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The 5 best Vietnamese spots in Oakland

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Published on July 12, 2019
The 5 best Vietnamese spots in OaklandVientian Café | Photo: Alex T./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Vietnamese spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Vietnamese spots around Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

1. Banh Mi Ba Le

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Topping the list is Banh Mi Ba Le. Located at 1909 International Blvd., the Vietnamese and coffee and tea spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the most popular Vietnamese restaurant in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,013 reviews on Yelp.

2. Golden Lotus Vegan Restaurant

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Next up is Golden Lotus Vegan Restaurant, situated at 1301 Franklin St. (between 13th and 14th streets). With four stars out of 1,030 reviews on Yelp, the vegetarian, Vietnamese and vegan spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Monster Pho

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Piedmont Avenue's Monster Pho, located at 3905 Broadway (between 40th Street and 40th Street Way), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Vietnamese spot, which offers soups and noodles, four stars out of 956 reviews.

4. Vientian Café

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Vientian Café, a Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian spot in Allendale, is another go-to, with four stars out of 901 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3801 Allendale Ave. (between 39th and 38th avenues) to see for yourself.

5. Vien Huong Restaurant

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Over in Chinatown, check out Vien Huong Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 839 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Chinese and Vietnamese spot, which offers noodles and more, at 712 Franklin St. (between 7th St. and Eighth Street).

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