37 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Palo Alto

“Tamarine is a upscale Vietnamese restaurant in Palo Alto. The last time I came here, I thought all of the dishes were amazing. After this time, I think it's a bit overpriced for the quality of food, but the service is definitely on-par. FOOD [3.5/5] =========== + Empress Rice (3/5) For the price of $15, I thought this dish was too expensive. It's great sticky rice but the seasoning is weak and the egg was overcooked. + Ha Long Bay Soup (3/5) I ordered this because the reviews said this was a really good soup but unfortunately I didn't really enjoy it at all. It was way too sour for my liking and we couldn't end up finishing the dish because it was just that sour. + Banh Mi Roti (3/5) The roti was great! The dipping sauce was okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I thought it would be. + Shaking Beef (4/5) Really tender beef. Was a little disappointed because even though the meat was cooked well, I thought this was a really simple dish for the price. SERVICE [5/5] =========== No complaints about service! They were very attentive, changed out our plates after every course with perfect timing, and very friendly.“

“I went to this place a couple days ago I had their Beef pho here and its good the only thing is that I feel like they need to improve on is the pho broth and service. The pho broth seems like it needed more flavor and more fish sauce. And they did not give me a soup spoon until much later but other than that its a decent place to get a nice bowl of pho. And the Ambiance is so calming overall a 4/5“

“Folks who go to Asian Box go because the food is reliable and tasty. This is NOT what this review is about (because it is still reliable and tasty). This review is for the service. Door Dash screwed up my order (not surprising) so after realizing that I was NOT going to get my Asian Box order delivered, I drove to the restaurant to place the order again. I spoke with Wendy, the Executive General Manager, and she was understanding, kind, and most importantly, professional. She immediately helped me with my order and expediated it so quickly, I should have just gone to the restaurant to place my order instead of relying on Door Dash. Also, I want add that their crew quickly put together 6 orders in 5 minutes. Go there if you want to be treated kindly and respectfully because fewer and fewer places nowadays seem to remember that service is just as important as food quality and taste.“

“We were craving a little snack one sunny Sunday afternoon and decided to give this place a try. We were surprised at how cute it was inside not your usual basic pho place. We were for two sandwiches Grilled Pork and Combo and beef spring rolls. Service was quick sandwiches were large portion could have easily split one but they were a little dry but we were still impressed that they were tasty as they were it's hard to find good bahn Mi on peninsula.“

“They always cater to all of our requests / restrictions that we have for gluten-free, dairy free and also onion free and garlic freeDietary restrictions: They always cater to all of our requests / restrictions that we have for gluten-free, dairy free and also onion free and garlic free“

“Pretty darn yummy, definitely coming back to try out other dishes on the menu!Got the kui fei chicken with crispy sticky rice (S5). Not a 100% on board, so I won't recommend it, but it tasted good nevertheless. Bit messy and tricky to eat. I think you'd be better off getting the non-crispy version. The chicken was flavourful and despite the rice needing some force to break apart, it was overall a fun dish to eat.Service was quite quick, but I was here early 5:30p. It did get pretty busy as I was leaving.“

“More like 3.5 for us but that bread alone is with .5 stars hahaHad the beef stew with bread so I could take home the stew.It was made with riblets that were slow cooked and very tender. The soup was good, can't say it was my favorite, but I would consider eating it again if I were there.The bread. Can we talk about this bread? My goodness the bread was fantastic. I bet someone here knows where they get it. Imo ALL Bahn Mi should be served with this bread. It had a super thin, but crisp crust all around, very crisp but thin. This is the kind of bread that delivers the crisp without slicing up your mouth like bait. The inside was fluffy and soft...superb.The Bun Cha Giao Thit Nuoung (noodles with BBQ pork and imperial rolls) came with a fair amount of meaty and tender pork, flash grilling it would really elevate the flavor because it has good flavor. The sauce could use a little more fish sauce.The purple drink is a taro drink made in house. It tastes ok but the taro which settles at the bottom is very gritty. I think they should make it into a paste before using it in a drink. Like the taro paste you get at Bambu or what is served in Vietnamese desserts.“

“Fast, affordable, and really tasty! I had the 4c (bbq pork) and was not disappointed. The store had a lot of various treats and goodies that looked great as well (like homemade kimchi, etc). And just as an fyi there is no seating so it appears to be just a takeout place!“

“Stopped by to pick up a few sandwiches since I’ve been craving banh mi. Staff was kind and welcoming and the inside was well kept and clean. Ordered the BBQ pork with everything and added a fried egg since that’s my go to. Bread was perfectly crunchy but not too hard that it hurts like mouth like some other places, and the flavors of the pickled vegetables and the pork were amazing! Definitely finished the whole sandwich and wanted more. Will be back next time to try the other varieties!“

“I wanted to go to this place based on the design and food. The food and service is great, but the problem is how the inside of the restaurant. It feels bland inside due to the choice of colors and there are hardly any decorations. It also feels hot inside too, but it’s probably because of the hot weather outside.There are rarely seatings here due to the size of the place. I really like the Pho, however. I wouldn’t really wanna dine here due to atmosphere. Maybe next time, I’ll just do a takeout.“

“A great BYO Asian bowl spot on Stanford campus! The place is pretty popular with students, so there tends to be a line around lunchtime. Bowls are around $12, all meats are the same price. There is no seating inside, just grab and go, but there are some nice seating areas right outside.I had a salad bowl with half tocino and half panko chicken. Loved the texture and flavor of both meats, and the variety and amount of vegetables I got in my bowl. The tocino pork had a great sweet and savory flavor and the panko chicken was crispy and tender.Topped it off with the sriracha mayo sauce.Would definitely return to try their other protein options!“

“Had my first TBread experience yesterday and my oh my I'm craving TBread again ?. The bread in itself is an experience all together. I love how it's crispy fresh on the outside and delightful on the inside ?. I love and enjoyed the grilled pork Bahn mi so much, it wasn't over flavored, the meat was tender and just right with a combination of light spice from the fresh jalapeño mixed in with cilantro and the pickled veggies, mouth is watering again ?. Oh before I forget, I also tried out their Vietnamese coffee and WOW, wished I had 3 more. Glad to have discovered this place through doordash. ??“

“I had a birthday lunch here and it was delightful!It was 6 teenagers which is really intimidating for a lot of restaurants but the wait staff was kind and respectful.The FOOD WAS WELL PRICED AND DELICIOUS.For $20 u get an amazing bowl of Pho and the biggest plate of bazil and bean sprouts I’ve ever seen. (But to be fair there were 6 people it could depend on the ammount of people there)The atmosphere was delightful!The wood furnishing with green cushions was adorable and refreshing while not too fancy to be intimidating.Will be coming again to try the coffee!Thank you so much Pho Banh Mi for hosting my 18th birthday lunch :)Vegetarian options: I wasn’t paying attention much but they do have bangin vegetarian food“

“Never a line to get in and offers the fastest lunch service anywhere in the Bay Area if you order pho. Good quantity of meat and fresh basil, sprouts and a very juicy lime (or lemon)! Soup quality can vary day to day but is never bad, though some days are definitely better than others. Credit cards for orders over $20. ATM available inside. Large attached parking lot.Parking: Shared parking lot with a corner mall. There's always a space available.“

“If you’re looking for a place with authentic Vietnamese cuisine, you’ve found it. The people here are kind and genuine. I have nothing but positive things to say about the culture they bring to this area. Do not miss out on an opportunity to eat here. Especially if you’re from out of town!Kid-friendliness: They don’t mind kids. All types of families here.Wheelchair accessibility: It’s all tables you can remove the chair from and put a wheelchair“

“Pho combination:The pho here is very underwhelming. For the price you pay, you would expect it to be better. Looks nothing like their picture. The meat is good, but the broth is very fatty. I would pass on getting the pho here.Shaken Beef Garlic Noodle:The shaken beef garlic noodle is good here. It's probably one of the better dish. The meat is probably the best shaken beef I had. The garlic noodles is interesting.Service:There is no server. There are kiosk to order your food. The kiosk as for tips, which I gave for whoever has to bust our table. There was guy that brought us our food, which I wasnt expecting.Seating:There's inside and outside seating. Majority of the seats is metal.Parking:The restaurant shares with the plaza. Parking can get challenging during busy time.“

“Order takeouts from here at least twice a month. Their bbh is flavorful and the broth is more on the sour side (which I personally like). Their meat also tastes fresh. The pork chop rice is also great and the pork chop tastes chargrilled, which I also like. The pho broth tastes good as well and not bland like some others around the area.“

“I came here the other day for a bowl of pho since I was in downtown Mountain View. I got a regular #16 which is the pho dac biet. Everything was perfect in this bowl. Plenty of meat, flavorful broth and nicely cooked noodles. My only complaint was that it was so good, that I wished I got a large. Service was also really good. I would totally come back here again.“

“Ordered house special noodle soup.It's Saturday afternoon around 3pm. Driving there was really IMPOSSIBLE. Parking lot was totally jammed by Costco customers and also the in/out of the parking lot. We were frustrated after spending 20 min just to get in, make a circle, then come out. Eventually, we parked a block away then walked to the restaurant.Parking: Next to Costco and all available parking spaces were taken (many of them were there for Costco for sure).“

“Overall food experience is 5/5 Great customer service. Generous portions for it's value. Great aesthetics it was newly renovated - comfy dining chairs and clean restrooms. The owner was very approachable and she really love the community.“

“Absolutely yummy tea shop ?. These drinks are an experience in itself! I had the lavender milk tea with red bean and my partner had the mocha coffee with boba. Both drinks were incredibly delicious! My new number one spot, I want to try their entire menu. ?“

“This is an amazing place.I had a small bowl of chicken phó, but the small bowl was pretty big. I loved it. I was not able finish it. All the sides were served and sauces were on the table.I did not have to ask for anything extra, customer service was 10/10. The restaurant also deserves 10/10 for cleanliness.I dropped my napkin on the floor by accident and the nice gentleman saw, and brought extra napkins over to my table with out me asking.That was nice of him.“

“I've been here a few times. For dine in and take out. Typically get the chicken pho, spring rolls or brisket phi. All are delicious. Generous portion. Quick service.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly place. Nothing specifically for kids but a casual enough environment that the little ones will be comfortable. Saw quite a few families with kids last time I went.“

“Honestly one of my favorite pho spots in the South Bay! The staff were nice and friendly. I ordered the pho #1 combination which is my go to when I come here. It has everything from tripe, tendon, brisket, steak, meat balls, and ox tail. Yum! The broth was literally made out of ox tail and you can taste the freshness of the soup. You can tell it has been cooking for hours. The meat was so tender as well. My friends and I also ordered the spring rolls, which was so fresh and delicious.“

“I came here on the recommendation of a friend and the pho here is really delicious.I didn't understand what the other opinions said about the noodles being overcooked, maybe it was that one time (I think they had the option to tell the waiter about the problem, and they would have fixed it).We received the noodles just right and I made a mistake when I ordering something for a child of my family and they helped me make the solution very kindly.“

“Lots of seating inside and out. Service is very friendly. I come here regularly for the pho ga. The broth is delish and always wonderful on a cold day. Went with friends today and they got the grilled pork with noodles and another plate with rice. Everyone was happy with their food and plenty for left overs!“

“This cute little cafe and bakery can be found right next door to Pho Banh Mi . If you're looking for a nice lunch or an afternoon pick me up, Green Bakery Cafe serves breakfast items, lunch entrees, desserts, and coffee. If you plan to get an entree, I recommend the Garlic Noodles!There is also lots of patio seating, which @hangrypringles approved* Vietnamese Dripped Coffee* Garlic Noodles w/ Beef* Tiramisu“

“A Hidden Gem in Los Altos when you need that broth and are not in San Jose !I stumbled upon this delightful mom and pop pho restaurant during a weekend work trip to Los Altos, and it turned out to be a real gem! As someone who appreciates genuine hospitality and authentic ingredients, I was thoroughly impressed by the warm welcome and the evident care put into every dish.The moment I stepped in, I was greeted with a friendly smile that instantly made me feel at home. The aroma of simmering bone broth filled the air, hinting at the comforting meal that awaited me. I opted for their classic pho, and it exceeded all expectations. The broth was rich and flavorful, a testament to the honest ingredients used in its preparation. Each spoonful was a comforting embrace, perfect for nursing my morning fogginess from the night before.What truly sets this place apart is its dedication to customer service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was nothing short of exceptional. Their genuine warmth and attentiveness added an extra layer of warmth to an already delightful meal.Adding to the charm of this place is its cool cabin theme, adorned with wooden bears that give it a unique and cozy atmosphere. I love it. If you find yourself in Los Altos craving a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine made with love and care, this is the place to be.“

“Enjoyed a banh mi sandwich and a chicken salad. Sandwich was toasted to perfection which gave it a very nice crunch with every bite. Asked for no jalapeños but was added. I was able to take it out of the sandwich with no issues. Chicken salad had a nice dressing to it with more on the side and the grilled chicken was delicious! Would definitely come back to try other dishes and love that they have a drive thru!Parking: Parking is shared with Home Depot and there were plenty when I was there for lunch. But if you can't find parking, they do have a drive thru!“

“I’ve been here three times & honestly every time has been fantastic. I’m SO happy this opened near my workplace!Food is fresh & delicious, service is totally on point. Usually I stick w classic pho but todays lemongrass spare ribs weee incredible & my friend loved a steak dish. They have lots of drinks, cocktails of course Viet coffee & also egg coffeeIt’s a bit loud & busy inside but totally worth it.Very shiny & new ambiance.“

“After having a craving for some pho, my friends and I went to the nearest pho place from us. The restaurant was relatively empty and so we were seated immediately. The store actually looks a little bland and doesn't play music, but it's not exactly a problem since this is how most pho places are anyways. The food itself is good albeit slightly stingy on the portions. However, you get what you pay for and that's what matters. Water was a 7/10“

“Food was very good, portions were generous, restaurant felt clean. Service was good, you walk in ordered and pay at the counter and find a table. They will bring the food to your table. I may be out of touch with the going prices but it seemed a bit pricey although we all did enjoy our meal and would come back because of that. We had the grilled pork rice plate, combination bun, med size pho #1, a can of coconut juice, an order of fried chicken wings for $76. I would recommend.“

“A pretty decent family owned Vietnamese restaurant. It’s been a while we saw traditional dripping coffee, so we really liked it. The taste was authentic.For the food, we ordered one Shrimp spring rolls, one Grilled pork ball spring rolls and one Pho Tai. Pho was decent, the broth was just okay. The other two dishes were good. But, I agreed the price was quite expensive compared to other Vietnamese restaurants I have tried.I think they kinda lack of staff because one lady took the job of waiter + cashier + preparing drinks, one uncle served food and cleaned up tables, and there seemed to be only one chef. Thus, it took a bit of time for food to be served. But, the lady was very nice. She chatted with us for a bit while serving our drinks and during checkout.Kid-friendliness: Kid’s high chairs and plastic utensils“

“My wife and I have eaten Vietnamese all over the world (but not Vietnam), especially the Bay Area, and this is our new favorite, though we didn’t try the pho. I got Shaken Beef. My wife ordered vegan noodles with a delicious tofu. We got bhan xeo as an appetizer, which is a fried coconut pancake filled with veggies and a bit of meat and shrimp. Everything was top quality, generous portions and low cost.Bhan Xeo is very hard to find. They normally only serve it at dinner, but the server (and manager, Louis) was very accommodating. He even figured out how to make me a less sweet Vietnamese coffee.Atmosphere was great for a “hole in the wall.”“

“Great place to go to lunch or dinner on a whim. Their phó soup is very tasty, but my husband and I are particularly fond of their crepe, the fresh rolls, papaya salad, and I love the crispy noodles. Jasmine, the waitress that's usually there is a real gem. We love this place-definitely recommend“

“Their prices have gone up since we've visited last, but their sandwiches still hit the spot. Their boba is okay. I don't think I'd come here for boba though. Vietnamese sandwich cravings, yes, definitely will be back. Parking is okay. Spots are a little tight, but it's never too busy anyways. This place is definitely just a small cafe to order food and drinks to go. No tables to eat on.“

“Great place for a Viet coffee and banh mhi at decent prices. I like their #2 cha lua and #7 thit nuong (warm). My only complaint is the music they play. It isnt bad but Viet love songs are so damn sad that my GF started crying during our meal which kinda ruined our lunch.“