Vietnam Restaurant is one of the better Vietnamese spots in the area and consistently delivers solid, clean flavors. The BBQ platter is excellent and easily a meal on its own, with a great mix of grilled meats and variety. The pho stands out for being well balanced and tasting very natural, without that heavy, overly processed broth flavor you sometimes get from places that rely too much on bouillon. The fried spring rolls are a favorite at home, especially for my wife and son. The grilled pork bun is also very good with a solid portion size and well-seasoned pork. Overall, it's a dependable spot with strong execution across the menu and one I keep going back to. read more

I had never had 'real' Vietnamese food before and was in Philly for a couple of days (2025) and was able to walk to the Vietnam Restaurant from my hotel. I was surprised to see most of the tables full. I needed help with the menu so was guided through and each was described to me. I went simple with my friends and have included photos below of the presentation. Very tasty and would return. Tried the Stuffed Grape leaves which were tasty but not like Middle Eastern grape leaves. Pho Noodle Soup, hot and tasty. Not too spicy. Enjoyed the Lemongrass Pork Chops!! read more

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We've been coming to both of their locations for over a decade. This was probably the first time we felt the didn't hit the mark. I didn't really like my seafood soup. It tasted so heavily of kimchi, the seafood was overcooked - both the squid and the shrimp. The shrimp curry was okay , but standard nothing too special for a pretty hefty price. We did also feel rushed which probably tarnished the experience. We didn't realize they were closing so soon when we first came into the restaurant. read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Seafood Claypot - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'm a little bit disappointed in Shaken Beef. It was thick and quite chewy. Pho Tai was good. Large portions. You will have some leftovers! read more

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You must order the crispy pork spring rolls! I love that they come with lettuce, cucumbers, mint and pickled carrots. 12/10!!! I tried the shrimp pad Thai for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. I give it a 9/10. It was full of flavor and had bites of tofu which I loved. I would have loved extra bean sprouts and fresh spring onions. Chili crisp on the side would have made the dish 10/10. read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Shrimp Pad Thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I thoroughly enjoyed this bowl of soup, the Mi Ga Hue, and cannot saying anything bad about this establishment. Happy customer

I've been a fan of Vietnam Restaurant ever since I ordered their takeout food last year. Last weekend, I finally got to try their dishes in person. Taste-wise, I must say that everything we ordered was on point: from the house special vermicelli bowl to the bbq platter. Service here is quick and efficient. Our food arrived only about 5-10 minutes after we ordered. I love that they provided us with the nifty rice paper holder that doubles as a hot water bowl on the side. The bbq platter is perfect for a group of 4-5 people as the portion of each side dish is generous. I also love their Vietnamese coffee, but I will have to stay away from it when I need to get a good night sleep as it kept me awake almost all night despite drinking it at lunch time. As for ambience, this place is pretty cozy and intimate. Since this place is in Chinatown, I wouldn't recommend driving to here as parking could be difficult albeit possible to find with enough patience. read more

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The seafood clay pot was kimchi based. All they did was put five shrimps, couple small slices of squid and premade fish cakes in kimchi and added water. Totally not worth it. read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Seafood claypot, - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good portion sizes and flavor! We got some rolls as appetizers and each got a nice hot bowl of noodles after a day of hiking. Efficient service and no wait on a saturday night! read more

I had a nice meal at Vietnam. The shrimp summer rolls were very good and the accompanying peanut sauce went perfectly with them. The vermicelli bowl I opted for was the chef's special which had pretty much everything on top. The fried spring rolls were delicious, the meatballs were good, the chicken was not great, it was tough and not that flavorful. The pork was delicious, but one of the pieces was full of gristle and not edible. The noodles themselves were good, but could've been a little more robust, and the whole thing would've been better with crushed peanuts on top. All in all it was a good meal, but had some misses, I would consider giving it another shot sometime. read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Chefs special vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'm ashamed to admit that i've lived around the block from this restaurant for almost a year and I only just made my first visit. Walking in, I was really taken aback by the style of the interior because it was so unique and different from what I initially anticipated. I really liked the warm vibes and think it would be a very nice place to get together with friends but also a nice place to go for a quick bite to eat. We got the caramelized shrimp, beef pho, and crispy egg noodles. And when I tell you the meat was SO TENDER like when people say melt in your mouth and fall off the bone, THIS IS WHAT THEY MEAN. A hundred percent will be going back, I genuinely loved the food and the service was quick. I want to try their drinks because it seemed like they have a nice bar too. read more

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Absolutely love the Vietnam Restaurant in Chinatown! The Crispy Pork Spring Rolls are amazing! The service is quick no matter if you're ordering in or picking up! read more

Terrific noodles and favorable broths in both the Pho and Pork Vermicelli dishes. It's a cozy dark environment but during the day the blinds were open allowing brilliant light to pour in. The Lai's family history is a lesson of tenacity and hard work. The service passionate. The potions are large and I have plenty leftover for another meal 4 noodles! read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Pork Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Pho shop was busy on a Friday evening. Ate the vegetarian pho and the vegetarian spring rolls. The pho was tasty and not salty. The vegetables were very fresh and crispy (aka not overcooked in the broth). I ordered some extra boiled tofu and they brought it fresh without any issue or argument. Would definitely come here again to enjoy another meal. Moderately priced, and friendly service. read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Vegetarian pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of my favorite spots in Chinatown. It's super cozy with wood walls and relaxing jazzy music. The staff is always great and super friendly. The food is consistently great! read more

The staff was friendly and quick. The food lacked flavor. We had the papaya salad, house vermicelli and squid vermicelli and why the food was fresh, it just lack flavor. The atmosphere was nothing special. Everything felt and tasted more Americanized than Vietnamese. read more

This place was recommended by a friend who's local in the area so I decided to try it on my last day in Philly. Thankfully I went on a right day as the restaurant is closed on Mondays. Ordered a whole bunch of food, was happy to see Vietnamese ice coffee on the menu so ordered that too. I went at an odd time (3:45pm) for a late lunch so I had the place basically all to myself. The food was pretty good, I really enjoyed my vermicelli bowl with mixed proteins. The place is nice and clean, including the toilets. Our waiter Umesh was nice and helpful, not to mention friendly too. read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Pad Thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Old broken rice with few pieces of beef that I could have made better at home. Very disappointed for what you get for the price. Will NOT RECOMMEND read more

Great lunch here. Had the special Vietnamese ravioli, delicate crepes with ground chicken and mushroom, the house special vermicelli and tofu vermicelli. The house special noodles had grilled chicken, pork, meatball and fried spring roll, a definite winner and nice to sample a little bit of everything. Vietnamese coffee was a perfect way to finish. A little off the fray in Chinatown, and worth a visit. read more

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Stopped by with some friends to enjoy some Vietnamese food! A very casual setting inside and lighting is on the dimmer side. Crispy Pork Spring Rolls 8/10 - very crispy and easily shareable Papaya Salad 6/10 - found it to be a bit bland Claypot Chicken 7/10 - lots of onions and chicken was tender - sweet and savory -- wish there was more chicken Lemongrass Steak Broken Rice 9/10 - steak is juicy and delicious - lots and lots of rice, but not enough steak Salt Pepper Squid 8/10 - nicely seasoned and crisp - with green peppers, red bell pepper, and onions Enjoyed our meal here! It'll fulfill your cravings for Viet food for sure. Service was average~. read more

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Our waiter is supper nice and friendly. we order what he recommended, shaking beef is very tender, fish is also really good. squid is little bit on the chewy side, you can skip this one. i also like the indoor decoration, feel secludid. read more

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Relaxing atmosphere. Delicious food. Stellar service. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes! read more

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Such a cute intimate place to grab a causal lunch or dinner! We stopped around 1:00 on a Friday and it was fairly busy. Service was great and they have a full bar. I recommend the shrimp fresh rolls. The grape leaf rolls were good too, however I am used to the Lebanese version and this was very different. Next time I want to definitely try the pho! read more

Ate here solo on a Sunday afternoon. Tried the duck pho because I was feeling adventurous. I liked it, particularly the broth and veggies! I would probably stick to traditional pho if I went back. Service was quick and friendly. Very no-frills restaraunt at a reasonable price. It was quiet when I went on Sunday. I'd like to come back and try more things here with a group! read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Duck pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My first time eating here! I love Squid Vermicelli and Shrimp Roll. The squid had a perfect grill taste. They were so delicious. read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Shrimp Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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If you've been in Philly long, you know Vietnam. Food is fast, food is consistent, food is good. It isn't the crazy bargain it once was, food costs being what they are we all got lucky being undercharged for years. The woodwork is gorgeous, it's wild, as they turn & burn tables. Staff is professional, place seems clean, they do great takeout efficiently as well. read more

This review is really more like 3.5 but I wanted to be realistic if you're a Vietnamese person and being really excited that this is a James Beard winner. The good: the crispy egg rolls are pretty amazing. Since it is wrapped in the rice paper and not the traditional egg roll wrapped, it's light and the crispy bubbles are a delight. The service is incredible. I know they received a huge influx due to the James Beard hype and they handled it with grace and good organization. The questionable: While I think the broth has the right notes and such, I was trying think why it tasted so light. It's not exactly a Northern style pho so I realized that the broth must have been a little diluted in some way. It's not as beefy as one would hope for a pho. The bun bo hue was spicy (which very nice) but it lacked the meaty (pork) broth undertone too. I think this is where I'd take my corporate boss, but not where I'd take my Vietnamese family. Everything is fine, but it's not hitting the same. read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Pho sliced brisket (tai) - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Went for dinner one evening and was shocked that they now close at 8pm. Food was good but very few customers. This used to be the go-to place, even when there was another Vietnamese restaurant across the street. Seem deserted now. Maybe focus on lunch? read more

This place is fancier and more Westernized than your typical Vietnamese restaurant. With the decor and the French music, it feels more like a French restaurant. I was excited to order banh cuon for an appetizer because theirs is made with chicken while banh cuon usually made with pork, which I don't eat, and so I had not had it in years and was craving it. For my entree, I ordered catfish in clay pot which is another dish I had not had in years. The fish was served skinned and deboned when I am used it having it with skin on and with bones in and that is totally fine. The sauce was also not as thick as I am used to. I would definitely come here again and try something else next time. read more

I've been coming to Vietnam Restaurant since 1991 when my sister & I just stumbled upon it after the Phil Flower Show, Back then, It was a small, very basic place.... But we ordered our food and, WOW! Back then, I had no idea that this would be my all time favorite restaurant for 34 years! So now - it's a very long drive, but iwhenever we're near the city, this is our spot. So happy Benny & staff won the James Beard Award last year! I love the House Special Vermicelli, the BBQ platter if we're with a group. The Meatball appetizer. Also, great drinks. Thanks Benny and your staff for providing such great service and phenomenal food over the past years. read more

The food did not hold up to its reputation. We ordered seafood pots, it was very salty and small portions. Overall it was overpriced for what it was. ... the room was cozy and the staff was friendly. read more

Got a table quickly, with no wait. Ordered the crispy pork spring rolls, pho ga, and house vermicelli. All delicious, definitely recommend! read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Pho Ga and House Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This Vietnamese spot was not bad at all. Comes close to a second place (maybe first for some). Ordered delivery and had the spring rolls -- which was decent. The shrimp inside was on the thin side but the peanut sauce dip was cool. I had the infamous chicken pho with "beef broth". For me, the beef broth with the chicken is so tasty! I enjoyed the chicken being thinly sliced. The broth was very delicious from Vietnam Restaurant! Mmmm! I appreciate when I order takeout for pho -- it comes in an actual to-go bowl. My personal preference. Was not the biggest fan of the packaging from this restaurant. I would definitely order from here again. read more

Vietnam Restaurant - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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After hearing they won the James Beard Award, we had to try this place. Came with my family for dinner and got there just in time. They close at 8 and we were seated at 6:45. Everyone was very friendly greeting us when we came in. Very homey inside and smelled amazing. I got the chicken lemongrass soup which is spicy and it was perfect, also started with some spring rolls. very yummy and food comes out very fast! read more

Vietnam Restaurant - chicken lemongrass noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I ordered a couple of items for delivery to see if Vietnam was as good as I've heard. I ordered pork spring rolls and fried shrimp. The spring rolls came sliced, which I like, and were some of the most delicious spring rolls I've tasted. And with so much filling they fill you up more than you would think. The shrimp were right up there with the best at any seafood restaurant. They were large juicy shrimp, perfectly fried with a sauce that complimented it even better than the usual cocktail sauce. My only gripe is that there is a lot of extra batter fried at the top of the shrimp. So that first bite from the top didn't have any shrimp on half of them! An annoying tease... I can see that Vietnam is as good as I've heard and I'm looking forward to trying more food in the actual restaurant once indoor dining is allowed. The potential is certainly there for a 5 star restaurant. read more

Vietnam Restaurant - shrimp and spring rolls delivered - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Extremely disappointed in Vietnam tonight. Made the mistake of ordering Chicken Broken Rice, with bok choy, along with my husband's order for delivery. The restaurant emailed to say they were substituting a pork dish, WITHOUT calling or asking me!! I DON'T EAT PORK!! When I called the restaurant, the delivery person already left, and I was met with the unfair attitude from an unprofessional staff member, "I can't do anything about it". Actually, yes, you could have, since it was your restaurant's decision to make the substitution without asking!! At least offer credit, or something else to this customer who had been loyal to Vietnam for about 20 years!! Communication is key, and you just lost a customer due to your lack of communication and bad attitude. read more

It has been years since I visited the Vietnam Restaurant. This used be our go to place in Chinatown many, many moons ago. We used to go specifically for the spring rolls and they were the best. I don't think I had been to the Vietnam for over 15 years. My two bother in laws and myself decided to relive the past and I met them on 11th street after a Phillies game. The place is still very nice and has an upscale Indochine colonial look going on with dark woods. What we ordered: CRISPY PORK SPRING ROLLS CHA GIO - Ground pork, onions, mushrooms, lettuce, pickled dain, mint leaves, chili vinegar dipping sauce. These were as good as I remember and so good we ordered two orders. CRISPY CREPES BANH XEO - Pan-seared rice flour, shrimp, pork, sweet onions, bean sprouts, chili vinegar dipping sauce. This is one of my favorite dishes and Vietnam's was one of the better Banh Xeo's I have tried. The shrimp was fresh and flavorful and the crepe cooked just right. SALT/PEPPER CHICKEN GA RANG MUOI TIEU - Fried strip of chicken breast tossed in stir-fried bell peppers, onions, garlic, chili, spicy salt/pepper (Spicy) - We went with this dish as they were out of the duck. It was actually very good. Vietnam serves beer and and some drinks. Service was very good all night and they were busy. It was good to be back. 4 Solid Yelp Stars read more

This is our go-to Philly restaurant in Chinatown. We ride the train in from Downingtown just to eat here, then walk around Philly exploring the sites. The food melts in your mouth. Highly recommend! The pictures alone should convince you! read more

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This is a fairly spacious restaurant with a large menu! The space isn't too dimly lit but definitely not well lit. The food was tasty and large portions for the pho. As for service...there wasn't any. Once we ordered and food served, I never saw the waiter again. read more

Having not a lot of Vietnamese places from where I'm from, we decided to scratch that itch here. You come here and first thing you notice is that the restaurant next door is called Vietnam palace, and you're wondering if you should choose that since it sounds more epic. Ended up getting a chicken clay pot dish, a brisket pho, bok choy, and shrimp rolls. I'd say that the traditional dishes scratched that itch. It reminded me how there's so many noodles and little beef and how strong and salty the broth could be. Reminded me how shrimp rolls themselves don't have too much flavor, and it needs heavy support from the salty sauce. The bok choy was quickly devoured, probably because my diet the previous day was some guilty McDonald's and even guiltier cheesesteak. Had a nice flavoring with it (garlic) and was a lil salty. This scratched my itch and reminded me it's not a cuisine I want to eat day after day and I'll prob not need this for a couple of months again. read more

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