Alright folks, if you've been here a while you know the deal. I did not make an entry for 2.5 year update because it just sounded weird.
I've been updating the list in the background still:
https://www.tuuthreee.com/imnotafoodblogger/2021/6/15/current-viet-food-eateries-ranking
However, I'm reaching out now because of a recent turn of events in my life. I will be out of a job in a month, and I’ve decided to finally visit all the places I didn’t get a chance to before. Please comment below with all of your recommendations.
We built this list together, so it's time to properly expand it. I don’t have a lot of money, but at least for the near future, all I do have is time.
Then I will come back for the 3 year update entry around Xmas.
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I haven’t been there yet but there’s [Pho Ga Vang](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V5Jhaw3Tn7ApfoY59) is a new chicken pho spot that opened in Two Bridges.
Feels like some sites have been hyping them up so I’m curious where it would place in your rankings.
Just tried Pho Ga Vang over the weekend. The chicken pho broth was flavorful but a bit too salty for me. I liked the lime salt pepper dipping sauce (muoi tieu chanh?) they served with it. Pretty generous portion too.
OP I’d love to see a write up on Tenten. I know they announce limited time off menu dishes on IG once in a while.
Have you tried Vietnam in the UES? I think their Pho is delicious. But curious to see how it would rank for you
How about Pho Hoai? Always liked their bun bo hue and use of offal in both that and their pho. Two locations, both in BK – Ave U [(near the Q)](https://g.co/kgs/AkCpDsj) and 86th St/4 Av [(the R station)](https://g.co/kgs/Pi6qwv7).
I liked Saiguette a lot (more than Banh)
Sao Mai was my go-to when I lived in the East Village.
This is a fool’s errand. Better off going to Philly for good pho. Not sure what makes Vietnamese food jn nyc mid, but you are better off not partaking.
Hanoi house
Pho bang your welcome
Amazing list. Might be worth reconsidering Falansai, I went last weekend and it’s a full-on Mexican-Vietnamese fusion tasting menu now. No more pho or even Vietnamese staples (it is good though).
Also, definitely worth giving Pho Bang a review. I like the old-school vibe and the pho is pretty good, probably beats Kitchen Co Ut.
Appreciate the curated list, but Saigon Social at #21 with High Lua in the top 5 is a travesty IMHO.
Em Vietnamese in dumbo <3
>I will be out of a job in a month, and I’ve decided to finally visit all the places I didn’t get a chance to before.
Sorry to hear that, hope you find something 🙏🏻.
Avenue U in Homecrest, Brooklyn. I like Pho Viet Nam, I’ve gone there for over 15 years. Sometimes I try Pho Hoai, they’re good too (on the same block, I think).
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Bánh is opening a new location end of year fyi
Haven’t tried Pho Ga Vang but looking at the pics, looks very authentic and delicious
Just here for some Staten Island representation. Pho Mac on Richmond Avenue in the forgotten borough. Absolutely bangin’
I’ve always been happy with the Bahn Mi food truck in the financial district. Great vermicelli bowls.
High Lua above Saigon Social is whack, yo.
My anecdotal point which has no bearing on your rankings. I went there to order “Bun Bo Hue” and the waiter didn’t understand me and I had to say “bunh bah hooway” and then I said “the spicy beef soup.”
At least Helen and her staff can converse in Vietnamese with me. And her menu is more diverse than what I call a soup-and-sammie Vietnamese spot. It feels like when Vietnamese food is catered to Americans, it’s some form of Pho and Banh Mi as the key dishes when the former is a breakfast dish and the latter is a street food.
Helen serves Pho, Banh Mi, but also Cha Ca La Vong, Bun Cha Ha Noi, Banh Xeo, and Banh Cuon. The diversity is there.
Nothing to report on my end for restaurants, but was very excited to see this semi-update! I am a Viet in NYC (born Vung Tau, raised in San Diego!) and have been referring to this list for the past year since I realize you still make updates every now and then. As I get older I miss home cooking and my childhood haunts a lot more.
My favorite is Kitchen Co Ut since it feels most familiar to me, and as nice as the higher end Vietnamese spots like Di An Di are, I associate Viet food with a cozy feel and not with the break the bank feel lol.
Do you follow the Viet pop-up food scene at all (and do you have thoughts on any of those if you do?).
any south brooklyn spots? (Ba Xuyen comes to mind)
What is the consensus on Ginger & Lemongrass?
I personally love it but am no expert.
Banh Mi at Saiguette on UWS
Tai Son on Baxter