Pho broth
The beef and brisket pho receive repeated praise for rich, balanced, aromatic broth and well-cooked rice noodles.
Vietnamese Foodies Damac Mall
Damac Hills
Vietnamese Foodies Damac Mall is a Vietnamese restaurant in Damac Hills serving dishes such as pho, bun, banh mi and rice-paper rolls. Reviews make the beef pho, banh mi and dynamite shrimp especially worth considering, alongside quick, attentive service and a cozy atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
318 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh flavours
Customers describe the food as fresh, authentic and well-balanced, with papaya salad and bun noodles standing out.
Dynamite shrimp
The dynamite shrimp is repeatedly singled out for its fresh flavour and spicy sauce.
Quick service
Several reviews mention fast service, including one customer who found the team both speedy and consistently friendly.
Cozy setting
The restaurant is described as warm, comfortable and cozy, with outside seating available when the weather is good.
Helpful guidance
Reviewers say staff explain the menu, recommend dishes and help first-time Vietnamese diners choose confidently.
What to Eat at Vietnamese Foodies Damac Mall How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Vietnamese Foodies Damac Mall, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Vietnamese Foodies Damac Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Pho Net +3
“Amazing experience at Vietnamese Foodies today. The pho was excellent, and the service was outstanding. A huge thank you to Lukas and Rolex for taking such great care of me.”
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“Amazing experience at Vietnamese Foodies today. The pho was excellent, and the service was outstanding. A huge thank you to Lukas and Rolex for taking such great care of me.”December 2025
“The Pho was a clear standout, with its rich and aromatic broth that was both comforting and invigorating.”October 2023
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Banh mi sandwhich Net +3
“Up next is ‘Banh Mi Sandwhich’: this was our first time trying out one of the famous staple dishes of Vietnam 🇻🇳 and it was definitely a drool worthy bite! . This sandwich is filled with their 5 spice grilled chicken, herbs and simple veggies. Loved how succulent and juicy the chicken pieces were, the aromatic touches of lemongrass conveyed delicious east asian tones and the herbs pivoted the entire dish pleasantly. I need to try their other Banh Mi’s 😍.”
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“Up next is ‘Banh Mi Sandwhich’: this was our first time trying out one of the famous staple dishes of Vietnam 🇻🇳 and it was definitely a drool worthy bite! . This sandwich is filled with their 5 spice grilled chicken, herbs and simple veggies. Loved how succulent and juicy the chicken pieces were, the aromatic touches of lemongrass conveyed delicious east asian tones and the herbs pivoted the entire dish pleasantly. I need to try their other Banh Mi’s 😍.”May 2024
“I remember the last time I ate BANH MI in Vietnam 2 years ago. The flavors of Pho broth and Banh Mi here it make me feel have small corner of Vietnam is present in Dubai”October 2023
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Pad thai Net +3
“Food tasted great. But the portion is too small. My 8-year old can finish a pad Thai by himself, which never happened before”
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“Food tasted great. But the portion is too small. My 8-year old can finish a pad Thai by himself, which never happened before”April 2026
“The food is great and delicious. I never try before the pad thai that was amazing. The waiter LUCAS is best service very patient We will be back soon.”February 2026
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Beef brisket pho Net +2
“Amzaingggg!!! Super Taste Pho Brisket 😍😍😍😍 Nice service from Marvin, Sian, Merry, Kian, Joey, Ryan Keep going guys 👋👋👋🤠🤠😎”
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“Amzaingggg!!! Super Taste Pho Brisket 😍😍😍😍 Nice service from Marvin, Sian, Merry, Kian, Joey, Ryan Keep going guys 👋👋👋🤠🤠😎”September 2024
“I had the beef brisket pho and peach iced tea — and wow, the pho was on another level! The broth was so rich and flavorful, perfectly balanced with the rice noodles.”October 2025
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Beef pho Net +2
“The food at this restaurant is very good and tasty, especially the beef pho. I got good explanations and the best service from LUCAS.”
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“The food at this restaurant is very good and tasty, especially the beef pho. I got good explanations and the best service from LUCAS.”February 2026
“We met the speclialy food from this Vietnames Foodies . we will try again. Pho are tough to our mouth. Very delisous Beef Pho .Best service from Lucas.ian and rolax.”December 2025
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Dynamite shrimp Net +2
“We also got ‘Dynamite Shrimp’: one simply cannot say no to this spicy goodness! Hot shrimp 🍤 fresh off the oil coated in their dynamite sauce 🧨 - got our tastebuds going 🤤.”
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“We also got ‘Dynamite Shrimp’: one simply cannot say no to this spicy goodness! Hot shrimp 🍤 fresh off the oil coated in their dynamite sauce 🧨 - got our tastebuds going 🤤.”May 2024
“We tried the chicken roll, dynamite shrimp, papaya salad, and the coconut-orange drink, and every single dish was outstanding. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and full of taste, especially the dynamite shrimp and papaya salad.”April 2026
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Papaya salad Net +2
“We tried the chicken roll, dynamite shrimp, papaya salad, and the coconut-orange drink, and every single dish was outstanding. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and full of taste, especially the dynamite shrimp and papaya salad.”
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“We tried the chicken roll, dynamite shrimp, papaya salad, and the coconut-orange drink, and every single dish was outstanding. The flavors were fresh, well-balanced, and full of taste, especially the dynamite shrimp and papaya salad.”April 2026
“First time trying this spot. The food is incredibly authentic! Loved the papaya salad, beef fried rice, Shanghai veggies, and the bun noodles. If you want genuine Vietnamese flavors, this is the place to go.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (9)
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5 Spice chicken rice noodle Net +1
“As for our main dishes we tried ‘5 Spice Chicken Rice Noodle’: this bowl of noods 🍜 is so delicious. Consists of rice noodles coated with special sauce and 5 spices grilled chicken. Don’t be fooled by the spices it’s just aromatics not the hot kind of spices 🥵 😜. We thoroughly enjoyed this dish, the sauce was simple, the noodles was perfectly cooked just the right amount of chew and the bestest part was the chicken 🤤. Tender, moist with the perfect char 💯. Loved the subtle hints of peanuts as well, this is highly recommended!”
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“As for our main dishes we tried ‘5 Spice Chicken Rice Noodle’: this bowl of noods 🍜 is so delicious. Consists of rice noodles coated with special sauce and 5 spices grilled chicken. Don’t be fooled by the spices it’s just aromatics not the hot kind of spices 🥵 😜. We thoroughly enjoyed this dish, the sauce was simple, the noodles was perfectly cooked just the right amount of chew and the bestest part was the chicken 🤤. Tender, moist with the perfect char 💯. Loved the subtle hints of peanuts as well, this is highly recommended!”May 2024
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Australian brisket pho Net +1
“I loved the australian brisket pho!! The portion size was generous, and the flavors were fantastic.”
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“I loved the australian brisket pho!! The portion size was generous, and the flavors were fantastic.”July 2025
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Beef fried rice Net +1
“First time trying this spot. The food is incredibly authentic! Loved the papaya salad, beef fried rice, Shanghai veggies, and the bun noodles. If you want genuine Vietnamese flavors, this is the place to go.”
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“First time trying this spot. The food is incredibly authentic! Loved the papaya salad, beef fried rice, Shanghai veggies, and the bun noodles. If you want genuine Vietnamese flavors, this is the place to go.”May 2026
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Bun noodles Net +1
“First time trying this spot. The food is incredibly authentic! Loved the papaya salad, beef fried rice, Shanghai veggies, and the bun noodles. If you want genuine Vietnamese flavors, this is the place to go.”
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“First time trying this spot. The food is incredibly authentic! Loved the papaya salad, beef fried rice, Shanghai veggies, and the bun noodles. If you want genuine Vietnamese flavors, this is the place to go.”May 2026
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Chicken roll Net +1
“We tried the chicken roll, dynamite shrimp, papaya salad, and the coconut-orange drink, and every single dish was outstanding.”
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“We tried the chicken roll, dynamite shrimp, papaya salad, and the coconut-orange drink, and every single dish was outstanding.”April 2026
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Fish sandwich Net +1
“The flavors in the fish sandwich were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was stunning.”
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“The flavors in the fish sandwich were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was stunning.”July 2025
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House kimchi Net +1
“Love the broth ...any broth !! Beef chicken . Salad and house kimchi amazing”
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“Love the broth ...any broth !! Beef chicken . Salad and house kimchi amazing”June 2026
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Prawn fried rice Net +1
“Homie soul food, we got the prawn fried rice and it was delicious. They have other good options as well. Highly recommend.”
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“Homie soul food, we got the prawn fried rice and it was delicious. They have other good options as well. Highly recommend.”April 2026
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Shanghai veggies Net +1
“First time trying this spot. The food is incredibly authentic! Loved the papaya salad, beef fried rice, Shanghai veggies, and the bun noodles. If you want genuine Vietnamese flavors, this is the place to go.”
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“First time trying this spot. The food is incredibly authentic! Loved the papaya salad, beef fried rice, Shanghai veggies, and the bun noodles. If you want genuine Vietnamese flavors, this is the place to go.”May 2026
Drinks 3
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Coconut-orange drink Net +1
“We tried the chicken roll, dynamite shrimp, papaya salad, and the coconut-orange drink, and every single dish was outstanding.”
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“We tried the chicken roll, dynamite shrimp, papaya salad, and the coconut-orange drink, and every single dish was outstanding.”April 2026
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Lychee soda Net +1
“It was a truly delicious and a accompanied of lychee soda,very refreshing..”
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“It was a truly delicious and a accompanied of lychee soda,very refreshing..”July 2025
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Peach iced tea Net +1
“I had the beef brisket pho and peach iced tea — and wow, the pho was on another level! The broth was so rich and flavorful, perfectly balanced with the rice noodles. The peach iced tea was refreshing, with real peach pieces inside — a perfect match to the meal.”
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“I had the beef brisket pho and peach iced tea — and wow, the pho was on another level! The broth was so rich and flavorful, perfectly balanced with the rice noodles. The peach iced tea was refreshing, with real peach pieces inside — a perfect match to the meal.”October 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Bobun Net −1
“Very disappointed. The size of the portions of food delivered is very small. Almost no noodles in the bobun. Way too expensive for such small portions.”
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“Very disappointed. The size of the portions of food delivered is very small. Almost no noodles in the bobun. Way too expensive for such small portions.”May 2026
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Matcha tiramisu Net −1
“My least favorite was the matcha tiramisu as it didn’t have much matcha flavor.”
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“My least favorite was the matcha tiramisu as it didn’t have much matcha flavor.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try pho. Start with beef pho or brisket pho; both are specifically praised for their broth and flavour.
Share dishes. If dining with others, sharing starters and mains can help you sample more, especially given reports of small portions.
Choose outside. When the weather is good, consider outside seating because the indoor dining area is described as pretty small.
Use mall parking. Parking is available around the mall, and one review says the restaurant can be accessed without entering the mall.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Hebiah Third, Damac Mall
Al Hebiah Third - DAMAC Hills, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
Multiple diners felt portions were too small, including a bobun with almost no noodles and a pad Thai finished by an eight-year-old.
Price concern
One review considered the prices too high for the portion sizes, while another felt prices should be lower given the food experience.
Tight seating
The indoor dining area is described as small, and one family found the seating cramped.
Inconsistent dishes
Although many reviews praise the food, one diner found the taste mediocre with little meat, and another wanted more flavour in the pho broth.
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The Bottom Line
Vietnamese Foodies Damac Mall is a useful Damac Hills stop for Vietnamese comfort food, particularly pho and banh mi. Reviews also highlight dynamite shrimp, papaya salad and bun noodles, so there is enough variety for sharing or for a first introduction to the cuisine. The strongest recurring note is the pho: diners describe the broth as rich, aromatic and balanced with properly cooked rice noodles.
Service is another clear strength. Customers mention quick, attentive staff who explain the menu and help newcomers choose dishes. The setting is warm and cozy, with calming music and a clean, pleasant interior.
Outside seating is available and was recommended when the weather is good; parking around the mall is also described as ample, with access to the restaurant without going into the mall. There are a few practical cautions. The indoor area can feel cramped for families, and several diners found portions small, including one bobun with almost no noodles.
One customer also felt the prices were too high for those portions. Most food reviews are positive, but the occasional diner reported muted flavour or little meat, so sharing dishes may be the safer way to explore the menu.