25 Spots For Authentic Vietnamese Food in Singapore

Touted as Singapore’s first authentic Vietnamese BBQ restaurant, Lang Nuong Vietnam emulates that unique streetside BBQ experience with their stall at Foch Road. It even has the low tables and chairs that we see so often on Vietnamese streets! The meat is marinated and grilled over charcoal, and you will no doubt leave smelling like a BBQ. But that’s just part of the unique experience of a little piece of Vietnam right here in Singapore!

Address: 18 Foch Rd, Singapore 209260
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily

Moc Quan prides itself for its authentic Vietnamese food, so much so that it imports ingredients from Vietnam weekly. It even brought in a special oven for their banh mi! All of their furniture and decor items are also sourced from the country, making you feel like you’ve stepped into the countryside. Enjoy delicious street food such as banh xeo, cha gio, pho ga and many more, minus the honking and army bikes on the streets.

Address: 81 Clemenceau Ave, #01 - 23, Singapore 239917
Opening Hours: 11 am–9 pm daily

A specialty Vietnamese cafe and bistro, La Saigon is the place to go if you’re craving for a cup of authentic Vietnamese coffee. Their coffee beans are handpicked by farmers in Vietnam, and roasted in Singapore for maximum freshness and flavour. Pair your Viet drip coffee or iced coffee with their best-selling pho or banh mi, made with freshly baked sourdough bread.

Address: 914 E Coast Rd, Singapore
Opening Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm daily

Nestled in the heart of Dempsey Hill, Red Sparrow serves up comforting and delightful Vietnamese cuisine. Apart from classic items, you will also find lesser-known dishes like Thit Kho Tau (pork belly braised in coconut and soy sauce glaze), Canh Chua (sour soup) and Lagu Ga Nam (Vietnamese chicken stew). Complete your meal with some local Vietnamese beer, wine, or Vietnam-inspired cocktails. 

Address: 11 Dempsey Rd, #01-18, Singapore 249673
Opening Hours: 11:45 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm Sun to Thurs, 11:45 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm Fri & Sat

We’re no stranger to NamNam, a go-to spot when we want a quick fix at wallet-friendly prices. With three centrally-located outlets in Singapore, its fresh, wholesome, and no MSG-added Vietnamese dishes has proved to be popular. NamNam is also on its way to becoming a more eco-friendly franchise by eliminating the use of single-use plastics. If you’re ordering takeaways, bring your own reusable container or tumbler for your morning coffee and avoid the takeaway charge!

Address: Multiple outlets

Another well known Vietnamese chain here, Mrs Pho is a tribute to all the Vietnamese mothers, grandmothers and aunties we affectionately know as the best cook in the family. Though it is primarily a pho joint, there are also many other dishes on the menu such as stewed chicken wings with lemongrass, cockles stir-fried with lard and Saigon chilli prawns.

Address: Multiple outlets

Hidden in the basement at Orchard Gateway, Signs A Taste of Vietnam Pho is run by a deaf couple and the food gem offers a delicious Vietnamese dining experience. You’ll find everything from hearty pho to comforting noodle bowls, fresh spring rolls and much more. What’s more, the food is considered inexpensive for the town area!

Address: 277 Orchard Rd, #B2-15, Singapore 238858
Opening Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm Mon to Sat. Closed on Sun

While it’s no Mekong River, our Singapore River is home to a Vietnamese joint that will nurse your Vietnamese food cravings. Little Saigon dishes out well-executed Vietnamese delights like pork skewers, deep-fried frogs’ legs and beef pho, which features a flavourful beef bone broth. The restaurant also has a resident band to entertain diners while they enjoy the fare!

Address: 3E River Valley Rd, #01-02, Singapore 179024
Opening Hours: 5 pm–1 am Sun to Thurs, 5 pm–2 am Fri & Sat

Long Phung is one of the most well-known names when it comes to authentic Vietnamese food in Singapore. Enjoy dishes like Com Suon (pork chop rice) and Hu Tieu Kho (dry noodles with quail egg, pork and prawns), or the reliable Pho Nam or Pho Tai that’s served with well done or rare beef slices.

Address: Multiple outlets

You’re sure to be spoilt for choice here at Banh Mi Sai Gon, with more than 10 baguette flavours to choose from. Everything from the baguette to the meat and the pate is made in-house here. Try the Roasted Pork, Salt Baked Roast Chicken or the Special Great Banh Mi that’s stuffed with three different types of ham, pickles, and chilli.The cold cuts are made according to a family recipe that dates back to 1899, and feature a variety of pork off-cuts that lend a yummy chewiness!

Address: 505 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #01-2668, Singapore 560505
Opening Hours: 9 am–9 pm daily

A popular spot for Vietnamese locals in Singapore, Super Ngon Vietnamese Noodle Cafe is the perfect place to head to when you’re in the mood for a steaming bowl of pho, spring rolls or specialty Vietnamese drip coffee. The Beef Pho features silky rice noodles and tender beef slices swimming in a beefy broth that’s contrasted nicely by fresh spring onion and Chinese celery. The Chicken Pho will leave you pleasantly surprised too!

Address: 466 Crawford Ln, #01-08, Singapore 190466
Opening Hours: 11 am–8 pm Sun & Mon, Wed & Thurs, 11 am–9 pm Fri & Sat. Closed on Tues

Named after its founder Aunty Chung, Co Chung offers traditional Vietnamese appetisers, sandwiches, noodle soups, coffee and desserts. Some of the dishes here are not commonly found in Singapore itself, which sets Co Chung apart from the rest. Try the Bò Lá Lôt (grilled beef in betel leaf), Nem Nuông (grilled pork sausage) and Bún Riêu (crab paste and pork vermicelli soup), and end your meal on a sweet note with the Chè Chuói (banana sweet soup)!

Address: Multiple outlets

May Pho Culture

Run by a Vietnamese chef hailing from Ho Chi Minh, May Pho Culture serves up delicious pho and banh mi. Dig into dishes like Beef Brisket Pho, Beef Plate Pho, Chicken Supreme Pho and Chicken Meat Pho that comes in a robust and flavourful broth. For a refreshing side, try the Fresh Spring Rolls that’s packed with pork slices, shrimp, lettuce, and rice noodles.

Address: 150 South Bridge Rd, #01-16, Singapore 058727
Opening Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm Wed to Mon. Closed on Tues

Paper Rice Vietnamese Kitchen takes you through the country’s rich gastronomic history, an experiential delight of refreshing and robust flavours. Through years of extensive research, collaboration with other revered chefs and home cooks from Vietnam, Chef Yip developed an extensive menu that pays homage to and retains the integrity of Vietnamese food culture. Expect classics such as the hearty pho, smoky street-style grill, Vietnamese drip coffee and other unconventional and exotic Vietnamese delicacies.

Address: B1,26/27 Changi City Point, Singapore 486038
Opening Hours: 11 am–3 pm, 5–9 pm Mon to Fri, 11 am–9 pm Sat & Sun

At Moc Quan, owner Jeff hand-carries the fresh ingredients almost every two weeks from Vietnam to Singapore. Enjoy authentic dishes such as Bun Thit Nuong – rice noodles topped with barbecue sliced and minced pork, cucumber, fresh herbs, toasted peanuts, fried shallots and special homemade fish sauce, or Com Ga Nuong that’s grilled chicken marinated with a homemade sauce and served with rice and salad. 

Address: 81 Clemenceau Ave, #01-23, Singapore 239917
Opening Hours: 11 am–9 pm daily

When you’re craving for Vietnamese food it’s relatively easy to find joints that serve pho and banh mi, but there is also so much more to Vietnamese cuisine. For some harder-to-find items, Le Cafe Vie5 serves Vietnamese egg coffee and bo ne – the Vietnamese version of steak and eggs! The egg coffee here is silky-smooth, foamy and said to taste like a coffee-flavoured Cadbury Crème Egg. You can also find other freshly brewed coffees and house-roasted coffee beans from Vietnam here as well!

Address: 151 Upper Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 534851
Opening Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm Wed to Mon. Closed on Tues

Opened by a Vietnamese-Singaporean, VS Cafe has its humble beginnings as a small cafe in NUS. Here, you’ll find some of the best traditional Vietnamese cuisine such as Cha Ca La Vong (grilled turmeric fish), Pho Ga (shredded chicken noodle soup) and Goi Xoai (shrimp & green mango salad) prepared from recipes that have been carefully handed down through generations.

Address: Multiple outlets

Pho takes on a modern twist at Pho Stop. Their pho comes in a light and flavourful broth, generous amounts of ingredients with lots of toppings and meat to go around. Go with a bowl of Sliced Ribeye Pho, or non-beef eaters can try the Chicken Pho. Then, end your meal with a cup of Vietnamese coffee!

Address: 6A Shenton Way #02-28 Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815
Opening Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm Mon to Fri, 10:30 am–3:30 pm Sat. Closed on Sun

Nestled in the Central Business District, Vietnamese Delights Pho 99 serves food that is handmade with wholesome and fresh produce. The broth used in their pho is also stewed for hours! The menu is simple but it has all the favourite staples like Com Suon, Bun Cha Gio and both chicken and beef pho!

Address: 57/58 Amoy St, Singapore 069883
Opening Hours: 11 AM–9 PM Mon to Sat. Closed on Sun

Little Vietnam is big on flavours! On the menu, you’ll find familiar favourites like fried spring rolls, grilled prawns, beef pho and Vietnamese pancakes. Best of all, they also have an alfresco area that is right next to Geylang River, making it a great waterfront dining experience that won’t break the bank.

Address: 511 Guillemard Rd, #01-26, Singapore 399849
Opening Hours: 11:30 AM–10 PM daily