Vietnamese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Columbia

11 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Chinese Wok Express
Chinese Wok Express
86/100 (534 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Chinese
Asian
Vietnamese
Asian
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Vietnamese
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"🔥 my favorite place to eat! I’ve been going here for years and it’s always been my go to spot. I recommend it to everyone who loves a great..."
Stephon Austin
"My favorite fried rice in Columbia. Nothing compares. Quick service, pretty friendly, cheap prices, huge portions and delicious food. I advise..."
Brittany King
"Good experience!. I got nervous reading all the reviews about these Chinese places in Columbia so I went with this place because it had the best..."
Randy Price
"Nothing fancy, but not bad. Very reasonable prices, quick and friendly service all help to make this place popular. I tried the hot and sour soup..."
Rick
"Get the Pho!!. Best Pho ever. I promise. I always get it to go and it's still boiling hot by the time I get home (the actual soup and the other..."
Amy
"Best in Columbia. This is the best place to get Pho and fried chicken wings! The service is incredibly fast, unlike some places (jingos). The price..."
Vicky.vang
"Best General's Chicken period. The General's Chicken at Chinese Wok Express is the best I have ever had. At most places it's half breading but theirs..."
Joshswindell
"Menu. Be aware - the menu has changed around mid 2013, all the items shown in the first 6 photos may not still be available! And prices have gone up..."
Don'tMessAroundWithJim
"A Great Spot. Now this isn't a spot for the faint of heart. It takes cash only, the cleanliness standards aren't that great, and the condiments would..."
Kristian Hellwege
"OH MY GOODNESS, PHÓ there is like the BOMB!!!! For all of you who don't know pho, it's the vietnameze noodle pho sho. I also like them fried chicken..."
Charles Monroe
"LOVE IT!. Every time I read an article in the NYT Magazine about southeast Asian food, I imagine that it tastes like this! It is PERFECT. I usually..."
PattySkyp
"Sparse, nearly utilitarian decore make this a restaurant you have to want to go to. The spring rolls are very good, the pho is the best in the area..."
Mr. Moose
"Good food.. I am not as adventurous for real authentic Vietnamese food, but I am considering it and would do it here. I have the usual Chinese dishes..."
Hqfedlegion
"Love it!. I think Chinese Wok Express is the best chinese food in Columbia. It is fast and delicious! I've been to every other Chinese food..."
Rachelehm
"Pho Fix. For those of you that have never tried Pho...you have to try it. This is my desert island food and this place has a pretty decent version...."
Stephen Hessel
"The spring rolls are great and any of the Vietnamese selections. This is a wonderful place for carry-out, or when you're in a rush. Be sure to bring..."
Aliki Barnstone
"Been here a couple of times now and have been very impressed both times. I don’t often leave reviews but I wanted to take a moment to sing praise..."
Mick Brewer
"First time getting food here. So impressed with the Sesame Chicken. Delicious! Fresh and hot. Very big pieces of chicken, enough for leftovers. We..."
angelabdreams
"We really enjoy eating here (5 yrs). Great fresh and fast..."
Renee Chandra
"This is the absolute best Chinese food in town! You can’t find a better fresher and omg what a bargain the chicken is to die for it’s actually..."
Jason Sutton
"Da bomb great food w/ decent prices Try the..."
Alex Holloway
Pho Viet
Pho Viet
85/100 (815 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Vegan Options
Soups
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Pho
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"In Columbia on bizness, I thot I'd give this place a try for lunch. WIN! Their pho broth is the real deal. True unami flavor. I could taste the real..."
John Bonitz
"Simple and delicious!. A friend introduced me to Pho Viet, recently. And, I'm so glad he did!For my fellow vegetarians, I'm sad to say..."
Stacy Cumbie
"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?. AMAZING drinks. The food is the best. My new favorite..."
Elijah-Kristina Kemp
"Ate there for dinner tonight. I had the rare steak, flank, & beef brisket pho and it was really good. I also had the spring rolls. They were good,..."
Tim Steadham
"I like it. Good food, knowledgeable..."
Emilyreneejohnson
"Great food. I've tried several different dishes on the menu, and they have all been..."
Rusty Painter
"Good simple food.. The Pho is great, broth simple and not over salted. Meats fresh. Garlic shrimp are spicy and good -- eat the whole..."
John
"Best Vietnamese in Columbia! The location on decker is better than five points (or was the last time I went). I recommend the lemongrass chili tofu..."
Jaime Evermann
"Great! Loved it!. The food was great. Light but full of flavor. I had the mixed seafood soup with rice noodle. The seafood was cooked perfectly, not..."
Diana
"Great food, pleasant wait staff, fast service. I think that I'd only had Vietnamese food once before and it was twice the price for less quality...."
Jack Edward Holdford
"Authentic Pho!. I've lived in Columbia for eight years, and I'd despaired of ever finding authentic Pho here... well, it's at Pho Viet. If you're not..."
Jim Salter
"Awesome!. If you want good Pho, this is the place! Everything tastes so fresh and the marinated pork is the best I have ever had. The summer rolls..."
Josh
"Pho Viet. I was shocked to find such a good Vietnamese restaurant in Columbia of all places. The pho is outstanding and loaded with meats. I really..."
CYCider
"Compared to my first pho mission in Columbia, this was stellar, but I’m slowly learning just how good we have it in Atlanta. The broth was decent,..."
EatItAtlanta
Pho Quan Viet Cuisine
Pho Quan Viet Cuisine
85/100 (625 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Vegan Options
Soups
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Noodle
Pho
Fried rice
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"The pho is very authentic with excellent flavor. The serving size was plentiful and the service was very..."
Minh Wade Tu
"The best. Great family, great family-owned place. Love the bahn mis, and the phos are rich and delicious. One of our very favorites in..."
Phil Overeem
"Food was excellent. Very tasty and full of flavor. Mom had the Beef broccoli and ate it all up. Try the combination fried rice you'll love..."
Cynthia Bell
"We're from Ohio visiting and this was exactly what we wanted!!! So delicious and very fresh! The women were so accommodating and sweet too! Highly..."
Michelle Sanderson
"Tried it out based on the reviews and they were spot on. Really good pho, nice service, great..."
Melinda Cettina
"The pho was amazing... on a cold night when we both had been feeling sick all week and didn’t want to cook, this was perfect! Very fresh and tasty..."
Anna Gray
"Excellent Pho! Very friendly and great menu prices. My new favorite in..."
Anthony C. Catt
"Hiep and Julie are awesome. They treated me like a VIP! The food was..."
Darrian McElroy
"The food is wonderful and the prices are very..."
Krystal René
"I love this place. Excellent food and very..."
Wes McGuirk
"Highly recommended - Having moved from a metro city with plenty of good Pho/Vietnamese restaurants, my wife and I had since longed for a place..."
Akira AK Morishita
"awesome food friendly atmosphere. I'm sad because Friday nights are getting very competitive for seating, but at the same time I'm happy that they..."
Cynthia Fern Renfrow Santos
"The food was delicious, will definitely there..."
Bobbie Jo
"Sandwiches are fire!!! Steak and BBQ pork are my favorite! The pho is also delicious! They also have one of my favorite desserts, which is fried..."
Saren Yim
"Best sandwiches in Columbia!!! And super friendly owners, if you have not been it's a..."
Heather Kattelus
"Great Vietnamese food. I had the Pho craving on a cold snowy day! Also had their fried rice and vermicelli. GREAT..."
Kyle S.
"Good flavors, clean atmosphere, a little skimpy on the pho toppings and meats. Wife's general tso's was nice and crispy, but unfortunately so was her..."
D K
"This place is fantastic. Recently moved to the Columbia area and have been looking for a spot to get Pho… but that’s not all they have the rest..."
Billy Sonnemaker
"Great service and delicious food. I had never tried Pho before and the waitress was gracious enough to explain the best way to enjoy it. Small..."
Kenny Willenburg
"Price for portion is outstanding! The general tso was nice and crispy with a good flavor.. definitely be going..."
Matthew Nikkel
"Great food. Good service. Come for the pho, stay for the spring rolls and crab..."
Steve Powell
"As a frequent traveler to Vietnam, I can say this restaurant is as authentic as it gets. Excellent Vietnamese fare - from the Pho Ga (Chicken noodle..."
Bob Bosma
Pho Dat Thanh
Pho Dat Thanh
85/100 (1722 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Pho
Pork
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in all of Maryland. I’ve been to several others in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County also Howard..."
Monty T
"I'm giving this place a 4 star b/c even though I was confused about the flavors, they were good. The alcoholic drinks were WAYYYY too strong & we..."
Tabatha Laban
"Reasonable price and delicious food. My favorite dishes from this place are crispy beef, roast quails, fish pot, soft egg noodles with shrimp,..."
Heidy Patterson
"Very nice restaurant with friendly staffs. They do temperature check in first when you walk into the door. They care about your safety and other..."
Pete
"We always love coming here, every time it's like coming home! Our fave's order: D2 Chin Nam, Gan, Sach : pho soup with slice of well done flank,..."
Ivysfoodcorner
Mikino's Diner
Mikino's Diner
84/100 (610 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Thai
Asian
Thai
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Thai
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I went in 5 minutes before they closed and they happily served me. The food was pretty good but the service was great! Maybe it was because I was the..."
Dillon Tan
"I've only ever gotten take out from here, but it is absolutely delicious. Their menu options are great and the prices are really good for what you..."
Ra'na H.
"BEST VIETNAMESE FOOD I HAVE HAD HERE. SUMMER ROLLS AND PEANUT SUSE IS FANTASTIC! TRY THE V-7  AND YOU WILL ALWAYS COME BACK! I GVE THEM A 5 STAR..."
Anaya Meszoros
"Went to try this little place because of great reviews. It was fabulous! Great taste in every bite. Had Vietnamese chicken dish and shrimp summer..."
Tara Sexton Kamassai
"Tucked away. Mikino's is an unpretentious little family restaurant. The decor is nothing special, so you know it's been open so long because of the..."
FoodSnob
"Deserving of its score!. Ate there tonight with the wife on a quick trip to Columbia. I ordered the Bon Tum (I think...the shrimp one) and my wife..."
Scott W.
"Found out about this on urbanspoon--you won't find it in a brochure or visitors guide. As my boyfriend & I are from out of town, we were pleasantly..."
The Flying Shrimp
"Hidden gem. Great little place in the st Andrews area . Its a normal hibachi grill during the day and hibachi and Vietnamese food at nightwent..."
Foodie4thought
"Read the reviews and thought Id give it a try....Amazing...teriyaki chicken hibachi was sooo gooood....will be going back..."
Nott Jig Patel
"Yummy Vietnamese Bun Bo. We have eaten here for years. We love all their food but are especially fond of the Vietnamese menu and their Spring Rolls...."
Shirls
"Great food! the owner is a humble old man also he is the cook! 9/10, its him cooking, if not its his wife!! how I know? I've talked with him on..."
Sam
"Hidden gem of Irmo. Great food and great prices. You get Hibachi cooking with every bit of the quality of the high dollar places at half the price...."
Petula8
"A great little secret. We braved driving out to the suburbs to try it out after seeing Vietnamese on their menu. Their Vietnamese dishes were stellar..."
Eric Kemper
"One of my favorite restaurants. Fantastic food Been going to this restaurant for close to 10 years. The owner is awesome and he makes us feel like..."
Rennie U
"This place is amazing! we traveled to the area for the day and had lunch here. We had the vegetable egg rolls, pork dumplings, teriyaki steak and..."
Janet Gault
"Have eaten here for years. It's a great family run restaurant and the owners are sweet and very friendly. The food is always good, fresh, hot and..."
Scott Wilson
"Food is amazing. This place is a hidden gem and a must go. I've been eating here for years cause it's cheap and bussin every time. Also the staff is..."
Avi Patel
"I always order pickup from Mikinos and have never been disappointed. Food is always hot, the portions are never stingy, and the flavor is phenomenal...."
Lauren Hughes
"I've been eating the Teriyaki here for a decade or two, and we've never had a bad experience! I got adventurous and tried the Pad Thai last night,..."
H Roberts
An Loi
An Loi
84/100 (3072 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pho with Chicken
Combo meal
Cold Pho
Chicken Pho
Cha Gio 2 -Spring Roll
Vermicelli Noodles
Hu Tieu Xao Thai Pad Thai
Noodle
Thai Iced Tea
Fried Chicken and Noodle Soup
Shrimp
Pickled Cabbage
Pho Kim Chi
Beef
Bun Tom Nuong
Bun MI
Shrimp Papaya Salad
Bun Bo Nuong SA Grilled Beef
Tri-Color Rice Combo Skewer
Pad Thai
MI Chim Cut One Quail
Pho
Pork
Thai Tea
Grilled pork
Summer Roll
chicken fried rice
Sit down
Asian
Vietnamese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The best pho in Maryland, customer service is always perfect and water never reaches the bottom! The small pho here is the large portion in other pho..."
Haein Jung
"Love 💕 this place, great service when you eat in and the food is..."
Valincia Diggs
"Excellent food and great customer service. This restaurant is in my neighborhood and not only do they know my name but remember what I order. This is..."
Lisa Stewart
"An Loi is a small hole in the wall that serves great..."
Matt Boyle
"As always, great food, as always great friendly..."
Rich Pater
"I drive all the way from Annapolis for this place. The people that work here are wonderful and the food is beyond outstanding. Down with the flu and..."
Michelle Meyers Monroe
"Great service, delicious pho and reasonable prices. I'll be..."
Robert Pinkerton
"Amazing service and food! Pho is the best and spring rolls are..."
Nichelle Frazier
"The only soup on the planet that you can truely enjoy even if it's 100 degrees out. They do a great Pho, will be coming..."
Steph Rich
"The Banh mi sandwich is tasty and sweet which is my favorite. I love their toppings in the sandwich. Also, I love the Pho noodle soup. It taste..."
Rico Li
"We have a wonderful family dinner tonight, just miss this taste. I love the Pho here is so delicious, the soup pay an important role. My kids love..."
Ellie Wong
"The best Vietnamese beef stew soup I’ve ever had. They make it consistently good every time I went there. Pho soup is also..."
Heidy Patterson
"My wife and I came here for the first time the other day for dinner. Service was exceptional. The place was really clean; very few customers here at..."
Warren S
"Light, uplifting broth with juicy meat and tender noodles. You can't go wrong with such a delicious and filling meal. The servers and managers were..."
Julia Coleman
"Perfect place for lunch if you are in the area. The food is well made. Very fast service. The staffs here are very friendly. The price is reasonable...."
Pete
"My go to for beef round pho with rice noodles our favorite! If you want extra meat or veggie and condiment /sauces when ordering carry out, make sure..."
Rasheedah Sanders
Vanh Dy's Restaurant & Lounge
Vanh Dy's Restaurant & Lounge
82/100 (590 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Thai
Vietnamese
Thai
Asian
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Pho La Cay
Pho La Cay
82/100 (427 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I think this is the best pho in this area! We tried normal pho, spicy pho, and papaya salad with grilled shrimp. Everything was real good. Tasty..."
Maii S
"No wait time to seat if you're there before dinner time. The wait time after you order depends on what food you're choosing that time. Our order..."
Ivysfoodcorner
"Everything was good. The food of my people representing in Columbia. I was looking for some banh mi but didn’t want to try the overpriced hippy..."
Tam B
"The broth is good. I like the egg noodles and the red pork. The staff is nice. The restaurant is..."
Chanpen Tee
"Delicious grilled meats, Vietnamese subs, and relaxing environment. Service was excellent. We will be back..."
Christina Ebeling
"Nice pho. Not my favorite but it has a good flavor and it’s very hot as I like. The servers are attentive and friendly and they check on you often..."
BiVi
Saigon Cafe
96/100 (0 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Pho Viet Restaurant
Pho Viet Restaurant
78/100 (922 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Vegan Options
Soups
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Pho
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"One of my favorite places to come alone or bring a friend. The servers are very friendly and accommodating. Food is great and typically doesn't take..."
The Flying Shrimp
"My husband and I get take out from here often. He gets the rare steak pho and I get the veggie pho. I am a vegetarian so it's a great option for me...."
Kelly Caravella White
"When you sit down just say #10 with meatballs! Its good!!..."
Seanna
"Mmm. Get the vegetarian spring rolls with tofu, beef pho with rare steak/brisket, and an iced coffee and you will leave a very happy person..."
CityMermaid
"I've had pho at several authentic Vietnamese and Cambodian reataurants, in the US and abroad, and Pho Viet is probably my second favorite. I base..."
Karl Heinmiller
"How can you go wrong with noodle soup? The perfect food for soothing hangovers, the common cold, and your tired soul. Pho Viet does a good job of..."
Kirkllyn
"Comfort food. This is a great place to eat. I love the food. It is so nice and cozy and the wait staff are wonderful. Some times the cook comes out..."
Ted Sbardella
"Finally some pho. Not really authentic.. yet all we have in cola!!! service was kinda slow, slack.... but I ate everything I..."
Sarah
"Pho Viet makes me happy. An impressive mural greets the visitor. The interior has a lot of very interesting green on the walls! I always get the same..."
Dr. John
"Wow. I've been to several Vietnamese places around the country, and this one in Columbia, SC has earned the gold medal. As mentioned before, the food..."
Joseph Nelson Sanders
"The food is fast and delicious, but the staff is usually slow and not always very polite. However, it doesn't keep us away. Wish they would use milk..."
Marinella Carter
"Always room for Pho!. I was delighted to hear that a Pho restaurant was opening in 5 Points. I ordered the spring rolls and veggie Pho. The..."
Jax
"So good!. This was my first foray into Vietnamese food, so I'm hardly an expert. I can't speak on authenticity, but the pho always tastes great. It's..."
Amber
"Absolutely wonderful family owned place! I got their #15 Pho and couldn't be any happier with the quality, taste and flavor! Wonderful place, super..."
Michael
"Great place and nice workers here! I can’t believe how excited I was when I went to this restaurant. Their servers are wonderful and nice. I never..."
Aaron W
"Had the #15 pho. The broth was a little perfume like but every thing in it was really good. Added some hoisin sauce and it really came alive. Also..."
Joe E
"Great little spot. They always accommodate when I ask for more sides when ordering to-go. Dining in is nice too. I wish they had more size variations..."
Nicole Contreras
"Found this little gem after attending a (Army) graduation at Fort Jackson. If you are in the area and have a hankering for authentic Vietnamese food..."
Robert Alexandre
"This place is legit. Wife & I had the Pho Dac Biet #10. The bowl was huge, filled with goodness - aromatic burning hot rich beef broth, tender &..."
Hung Do