In a city that loves a soupy dish – be it ramen, hot pot, or soup dumplings – you know that Vietnamese
restaurants are going to be another favourite. While Pho, the delicious, heart-warming noodle and meat in soup dish might be most popular, there is a lot more in Vietnamese cuisine. From banh mi (a baguette sandwich) to rice paper rolls (healthy spring rolls), to Pho (soup noodles), there are tons to discover on the menu.
We put together our the best Vietnamese restaurants in Hong Kong, so that you can get your fix before you travel to Vietnam.
Ăn Chơi — Sheung Wan
Newly awarded as Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, this Vietnamese establishment captures the liveliness of Vietnamese street stalls, in the heart of Sheun Wan. Their bánh mì sandwiches come in an array of fillings, and varying versions of phở are made according to different regional traditions. For drinks, try their egg coffee or Vietnamese beer. Get there early, or you might need to queue at lunchtime!
Price Range: $
Signature Dish To Try: Bun bo hue, freshly baked banh mi
Location: G/F, 15-17 Mercer Street, Sheung Wan
Contact: Website | Instagram | +852 5286 1517
An Nam — Causeway Bay
An Nam captures the nostalgia of French colonial Southeast Asia, serving upscale Hué-style Vietnamese cuisine in an elegant setting adorned with antique furniture. Try the Sup Cua, featuring stewed fresh crabs with Vietnamese seafood bisque in a clay pot, and An Nam Cripsy Chicken, marinated to perfection and served with red fermented bean curd sauce. Don’t miss the An Nam Signature Jumbo River Prawn, wok-fried with young coconut juice and fish sauce for a burst of flavour.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Signature Dish To Try: Sup Cua, An Nam Signature Jumbo River Prawn
Location: 3/F, Lee Garden Two, 28 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay
Contact: Website | Facebook | +852 2787 3922
Banh Mi Chung — Tai Kok Tsui
Banh Mi Chung specialized one dish only, classic banh mi! This tiny takeaway spot may not have a ton of choices, but that’s how you know what you have is VERY GOOD. The authentic Banh Mi comes with Vietnamese sausage, roasted meat, carrot, radish, liver pâté, mayo, spring onion, herbs, and pork floss. Pick between two sizes, half (HK$30) and full (HK$50), with the option to add on soup or veggies. Banh mis are made to order, so they’re guaranteed fresh and delicious!
Price Range: $
Signature Dish To Try: Classic Banh Mi
Location: G/F, 52 Beech Street, Tai Kok Tsui
Contact: Instagram | Facebook | +852 3590 5561
Brass Spoon — Multiple Locations
Awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2017, Brass Spoon has been a popular spot among office workers for authentic pho. Trained in France, the chef meticulously simmers the broth for over 16 hours using beef shank bones to achieve a rich flavour. When you step into the restaurant, you will be handed a paper to place your order. You can customise your bowl of pho by choosing your preferred ingredients, including Premium Raw Beef (HK$125) and Tomato Beef Stew (HK$103), and then select extra toppings like beef tendons, tripe, beef balls, and Vietnamese sausage.
Price Range: $$
Signature Dish To Try: Premium Raw Beef Pho
Location: 3 locations in Central, Wan Chai and Wong Chuk Hang
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Bun Cha — Multiple Locations
If it’s a light lunch you’re looking for, Bun Cha, with branches in SoHo, Sai Ying Pun or Kennedy town, is your go to. They have been serving authentic Vietnamese bun cha and more since 2015! So, a bun cha is basically a grilled pork and noodle dish served with herbs and a side of dipping sauce. The restaurant serves a number of bun dishes including beef, shrimp, chicken, and of course pork (or cha). Prices range from HK$65 to HK$92 for a bun dish. You can also enjoy their Pho Bo (HK$78), Rice Paper Roll (HK$72), or a Banh Mi (HK$73).
Price Range: $
Signature Dish To Try: Bun cha
Location: 3 locations in Soho, Sai Ying Pun and Kennedy Town
Contact: Instagram | Facebook
Chôm Chôm — Central
For a more refined experience, head to Black Sheep’s Chôm Chôm. Inspired by Hanoi’s lively bia hoi (fresh beer) tradition of sipping drinks on busy street corners, you can do the same here at their Peel Street location. The menu focuses on classic street foods, such as VFC (Vietnamese Fried Chicken) Wings (HK$118) and Tamarind Pork Ribs (HK$218), which pair well with their Vietnamese beers.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Signature Dish To Try: Classic Banh Mi
Location: G/F, 58-60 Peel Street, Soho, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2810 0850
De Viet Son — Multiple Locations
Another great option for a quick but hearty meal is De Viet Son, out in Mong Kok, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin and Kai Tak. In addition to a variety of pho noodles, you can also try their Signature Boneless Chicken with Turmeric Rice (HK$84) and Signature 4-styles Chicken (including crispy chicken, shredded chicken, tender chicken pieces and crispy chicken) with Coconut Sour Soup and Rice Vermicelli (HK$88). The portions are known to be big so make sure you build up your appetite!
Price Range: $
Signature Dish To Try: Signature Boneless Chicken with Turmeric Rice, Signature 4-styles Chicken with Coconut Sour Soup and Rice Vermicelli
Location: 4 locations in Mong Kok, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin and Kai Tak
Contact: Instagram | Facebook
Le Garçon Saigon — Wan Chai
Le Garçon Saigon brings the vibrant flavours of Saigon to the charming Star Street Precinct, focusing on the rich culture of Saigonese grilling in a warm and inviting setting. The menu features beloved dishes like the 333 Saigon Beer Can Chicken (HK$328), served with Saigon beer sauce at your table, and the Rangers Valley Wagyu Bavette with fish sauce glaze (HK$348). With its chic brasserie atmosphere and convenient location, it’s perfect for any gathering!
Price Range: $$-$$$
Signature Dish To Try: 333 Saigon Beer Can Chicken, Rangers Valley Wagyu Bavette
Location: G/F, 12-18 Wing Fung Street, Wan Chai
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2455 2499
Le Soleil — Tsim Sha Tsui East
Nestled on the mezzanine level of The Royal Garden hotel, Le Soleil is the Hong Kong branch of the award-winning restaurant in San Francisco. The beautifully designed restaurant serves Vietnamese cuisine with a twist, such as Banh Hoi with Grilled Sliced Beef or Roasted Pork (HK$188) and Quail Flambé au Rum (HK$208). The Crispy Beef Brisket served with Curry Sauce (HK$288) and Baked Rice with Seafood in a Whole Coconut (HK$228) are also must-tries.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Signature Dish To Try: Quail Flambé au Rum, Crispy Beef Brisket served with Curry Sauce, Baked Rice with Seafood in a Whole Coconut
Location: 3/F, The Royal Garden, 69 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2733 2033
Pho Viet Authentic Hanoi Cuisine — Mong Kok
This beef pho is worth a visit to Mong Kok. Pho Viet serves Hanoi-style noodles, which is a little different from the southern phos we are more familiar with; the beef is marinated and cooked, and fresh herbs and spices are already added to the broth instead of serving on the side. Expect high-quality pho like Pho Bo Vien (HK$102), a classic beef soup noodle with juicy beef balls. Another must-try is their Com Gio Trung, a Vietnamese sausage rice platter with homemade egg custard, which is a fan favourite.
Price Range: $$
Signature Dish To Try: Pho Bo Vien, Com Gio Trung
Location: 4 locations in Mong Kok, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin and Kai Tak
Contact: Instagram | Facebook
Saigon Pho — Multiple Locations
There’s a saying that Canada has some of the best pho outside of Vietnam. You can find out if this is true at Saigon Pho, where the owner has brought back Canadian-style rich and aromatic broth made from beef bones and minced beef. The menu features a variety of pho, but the star must be the Speciality Pho (HK$102), which is loaded with generous portions of fatty beef, beef balls, and beef brisket. Another must-try is the Beef Brisket with Tomato Broth Pho (HK$67), featuring a broth made with real tomatoes and perfectly simmered beef brisket.
Price Range: $
Signature Dish To Try: Speciality Pho
Location: 3 locations in Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon City and Sai Kung
Contact: Instagram | Facebook
Soho Banh Mi — Multiple Locations
Soho Banh Mi presents a perfect replica of Vietnamese street food, bringing you back to your last Ho Chi Min trip. It offers not just its namesake, Banh Mi (HK$78) which comes with mayo, cucumber, scallion oil, pickles, chilli jam, jalapeños plus a secret sauce, but also Bun Salads (HK$98), Rice Paper Rolls, and Spring Rolls. The Bahn Mi and the Bun Salads have meat options including the signature pork, chicken, fish and veggie.
Price Range: $
Signature Dish To Try: Banh mi
Location: 3 locations in Central, Repulse Cay and Wan Chai
Contact: Instagram
Tim Kee French Sandwiches — Jordan
As you may know, the banh mi’s are inspired by the French cuisine and has been adapted to the Vietnamese palate. Bringing that to Hong Kong in the early 90s was Tim Kee French Sandwiches, serving the authentic pork belly, pate and pickled carrots and cucumber in a baguette. It might not seem like much from the outside, but Tim Kee has several loyal customers who claim that this is the best banh mi in Hong Kong. Plus, prices start at only HK$42 for the small sandwich and only an extra HK$10 for more meat. We’re definitely visiting again and again!
Price Range: $
Signature Dish To Try: Banh mi
Location: Shop A, G/F, Man Yiu Building, 30 Man Yuen Street, Jordan
Contact: +852 2385 7939
Want to explore all the cuisines that Hong Kong has to offer? Read our guides about:
- Best Cantonese restaurants in Hong Kong
- Best Indian restaurants in Hong Kong
- Best Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong
- Best Korean BBQ restaurant in Hong Kong
- Best Italian restaurants in Hong Kong
- Best Mexican restaurants in Hong Kong
Are you looking for a special Vietnamese restaurant?
Is Hong Kong popular for Vietnamese cuisine?
Yes, Hong Kong has a thriving scene of Vietnamese restaurants serving authentic dishes like pho and banh mi. Thanks to its proximity to Vietnam, you can enjoy a range of northern, southern, and innovative Vietnamese cuisines throughout the city.
Where are the best Vietnamese restaurants in Hong Kong?
Depends what kind of Vietnamese cuisine you’re looking for, our favourite places in Hong Kong includes Ăn Chơi, Le Soleil and Soho Banh Mi.
Where can I find the best pho in Hong Kong?
If you’re looking for the best pho in Hong Kong, head to De Viet Son, Brass Spoon and Saigon Pho.
Header image credits: Bun Cha
