Vietnamese Foodies - Dubai Hills

Name: Vietnamese Foodies - Dubai Hills
Address: Al Khail Rd, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97148802329

Dubai Hills Estate

Family restaurant Open now 04 880 2329

Vietnamese Foodies is a family-friendly Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, with pho as a clear favourite among returning diners. It is also worth considering for a weekday business lunch, with reviews describing a choice of appetizer, main course and drink.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

984 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Strong pho

The pho is the safest starting point: diners praise its clear, rich broth, tender beef or chicken and fresh noodles.

Dynamite shrimp

The Dynamite Shrimp is repeatedly singled out, including one version described as crispy with a creamy, mildly spicy sauce.

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What to Eat at Vietnamese Foodies - Dubai Hills

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Vietnamese Foodies - Dubai Hills, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 1

Beef brisket pho Net +2

“‘Beef Brisket Pho’: well, I have given a detailed review about this previously (drop by my story/highlights ‘VF 2’ to read more) so I won’t drag it here. But, I will say I knew I had to make my dad try this because I am certain he will LOVE IT, and that’s exactly what happened, he fell PHO IT, first spoon of this and he was transported to another dimension. He said it was so good, light broth, tender beef, healthy and hearty.”

Honorable mentions (38)

Pad thai Net +1

“The Pad Thai is rich in flavor, with perfectly cooked noodles and a great balance of sweet, sour, and savory tastes.”
Banh mi Net +1

“The banh mi, with its crisp baguette and fresh fillings, is decent but doesn't stand out as extraordinary.”
Banh mi duck Net +1

“Excellent. Amazing food, perfect balance of taste of the Banh Mi Duck, Pho is perfect.”
Beef pho Net +1

“The beef pho features a clear, flavorful broth with tender slices of beef, but it remains quite typical in quality and taste, lacking the depth and complexity found in top-tier pho, it didn't remind me of the rich broth and flavours of those i've eaten in HCM city.”
Beef tenderloin pho Net +1

“3 stars go for the Beef Tenderloin pho and for the wonderful staff.”
Beef with dates Net +1

“We went with the pho and the day’s special, beef with dates, and it was definitely the right choice. The food was tasty, flavourful, and generously portioned.”
Char-grilled duck Net +1

“The char-grilled duck was juicy with a perfect smoky touch, and the fresh shrimp spring rolls were light, fresh, and served with a tasty dipping sauce.”
Cheesecake Net +1

“Nice ambiance and foods were really good. We recommend (pad thai, honey chicken bun, noodles vermicelli, cheesecake, and the best kimchi) its melting in our mouth.”
Chicken fried rice Net +1

“Lovely place to try vietnamese food, we ordered the chicken soup ,Duck, chicken fried rice,crispy chicken and chicken spring rolls. Everything was delicious and the service was great!”
Chicken noodle soup Net +1

“But, if you feeling sick, tired and craving for soup then you must try their chicken noodle soup, it can bring dead to life. It comes with extra veggies too.”
Chicken spring rolls Net +1

“Lovely place to try vietnamese food, we ordered the chicken soup ,Duck, chicken fried rice,crispy chicken and chicken spring rolls. Everything was delicious and the service was great!”
Chicken vermicelli Net +1

“Chicken vermicelli was very tasty”
Com chien bo (beef fried rice) Net +1

“The Dynamite Shrimp had just the right amount of crunch and heat, and the Com Chien Bo (Beef Fried Rice) was comforting, well-seasoned, and satisfying.”
Com ga kep sa Net +1

“‘Com Ga Kep Sa’: a jasmine rice dish served with lemongrass grilled chicken, seasonal stir fried veggies, and lemon pepper sauce. This meal was so delightful, loved the soft flavours of lemongrass it wasn’t overpowering whatsoever, the chicken was scrumptious and succulent. The veggies had the perfect crunch to it and the dipping sauce pivoted the entire dish so well. Do give this earthy flavoured main course a try.”
Crispy calamari Net +1

“I went with the crispy calamari, the prawn Pad Thai, and a refreshing lemongrass and pandan drink. The food was flavorful, beautifully presented, and felt authentic.”
Crispy chicken Net +1

“Lovely place to try vietnamese food, we ordered the chicken soup ,Duck, chicken fried rice,crispy chicken and chicken spring rolls. Everything was delicious and the service was great!”
Crispy salt and pepper calamari Net +1

“‘Crispy Salt and Pepper Calamari’: deliciously battered calamari strips served with lemon pepper sauce and garnished with colorful veggies. To begin with these were served hot- made the seafood taste even better, loved the thick cuts of the calamari, so buttery, you can taste the simple spices used to coat the flour dredging, the texture was perfect. Dipping into their sauce added an extra punch of sour-tangy tones with a dash of chilli for an extra kick. This starter was fried to golden goodness, so crunchy and crispy but soft enough to enjoy and munch away.”
Dynamite prawns Net +1

“Pho and dynamite prawns are flavourful and the service was beyond amazing! Highly recommend this restaurant! Will be back for sure.”
Dynamite shrimps Net +1

“tasted the duck was very good, the fish sandwich was amazing, crunchy and fried but not oily at all, the dynamite shrimps were sweet and great, the spring rolls were good as well.”
Fish sandwich Net +1

“tasted the duck was very good, the fish sandwich was amazing, crunchy and fried but not oily at all, the dynamite shrimps were sweet and great, the spring rolls were good as well.”
Fresh shrimp spring rolls Net +1

“The char-grilled duck was juicy with a perfect smoky touch, and the fresh shrimp spring rolls were light, fresh, and served with a tasty dipping sauce.”
Grilled duck Net +1

“The grilled duck was generally good, not very tough, but not very soft either”
Honey chicken bun Net +1

“Nice ambiance and foods were really good. We recommend (pad thai, honey chicken bun, noodles vermicelli, cheesecake, and the best kimchi) its melting in our mouth.”
Papaya salad Net +1

“The papaya salad tasted refreshing and the roasted peanuts complemented the taste perfectly.”
Pho ga xe Net +1

“‘PHO GA XE ’: an amazingly-hearty Chicken noodle soup, of simple ingredients and flavours makes you want to say “mmm”. We ordered the medium bowl and it was so filling, absolutely loved the rich chicken broth-so healthy and well seasoned. The thinly sliced chicken pieces melted in our mouths along with the super soft noodles.”
Pho tron Net +1

“‘Pho Tron’: new on their menu, this bowl of noods is super yum. This consists of rice noodles with special sauce and 5 spices grilled chicken. Don’t be fooled by the 5 spices it’s just aromatics not the hot kind of spices. My sister 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!”
Prawn & chicken fried rice Net +1

“‘Prawn & Chicken Fried Rice’: this was more of a last minute decision and well, it ended up being a deliciously good decision. Another simple yet wholesome rice dish- tossed with scrambled eggs, prawns, chicken, carrots and sweet corn another famous dish mainly known in the south east asian countries is another must have. Yeah, I know it’s just “fried rice” but not everyone can master a good fried rice and this right here @vietnamesefoodies was a job well done. I am a soy sauce addict and the fact that I could taste it in the rice made me happy. I could have this alll daayyyy eerrrriiiidaayyy.”
Prawn har gao Net +1

“The Prawn Har Gao was delicate and perfectly steamed.”
Prawn pad thai Net +1

“I went with the crispy calamari, the prawn Pad Thai, and a refreshing lemongrass and pandan drink. The food was flavorful, beautifully presented, and felt authentic.”
Shrimp dynamite Net +1

“The Shrimp Dynamite is a standout dish: crispy shrimp with a creamy, mildly spicy sauce that’s very addictive.”
Shrimp spring rolls Net +1

“The shrimp spring rolls were nice, but I feel like they were missing a little something. Still tasty and enjoyable overall.”
Sirloin beef pho Net +1

“I ordered the sirloin beef pho, which had a rich, flavorful broth and tender slices of beef — very comforting and authentic.”
Spring role Net +1

“The spring role was crispy from the outside and veggies were cooked perfectly.”
Tofu salad Net +1

“Loved my tofu salad and rice noodle dish! I will totally come back!!”
Tom yum seafood soup Net +1

“We ordered the Tom Yum Seafood Soup which was aromatic, spicy, and packed with fresh seafood — a real burst of flavor.”
Vegetable soup pho chay Net +1

“Food taste fantastic. Veggie roll needs little vit of resizing, edamame taste great as usual, best item Vegetable Soup Pho Chay fenomenal, fresh vegetables and tofu made my day.”
Veggie roll Net +1

“Food taste fantastic. Veggie roll needs little vit of resizing, edamame taste great as usual, best item Vegetable Soup Pho Chay fenomenal, fresh vegetables and tofu made my day.”
Prawns tempura Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The Prawns Tempura was pretty average (4 pcs), the Banh Mi with chicken and peanut sauce was a small size and barely there filling, just a lot of bread taste in our mouth.”

Drinks 1

Lemongrass and pandan drink Net +1

“I went with the crispy calamari, the prawn Pad Thai, and a refreshing lemongrass and pandan drink. The food was flavorful, beautifully presented, and felt authentic.”

What to Avoid (9)

Food 9

Chicken banh mi Net −1

“Ordered the chicken banh mi which was also a let down in terms of the Filling and portion. The bread was wonderfully crusty but wasn't worth the AED 30 odd.”
Chicken curry Net −1

“We ordered veg spring rolls, pad thai, chicken curry, crispy prawns and prawn crackers .. the only decent item we liked out of all this were the prawn crackers.”
Crispy prawns Net −1

“We ordered veg spring rolls, pad thai, chicken curry, crispy prawns and prawn crackers .. the only decent item we liked out of all this were the prawn crackers.”
Lemon grass grilled chicken Net −1

“The lemon grass grilled chicken had a bad unwashed poultry smell and the rice was undercooked sadly.”
Rice paper shrimp rolls Net −1

“The rice paper shrimp rolls were mainly filled with lettuce and a tiny piece of prawn.”
Slow-cooked beef with dates and rice Net −1

“We had the chicken spring rolls, tom yum soup, and two orders of the slow-cooked beef with dates and rice for our mains. The spring rolls were good, the tom yum soup was so-so, and the slow-cooked beef with dates tasted mostly like soy sauce. It was very plain, just beef with sauce.”
Stir fried tofu skin Net −1

“The stir fried tofu skin was a let down as it had more sautéed white onions than tofu skin. Taste was ok.”
Tom yum soup Net −1

“The spring rolls were good, the tom yum soup was so-so, and the slow-cooked beef with dates tasted mostly like soy sauce.”
Veg spring rolls Net −1

“We ordered veg spring rolls, pad thai, chicken curry, crispy prawns and prawn crackers .. the only decent item we liked out of all this were the prawn crackers.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Start with pho. For a first visit, consider beef brisket or chicken pho; these are the most consistently praised dishes.

Check size. Ask about pho bowl sizes before ordering, especially if you want a filling portion: one diner found the small bowl child-sized.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Khail Rd

Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai

04 880 2329

Mon	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent food

Food quality varies sharply between visits: some diners found dishes delicious, while others found whole meals disappointing.

Small portions

Some starters and smaller pho bowls were considered undersized for the price; one diner said the small bowl suited children.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

approx AED92/person

brisket pho and honey BBQ chicken buns

“Go for the brisket pho and honey BBQ chicken buns! Tried a little bit of everything and the bill came to approx AED92/person with coffee and drinks”

Google review · July 2023

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The Bottom Line

Vietnamese Foodies in Dubai Hills Estate is a family restaurant built around approachable Vietnamese dishes, with pho the clearest reason to visit. Reviews mention beef brisket pho, chicken pho and fresh pho noodles, while the Dynamite Shrimp, char-grilled duck and Banh Mi Duck give you alternatives if you want something beyond soup. First-timers also describe staff as helpful when explaining the menu.

The setting is described as clean, calm and comfortable, with plenty of seating and a family-friendly feel. One diner was especially pleased with the kids’ meal, while another found the restaurant cosy and suitable for a weekend family outing. There are vegetarian choices too, including vegetable pho, tofu salad and rice-noodle dishes.

A business lunch is available and includes an appetizer, main course and drink, although one reviewer felt it cost more than a typical lunch spot. Prices otherwise receive mixed feedback: some call them reasonable, while others found portions small for the price. The small pho bowl may suit children rather than hungry adults.

Quality is not completely consistent. Spring rolls, rice-paper rolls and Pad Thai drew specific criticism, and one visit involved a wait of more than 45 minutes. Visiting outside busy periods and starting with pho is the more dependable approach.