Vietnamese Snack Food Cafe Restaurant - JLT Branch

Name: Vietnamese Snack Food Cafe Restaurant - JLT Branch
Address: Shop P01, Cluster Q, Al Thanyah Fifth - Dubai Gate 1, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145517979

Al Thanyah Fifth - Dubai Gate 1

Vietnamese restaurant Closed 04 551 7979

Vietnamese Snack Food Cafe Restaurant is a casual Vietnamese spot in Al Thanyah Fifth - Dubai Gate 1, known in reviews for comforting Pho Bo and well-balanced Bun Cha. It suits a relaxed meal, takeaway or delivery, with indoor seating and an outdoor area that is more appealing in Dubai’s cooler months.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

151 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pho Bo

Pho Bo is repeatedly praised, with one Vietnamese diner saying it comes closest to the bowls they had back home.

Balanced dishes

A delivery order impressed one customer with rich pho, balanced Bun Cha and fresh spring rolls.

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What to Eat at Vietnamese Snack Food Cafe Restaurant - JLT Branch

These items at Vietnamese Snack Food Cafe Restaurant - JLT Branch got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 10

Banh mi Net +1

“Banh mi is highly recommended. I haven’t tried the pho, but i will next time. I liked that the portion size was adequate and food had such authentic taste.”
Banh mis Net +1

“I wish I had discovered this restaurant when we first moved to Dubai. The food is well-prepared and very close to what my aunts cook back home. The service is quick and reliable. The duck and bamboo noodle soup, seafood-mix glass noodles and banh mis are our go-to items. The prices are reasonable for Dubai. If you are craving authentic Vietnamese food or just want to try it for the first time, I highly recommend this restaurant. There are two locations in Dubai. We've had really good experiences at both.”
Beef bao buns Net +1

“2. Beef bao buns are also a good choice. the buns are soft and the beef melts in your mouth while the veggies make them fresh as well.”
Beef pho Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious we ordered the beef pho and fried rice and it was amazing the only downside was that they were playing nursery rhymes so that was quite annoying but other than that everything was so good!”
Bun cha Net +1

“The Pho was rich and full of flavor, the Bun Cha was perfectly balanced, and even the spring rolls were fresh and delicious.”
Chicken bun Net +1

“Also ordered chicken bun and spring rolls, highly recommended restaurant!”
Chicken chowder Net +1

“I've shared the pic of what we ordered. I placed a delivery order via zomato, it was delivered on time. Somehow the Tom Yum soup didn't have that authentic taste but I liked their Chicken Chowder, it's a great comfort food. The squid was like rubber unfortunately.”
Coconut seafood noodle soup Net +1

“Very happy cause of good packaging and fast delivery! Vietnamese food is always Delicious and healthy! Love to order again their Coconut Seafood noodle soup.”
Duck and bamboo noodle soup Net +1

“I wish I had discovered this restaurant when we first moved to Dubai. The food is well-prepared and very close to what my aunts cook back home. The service is quick and reliable. The duck and bamboo noodle soup, seafood-mix glass noodles and banh mis are our go-to items. The prices are reasonable for Dubai. If you are craving authentic Vietnamese food or just want to try it for the first time, I highly recommend this restaurant. There are two locations in Dubai. We've had really good experiences at both.”
Dumplings Net +1

“I always had great food and experience here. The waitress was very attentive and polite. I love Vietnamese coffee, Pho, dumplings and their pancakes.”

Honorable mentions (12)

Fried rice Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious we ordered the beef pho and fried rice and it was amazing the only downside was that they were playing nursery rhymes so that was quite annoying but other than that everything was so good!”
Grilled chicken Net +1

“Ordered grilled chicken and the marinade was just perfect, chicken was tender, thank you for the food preparation and selection of ingredients!”
Hot stone pho Net +1

“Best Vietnamese food in Dubai! Reasonable pricing Everything taste fresh and not too oily or strong fish sauce flavored Hot stone pho is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Enjoy 😉”
Lunch combo Net +1

“And also Amazing Lunch combo! This is my favourite place for Vietnamese cuisine and cause of delicious menu and cause of very comfortable and warm atmosphere here.”
Phở Net +1

“As a Viet girlie living in DXB, I’ve tried so many phở spots, but the phở here honestly comes closest to the authentic bowls I’d have back home in Vietnam. It genuinely feels like a bowl of mom’s hug. 🥹 Also, definitely try their business lunch set — such good value for the quality and portion.”
Pho bat da Net +1

“3. Pho Bat Da - is their best seller pho! and no wonder why! The broth is soooo good! and since it’s served in hot stone bowl, the soup stayed hot until the end of our meal.”
Seafood-mix glass noodles Net +1

“I wish I had discovered this restaurant when we first moved to Dubai. The food is well-prepared and very close to what my aunts cook back home. The service is quick and reliable. The duck and bamboo noodle soup, seafood-mix glass noodles and banh mis are our go-to items. The prices are reasonable for Dubai. If you are craving authentic Vietnamese food or just want to try it for the first time, I highly recommend this restaurant. There are two locations in Dubai. We've had really good experiences at both.”
Shrimp coconut dish Net +1

“I never tried Vietnamese food and so glad I did so at Vietnamese Snack Food :)..i had the shrimp dumplings and shrimp coconut dish which were SO yummy and affordable.”
Shrimp dumplings Net +1

“I never tried Vietnamese food and so glad I did so at Vietnamese Snack Food :)..i had the shrimp dumplings and shrimp coconut dish which were SO yummy and affordable.”
Shrimp noodles Net +1

“shrimp noodles very good( really big portion) but Hirata steamed bun with mushroom ( vegan) was absolutely fantastic!!!!”
Vietnamese food Net +1

“Very happy cause of good packaging and fast delivery! Vietnamese food is always Delicious and healthy! Love to order again their Coconut Seafood noodle soup.”
Vietnamese fried rice Net +1

“I was craving for a Vietnamese fried rice and they didn't disappointed me 👍”

Drinks 1

Vietnamese coffee Net +1

“I always had great food and experience here. The waitress was very attentive and polite. I love Vietnamese coffee, Pho, dumplings and their pancakes.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 5

Banh xeo Net −1

“The "Banh Xeo" dish is oily and not delicious.”
Homemade vietnamese homemade spring rolls Net −1

“I think homemade Vietnamese homemade spring rolls are better than theirs. Less chicken and the peanut butter sauce could be better.”
Tom yum soup Net −1

“I've shared the pic of what we ordered. I placed a delivery order via zomato, it was delivered on time. Somehow the Tom Yum soup didn't have that authentic taste but I liked their Chicken Chowder, it's a great comfort food. The squid was like rubber unfortunately.”
Vegetarian soup Net −1

“The vegetarian soup had more to offer, i feel it lacked salt.”
Vietnamese beef stew Net −1

“The beef stew has very little carrots and no onions as mentioned. I was a bit disappointed.”

Drinks 1

Lemon juice Net −1

“The lemon juice I order and I see black piece inside. They told me with mint, but mint will green and I can't drink.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Find downstairs. Look below Carrefour Market and take the stairs down; one review says it is the third stall.

Try winter. Choose the outdoor tables in winter; summer conditions outside can be hot, so indoor seating is the safer choice then.

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Practical details

Shop P01, Cluster Q

Al Thanyah Fifth - Dubai Gate 1, Dubai

04 551 7979

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	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun	10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Fly nuisance

Two reviews reported flies around the dining area and soup toppings, describing the issue as unhygienic and off-putting.

Small portions

Some diners found portions small for the price, including a beef pho bowl reported at AED 37.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED37

small bowl of beef noodle pho

“AED37 for a small bowl of beef noodle pho is rather over priced”

Google review · April 2022

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The Bottom Line

Vietnamese Snack Food Cafe Restaurant is a casual Vietnamese restaurant in Al Thanyah Fifth - Dubai Gate 1, with indoor seating, outdoor tables and takeaway or delivery. Pho is the main draw: Pho Bo is praised for its authentic, comforting broth, while another delivery customer liked the rich pho, balanced Bun Cha and fresh spring rolls. Banh mi, Vietnamese coffee and vegetarian or vegan dishes give first-timers more ways in.

The setting is simple rather than polished. Outdoor seating is attractive in winter, with a greenery view, but a reviewer found it hot outside in summer and another reported poorly maintained air conditioning indoors. The restaurant is below Carrefour Market; take the stairs down and look for the third stall, as Google Maps was said to be inaccurate.

Prices and portions divide opinion. A business lunch was reported at AED 50 and described as generous, while another diner considered AED 37 expensive for a small beef noodle pho; a separate review criticised two half-cut summer rolls with half a prawn each for AED 32. Food feedback is mostly strong but not uniform: customers have mentioned oily Banh Xeo, occasional freshness concerns and flies around tables or toppings.

If those details matter to you, check the dish and seating situation before ordering.