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 Los Angeles, based on Yelp ratings and our own methodology. Happy Lunar New Year!
1. Thien Huong
Topping the list is Thien Huong. Located at 727 N. Broadway in Chinatown, the Vietnamese spot is the highest rated Vietnamese restaurant in Los Angeles, boasting 4.5 stars out of 161 reviews on Yelp.
2. Pho 21
Next up is Canoga Park's Pho 21, situated at 21525 Sherman Way. With 4.5 stars out of 765 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Pho Viet Cali
Reseda's Pho Viet Cali, located at 18111 Saticoy St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Vietnamese spot 4.5 stars out of 350 reviews.
4. Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen
Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen, a Vietnamese spot in Palms, is another go-to, with four stars out of 234 Yelp reviews. Head over to 10026 Venice Blvd. to see for yourself.
5. Blossom Restaurant
Over in Downtown, check out Blossom Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 1,067 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Vietnamese spot at 426 S. Main St.
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