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    VinBun Vietnamese Bistro

    4.6 (155 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    VINBUN VIETNAMESE BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Brisket Pho Beef*
    Jennifer R.

    Stopped in for some lunch on Friday. Ordered the crispy spring rolls for an app, they came out quick but by the time they made it to the table they were just warm, would have preferred them to be hotter, but they were good. Ordered the Pho with Brisket, it was hot and delicious. The meat is so tender and the broth is super flavorful. If you need a meal to warm up your belly go get the pho!

    Pho Beef*
    Maria V.

    11/10 arguably THE BEST Pho . I've tried many places in Louisville and nothing absolutely NOTHING compares. I've come back countless times and it's the exact same every single time. I think what makes this stand out from the rest is that they make a house sauce for the Pho. Of course you can still ask for chili oil but this house sauce you can't beat. I've even ordered this to go and eating it at home feels as if I'm in the restaurant. This place is a true joke in the wall family owned restaurant. They were so helpful when I first ordered this dish and explained how to eat it. This is more of a 2-4 person kind of setting but I've seen them sit one large 7 top that took up most of their space. Come with a big appetite and you won't leave hungry .

    Classic Egg Fried Rice
    Marian B.

    First time at VinBun! The small seating area was packed with customers, the aroma of cooking was a delicious greeting, & the menu was well balanced. The food selection was limited to appetizers, Banh Mi, Noodle Soups, Vermicelli Bowls, Rice Places, beer, classic Vietnamese beverages, & soda drinks. I enjoyed the Bun Thit Nuong "Pork" Vermicelli Bowl. Every bite was a delight, pork flavorful, fresh vegetables crisp, sweet shrimp, & Al dente noodles. My husband ordered the Classic Egg Fried Rice, portions were generous, pork plentiful, vegetables were fresh. We did not order any beverages or desserts. I would highly recommend this little bistro for anyone who enjoys a moderately priced delicious meal.

    Michelle C.

    Pretty disappointed with this visit. The chicken came out way over-fried and super dry -- honestly hard to even eat. It felt like it had been sitting around way too long or just cooked wrong. I told the staff about it, and instead of fixing it or replacing the dish, they only took 10% off... which was about $1.80. That doesn't really make up for getting food that wasn't edible. For the price, I expected a lot better quality and service. Not sure I'd come back after this.

    Bun Bo Hue weekend special. It's pho w/ more beef, more spice, and more lemongrass - heavenly
    Paul A.

    5 stars to perhaps my #1 pho spot in Louisville... especially when they have Bun Bo Hue (BBH) weekend special! My gf and I monitor their Facebook for the occasional announcement, and pounce when it's here. BBH takes pho and elevates it with more: beef shank, lemongrass, spicy sausage, and love It also has pork blood, which is optional, but my Filipino gf loves it... adds texture. Come get it this weekend! If you like heat, request a side of their Habanero spice sate. It's no joke, but hits the spot for spice lovers I also tried their Stir Fried Tofu Noodles for the first time, and love its hint of tamarind and generous scrambled egg. VinBun deserves some love for being an amazing API-owned establishment (Asian Pacific Islander). If you support it, you receive much love back!

    Bun Bo Hue
    Marie T.

    The Bun Bo Hue was fantastic--packed with fresh meats and veggies, and the broth? Chef's kiss! You know it's good when it has its own dedicated menu spot. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation. Shout out to the wonderful staff!

    Quyen H.

    We came here for lunch when visiting Louisville. We ordered 2 bowls of beef Pho, egg rolls and broken rice dish. Pho was pretty good - flavorful broth, tender beef. However I was disappointed at the grilled pork broken rice dish. Service was pleasant.

    Brisket Pho
    Gypsy G.

    Amazing. Talented. Elite. My phone ate first... but the final bite is always mine. Hot, comforting, and healing always in all ways! The owners are phenomenal, constantly and consistently wonderful, staff is always friendly and does a fantastic job! All needs met, and with such charm!! Thanks crew... as always chefs kiss hit em five times!

    Egg rolls
    Lorie L.

    A quick update to highlight this restaurant and its consistently flavorful pho. When my mind is on soup, my thought quickly lands here. While they have starters on the menu, my preference is to pick the brisket pho and add an egg, then save my stomach only for this! Small space and close tables but folks seem to rotate as best as possible to not be on top of each other for long. Would be tough for a large group. Never had poor service and often see the staff engaging with regulars.

    Imani G.

    Been going for years now and one of the best places to get Vietnamese food an almost the is good. The sandwiches are very good if you like this place. The service is always a great an the restaurant is always clean

    Egg Rolls (comes 2 per order)
    Robin L.

    Wonderful, friendly owners and staff. Their egg rolls are so delicious!! Highly recommend.

    Cameron T.

    The food tasted authentic and fresh. The server was serving the entire restaurant and it was completely full. They got our food out fast. Couldn't expect anything more

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