Top 10 Best Vietnamese restaurants in Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ Pho-led comfort
- ✦ Plant-based and dietary choice
- ✦ Guided first tastes
- ✦ Vietnamese-Filipino variety are the main ways to choose
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What people like
Generous PhoPho portions are often described as unusually generous, with rich broth and plenty of ingredients, including in the small vegan bowl.
Dietary FlexibilityStaff can explain allergens and adjust dishes from mild to spicy, making the menu easier to navigate for dietary restrictions.
Saigon - Taste of Vietnam JLT is a casual Vietnamese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers serving typical snacks, soups and mains. Reviewers return for rich pho, including a generous vegan version, and Vietnamese coffee; the upstairs terrace adds outdoor seating over the lake when the weather suits it.
TipUse the terrace in cooler weather; one reviewer specifically recommends winter for enjoying the outdoor seating.
Choose Saigon - Taste of Vietnam JLT for a massive bowl of pho with rich, flavourful broth.
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What people like
Burj Khalifa viewsOutdoor seating gives diners a boulevard setting with a clear Burj Khalifa backdrop.
Fresh foodShrimp rolls, spring rolls, vegetables and pho are described as fresh, light and flavourful.
Vietnamese Foodies Downtown is a Vietnamese restaurant in Downtown Dubai, known for pho, fresh shrimp rolls and a terrace with striking Burj Khalifa views. It suits casual lunches, relaxed dinners and date nights, with reviews also noting generous portions and a broad vegetarian selection.
TipIf you are short on time, avoid the lunch rush; one review reported an almost hour-long wait.
Choose Vietnamese Foodies Downtown for a large vegetarian selection that includes non-starch dishes for starch allergies.
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What people like
Authentic FlavoursVietnamese diners describe the food as close to home, while others praise its rich phở and traditional flavours.
Vegan ChoicesThe vegan menu is described as thoughtfully prepared, satisfying and light, with vegetarian versions of classic phở also available.
Saigon Station is a Vietnamese restaurant in Business Bay serving familiar favourites such as beef phở and bánh xèo, alongside vegan options. Reviews point to freshly prepared food, attentive guidance on how to eat certain dishes, and a cosy setting with canal views outside.
TipOrder the egg pancake and ask how to use the glass wraps; the restaurant’s serving method may not be obvious at first.
Choose Saigon Station Restaurant for staff who patiently show first-time diners how to use the glass wraps.
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What people like
Comfortable SeatingThe bamboo-and-wood interior creates a cosy setting, with seating inside and along the mall corridor.
Prompt ServiceReviews describe attentive service, helpful menu guidance and dishes arriving promptly.
Vietnamese Foodies is a Vietnamese restaurant in Palm Jumeirah serving Southern Vietnamese dishes with lighter, health-conscious options. Reviews especially point first-time visitors towards the slow-cooked pho and the broad vegan selection, in a cosy mall setting with indoor and corridor seating.
TipOrder the small pho first: several reviews say the medium bowl can be too large for one person.
Choose Vietnamese Foodies - Nakheel Mall for vegan and gluten-free options alongside a slow-simmered pho.
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What people like
Starter platterThe mixed platter brings together summer rolls, spring rolls, fried shrimp and fried wonton for easy sharing.
Helpful guidanceStaff explain ingredients and help first-time Vietnamese diners understand how to mix and eat the dishes.
Saigon Station is a Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, known in reviews for fresh, traditional-tasting dishes and warm service. The beef pho and mixed starter platter are especially useful starting points if you want to sample the menu without ordering too heavily.
TipTry parking inside the building rather than searching for roadside space; one review says the first hour is free.
Choose Saigon Station for fresh, traditional-tasting Vietnamese food with excellent vegan options.
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What people like
Filipino LomiLomi is a standout for Filipino diners, with one reviewer calling it the best they had outside Batangas.
Halo-HaloHalo-halo is described as refreshing and evocative of the Philippines, making it a popular dessert choice.
Close is a restaurant-bakery-coffee shop in Bur Dubai serving a mix of Vietnamese and Filipino food. Reviews make the pho, lomi and freshly baked pandesal especially worth investigating, with desserts such as halo-halo adding a Filipino finish.
TipAsk about the Vietnamese menu before visiting on a weekday: one review says it is unavailable from 4–8pm.
Choose Close for standout Filipino lomi in a Vietnamese-Filipino menu.
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What people like
Bun ChaThe bun cha stands out for its tasty meat, fresh herbs, noodles and well-balanced sauce.
Cozy SettingThe bright, cozy atmosphere and comfortable seating work well for lunch or casual dining.
Pho City is a Vietnamese restaurant inside BurJuman Mall in Al Mankhool. It is known for comforting pho, especially Pho Bo, alongside dishes such as bun cha and Vietnamese iced coffee in a cozy mall setting.
TipVisit between 3–5pm if you want the Vietnamese iced coffee at the reported 50% discount.
Choose Pho City - Vietnamese Cuisine, Burjuman for Pho Bo with tender beef and perfectly cooked rice noodles.
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What people like
Rich brothThe pho is repeatedly praised for its deep, warming broth, with one reviewer calling it “soul-warming” and well balanced.
Tom YumTom Yum is singled out as one of the restaurant’s strongest dishes by a repeat visitor.
PhoBo is a Vietnamese fast food cafe in Dubai Marina, with a Hanoi street-cafe feel and quick counter service. Reviews make the pho and Tom Yum the main draws, while outdoor seating on Marina Walk adds a relaxed waterside setting for a casual meal.
TipWhen ordering pho, use the available added spices; one reviewer said they noticeably improved both chicken and beef versions.
Choose PhoBo for a rich, soul-warming pho broth with fresh tofu and herbs.
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What people like
Coffee ritualThe Vietnamese iced coffee is served with filtered coffee, condensed milk and ice for a more traditional experience.
Hanoi Naturally is a casual Vietnamese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, known for generous bowls of pho and comforting, authentic-tasting dishes. The rare beef pho, mixed beef pho and fresh spring rolls are especially useful starting points, with relaxed indoor and outdoor seating for an unhurried meal.
TipEvenings were described as relatively quiet, which may suit diners looking for a calmer visit.
Choose Hanoi Naturally for aromatic mixed-meat pho with quality meat and flavourful meatballs.
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What people like
Tender beefReviewers describe the pho beef as tenderloin-soft, lean and well-portioned rather than fatty.
Flexible spiceOrders can be personalised for extra spice, which is useful if you prefer a hotter bowl.
Pho Bo Vietnamese Cuisine is a Vietnamese fast food cafe in Al Barsha, with a Hanoi street-cafe feel and a menu centred on pho. Reviews point especially to the Northern-style pho, tender beef, fresh herbs and crisp spring rolls, with mango drinks adding a refreshing side.
TipAsk for extra spice if you like more heat; one customer had their order adjusted this way.
Choose Pho Bo Vietnamese Cuisine for Northern-style pho with fantastic broth, tender beef, and fresh herbs.
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