The Tastiest Vietnamese in Baltimore

Pho Nom Nom

★★★★☆ 3.9 (937) • $$

"Pho Nom Nom is a tried and true Rockville establishment that is a go-to spot for pho! I actually haven't had it in a while but I was very happy to be back. The broth has a very strong beef flavor and is pretty rich. I do wish that the meat quality was a bit better and that the eye round steak came more raw. The shining star on the menu for me though is their limeade. It has just the right amount of sweetness and acidity to cut through the heaviness of the pho. Not to mention, all the staff here are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!"

Pho Bac

★★★★★ 4.5 (485) • $$

"I've passed this Pho place for many years and always told myself I need to stop by one day and I am glad I did. The seafood Pho was very light but still flavorful. The portion is pretty big and they do not skimp on the shrimp. The inside is a bit small but it seems like they get a lot of pick up/ delivery orders. The prices are also pretty reasonable."

Pho VN One

★★★★☆ 4.2 (379) • $

"The perfect cure for a runny nose, Pho real! You see what I did there. Seriously if you're ever feeling under the weather or just need a pick me up on a cold day Pho is always a good choice. Located on route one across the street from Costco, Pho VN one Is situated in a small shopping center with ample parking so you wouldn't have to worry about finding a place to park, the restaurant is pretty big, and accommodate a large party say perhaps after a night of partying and you need to hangover cure you and your friends can all stumble in and they'll be able to seat everyone. The service is always fast and speedy. I can't sit and enjoy my pho, they do a great job at packaging to go orders. I've never had an issue with taking my food to go with spills or mishaps. They pay attention to detail, and I really can appreciate that."

Pho One-O Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.7 (452) • $$

"If you work at Fort Meade, come here for lunch ASAP! I ordered the Lemongrass chicken tacos &8pc siracha wings. FIRE!The chicken tacos looked plain but jam packed with flavor and the sauce isn't even needed but adds flavor.The wings are the best I've had in the area. Don't need ranch or nothing. Get here fast. Excellent customer service and the place is very clean on the inside."

An Loi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (447) • $

"I never think to get Pho, but it's very good in general. This is the final of the 2024 photo series representing December. Friday, December 6 was the day after my industry holiday party, and my weight had broken a record high since the original weight loss concluding in October 2022. While I enjoyed the crab cakes, eggrolls, wine, beer, etc. at this party, I paid the price with a +3.4 lbs over morning before, and the 2nd highest day-to-day increase of 2024, occurring the morning of 12/14 after community holiday party.Suffice it to say, I wanted to eat something healthy and Pho sounded like a good option on a very cold, windy December 6. I hadn't had Pho in maybe 5 years when I lived in Wheaton. This was a no frills, small restaurant. Server was attentive, and the Pho was excellent, better than the Pho I had when I lived in Wheaton. We definitely will need to come back here."

Pho Kevin

★★★★☆ 4 (281) • $$

"Pho Kevin works. It wasn't the best pho that I've had, but it does its job on a brisk day! I walked in and was seated immediately. I ordered the brisket pho with added shrimp, extra extra spicy. The broth was piping hot. It could have been spicier (I love spicy food), but it was tasty. The fixings included sprouts, onions, cilantro and mint. I was disappointed with the mere two shrimp that were added...I expected maybe four? Is that too much to ask for? The noodles were plentiful! I left stuffed.Anyway, it was good...not the best, but I would go again."

Pho Dat Thanh

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (388) • $$

"Pho Dat Thanh has everything. Clean restaurant, good service, and good Pho. It doesn't take much for me to be pleased in Pho restaurant. As long as the Pho is made with care and picture perfect. I ordered D2 with brisket, tendon, and tripes. Most places are sloppy with tripes but this place does it right. Their noodles are very thin.If you live or can get to this Pho place you're lucky! I would love have this place back home in Hawaii."

Pho Van Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (238) • $

"So I've been vaccinated for everything except the flu this season and I finally got sick after 3 years of absolutely nothing. So when my kids heard that I was under the weather, the youngest asks in family chat what pho I like. Everyone immediately responded 12 large. I've tried all the others but I like the simple 12 large (just beef). But there was one problem. Pho Van only takes cash and he was a dollar short. So he failed. I've had other friends go there without cash and they would say just bring it back later but I didn't want to put my son or the owner in that position. So now my son is out of my will. Then my daughter stepped up after work and went out of her way to pick it up for me. She back in the will after earlier transgressions.I don't know what they do to their broth but it is the best broth in this area bar none. I've tried almost every pho (insert #) places and this place beats them all. Yes it is out of our way but my kids know better than to pick up pho from any other place."

Pho Dat Thanh

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (407) • $$

"This place was once owned by another Vietnamese opener over 20 years ago. My mom and I use to go there every so often, Since returning to the area after retiring from the military, I decided to take my mom here after shopping.Needless to say the ambiance / vibe wasn't the same.No one greeted us when we walked in, it was about 3-5 min and we ended up seating ourselves.There wasn't anything on the menu that stood out so we got the Vietnamese crepe aka bạn xạo.although it was hearty it just didn't taste right. It wasn't cooked in coconut oil like it normally is and it wasn't as crispy. They served it with the "cheaper" lettuce and the dipping sauce was VERY off.We both also got the iced vietnamese coffee which of course wasn't vietnamese coffee.You could definitely taste it was another "off" brand.Needless to say, I wouldn't recommend this spot if you're in the mood for "authentic" vietnamese food as the new owners are not Vietnamese and are just "keeping" up with the "typical" vietnamese food items."

The Red Boat Asian Fusion

★★★★☆ 4 (222) • $$

"Friendly & welcoming environment. The Pho broth was delicious. Was able to get a Combination pho with eye round, meatball & brisket. It's not on the menu but they do offer it. Also got an order of cha gio aka fried spring rolls. They were delicious and fresh."

Saigon Palace

★★★★☆ 3.9 (233) • $$

"we have family that lives in town and so we usually get here every time we come. The pork vermicelli is one of our favorites. I also love spring rolls. The food is consistently flavorful and tasty. Wish I had one back home."

Pho 88 Vietnamese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (288) • $

"This old favorite that has graced many issues of the Washington magazine cheapest eats list is known for its pho. Countless dining adventures would lead me here time and time again. Pho is especially refreshing during the winter months. And with the impending winter storm, I ventured to this place yet again to tame my weakness for savory food. The beef pho was okay. The broth was flavorful, but lacked the consistency of flavor to meat ratio that I've been accustomed to. The customer service remains awesome."

Pho Thom

★★★★☆ 3.6 (268) • $$

"this is the best pho ive had in forever and the thai tea is 1000/10 i would recommend going and getting the shrimp spring rolls too! i cant stop thinking of the food honestly it was rlly clean w lovely staff."

PHO 5UP - Annapolis

★★★★☆ 4.4 (177) • $

"Love It. Súper casual. Simple menu. Easy to get a good meal. The dining area is basic but works well. It's decorated with cityscapes. I enjoyed that. The food comes out quick and I found It rather healthy. We will be back!Parking is strip mall but ample."

Indochine

★★★★☆ 3.7 (240) • $$

"Best Pho I've had in Baltimore!!! It's so flavorful. excellent staff!! We went twice on our vacation. I'll be back in May 2025."

Sushinado & Teriyaki

★★★★☆ 4.2 (181) • $$

"I was kind of craving a bento box from a Japanese but did not want to pay a premium ($18+) and did not want to travel far from the Hyattsville area. So I decided to give this place a try since it's close, has pretty good reviews and the prices seemed reasonable. I got the combination teriyaki bento to go and it included shrimp, chicken, and beef teriyaki with 4 california rolls and house salad (ginger dressing). I paid around $12 total, which wasn't bad for the combination one. They didn't have any miso soup or any types of soup in general except for Pho, which I thought was kind of odd. But realized they weren't a full out Japanese restaurant. It's more similar to those quick Japanese teriyaki places in the mall. Anyways, the portion was pretty good and the teriyaki was flavorful- just the right amount of sauce. I wish the california roll was less dry, however. Overall, this place is not bad and could be the place for me to stop by whenever I want quick teriyaki."

Pho Pasteur

★★★★☆ 3.9 (200) • $

"Favorite pho place! Broth is very meaty. Favorite is large no. 2 with extra rare steak."

Banana Blossom Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (156) • $$

"So good. Big generous servings of everything. The garden spring rolls are so fresh and delicious. The tofu vermicelli bowl was also fresh, fun to eat, and such a mix of flavors. So great.It is a small place, but fine to eat in, and scrupulously clean. Convenient parking too."

Pho Hoa Binh

★★★★☆ 3.7 (206) • $

"I cannot begin to say enough nice things about this place. Another unassuming drive-to Vietnamese pho restaurant with a stellar product. For years now, anytime I'm in this part of MoCo and want pho I come here. Per this February 2022 #covid19 review, indoor dining was fully on (not to a packed restaurant tho), but there's a 1 gallon of hand sanitizer and lettering asking for its use greeting you at the entrance. The best part of any soup? The broth. Such good (beef) broth it's that right balanced between being slightly umami and maintaining that warm and comforting feeling. Noodles are stacked up well, and they're vegetarian pho is by far and away the best sincere attempt at catering to vegetarians I've seen. I also distinctly remember liking their cuts of meat in the soup too - the eye-round and brisket being my personal favorites. Their spring rolls hold up well too, but tonight's review was based on the vegetarian pho w/ beef broth. They've updated the interior, clean and warm in that sanitized easy-to-wipe-down sorta way. There's a TV (of course this is America), but it isn't intrusive. Good for kids and groups! And also their takeout game fire! Ready in 10 (and they mean it), beautifully prepared for the journey home - and the staff know you're coming make it a treat to pop in and out. So when you're feeling sick, or just downright comfy, you can get koala-tea pho for under $30 between you and a partner/friend."

Pho Tan My

★★★★☆ 4.3 (142) • $$

"Stopped by Pho Tan My after church for a quick lunch, and it was a great decision. Having never tried pho before, I decided to give it a shot and went with the small fatty brisket pho. It came with a flavorful broth, the fatty brisket (beef), onions, and noodles, along with veggies on the side. Since I'm not a fan of spicy food, I skipped the jalapeños, and I'm particular about wilted greens, so I left out the sawleaf herb, cilantro, and mint. However, I loaded up on bean sprouts, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Everything was surprisingly flavorful, which is a big deal for me because I'm usually not big on soup.The customer service was excellent--we were greeted and seated right away, and the server was very friendly. The restaurant was clean and well-organized, with photos of menu items on the walls. They even sell the sauces used for pho, along with other Vietnamese kitchen staples. I'd definitely go back and highly recommend it!"

Pho 75

★★★★☆ 4 (160) • $

"If you want good pho, this is the place to go! It's run down looking and accepts cash only but it makes up for it in all other areas. The service is quick and the pho is delicious with lots of options and a tasty broth. I also really enjoy their ice coffee!"

Viet Pearl

★★★★☆ 3.6 (197) • $$

"Love it here! The staff is always so nice and the food is on point every time. Its really the best. The pho is good, the summer rolls are amazing, and I love the vermicelli noodles with the beef and spring roll. I can never remember the name but it is to die for."

Pho Miss Saigon

★★★★☆ 3.6 (171) • $

"The two stars are for the broth and being consistent. It's been at least over a year since I visited Pho Miss Saigon and the pho is still amazing. I appreciate the consistency. They weren't very busy earlier this evening and whenever it rains I always crave ramen or pho. The gentleman who waited on us was eager for us to order and once we placed our order he brung our drinks and food then never returned. I had a dry throat coughing fit and still was not offered more water. I'll leave it at that"

Pho An & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (138) • $$

"Some years ago we were in our favorite Tex Mex/Latin restaurant when our waiter started talking about how much he likes Pho An. We happened to be in Aspen Hill around lunch time and decided to give it a try.The restaurant is small with some tables and an ordering window. It was nice and clean, no frills, and we immediately got a friendly greeting. We explained we were doing carry-out so went to the window and placed our order. We had decided on white meat chicken with a beef broth and and an order of Spring rolls. We usually avoid beef but thought the broth would be more flavorful than the vegetable broth. We walked around to get to our car parked in the opposite side of the shopping center and by the time we drove back closer to Pho An our order was ready.When we unpacked our order at home we were quite happy. The noodles and chicken were in one container. The chicken looked like some of the best I've ever seen in a Pho order. The broth was in a separate container and there was a bag with jalapenos and sprouts. It was one of the best Pho I've ever had and we've tried a lot of places. The chicken was perfect and the broth didn't disappoint. The Spring rolls were also good with their small container of peanut sauce. I told Rich I think we've found a new go-to Pho place."

Manvspho

★★★★☆ 4.3 (89) • $$

"While I was sick, I asked my coworkers to recommend a local soup spot and MULTIPLE people said manvspho, hands down. They were so right, this pho is the sh*t. I always order it spicy, I always order the fatty juice to add (it's only like $1) and I typically order the steak. Last night, I ordered the special chicken and it might be my new favorite! The broth is phenomenal and I typically get two meals out of an order. When you pick up, it's ready so fast! Definitely a to-go spot, there's not a lot of room to eat inside. It's packaged and separated so well which is really helpful if you're getting it delivered."

Pho 89

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (145) • $

"Great little spot for some solid Pho and Vietnamese food. Spoke with the woman who services me who is also the owner/operator and found out some about her and this restaurant that she has been running for the past 20 years. Go give her your support!"

Lulu’s Gourmet

★★★★☆ 4.3 (77)

"I was actually heading for a place where I had seen a Coming Soon sign, but they were still under construction. Walking back to the car, I saw a sign for Bahn MI. I think there was a Vietnamese place there before. Drat! Out of bread for Bahn Mi. Just as well, since proper French bread has the shelf life of a may fly.Cute interior, order at the counter and they bring it to the table. So I decided on pho, which is the touchstone of Vietnamese food, rather than the rice or vermicelli selections. The broth was not as aromatic as I like, and had a hint of the telltale metallic finish of MSG. Too sweet as well, a shot of soy sauce balanced that. Likewise, the fresh squeezed lemonade required a pinch of salt. On the plus side, the beef was quite tasty, and the men's room was clean and odor free. I'm all about the food, so I can't give them better than ok."

Pho 7Rich

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (146) • $$

"Last year Jeremy and I took my mom to have ramen... My mom has only ever eaten dollar store ramen, Nissan, and all that low-level make-at-home nonsense. Whenever my sisters or I were sick as children, my mom would come at us with a bowl of cheap ramen. Sometimes she would send a thermos full of ramen in our lunches. Personally, I hated ramen.I didn't know anything about fixing up cheap ramen with cheese, or scallions, or an egg. I hated ramen. She always cooked the noodles to mush.I started exploring more expensive packaged ramens when I met my boyfriend, and we started shopping at Asian markets. I learned that there are curry ramens, and incredible spicy ones, and even ramen you eat cold!So when they opened that ramen spot over at the Avenue at White Marsh, we took my mom so she could experience a proper bowl of ramen. And she loved it.My boyfriend recently had his first pho a couple months ago (Miss Saigon), and has been talking about it since, so I started to get a bit jealous. I figured we could take my mom to get pho for the first time and we could discuss whether she preferred ramen or pho...Except that she didn't order pho!!She had Bún tôm thịt nướng chả giò: Grilled shrimp, pork and egg roll with vermicelli. She seemed to thoroughly enjoy it. The pork was incredibly tender and delicious.Jeremy and I both got the same pho. I like it when I can share my meal with him, even if it's just my leftovers. Plus, the bowls ARE HUGE, and there was no way that I was going to be able to finish it myself. And, everyone knows that any noodle soup is never going to be as good if you reheat it. The noodles get soggy. The fresh, crisp veg gets wilted and loses its zing.We got Tái chín nạm: Rare steak, brisket and flank - and it was so filling. The noodles were all clumped in the bottom of the bowl, but they slowly came apart the longer they sat in the beautiful beef broth. The meat was all tender. I loved everything about this soup, but I couldn't finish it. It was an enormous bowl.We also had some chicken wings. They were fine. Not hammered, just enough thai chili sauce. You can get better wings elsewhere.Would absolutely recommend the iced Vietnamese coffee. It's sweet and fantastic, and I wish I could order it more often, but alas there aren't any Vietnamese places in my neighborhood.Now I need to try a different pho place so I have something to compare 7Rich to because Jeremy kept saying Miss Saigon was better, with a richer broth. And I still need my mom to try pho at all."

Pho Hiep Hoa

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (134) • $

"We have been ordering pho from this little gem of a restaurant for well over two years now, usually at least once or twice a month. My husband is a vegetarian (I am not) and he has some food allergies (I do not), but if there is ONE DISH we can always agree on ordering in it is the veggie pho from Pho Hiep Hoa. We have always ordered delivery, so I cannot speak to the ambiance of the restaurant, but I cannot say that their service has always been impeccable and I highly recommend them. I have tried several of their other dishes (including pho with meat or chicken and various bahn-mis, but I end up back at the veggie pho as the most delicious, most heathy and most comfort-foody."

Pho 5UP FULTON

★★★★☆ 4 (76)

"After having a not so great experience with the Pho 5UP in Odenton, I was pretty skeptical when my friend said we should have lunch at this one in Fulton. OK, the difference is night and day! More on this later.It was slightly tricky navigating to this but I should have trusted my gps instead of my idea that I knew which shopping center it's in! I was so wrong. Anyway, I arrived timely and have to say the parking lot by the front door is quite small. Perhaps there's one around back, but I didn't check.It's lovely inside, very nice decor, and we were seated immediately in a booth that was very comfortable. Waters, menus and drink offers followed quickly.The waiter was friendly and professional.We received our piping hot (giant) bowls of pho within 3 minutes of ordering, and my friend's cola came right afterwards.The food was excellent! I chose the #16 which is rare steak and fat brisket. If you've never had this before, just know "fat" doesn't mean it's fat pieces or that it's more fat than lean meat! It just means they don't trim every speck of the fat away, which makes it more juicy. At least, that's my inexpert belief.The broth was so rich and flavorful - my friend was surprised that hers (same only with well-done meat) was a bit more spicy than expected. She really likes spicy so it was fine, just a surprise. She asked for extra white onions and shared them with me. Like the basil, sprouts and jalapeño slices, they were crispy and fresh. A wedge of lime to squeeze in some bright citrus flavor was a great addition.We were never rushed at all. We spent 90 minutes, eating at a leisurely pace and talking.My bill without tip was only $13.73 and I took home enough for two more meals! Now about the other place. It's a store front in a strip mall, and is obviously geared to takeout orders. They have a handful of tables to eat in but the menus are the laminated single page type and the service when I went was horrible. The food was decent but not at the same level as this lovely, service-oriented restaurant. It works for the local clientele, I think; it's a military town & probably their takeout orders far exceed people dining in. No comparison is fair, this is just for information. I enjoyed lunch at the Fulton location completely!"

IndoViet

★★★★☆ 3.9 (70)

"IndoViet is a great spot for Vietnamese food. Their banh mi is large, packed with fresh ingredients, and full of flavor.The combination pho was filling, with a rich, well-balanced broth. The staff was friendly and but could be a bit more attentive. atmosphere was clean and casual.Definitely a solid choice for a satisfying meal."

PHO 5UP Hanover

★★★★☆ 4.2 (58)

"Stopped by for lunch with my girlfriends. Once I entered, the staff was busy with customers but greeted me as soon as they were done and told me I can sit at any open table. The place looked bit small but cozy. I ordered the combo beef pho with spicy broth and Vietnamese iced coffee. Both were delicious and the spicy broth was flavorful and a great fit with the combo beef pho. This is a great pho option."

Pho Saigon Hanoi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (57) • $$

"I'm always on a search for delicious pho! This place is off of 695 and on the way to my dog's trainer/boarder so stopped by after dropping the dog off to check it out. Upon entering, the restaurant is spacious and we were directed to choose any table. The staff came by with water and took our order. My husband and I both ordered a pho and fried egg rolls to share. The food came out fast. The egg rolls were not as filled as I would like and over fried. I ordered the B2 (pho with eye round steak). The soup was clean and flavorful and the beef was nice and tender, but the noodles were overcooked so stuck together and fell apart pretty easily. There is only one size of pho also and was pricier than I would have expected. You pay at the counter. Probably wouldn't come back unless I was in the area and seriously craving some pho."

Pho Dena

★★★★★ 4.7 (43) • $$

"Hungry after 24hr fast, and what do I do? Yes, Pho Dena indeed. My first time and it won't be my last.Located at the Lakeshore Plaza, the menu is loaded with photos and descriptions. Options are plenty though I wish claypots were available. My son loved his Pho Dena Special and he and I shared our bahn mi halves. I enjoyed my heaping bowl of Saigon Special. Bowls come out piping hot and loaded. Broth is excellent and I appreciate they do not skimp on the proteins and accouterments... extra onions, cilantro are bonus. The banh mi are on the small side and pickled veggies were sparse; the bo and nem nuong were ample and flavors are fantastic. Service was friendly and attentive! Ambience was bright and the space was very clean. Access is available for all, and caution booth spaces on the far right have a step up.This is one happy Elite to have Pho Dena. I can't wait to come back soon!Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều, Pho Dena!"

Pho Viet 75

★★★★☆ 3.6 (48)

"This was so yummy! We stopped in for a quick bite before an evening activity. You order at the counter, which is fine. The food was brought to our table. I ordered the vegan stir fried noodle, mostly because it was clearly labeled vegan. It was delicious! The tofu was a great texture, and the overall flavor was good. I had zero complaints and would totally order again. There's nothing particularly fancy about the space, but it was clean and that works for me."