Kansas City's 5 favorite spots to find cheap Vietnamese eats

Kansas City's 5 favorite spots to find cheap Vietnamese eatsVietnam Cafe | Photo: Uyen L./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on December 03, 2019

Craving Vietnamese food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Vietnamese restaurants around Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Vietnam Cafe

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Topping the list is Vietnam Cafe, located at 522 Campbell St. in Columbus Park. The Vietnamese spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly Vietnamese restaurant in Kansas City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 608 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Yi-Rui L., who reviewed Vietnam Cafe on Nov. 21, wrote, "I've been going to this place for 10+ years now. This is my absolute favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the KC metro [area]...I love getting their Vietnamese-style sweet potato fries."

Jando S. noted, "Of the few dozen Viet joints throughout Kansas City, there is no doubt the most popular and most beloved is Vietnam Cafe, a place that screams family-owned and uber local. It is simply one of the best Vietnamese establishments in the city."

2. Bun Mee Phan

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Next up is River View's Bun Mee Phan, situated at 4011 N. Oak Traffic Way. With 4.5 stars out of 247 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese and Asian fusion spot, offering sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

We turned there for more about Bun Mee Phan.

"It is a Vietnamese deli serving the sandwiches that we grew up on and loved," according to the bio section of the business' Yelp profile.

Furthermore, we found this about the business' signature items: "We're serving Vietnamese sandwiches (Banh Mi), rice and noodle bowls, Vietnamese tacos, coffee and bubble teas, Pho, Bun Bo Hue and Banh Tieu" it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.

3. Pho Cafe

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Coves North's Pho Cafe, located at 6040 N.W. Barry Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive Vietnamese spot, which offers noodles and soups, four stars out of 52 reviews. 

The site has more information about Pho Cafe.

"Family-owned establishment bringing the flavors of Vietnam to the Northland!" per the history section of the business' Yelp profile.

4. Nguyen Pho&Grill

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Nguyen Pho&Grill, a Vietnamese and breakfast and brunch spot in River Market, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 198 Yelp reviews. Head over to 500 Grand Blvd. to see for yourself. 

Yelper Faria M., who reviewed Nguyen Pho&Grill on Nov. 10, wrote, "I'm always amazed at how much diversity KC offers when it comes to different cuisines. I've learned to lower my expectations for ethnic food options when in the Midwest but was pleasantly surprised to find this gem."

Yelper Thi G. wrote, "This place is solid as far as quality goes. Their food is seasoned perfectly. I usually get the pho or bun with egg rolls and grilled pork. Tastes just like what my mom used to make for me!"

5. Big Bowl Pho

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Finally, there's Big Bowl Pho, a Linden Park favorite with four stars out of 112 reviews. Stop by 7106 N.W. Prairie View Road to hit up the Chinese and Vietnamese spot the next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 

Yelper Kenneth T. shared, "Yellow curry seafood was fantastic: just the right consistency and not too hot. Wonderful date night meal."

Yelper Miguel M. wrote, "Stopped by on a Friday evening to give this place a try and was not disappointed. Ordered the Kung Pao chicken which had some heat but not too much; portions are just right, no take-home needed."


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