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A gà nướng, or barbecue chicken, sandwich at Sandwich Hag.
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13 Essential DFW Vietnamese Restaurants

Where to eat pho, vermicelli bowls, and so much more

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A gà nướng, or barbecue chicken, sandwich at Sandwich Hag.
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Considering the diversity of Dallas’s sprawling dining scene, it’s not surprising that the city is home to a bounty of excellent Vietnamese restaurants. From pho and banh mi to bun cha Hanoi, restaurants in Dallas and beyond serve up excellent Vietnamese fare seven days a week.

Whether in search of a late-night bowl of pho or an excellent new lunch spot, scope out these essential Vietnamese restaurants around the Metroplex.

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Mr. Banh Mi

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Find one of the best sandwiches in the northern DFW suburbs at this Frisco spot. Order the classic Đặc Biệt or try one of their daily specials: Banh Mi Bo Kho  (beef stew) or Banh Mi Cà Ri Gà (chicken curry), with a glass of sweet creamy avocado smoothie.

Pho 544

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Further north in Murphy, this restaurant makes waves with its signature dish — shaken beef garlic noodles. A marriage between the Mi Xao Toi, thin egg noodles tossed in garlic scallion sauce, and Bò Lúc Lắc, tenderloin beef cubes marinated in soy and oyster sauce blend then shaken in a hot pan, is heavenly. Upgrade to a platter for large parties or turn it into a surf and turf by adding a lobster tail.

Phở Tây Đô

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Bún bò Huế, or BBH or bun bo for short, is one of the best dishes here. This comfort food features fiery red oil floating on its surface, with generous portions of sliced beef, pork knuckles, and cubes of pork blood.

Saigon Block

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Saigon Block is most famous for its Cá Nướng Da Giòn, a whole baked catfish that is great for big groups. Butterflied, marinated, topped with peanuts, crispy shallots, and scallions, the catfish meat is wrapped in lettuce and filled with a choice of herbs and pickles.

Cali Saigon Mall

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This mall food court is one of DFW’s Vietnamese food theme parks, where diners can take their taste buds on a rollercoaster ride with traditional Vdishes in a single location. Notable stalls include Banh Mi No. 1, with a buy five, get one free special and Tiem Che Thach Thao, which offers a wide range of chè or Vietnamese sweet beverages and desserts.

DaNang Souphouse

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This all-you-can-eat Vietnamese restaurant showcases traditional bite sized tapioca, like bánh bột lọc trần, and rice dumplings, such as Bánh bèo tôm chấy. Lunch and dinner service also comes with a selection of noodles and stews.

Cris and John

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This is not your traditional Vietnamese restaurant. With food based in marriage of the owners’ roots, it serves Vietnamese street food with Mexican flourishes, such as the Phorrito and phodilla, a burrito and quesadilla with pho flavors.

Viet Tofu

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This Vietnamese deli is best known for fresh soy bean products, including soy milk, silken tofu topped with sweet ginger syrup, and deep fried tofu squares in various flavors, including lemongrass. Try its locations in Garland and Arlington.

Đức Hương Giò Chả

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Hit up this Vietnamese deli for cold cuts. This cash-only store is best known for its Chả lụa (steamed pork roll) and Nem Chua (fermented pork with garlic, chilis and peppercorn).

Quốc Bảo Bakery

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In Garland, this is one of the Vietnamese bakeries that specialize in banh mi. On top of that delicious option, customers can order freshly baked Vietnamese style baguettes and crostinis, buttered baguettes baked crispy and smothered in sugar, and best enjoyed with a hot cup of black coffee.

DaLat Vietnamese Restaurant and Bar

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After a late night in the town, this is the go-to for Vietnamese-American comfort food. Have a bowl of traditional pho in beef or chicken and a DaLat roll, a crispy pork egg roll inside a rice wrapper with vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cucumber and pickled carrots to cure any hangover.

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This has been East Dallas’ go-to for Vietnamese favorites including pho, Bún chả (grilled pork atop vermicelli noodles) and Cơm tấm (“broken” rice bowls) since 1996.

Sandwich Hag

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The Sandwich Hag, or simply the Hag, at the Cedars in Dallas is no stranger to stirring up the food scene. And now, the shop’s owner is a James Beard semifinalist for 2023 for best chef in Texas. Traditional cà phê or Vietnamese coffee is on the drinks menu as “the first cà phê shop in all of Dallas” with focus exclusively on Vietnam grown coffee beans. Every Sunday, different styles of cà phê will be served in collaboration with other small businesses.

Mr. Banh Mi

Find one of the best sandwiches in the northern DFW suburbs at this Frisco spot. Order the classic Đặc Biệt or try one of their daily specials: Banh Mi Bo Kho  (beef stew) or Banh Mi Cà Ri Gà (chicken curry), with a glass of sweet creamy avocado smoothie.

Pho 544

Further north in Murphy, this restaurant makes waves with its signature dish — shaken beef garlic noodles. A marriage between the Mi Xao Toi, thin egg noodles tossed in garlic scallion sauce, and Bò Lúc Lắc, tenderloin beef cubes marinated in soy and oyster sauce blend then shaken in a hot pan, is heavenly. Upgrade to a platter for large parties or turn it into a surf and turf by adding a lobster tail.

Phở Tây Đô

Bún bò Huế, or BBH or bun bo for short, is one of the best dishes here. This comfort food features fiery red oil floating on its surface, with generous portions of sliced beef, pork knuckles, and cubes of pork blood.

Saigon Block

Saigon Block is most famous for its Cá Nướng Da Giòn, a whole baked catfish that is great for big groups. Butterflied, marinated, topped with peanuts, crispy shallots, and scallions, the catfish meat is wrapped in lettuce and filled with a choice of herbs and pickles.

Cali Saigon Mall

This mall food court is one of DFW’s Vietnamese food theme parks, where diners can take their taste buds on a rollercoaster ride with traditional Vdishes in a single location. Notable stalls include Banh Mi No. 1, with a buy five, get one free special and Tiem Che Thach Thao, which offers a wide range of chè or Vietnamese sweet beverages and desserts.

DaNang Souphouse

This all-you-can-eat Vietnamese restaurant showcases traditional bite sized tapioca, like bánh bột lọc trần, and rice dumplings, such as Bánh bèo tôm chấy. Lunch and dinner service also comes with a selection of noodles and stews.

Cris and John

This is not your traditional Vietnamese restaurant. With food based in marriage of the owners’ roots, it serves Vietnamese street food with Mexican flourishes, such as the Phorrito and phodilla, a burrito and quesadilla with pho flavors.

Viet Tofu

This Vietnamese deli is best known for fresh soy bean products, including soy milk, silken tofu topped with sweet ginger syrup, and deep fried tofu squares in various flavors, including lemongrass. Try its locations in Garland and Arlington.

Đức Hương Giò Chả

Hit up this Vietnamese deli for cold cuts. This cash-only store is best known for its Chả lụa (steamed pork roll) and Nem Chua (fermented pork with garlic, chilis and peppercorn).

Quốc Bảo Bakery

In Garland, this is one of the Vietnamese bakeries that specialize in banh mi. On top of that delicious option, customers can order freshly baked Vietnamese style baguettes and crostinis, buttered baguettes baked crispy and smothered in sugar, and best enjoyed with a hot cup of black coffee.

DaLat Vietnamese Restaurant and Bar

After a late night in the town, this is the go-to for Vietnamese-American comfort food. Have a bowl of traditional pho in beef or chicken and a DaLat roll, a crispy pork egg roll inside a rice wrapper with vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cucumber and pickled carrots to cure any hangover.

Vietnam Restaurant

This has been East Dallas’ go-to for Vietnamese favorites including pho, Bún chả (grilled pork atop vermicelli noodles) and Cơm tấm (“broken” rice bowls) since 1996.

Sandwich Hag

The Sandwich Hag, or simply the Hag, at the Cedars in Dallas is no stranger to stirring up the food scene. And now, the shop’s owner is a James Beard semifinalist for 2023 for best chef in Texas. Traditional cà phê or Vietnamese coffee is on the drinks menu as “the first cà phê shop in all of Dallas” with focus exclusively on Vietnam grown coffee beans. Every Sunday, different styles of cà phê will be served in collaboration with other small businesses.

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