Strong Pho
The pho is a reliable draw, with reviews highlighting rich broth, well-cooked noodles and tender beef.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Vietnamese food restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers serving dine-in, takeaway and delivery orders. Reviews point to comforting pho, fresh spring rolls and a relaxed lakeside setting, with indoor and outdoor seating for casual meals or evening cravings.
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The pho is a reliable draw, with reviews highlighting rich broth, well-cooked noodles and tender beef.
The spring rolls are praised for fresh vegetables, careful wrapping and well-matched dipping sauces.
The Jumeirah Lake Towers setting includes outdoor tables beside the lake, giving evening meals a pleasant waterfront backdrop.
Reviews specifically enjoy the newer vegan dishes, including papaya salad, cabbage salad and lemongrass tofu skin.
The chicken wings stood out for a crisp fry, balanced sweet-umami glaze and a generous portion.
Multiple diners describe the team as attentive and welcoming, including prompt seating and regular check-ins.
Some diners value the lighter, health-conscious approach, with less oil and plenty of fresh ingredients.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Vietnamese Foodies DMCC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“The pho here is exceptional—rich, aromatic broth with perfectly cooked noodles and tender meat (or tofu if you’re going veggie). It’s comfort in a bowl, crafted with care and bursting with fresh herbs and bold flavors.”
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“The pho here is exceptional—rich, aromatic broth with perfectly cooked noodles and tender meat (or tofu if you’re going veggie). It’s comfort in a bowl, crafted with care and bursting with fresh herbs and bold flavors.”May 2025
“Been here once, and I have to say, the pho is pho-nomenal, the broth is soothing and refreshing with beautifully soft noodles that glide into your mouth.”June 2019
“Tried the TOM KHO NUOC DUA, CA CHEM NUONG LA CHUOI and GA QUAY BANH BAO. Gobbled them all with a refreshing chi seed orange juice. Limited seats for the summer as the outside seating isn’t utilized. But the food is so good i’d definitely revisit.”
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“Tried the TOM KHO NUOC DUA, CA CHEM NUONG LA CHUOI and GA QUAY BANH BAO. Gobbled them all with a refreshing chi seed orange juice. Limited seats for the summer as the outside seating isn’t utilized. But the food is so good i’d definitely revisit.”August 2021
“Dishes that we ordered were pho no chin, Tom yam soup with jumbo prawns and Tom kho nuoc dua (the best prawns infused in coconut gravy).”April 2021
“My friends had the pho with deef brisket and loved it too.”
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“My friends had the pho with deef brisket and loved it too.”August 2024
“I tried the beef brisket pho soup, which came with an extra egg. The soup was tasty and generously portioned, although the broth could have been more flavorful.”February 2025
“What we ordered, appetizer Goi Cuon Tom Shrimp Rolls, the Pad Thai Noodles is super good, one of the best, the Com Ga Kep Sa-Lemongrass Grilled Chicken was tasty, aromatic, juicy and super tender, the Pho Bo Tai Beef Tenderloin Noodle Soup is a winner, broth is super good, beef is super tender and the noodles is heavenly.”
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“What we ordered, appetizer Goi Cuon Tom Shrimp Rolls, the Pad Thai Noodles is super good, one of the best, the Com Ga Kep Sa-Lemongrass Grilled Chicken was tasty, aromatic, juicy and super tender, the Pho Bo Tai Beef Tenderloin Noodle Soup is a winner, broth is super good, beef is super tender and the noodles is heavenly.”June 2024
“The food is delicious, though the portions were a bit small—though that might just be because I was extra hungry! 🤤😬 Highly recommend, especially the Ban Bao!”
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“The food is delicious, though the portions were a bit small—though that might just be because I was extra hungry! 🤤😬 Highly recommend, especially the Ban Bao!”December 2024
“The dessert is Banh Flan Creme Caramel finishes the meal, and we had the Peach Mint Tea and Lychee Soda to solve our thirst that flavors new to me and interesting.”
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“The dessert is Banh Flan Creme Caramel finishes the meal, and we had the Peach Mint Tea and Lychee Soda to solve our thirst that flavors new to me and interesting.”June 2024
“We tried the shrimp spring rolls, banh mi fish sandwich which both were refreshing and light.”
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“We tried the shrimp spring rolls, banh mi fish sandwich which both were refreshing and light.”March 2024
“The large Beef tenderloin pho (noodle soup with fresh spices) surprised me, as it was actually Size XXXL and I had to fight hard to eat it all, but every spoon brought me closer to heaven 😂”
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“The large Beef tenderloin pho (noodle soup with fresh spices) surprised me, as it was actually Size XXXL and I had to fight hard to eat it all, but every spoon brought me closer to heaven 😂”February 2020
“Every bite was a delight, from the comforting Pho to the flavorful Bun Cha and refreshing summer rolls.”
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“Every bite was a delight, from the comforting Pho to the flavorful Bun Cha and refreshing summer rolls.”March 2025
“Tried the TOM KHO NUOC DUA, CA CHEM NUONG LA CHUOI and GA QUAY BANH BAO. Gobbled them all with a refreshing chi seed orange juice. Limited seats for the summer as the outside seating isn’t utilized. But the food is so good i’d definitely revisit.”
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“Tried the TOM KHO NUOC DUA, CA CHEM NUONG LA CHUOI and GA QUAY BANH BAO. Gobbled them all with a refreshing chi seed orange juice. Limited seats for the summer as the outside seating isn’t utilized. But the food is so good i’d definitely revisit.”August 2021
“The new additions to the vegan varieties are really delicious. I had papaya salad, cabbage salad and lemon grass tofu skin. They were all really really amazing.”
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“The new additions to the vegan varieties are really delicious. I had papaya salad, cabbage salad and lemon grass tofu skin. They were all really really amazing.”August 2024
“The appetizers are so tasy specially the calamari and satai.”
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“The appetizers are so tasy specially the calamari and satai.”January 2020
“The chicken wings were the highlight of my meal — expertly fried to a perfect crisp, with a delicious glaze that had a lovely balance of sweet and umami notes.”
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“The chicken wings were the highlight of my meal — expertly fried to a perfect crisp, with a delicious glaze that had a lovely balance of sweet and umami notes.”April 2026
“What we ordered, appetizer Goi Cuon Tom Shrimp Rolls, the Pad Thai Noodles is super good, one of the best, the Com Ga Kep Sa-Lemongrass Grilled Chicken was tasty, aromatic, juicy and super tender, the Pho Bo Tai Beef Tenderloin Noodle Soup is a winner, broth is super good, beef is super tender and the noodles is heavenly.”
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“What we ordered, appetizer Goi Cuon Tom Shrimp Rolls, the Pad Thai Noodles is super good, one of the best, the Com Ga Kep Sa-Lemongrass Grilled Chicken was tasty, aromatic, juicy and super tender, the Pho Bo Tai Beef Tenderloin Noodle Soup is a winner, broth is super good, beef is super tender and the noodles is heavenly.”June 2024
“My favourite is the crispy chicken lome leaves, melted in my mouth.”
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“My favourite is the crispy chicken lome leaves, melted in my mouth.”February 2023
“I wish the duck hoisin meal was hotter in temperature but it was good.”
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“I wish the duck hoisin meal was hotter in temperature but it was good.”March 2024
“The dynamite shrimp is also very delicious.”
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“The dynamite shrimp is also very delicious.”February 2023
“Tried the TOM KHO NUOC DUA, CA CHEM NUONG LA CHUOI and GA QUAY BANH BAO. Gobbled them all with a refreshing chi seed orange juice. Limited seats for the summer as the outside seating isn’t utilized. But the food is so good i’d definitely revisit.”
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“Tried the TOM KHO NUOC DUA, CA CHEM NUONG LA CHUOI and GA QUAY BANH BAO. Gobbled them all with a refreshing chi seed orange juice. Limited seats for the summer as the outside seating isn’t utilized. But the food is so good i’d definitely revisit.”August 2021
“The food is fresh and of high quality! Pho, Grilled duck and lemongrass grilled chicken are highly recommended!”
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“The food is fresh and of high quality! Pho, Grilled duck and lemongrass grilled chicken are highly recommended!”February 2025
“The new additions to the vegan varieties are really delicious. I had papaya salad, cabbage salad and lemon grass tofu skin. They were all really really amazing.”
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“The new additions to the vegan varieties are really delicious. I had papaya salad, cabbage salad and lemon grass tofu skin. They were all really really amazing.”August 2024
“Got the lemongrass chicken and it was amazing.”
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“Got the lemongrass chicken and it was amazing.”April 2023
“The food is fresh and of high quality! Pho, Grilled duck and lemongrass grilled chicken are highly recommended!”
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“The food is fresh and of high quality! Pho, Grilled duck and lemongrass grilled chicken are highly recommended!”February 2025
“Also the mixed sea food fried rice was delicious.”
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“Also the mixed sea food fried rice was delicious.”December 2018
“What we ordered, appetizer Goi Cuon Tom Shrimp Rolls, the Pad Thai Noodles is super good, one of the best, the Com Ga Kep Sa-Lemongrass Grilled Chicken was tasty, aromatic, juicy and super tender, the Pho Bo Tai Beef Tenderloin Noodle Soup is a winner, broth is super good, beef is super tender and the noodles is heavenly.”
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“What we ordered, appetizer Goi Cuon Tom Shrimp Rolls, the Pad Thai Noodles is super good, one of the best, the Com Ga Kep Sa-Lemongrass Grilled Chicken was tasty, aromatic, juicy and super tender, the Pho Bo Tai Beef Tenderloin Noodle Soup is a winner, broth is super good, beef is super tender and the noodles is heavenly.”June 2024
“What we ordered, appetizer Goi Cuon Tom Shrimp Rolls, the Pad Thai Noodles is super good, one of the best, the Com Ga Kep Sa-Lemongrass Grilled Chicken was tasty, aromatic, juicy and super tender, the Pho Bo Tai Beef Tenderloin Noodle Soup is a winner, broth is super good, beef is super tender and the noodles is heavenly.”
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“What we ordered, appetizer Goi Cuon Tom Shrimp Rolls, the Pad Thai Noodles is super good, one of the best, the Com Ga Kep Sa-Lemongrass Grilled Chicken was tasty, aromatic, juicy and super tender, the Pho Bo Tai Beef Tenderloin Noodle Soup is a winner, broth is super good, beef is super tender and the noodles is heavenly.”June 2024
“But the star of the night for me was the shrimp salad. I had the most fun eating it.”
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“But the star of the night for me was the shrimp salad. I had the most fun eating it.”February 2026
“We tried the shrimp spring rolls, banh mi fish sandwich which both were refreshing and light.”
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“We tried the shrimp spring rolls, banh mi fish sandwich which both were refreshing and light.”March 2024
“I tried their slow cook beef with dates (special for the day). Served with drinks and spring roll. Definitely worth a try. ☺️”
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“I tried their slow cook beef with dates (special for the day). Served with drinks and spring roll. Definitely worth a try. ☺️”May 2026
“Every bite was a delight, from the comforting Pho to the flavorful Bun Cha and refreshing summer rolls.”
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“Every bite was a delight, from the comforting Pho to the flavorful Bun Cha and refreshing summer rolls.”March 2025
Mixed feedback
“The new additions to the vegan varieties are really delicious. I had papaya salad, cabbage salad and lemon grass tofu skin. They were all really really amazing.”
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“The new additions to the vegan varieties are really delicious. I had papaya salad, cabbage salad and lemon grass tofu skin. They were all really really amazing.”August 2024
“The drinks that we ordered were lychee soda (which I loved the best), peace mint and orange lemongrass coconut juice.”
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“The drinks that we ordered were lychee soda (which I loved the best), peace mint and orange lemongrass coconut juice.”April 2021
“The dessert is Banh Flan Creme Caramel finishes the meal, and we had the Peach Mint Tea and Lychee Soda to solve our thirst that flavors new to me and interesting.”June 2024
“Tried the TOM KHO NUOC DUA, CA CHEM NUONG LA CHUOI and GA QUAY BANH BAO. Gobbled them all with a refreshing chi seed orange juice. Limited seats for the summer as the outside seating isn’t utilized. But the food is so good i’d definitely revisit.”
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“Tried the TOM KHO NUOC DUA, CA CHEM NUONG LA CHUOI and GA QUAY BANH BAO. Gobbled them all with a refreshing chi seed orange juice. Limited seats for the summer as the outside seating isn’t utilized. But the food is so good i’d definitely revisit.”August 2021
“Authentic Vietnamese food, Vietnamese chefs and waiters , reasonable price, big portions, unique and tasty coffee. The beans are being imported from Vietnam.”
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“Authentic Vietnamese food, Vietnamese chefs and waiters , reasonable price, big portions, unique and tasty coffee. The beans are being imported from Vietnam.”July 2019
Only neutral feedback
“The lemonade was refreshing but a bit too sugary for my liking.”
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“Not wholesome nor tasty banh mi baguettes like they do in Vietnam. Tiny portion sizes and the meat portion ridiculously stingy and not filling at all. Disappointing.”
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“Not wholesome nor tasty banh mi baguettes like they do in Vietnam. Tiny portion sizes and the meat portion ridiculously stingy and not filling at all. Disappointing.”November 2021
“I ordered the Bun Bo Xao with beef from the JLT branch, which was complemented with a rather generous helping of the shits. Nice one, fellas! Cheers for that.”
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“I ordered the Bun Bo Xao with beef from the JLT branch, which was complemented with a rather generous helping of the shits. Nice one, fellas! Cheers for that.”July 2026
“I ordered from Careem and the portion of prawns and chicken is extremely small, quite disappointed.”
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“I ordered from Careem and the portion of prawns and chicken is extremely small, quite disappointed.”May 2026
Try Pho. For a first order, consider beef brisket pho; one diner found the broth rich and the noodles perfectly chewy.
Arrive Early. Come before peak hours if you want an indoor table, since the dining room is small and often fills up.
Choose Outdoors. When the weather is comfortable, ask for an outdoor table to enjoy the lake view and evening atmosphere.
Check Lunch. Ask whether the business lunch deal is available: one review describes an AED59 meal with an entrée, main course and drink.
Adjust Sweetness. If you prefer less-sweet drinks, ask about the lemonade before ordering; one diner found it overly sugary.
Plan the visit
| 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 – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
One Careem order was disappointing for portion size, with particularly little prawns and chicken beside plain rice.
Although several reviews praise the pho broth, others found the beef brisket version less flavorful or bland.
A diner found the papaya salad slices too thick and the pad thai drier than preferred.
One review notes that diners could not access a restroom at the restaurant.
Indoor capacity is small and can fill during busy periods; outdoor tables may be uncomfortable in warm weather.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
business lunch deal
“Went for their business lunch deal aed59”Google review · January 2025
plain rice
“I paid 55 aed for plain rice”Google review · May 2026
The Bottom Line
Vietnamese Foodies DMCC is a Vietnamese food restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers where pho is the main reason to visit. The beef brisket pho, pho bo tai and vegetarian pho all appear in the reviews, with diners variously praising rich broth, tender meat and noodles with a satisfying chew. Spring rolls, bun bowls, banh mi and lemongrass grilled chicken give you plenty to explore beyond soup.
The setting is a real part of the experience. The restaurant has a relaxed lakeside atmosphere with outdoor seating, while the indoor room is small and can fill during peak hours. Outdoor tables are especially appealing in cooler weather, though one older review found warm-weather seating less comfortable.
Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, and several diners mention helpful menu guidance and prompt seating. Value is not completely consistent. A business lunch was reported at AED59 with an entrée, main course and drink, but a Careem customer felt that AED55 for plain rice came with very small prawns and chicken portions.
Pho broth also varies by visit: many reviews love it, while others found it bland or under-seasoned. Vegan dishes, including papaya salad and lemongrass tofu skin, are worth noting for plant-based diners.