Cincinnati/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 21, 2020
Celebrate Tết at one of these top Vietnamese restaurants in CincinnatiLe's Pho and Sandwiches | Photo: Rachny C./Yelp

Ready to celebrate Lunar New Year? On January 25, families around the world take part in the celebrations for Tết, the first day of the Lunar New Year — and spring — for Vietnamese families. To kick off the celebration, families gather at home or at a favorite restaurant on New Year’s Day for a reunion meal, featuring specialties that include dưa hành (pickled spring onions), bánh chưng (sticky rice with meat or beans wrapped in leaves) and boiled whole chicken.

If you’re looking for a feast to celebrate the Year of the Rat with friends and family, Hoodline has crunched the numbers to find the top Vietnamese restaurants in Cincinnati, based on Yelp ratings and our own methodology. Happy Lunar New Year!

1. Le's Pho And Sandwiches

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Topping the list is Le's Pho and Sandwiches. Located at 3 E. Court St. in Central Business District, the cafe and Vietnamese spot is the highest-rated Vietnamese restaurant in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 150 reviews on Yelp.

2. Pho Lang Thang

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Next up is Over-The-Rhine's Pho Lang Thang, situated at 1828 Race St. With four stars out of 582 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Cilantro Vietnamese Bistro

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CUF's Cilantro Vietnamese Bistro, located at 235 W. McMillan Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Vietnamese spot four stars out of 252 reviews.

4. Saigon Subs and Rolls

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Saigon Subs and Rolls, a Vietnamese spot in Central Business District, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 69 Yelp reviews. Head over to 151 W. Fourth St. to see for yourself.

5. Song Long

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Finally, over in Roselawn, check out Song Long, which has earned four stars out of 128 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Vietnamese spot at 1737 Section Road.


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