Vietnamese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Richmond

"I have eaten at every single Pho place in Richmond VA (There are around 21) This has to be one of the best in Richmond if not the best for Vegetarian..."

Thien Nguyen

Carlos V

"Very good Vietnamese food. I highly recommend eating here I will definitely go back. Maybe not the best I’ve ever had but definitely way up on my..."

Kris Kasprzak

"Delicious food! Today, I ordered a wonton soup with egg noodles instead of my usual Pho soup with rice noodles and loved it. My wife ordered her..."

Alexander Noguera

"Went to Tay Ho on Friday night after wanting to try it out. The food was delicious and the drinks were strong. The server was very nice and gave..."

Karla Ramos-Cavitt

"I love Tay Ho. Their food is delicious and they are very personable. I fast from time to time, and while fasting this last time, I was craving Pho. I..."

LaTesha Chambliss

"Went there with my family and Mom and brother in law on last trip to Richmond. The food was surprisingly delicious. The atmosphere was very cozy and..."

Duy Phan

"I luv luv pho! My first time at Tay Ho. Many food choices, nice atmosphere. I will go back and definitely check out the bar. Very clean restaurant...."

Terra Turner

"This may have been one of my favorite dining experiences in RVA. The staff was friendly, quick and knowledgeable. The food was absolutely amazing. ..."

Ed Harper

"The service was excellent and the food was good! We sat and chatted for hours over bowls of pho :) The spring rolls were especially good and I..."

Kaitlyn McCleese

"Spring rolls are a must try here . They were..."

Christina Nicholas

"Went here on a Sunday for lunch. Staff was very sweet and attentive. The food was top notch! I got papaya boba and the vegetarian pho. The..."

VanillaDeer

Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant

80/100 (3396 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Large menu with lots of variety! Loved that you can have lots of different beers while watching sports and can order authentic vietnamese dishes!..."

Vee H

"This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in RVA. I’ve been coming here regularly for 12 years. The food is always consistently fantastic. I have..."

Marilyn

"I always recommend to anyone going through Richmond that they stop here! I was able to grab lunch there today and as usual had a great experience. We..."

Mary Katherine Dyczko-Riglin

"Another one of my favorite establishments on earth, such a unique gem. Happens to be adjacent to The Answer (same owner). Expansive menu of authentic..."

1ncChief

"One idea the best, down to earth places to eat in Richmond. The food is phenomenal! I've tried the roll your own spring rolls, as well as a variety..."

Saeba Emerre Fett

"17yrs ago took my wife here for our first date. Have always loved the food here. Not sure if I've just hit a few fluke items here last few visits,..."

Anthony Couillard

"The beer...the food...amazing! My favorite place in Richmond...and we drive 50 miles to go there! The asparagus and tofu dish is marvelous, seafood..."

Randall Drake

"I'll say first, #1 place to go for top rated beer selection. They have all the highly rated breweries on tap for $8, no matter what it is. Now, food..."

Annalisa Leote

"Went for my birthday dinner with friends; it was a party of 13. The staff quickly got us seated and orders taken. The food was brought out in a..."

Shaina Carter

"Stumbled into this place during my visit to Richmond and it didn't disappoint. Ended up visiting here twice during my stay. Had both Hu Tieu Dac Biet..."

Sovatha

"This restaurant prides itself on its extensive beer list, and it definitely deserves it! The draft list is massive! Something for everyone on there...."

Sarah White

"I was craving Pho for a few days and ventured out from my usual in Cary town. The regular chicken pho portion was just right for my hunger. The..."

JESS B

"I’ve been going to Mekong since 2008 and it’s come such a long way since then. I still visit at least several times a year, especially in the..."

Cheryll Smith

"Good food and service here. Can't really complain. I didn't think the food was stand out good though. I had the pho it was just okay. If I were to..."

Cyriac Edappully

"I've been to a sleuth of Viet spots in my life, but I'm not an expert still. The food here is great, clean, fresh, great soup, great grilled beef...."

malik

"The restaurant was cold and lacked decor. The waiters were nice but laid back and forgot to give us our..."

Sasha Lay

"Now this is a place that I was supremely surprised at! Nondescript building on the outside but WHOA! The inside is beautiful and the food is..."

Tess Shipe

"Great service and food! Wonderful 1st time experience. We ordered both the chicken and shrimp Pho and had the fried dumplings and crispy veggie..."

T. D.

Sen Organic Small Plate

Wheelchair Accessible

"It is a great place to go for lunch or dinner that is locally run and is about locally grown. The selection of teas and coffee are great as well as..."

Leah Hollon

"I've been wanting to go here for awhile, and I'm so glad we finally did—I adore this place. What a magical lunch spent sitting by the open window..."

Carey Wodehouse

"This is my favorite place to eat in Richmond. The open face chicken sandwich and hydration tea is on..."

Kenzie Wayne

"This place is cozy, classy, and inviting. They put great care into every single one of their dishes and it shows. The staff is friendly and..."

Jess Bradley

"I’m a full on keto person and didn’t even miss the meat because this place is awesome. My boyfriend and I went here as it’s Good Friday..."

Elizabeth Olivia Chopski

"This place doesn't disappoint. The best pho outside of Vietnam, delicits and authentic coffee...all organic ingredients plus Andy and his wife are so..."

Vanessa Pralle

"A rare find with amazing organic food! I had the vegan Pho soup and it was truly delicious. The decor had attention to every detail with a wonderful..."

Happel Moore Kolakoski

"After discussing Sen many times and walking by even more my girlfriend and I finally went for lunch this weekend. Sometimes when a restaurant isn't..."

Chad Williams

"So many delicious vegan options, I was in heaven! The house tea drink is sweet and refreshing and delicious, you must try..."

Lisa Freeman Knapp

"Limited seating inside but there's also a few seating outside with fans running. This place is a unique modern twist with the Vietnamese cuisine...."

Gen Man

"Fantastic! We were blown away, especially by the “grandma’s” curry soup (we got the vegan option, which was great). Amazing flavors and really..."

Scott Matus

"This quaint, spacious, and niche little spot is a vegan gem. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, filled with lots of greenery and warm lighting. The..."

A. Rosnob

"Love love love this place. All the food was amazing, I mean they did. Not. Miss. Great drinks. Great desserts. Great atmosphere. Great service...."

Jasmine

"Interesting experience. Dish, bowl, and decoration bring memories of old Vietnam. I liked the Zinger..."

Hanh Nguyen

"The vegan pho is a huge portion and has a nice flavor once you add the sauces and side plate items. The Vietnamese dessert is delicious and is not to..."

Melaura Rice

"The food is delicious and consistent every single time we visit. This is my go to GLUTEN FREE place in Richmond Virginia. Highly recommended for..."

L Rdguez

"Lovely atmosphere and good service. It was a super chilly day in May but we sat outside so that we didn't have to wait. Chai tea was warming and..."

Erin Hill

"We stopped here for lunch while wandering Carytown for the day. The food is a bit pricey, but good. We had the spring rolls, potato pie, and chicken..."

Ashley Pickin

"If you're going off the name and thinking that you will be getting a small plate. Well, let me stop you right there. It's everything but small. At..."

Ms Laureano

Pho Saigon Restaurant Ii

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great tasty pho. Always fast service. Eaten here for years. Like..."

Anne

"One of the best bowls of pho in town. I would recommend stopping by for a #13 (small) and an iced coffee. The pho broth is rich and salty, and the..."

Bartholomew Roland

"Really good bowl of pho...especially during this chilly weather. Broth had a nice deep flavor. Bowl had plenty of meat and noodles. Really filling,..."

John Nguyen

"Pho tasted great. Overall, it was a good experience. They give a lot of food and really quickly. Food literally came in less than 3 minutes...."

Samuel Chen

"I honestly really liked this place and the main reason for this is that they are predictable. You walk in and it's what you expect a solid, tried and..."

Craig King

"Food is good. Pho broth is excellent. Portion for rice place it good too. Chicken wings are HUGE and very flavorful. 2 ND time here and good place..."

Sy Om

"Came here on a rainy day. Best decision ever. Fast and efficient. Food was..."

Ana Diaz

"Really comforting well done noodle soup. I ordered the seafood soup, the noodles had a good chew, broth was great. Can’t go..."

ed

"I am Indonesian, one of my favorite Noodle soup is Vietnamese noodle Soup / Pho. My selection this time is beef, tendon and tripe with rice noodle..."

Sita Sotelo

Pho '79 Restaurant

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"Still the best pho for my tastebuds. The meat portions have gotten more generous since the name change (to Pho House of Noodle). Use the bathroom..."

Krautman

"Vietnamese coffee is a killer! I can't wait to go back and order this again and again. Maybe even do a take out coffee! As for the food, it was a bit..."

Erin McGowan Wilkinson

"Great pho! Super hot. I stick to the pho Bo but it's tops. Best peanut sauce in town for spring rolls. Also, super friendly staff always remembers..."

Otisredding

"This used to be my spot for Phö, now it's mediocre at best. The skewer meat used to be chunky and juicy, now it's thin and fatty...."

Ricky Blanco

"Pho Diner?. This place wasn't bad, but not great. kinda reminded me of a diner, but for..."

Dixiesalvation

"Pho 79 is a great place to introduce a novice to the world of Vietnamese food. The menu is friendly and offers enough variety for even a seasoned..."

Adam

"okay first off, the atmosphere received 5 stars because I don't mind little mom and pop joints. I've had some of the best food at somewhat..."

Nancy Lewis

"I was pleasantly surprised as I have driven by this restaurant many times for the past 7 years and had not stopped by. I ordered the Chicken Pho to..."

Brian Roy

"They say the best Pho places are usually "holes in the wall" this is definitely true with Pho House formally Pho 79. They are doing a great job..."

Casey Williams

"If you are hungry and are driving past this place, give it a try. I'm glad I did. It has a hole in the wall feel on the outside but inside the..."

Amanda

"Absolutely delicious! Most authentic Vietnamese place I’ve found in richmond. Cant wait to come back for more (next time: Banh Mi or Hu Tieu🤩) I..."

C H

"Traveling for work and really wanted some authentic vietnamese food... this place is kind of dingy looking from the outside and interior decor, but..."

Riann Nova

"We had a nice lunch at Pho 79. A large bowl of the signature pho was very tasty and filling with a good amount of beef. The fresh Spring rolls were..."

Michael Skillingberg

"Been coming here for over a decade and have never been disappointed. Always amazing..."

Andy Helmboldt

"We used to come here for Pho when kids were younger, haven’t been here for many years. Now my daughter would come here to have BBQ Pork over..."

Lin Brann

"This place is not that dirty like the reviews say and this soup is delicious! So good and the portions were generous. I'll come back anytime I'm in..."

Nagy Bishay

"Not the fanciest of places, think it used to be an old Hardee's or something like that. It's been here forever and theirs a reason for that......"

Anthony Couillard

"Absolutely amazing in my opinion. I love their..."

Robert Keeton

"Hands down the best pho place in Richmond. They actually give you a decent amount for both a small and a large filled to the brim with meat and..."

Sophia Kadi

"Don't let the outside fool you! We ordered the spring rolls, egg rolls, #7 pho with beef and the chicken pho. All the bowls were great, it's..."

Angela Baron

"Don’t let the old looking building outside fool you. This might be the best pho in Richmond. The real magic occurs inside, where an amazing tasting..."

Al

"Had the pho which was great but all the condiments on the table looked old and hadn't been wiped off in some time. I have been here quite a few times..."

Phil P

Anh Restaurant & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Phocity

"Pho City is one of my favorite restaurants in Richmond. The Pho is great, the roast pork and vermicelli noodles are amazing, everything is under..."

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