Looking for a delicious Vietnamese meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Vietnamese restaurants around Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges for phở, bánh mì sandwiches, vermicelli noodle dishes and more.
1. Superior Pho
Topping the list is Superior Pho, which has received numerous accolades over the years and is regarded as one of the first phở spots to open in Northeast Ohio, per Cleveland Scene. Located at 3030 Superior Ave. E, Suite E, in Asiatown, it's the highest rated Vietnamese restaurant in Cleveland, boasting four stars out of 555 reviews on Yelp.
On top of its 14 phở selections, the popular restaurant also offers bun (vermicelli noodle bowls), cơm dĩa (rice dishes) and house specials. Try the phở with meatballs; steak and beef tripe; or steak, brisket and flank.
2. Pho Thang Cafe
Next up is downtown's Pho Thang Cafe, situated at 815 Superior Ave. E. With four stars out of 207 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite.
On the expansive menu, start off with fresh garden rolls stuffed with pork, shrimp, vermicelli noodles and basil. Stir-fried and pan-fried noodle dishes are also covered, along with house favorites and phở. You can see the full menu here.
Take it from Yelp reviewer Kim M., who has high praise for the eatery: "I'm a big phở aficionado and was down to determine the best phở in Cleveland. After eating at numerous Vietnamese phở restaurants, I have come to the conclusion that Pho Thang is the best."
3. Saigon Restaurant and Bar
Saigon Restaurant and Bar, located at 2061 E. Fouth St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai spot four stars out of 178 reviews. On its website, the restaurant says it's "a treasure trove of contrasting textures and exotic flavors."
Expect menu options such as phở, wonton soup, fried tofu over rice noodles and more. Standout items include the Vietnamese crepe filled with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts and the clay pot seafood dish with catfish or shrimp.
4. Minh-Anh Vietnamese Restaurant
Established in 1984, Minh-Anh Vietnamese Restaurant on the Detroit Shoreway is another go-to, with four stars out of 167 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5428 Detroit Ave. to try the cozy eatery for yourself.
On the menu, you'll find beef, pork, chicken and seafood dishes with stir-fried rice or vermicelli noodles. Phở, crepes, chow mein and more are also on the menu.
5. Pho Ha Nam
Finally in the Asia Town Center, check out Pho Ha Nam, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp. You can find the casual Vietnamese spot at 3820 Superior Ave. E.
The restaurant serves up phở and other traditional Vietnamese dishes. Offerings include bún thịt nướng, which includes grilled pork, lettuce and cucumbers on vermicelli noodles; cơm tấm dac, roast pork, cucumber and tomatoes over jasmine rice; and phở tai, noodle soup with meatballs.
Yelp reviewer X Y. says you can't go wrong here: "No-frills place with a simple menu, but consistently excellent taste. Would recommend any of the phở options, the beef bun hue, bánh mì ... Their grilled, marinated meat dishes are especially good."
