Vietnamese Bistro (Barsha Heights)

Name: Vietnamese Bistro (Barsha Heights)
Address: green avenue - Shop11, 282, Barsha Heights, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97148347164

Barsha Heights

Restaurant Open now 04 834 7164

Vietnamese Bistro is a Vietnamese restaurant in Barsha Heights, with a menu that reviewers return to for rich, comforting pho and hands-on dishes such as the Vietnamese Pancake. It also suits vegetarian and vegan diners, with a calm, welcoming setting for relaxed meals.

Reputation Score

4.9

★★★★★

996 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pho portions

Medium beef pho can be surprisingly generous: one review said it was big enough for two, with tender meat and rich broth.

Authentic flavours

A Vietnamese diner said the pho, Banh Xeo, Bun Bo Hue and Bun Bo Nam Bo all tasted like home in Vietnam.

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What to Eat at Vietnamese Bistro (Barsha Heights)

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Vietnamese Bistro (Barsha Heights), ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 6

Pho Net +11

“The pho is a must-try! Highly recommend!”
Garlic butter prawn Net +2

“Garlic Butter Prawns - size of prawns were good, the coating well seasoned and the topping of fried mixed spices herbs was nice. 9/10”
Mango sticky rice Net +2

“I also got the mango sticky rice, it was nicely balanced!💛”
Papaya salad Net +2

“I would highly recommend the papaya salad (one of my favourite Viet dishes).”
Short rib phobo Net +2

“PHo short Rib beef 🥩 is good 👍 but not enough meat 🍖 inside 🤭😂 need to add more meat 🥩.”
Vietnamese pancake Net +2

“Edited: tried for the first time their Vietnamese Pancake. It was a great experience creating and wrapping the meal! Totally recommend you try! Plus Homer was fantastic and very accommodating!”

Honorable mentions (24)

Banh xeo Net +1

“We came here twice and tried the Pho special with brisket, Banh Xeo, Bun Bo Hue and Bun Bo Nam Bo. Everything was delicious, would definitely recommend.”
Basque cheesecake Net +1

“The fried tofu wasn’t really our favorite, but they made up for it with a complimentary Basque cheesecake—which was absolutely delightful.”
Beef ribs pho Net +1

“Beef ribs pho is a must try. The best pho I've ever had! The ribs's smoky taste goes really well with the broth.”
Beef saté Net +1

“Food was incredible.. I wish I found this olace sooner! I had the tenderloin steak, the Tom Yum, the beef Saté and the coconut prawns .. all delicious! Omer was our waiter and he was the kindest 🙂 amazing service and fun vibes”
Bun bo hue Net +1

“We came here twice and tried the Pho special with brisket, Banh Xeo, Bun Bo Hue and Bun Bo Nam Bo. Everything was delicious, would definitely recommend.”
Bun bo nam bo Net +1

“We came here twice and tried the Pho special with brisket, Banh Xeo, Bun Bo Hue and Bun Bo Nam Bo. Everything was delicious, would definitely recommend.”
Burnt cheesecake Net +1

“His recommendation of the burnt cheesecake was on point. A must try.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“Papaya salad and chicken curry: Perfect”
Coconut prawns Net +1

“Food was incredible.. I wish I found this olace sooner! I had the tenderloin steak, the Tom Yum, the beef Saté and the coconut prawns .. all delicious! Omer was our waiter and he was the kindest 🙂 amazing service and fun vibes”
Medium beef pho Net +1

“I ordered the medium beef pho and didn’t expect it to be that big, surprisingly good for two. The meat was very tender and the broth was rich and comforting.”
Mix of dumplings Net +1

“Our group ordered a couple of different appetizers to share and try different things: The mix of dumplings, the Tong Hop Tasting Plate and the Spicy Salmon Sushis were excellent.”
Pho special with brisket Net +1

“We came here twice and tried the Pho special with brisket, Banh Xeo, Bun Bo Hue and Bun Bo Nam Bo. Everything was delicious, would definitely recommend.”
Shrimp ravioli Net +1

“We ordered shrimp summer roll + shrimp ravioli + short rib phobo + mango sticky rice. Everything is so delicious!! 😋”
Shrimp summer roll Net +1

“We ordered shrimp summer roll + shrimp ravioli + short rib phobo + mango sticky rice. Everything is so delicious!! 😋”
Southern beef noodle Net +1

“The Wok-Fried Beef was incredibly tender, and the Southern Beef Noodle is a must-try.”
Spicy salmon sushis Net +1

“Our group ordered a couple of different appetizers to share and try different things: The mix of dumplings, the Tong Hop Tasting Plate and the Spicy Salmon Sushis were excellent.”
Steamed sea bass Net +1

“I love their steamed sea bass and their pho! And I love how clean the inside of the restaurant is.”
Tenderloin steak Net +1

“Food was incredible.. I wish I found this olace sooner! I had the tenderloin steak, the Tom Yum, the beef Saté and the coconut prawns .. all delicious! Omer was our waiter and he was the kindest 🙂 amazing service and fun vibes”
Tofu green curry Net +1

“The food was authentic and flavorful — we especially enjoyed the mango mint smoothie, pho, and tofu green curry.”
Tom yum Net +1

“Food was incredible.. I wish I found this olace sooner! I had the tenderloin steak, the Tom Yum, the beef Saté and the coconut prawns .. all delicious! Omer was our waiter and he was the kindest 🙂 amazing service and fun vibes”
Tong hop tasting plate Net +1

“Our group ordered a couple of different appetizers to share and try different things: The mix of dumplings, the Tong Hop Tasting Plate and the Spicy Salmon Sushis were excellent.”
Vb platter Net +1

“Vietnamese cuisine is a beautiful balance of freshness and flavor, Dishes like Phở, garlic butter prawn and VB platter is the best.”
Wok-fried beef Net +1

“The Wok-Fried Beef was incredibly tender, and the Southern Beef Noodle is a must-try.”
Beef stew Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Beef stew: normal”

Drinks 2

Lemongrass tea Net +1

“Lemongrass tea is unsweetened and very flavourful.”
Mango mint smoothie Net +1

“The food was authentic and flavorful — we especially enjoyed the mango mint smoothie, pho, and tofu green curry.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Fried glass noodle Net −1

“Fried glass noodle: Bad taste perhaps, it sticks together and has a rather mild flavor.”
Fried tofu Net −1

“The fried tofu wasn’t really our favorite, but they made up for it with a complimentary Basque cheesecake—which was absolutely delightful.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Share pho. Consider sharing a medium beef pho: one reviewer found the portion surprisingly large and good for two.

Try pancake. Order the Vietnamese Pancake if you enjoy interactive food; reviewers liked creating and wrapping it themselves.

Plan the visit

Practical details

green avenue - Shop11, 282

Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai

04 834 7164

Mon	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Long waits

One review reported waiting more than 30–40 minutes for an order, so timing may vary during busy periods.

Glass noodles

The fried glass noodles were criticised for sticking together and having a mild, unpleasant flavour.

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The Bottom Line

Vietnamese Bistro in Barsha Heights is a relaxed Vietnamese restaurant with a strong following for pho, including beef ribs pho, short-rib versions and a generous medium beef pho that one reviewer found good for two. The menu also gives you more to explore, from the hands-on Vietnamese Pancake to mango sticky rice and papaya salad. Portions are often described as generous, and several diners point to fresh ingredients, rich broth and flavours they consider genuinely Vietnamese.

Vegetarian and vegan diners have useful choices too, including vegan pho, vegetable summer rolls and tofu green curry. Pho seasoning arrives separately, which lets you adjust the bowl yourself. The room is described as calm, cozy and clean, with outdoor seating that reviewers particularly enjoyed.

Service is repeatedly called warm and attentive, though one review reported waiting more than 30–40 minutes for an order, so allow extra time if you are visiting at a busy moment. Tuesday may be useful for budget-conscious diners: a review reported 30% off all main courses. A few dishes are less consistent; fried glass noodles were criticised for sticking together, while the oven-baked seabass was said to sit in too much oil.