Looking for a sublime Vietnamese meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Vietnamese restaurants around Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Pho 43
Topping the list is Pho 43. Located at 2844 N. 43rd Ave. in Maryvale, the Vietnamese spot is the highest-rated cheap Vietnamese restaurant in Phoenix, boasting 4.5 stars out of 559 reviews on Yelp.
When it comes to entrees, look for pho and rice dishes; try the Pho Tai Chin, with steak and brisket, and the Pho Chay, with vegan broth with vegetables; or opt for the Com Chien Tom, which comes with shrimp fried rice, and the Com Chien Thap Cam, which is a fried rice plate with a combination of pork, chicken and shrimp.
2. Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery
Next up is Deer Valley's Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery, situated at 2340 W. Bell Road, Suite 110. With 4.5 stars out of 474 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot, which offers noodles and sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
All of the banh mi sandwiches, which can be stuffed with grilled pork, beef, chicken and marinated tofu, are served on a baguette with homemade mayo, pickled carrots, daikon radish, cilantro, jalapeno and sliced cucumbers. There are also rice noodle bowls and rice plates with grilled chicken, pork, shrimp, pork egg rolls and veggie egg roll. Wash it all down with a Vietnamese iced coffee or a fruit-based iced tea.
View the full menu here.
3. Pho Thanh
Alhambra's Pho Thanh, located at 1702 W. Camelback Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Vietnamese spot four stars out of 887 reviews.
The menu features bun vermicelli, banh mi, pho and more.
4. Da Vang Restaurant
Da Vang Restaurant, a Vietnamese spot in Alhambra, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 682 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4538 N. 19th Ave. to see for yourself.
Menu standouts include the chao ca vien (rice soup with fish meatballs) and the com tam bi thit nuong (broken steam rice with barbecue pork, shredded pork, lettuce, tomato and fish sauce.)
5. Pho Viet Vietnamese Restaurant
Over in Deer Valley, check out Pho Viet Vietnamese Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 566 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Vietnamese spot by heading over to 4232 W. Bell Road, Suite 8 and 9.
"We are a family-oriented family looking to serve the people of Arizona," states the business's Yelp profile.
"Whether you want a hot bowl of Pho, a rice dish, a side of appetizer or even something for dessert, Pho Viet has them all," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "We are not only specialized in Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup, but we also have other Vietnamese authentic items which you can enjoy."
The menu also offers pork egg rolls, fried chicken wings, wonton soup and chicken rice porridge.
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