A high-end Vietnamese restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers single out the seafood, praise the service, and describe a laid-back café feel.
57 rated Vietnamese restaurants
Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Vietnamese restaurants across 20 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 57 rated Vietnamese restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 20 neighborhoods. Ly Ly Vietnam Cookhouse in Upper East Side leads the list with a 4.8-star rating from 320 reviews, and Chinatown has the most to choose from (9).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include casual, vibrant, cozy, modern, and lively. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Vietnamese Restaurants in Manhattan
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Rank 4 A budget-friendly Vietnamese restaurant in Alphabet City. Insider tip: Seating is limited so arrive early or expect a wait, especially during peak hours. Known for its House Special Pho.
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Rank 6 A mid-priced Vietnamese restaurant in the East Village. Reviewers single out the staff, call the space cozy, and put the food first.
Rank 7 A mid-priced Vietnamese restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers talk about the sandwiches. Known for its banh mis.
Rank 8 A budget-friendly Vietnamese restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers suggest it for an afternoon, come for the food, and describe it as a local find.
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East Village
7 spots
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Chinatown
6 spots
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Upper East Side
5 spots
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Financial District
4 spots
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Midtown
4 spots
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Upper West Side
4 spots
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Alphabet City
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
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Chelsea
3 spots
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Lower East Side
2 spots
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Little Italy
2 spots
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Nolita
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Vibrant
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Kips Bay
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
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Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
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Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
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Morningside Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
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Tribeca
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
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Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
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Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
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NoHo
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
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Two Bridges
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Vietnamese restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Vietnamese restaurants on Moodap are Ly Ly Vietnam Cookhouse in Upper East Side (4.8 stars), 5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi in Nolita (4.7 stars) and Banh Mi Cart in Financial District (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Vietnamese restaurants?
Chinatown has the most, with 9, followed by East Village (8) and Upper West Side (5).
Where can I find affordable Vietnamese restaurants in Manhattan?
11 of the 50 Vietnamese restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Sao Mai in Alphabet City, V-Nam Cafe in East Village and Boilicious Vietnamese Takeout in Midtown.
How does Moodap rank Vietnamese restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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