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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.