friends drove me over to the Westbank to try Tan Dinh, and holy cow!! This was easily my best dining experience of 2018 and it happened right at the tail end. The portions! The flavors! The prices! I am impressed. They have a vegetarian menu from which I chose the lemongrass tofu rice plate. Amazing. Huge chunks of firm, crispy tofu smothered in the most delightful spicy, savory-sweet sauce. They give you plenty of fresh fluffy rice, and the garnishes were highly edible--pickled daikon, cucumber, tomato, and baby spinach. My friends plates were equally epic, as were their appetizers. The spring rolls look rather unique and the steamed buns were soft and delicious. It's a large dining space but it's quite popular with the locals, so might be best to get a spot early in the evening. Prices are extremely fair for what you get--only $10 for the vegetarian entrees. I will be going back as soon as I can wrangle a ride. read more

Tan Dinh - Lemongrass tofu rice plate. Amazing! Tofu chunks were FAR larger than they look in the photo. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

Some of the better Vietnamese in the city. Please do try the lemongrass tofu..a hint of spice but the lemongrass sauce is absolutely to die for (and I think I have discovered the secret recipe of a certain restaurant across the street after trying this dish). They seem regularly short staffed. Last time I went, the kitchen "lost my ticket". Don't let the predominantly Tulane student millennial clientele scare you away-even a broken clock is right twice a day. A very worthy experience. read more

Tan Dinh - Spicy lemongrass tofu very good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

I haven't been here since before the pandemic, but I had a meeting on the West Bank, so I wanted to check it out again. I was disappointed. I ordered a medium bowl of pho and wanted two meats, flank and tendon, which isn't unusual at most Vietnamese restaurants. They said a medium bowl was too small to fit that, so I had to get a large one. It's true, there was A LOT of meat, almost too much to eat. More than I wanted. But the soup was watery and the spice was almost imperceptible. Also, the only herb was basil, no cilantro. I also ordered cha gio (egg rolls), and they came literally dripping with oil. The filling was tasty, but the nuoc cham was in a squeeze bottle, which was weird. Next time I'm going to Pho Bang. read more

Two words - CHICKEN WINGS Lemongrass, garlic flavors are both delicious Crispy, juicy, flavorful Fingerlicking good Cornish hen rice plate - chicken so tender Sauce so sweet Makes me want to eat that chicken meat Vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and shrimp was alright, but not quite a standout like the two items above Interesting situation, you can order at the counter or using a QR code at your table and they will bring you the food. Beverages. Water. Looks like maybe they expect you to clean up your own table as most items are disposable? And you can grab your own takeout boxes. Somewhat unclear, but if you mind these things or want to go to a full service restaurant this isn't necessarily quite that. But for me it's about the food, and this place slaps at least for the items that I've tried and mentioned above. read more

While scrolling through Eater's '38 Essential Restaurants in New Orleans, Spring 2022', we happened upon Tan Dinh. Thank goodness we did because it has become our favorite place for Vietnamese food in town! We split two main courses: the vermicelli noodle bowl with charbroiled pork and the charbroiled Korean beef short ribs with kimchi. Both were incredible and the portions were enormous. The vermicelli noodle bowl with pork is my go-to order, so I wanted to test how it compared to other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. I'm happy to say it did not disappoint! I usually find myself chewing lots of fat with pork dishes, but at Tan Dinh, the cuts were all meat. The vegetables were fresh and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend their peanut sauce and homemade chili sauce to top the dish off as well. The beef short rib dish with kimchi was also excellent. The kimchi had great spice and crunch, and when paired with the pork inside the bao, was absolutely wonderful. The short ribs were not too oily nor salty. The dish also came with a small soup, and given the flavor of the broth, I'm sure the pho is awesome. All in all, I give Tan Dinh 5/5 stars. We will definitely be returning and trying their pho on a less hot day. Definitely our new go-to place for Vietnamese! read more

Tan Dinh - Vermicelli bowl with charbroiled pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

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We love this place! Good food, good people! Perfect for family night, date night or even to watch the game with friends! Great laid back atmosphere with good food that's always a win! read more

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Food is authentic, fresh and delicious the dishes are not so peppery hot , they give you the option with the Jalapeño on the side. Service was great and efficient! read more

After reading about Tan Dinh in the New York Times of all places. It was an article about the hidden gems of New Orleans. I knew that we had to give it a try. So, we headed to Gretna on the Westbank to dine Vietnamese style. Upon arriving, I could tell it was going to be good, there were all the signs of a good Vietnamese restaurant. The pungent smell of fish sauce, long row a table's pushed together with a large family dining. Good enough for the whole family. As I watched the kids at the big table play air drums with their chop sticks, I looked over the menu items. The menu is vast, but I found it was translated well. We started off with some Shrimp Spring Rolls and Chicken Wings with a sweet chili sauce covering them. Both were exceptional and I probably could have taken a couple dozen of those wings home with me. That would have been a meal to itself. But we were here to try more than just the wings. I ordered a Bun Bowl of shrimp and pork with vegetables and vermicelli noodles. Charla ordered the short ribs. Both were very large and easily shareable between a few people. The food was delicious, and portions were large. If you have never tried Vietnamese food this would be the place to go. The menu is well done in English and Vietnamese and the waitress was very knowledgeable. So come hungry because you get a lot of food. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. read more

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First of all, I'm a New Orleans native and this is my favorite Vietnamese place in town, hands down (and that is saying a lot). The rotisserie chicken and sweet rice plates are out of this world especially. HOWEVER... Their takeout situation (important during a pandemic) is truly atrocious. I thought the first time I did it in the past few months might have been a fluke but this has happened every time I have tried ordering for the past six months. Here's what happens: 1) When calling in the order, phone rings and rings, no one picks up. 2) Upon arrival at a practically empty restaurant, the person working takeout says they turn the phone off when they are busy so they can help the kitchen. It was 6 PM and no one was in the restaurant. 3) When asked how long it would take for a takeout order for 3, I am told, "Maybe 45 minutes to an hour." Sorry, no way, I leave. It's a shame because the food really is fantastic and if I could call in the order 45 minutes ahead of time, I would be totally fine with that, but if they aren't going to pick up the phone, they just aren't going to get my business. And it's something you see with businesses every now and then, they really just don't seem interested in actually doing the things they need to do to MAKE MONEY. I really hope they don't close down, because their food (if you can get it) is slammin. read more

Whyyyy have I not been here every single weekend? Went today (Sunday) for lunch. We were seated immediately. We were hangry! Started with egg rolls and spring rolls. I had Vietnamese iced coffee and water. Friend had unsweetened iced tea. She ordered Pho with beef flank and I ordered shrimp vermicelli with egg roll. Both. We're. Amazzzzing. Omg I was so full but it was so good and now I want it again. I ordered Korean short ribs plate to go for dinner. Just had some and it is THE BOMB!!!!! I have to go to the West Bank for Korean food!!! Thomas was our server and he is super fun!!! The service was great, and FYI, you go to the counter to pay when you're done. Just ask what table number yours is. We will definitely be going more often we have decided. There are way too many things on the menu I have yet to try! Well done - see you soon!!! read more

Really good food. Exceptionally friendly staff and enthusiastic owner. Great pho, really good shirt ribs, and tasty Vietnamese coffee. Definitely a must try, best Vietnamese on West Bank and maybe the city. read more

The pho I had here was really delicious! I am not always a fan of pho, but the bowl I had was great! For about $11, I got a large bowl of the beef flank. They gave me plenty of meat, and the cuts were of quality (no fatty pieces). The broth was a little bland for me, but I loved it after I added the hoisin sauce! It was a perfect meal for a chilly day! read more

Tan Dinh - Beef brisket and rare flank pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

This is the best pho I've tried in the city. The lemongrass wings are to die for. This is the only reason I would ever drive to the westbank! read more

Tan Dinh - Spicy Lemongrass wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Gretna, Louisiana

I've been eating at Tan Dinh for 20 years. It's one of my favorite places. I get the same thing every time. A couple of years ago, we moved to Mississippi but I still made sure I went to Tan Dinh whenever I was in town. I just picked up Tan Dinh to go on the way back home. I will NEVER order it again. It's twice as expensive, they give you half as much and everything about it is different. The egg rolls and the fish sauce both taste different. The vermicelli isn't even vermicelli. It's this micro-thin rice noodle that they lay flat and cut into squares about 3"x4". It's like edible astroturf. All of the veggies are on the side and uncut. Our lunch literally required 20 minutes of manual labor. I used to miss this place so much after we moved. Now I don't have to. read more

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Always amazing food and super friendly staff. Family friendly with take out, delivery or dine in and options to pay at the table with a QR code. read more

Best chicken wings I've had in my life, they are heaven SENT!!!! 5 stars for those chicken wings alone!

I am the first to admit that I am no expert when it comes to Vietnamese food. In fact, I have only started eating this type of food in the last few weeks. Once trying it, I became an instant fan and had to try as many places in as short a time as possible. Tan Dinh was recommended by some non-Yelp friends as one of the best. Since they eat this type of food multiple times a week, I knew I needed to try it. The restaurant is in a small strip mall next to the Racetrac gas station. Inside there is a very large open dining room which was maybe only 1/4 filled when my dining companion and I arrived. Our server was very friendly. She was patient and explained the items on the menu very clearly since I was a novice. On the recommendation of my friends, we started with pork spring rolls and an order of fried lemon pepper chicken wings. The spring rolls were excellent. The pork was evenly dispersed through the roll giving a great grilled flavor. The peanut sauce that came with the rolls was very good and complimented the smokiness of the pork. The wings were perfectly fried, but I was not a fan. The sauce that came with them was a lime and pepper sauce, which in my opinion, didn't add anything to the wings. My dining companion loved them, so if you like fried wings, you may want to give them a try. My entree was the grilled pork and pate bahn mi. This sandwich was larger than the other versions I have had. It was loaded with pork, pate and vegetables. The pork was smokey and tender. The addition of the pate was interesting and surprisingly good. Having never had pate as part of a sandwich, I was a little nervous, but it worked well. I need to eventually try something other than bahn mi and spring rolls. Once I do I will have to retry and re rate all of these businesses. Until then, I will keep Tan Dinh in my rotation. read more

Well, this is my Dad's favorite Vietnamese restaurant, heck probably his favorite restaurant period. However, I'm not so impressed. Their pho is adequate but not as good as Pho Tau Bay, Cafe Lilly's etc. However, I will give them props for my Dad's favorite dish which is the beef short ribs (yeah, I know, Korean style short ribs in a Vietnamese joint?). They are flavorful and juicy. We usually eat it with rice. I have eaten here numerous times. I ate family style here with my Vietnamese friends and they ordered yummy dishes. They are also moderately priced which helps. They have a small parking lot but at least they have one. What more can I say? Plus the last time I went they got slammed during lunch and my Dad couldn't wait 10 minutes. The guy behind the cashier was nice about it but my Dad didn't want to wait so we ended up going to Pho Tau Bay which made me a happy camper! read more

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