Looking to satisfy your appetite for Vietnamese fare? Using Yelp data and our own secret sauce, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Vietnamese restaurants around New Orleans. Here's where you can get your fix of pho and more:
1. Lilly's Cafe
Topping the list is Lilly's Cafe. Located at 1813 Magazine St. in Lower Garden District, Lilly's is the highest-rated Vietnamese restaurant in New Orleans, boasting 4.5 stars out of 529 reviews on Yelp.
2. Dong Phuong
Next up is Village De l'Est's Dong Phuong, situated at 14207 Chef Menteur Hwy. Boasting 4.5 stars out of 233 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese bakery and restaurant is known for its king cake, which some believe is the best in New Orleans.
3. Pho Bistreaux
Carrollton's Pho Bistreaux—located at 1200 S. Carrollton Ave.—is another top choice. Yelp reviewers rave about the broth here, and so far, they've given Pho Bistreaux 4.5 stars out of 206 reviews.
4. Magasin Vietnamese Cafe
Magasin Vietnamese Cafe, located at 4201 Magazine St. in Touro, offers traditional and modern takes on Vietnamese cuisine. Yelpers have given the spot four stars out of 268 Yelp reviews.
5. Mint Modern Vietnamese Bistro & Bar
Over in Freret, check out Mint Modern Vietnamese Bistro & Bar, located at 5100 Freret St. Like its name indicates, the eatery offers modern takes on traditional Vietnamese fare. So far, it has won over hearts and stomachs in the city, with four stars out of 253 reviews on Yelp.
6. Ba Chi Canteen
Last but not least, there's Ba Chi Canteen, an East Carrollton favorite at 7900 Maple St. So far, Yelpers have given it four stars out of 197 reviews, with many recommending the bao tacos ("bacos") at this modern Vietnamese fusion eatery.
