Craving Vietnamese food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Vietnamese spots around Santa Monica, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Cassia
Topping the list is Cassia. Located at 1314 7th St. in Santa Monica, the Singaporean and Vietnamese spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest rated Vietnamese restaurant in Santa Monica, boasting four stars out of 920 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Fahad H., who reviewed it on Dec. 30, wrote, "Cassia has all the bases covered—the food is amazing, the restaurant has good vibes and their customer service is always on point."
2. Viet Noodle Bar
Next up is Santa Monica's Viet Noodle Bar, situated at 3221 Pico Blvd. With four stars out of 321 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot, which offers noodles and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
Brian C., who reviewed it on Dec. 16, said, "Favorite Vietnamese place in LA. The food is fresh, healthy and cheap. I got the fish salad and the phở. Almost felt like I was back in Vietnam."
3. Bowl Kitchen
Sunset Park's Bowl Kitchen, located at 2127 Lincoln Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Vietnamese spot four stars out of 294 reviews.
Sydney M. wrote, "The phở here is maybe the best I've ever had! Our new go-to spot for phở—my favorite is the chicken phở ga. The rice bowls are really great too. Fresh ingredients and great service, everyone is really nice. A great neighborhood spot!"
4. Blossom
Blossom, a Vietnamese spot that offers noodles and more in Sunset Park, is another go-to, with four stars out of 90 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2821 Ocean Park Blvd. to see for yourself.
Lisa P., who reviewed it on Jan. 5, said, "One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. Love the communal dining table and woodwork interior design. Well designed for a small space. Their small bites that are packed with big flavor. Phở soups are always a requested favorite from our family."
