These Vietnamese Restaurants in Dubai Were Pho-ntastic
Here’s a confession: there are days when all I can think of is a big hot bowl of steaming pho even if it’s insanely hot in Dubai.
And you know that when these cravings come, you have to satisfy them or spend the entire day daydreaming about them.
But fret not because I went around the city to find the best Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai and here are my top choices.
Hanoi Naturally
Website: http://www.hanoinaturally.com/menu
Address: Goldcrest Executive – Cluster C – Jumeirah Lake Towers – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 431 3099
Operating hours:
- 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM daily
Price:
- Approx. AED 105 for two people
Hanoi Naturally is everything you’d expect in a good Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai – strong coffee, delicious banh mi and hearty pho.
Nothing fancy here, just good, old Vietnamese food that will make your heart – and tummy – full and happy.
You can come here at night wearing your pajamas to eat your dinner and no one would mind because at Hanoi Naturally, it’s all about feeding you with authentic food that will make you want to come back every day.
Here’s a warning: you’d want to order everything from the menu. But if you’re here for the classics, go for that hearty bowl of pho with your choice of beef, chicken or just vegetables.
Just thinking about that fragrant broth, fresh noodles and delicious meat in one bowl of goodness makes me want to run to Hanoi Naturally right now.
Of course, you should also try their banh mi, salads and summer rolls. And if you need a little “pick me up”, that strong Vietnamese coffee is surely enough to wake you up.
Pro tip:
After that filling meal, you’d want to walk around JLT to burn everything you ate at Hanoi Naturally. Fortunately, there’s a park with a lake in this area for you to enjoy a good stroll, especially at night.
Vietnamese Foodies
Website: http://vietnamesefoodies.com/
Address: Burj Vista Tower 1 – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 554 2090
Operating hours:
- 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM from Sunday to Thursday
- 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM from Friday to Saturday
Price:
- Approx. AED 170 for two people
The name of this Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai speaks for itself. Vietnamese Foodies is designed for those who love no-frills, classic comfort food that ignites the senses.
The brainchild of Chef Lily Hoa Nguyen, Vietnamese Foodies has become a favorite among locals and tourists that it already has many branches around the city.
But if you want the best experience, you need to visit the OG dining spot at JLT where you can savor the restaurant’s delicious food while admiring the lake nearby.
When it comes to the menu, we can’t deny that this place has one of the best phos in the city – and it’s easy to know why.
The broth alone is a labor of love being simmered for 14 long hours until it’s silky and delicious. Top that with meat, seafood or pure vegetables, bean sprouts and some mint, and voila!
Vietnamese Foodie’s summer rolls are also to die for and if you’re vegan, the restaurant has a special menu just for you.
Pro tip:
We tell you, this place gets easily packed no matter what day it is. So, if you don’t want to leave disappointed, make sure to head to the restaurant right before lunch or dinner.
Saigon – Taste of Vietnam
Website: https://saigon-restaurant.com/
Address: Balcony Level – Lake Terrace Tower – JLT Cluster D – Jumeirah Lake Towers – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 54 382 0209
Operating hours:
- 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM from Tuesday to Sunday
- 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM every Monday
Price:
- Approx. AED 185 for two people
Saigon is a casual, no-frills Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai that serves good food at budget-friendly prices.
This restaurant is known for its homestyle cooking with dishes that will make you feel like you’re dining in a Vietnamease household. And the outdoor terrace offers the most stunning lake views to complete your experience.
The delicious pho is the star of the show, but you lso need to try their summer rolls, papaya salad and lobster fried wontons.
Of course, you can’t go wrong with some Vietnamese iced coffee to beat the heat. Just make sure you’re not drinking one at dinner time or you’ll be awake for the rest of the night.
Pro tip:
After grabbing a bite at Saigon, explore nearby Dubai Marina where you can admire the many yachts on the harbor or even cruise in one if you want to see the neighborhood from a different perspective.
P.F. Chang’s Dubai
Website: https://www.pfchangsme.com/
Address: Ground Floor – The Dubai Mall – Financial Center Road – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 419 0211
Operating hours:
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM from Monday to Thursday
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM from Friday to Sunday
Price:
- Approx. AED 150 for two people
P.F. Chang’s has more than 300 restaurants around the world and its home in the city has become one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Dubai.
The restaurant doesn’t only offer Vietnamese food but also a wide selection of Asian favorites that are made from scratch and using traditional methods.
This has made P.F. Chang’s such a huge hit among diners who are looking for those familiar flavors in a more upscale setting.
Pro tip:
You can’t enjoy P.F. Chang’s food without some mocktails to go with them. We recommend their Coconut Crush, Asian Pear Mojito and Luxe Punch.
Vietnamese Snack Food Cafe Restaurant
Website: http://www.vietnamesesnackfoodcafe.ae/reservations/
Address: 121 Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street – Al Karama – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 287 9779
Operating hours:
- 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily
Price:
- Approx. AED 155 for two people
You might’ve noticed by now that the best Vietnamese restaurants in Dubai are located in Jumeirah Lake Towers, and Vietnamese Snack Food Cafe Restaurant is definitely one of them.
The best part is, you don’t have to break your bank to enjoy excellent Vietnamese food because this restaurant offers lunch deals for as low as AED 49 per person.
And let me tell you, this restaurant’s menu has all your favorites and more. The chicken pho is, of course, a must try with its fragrant broth.
The vegan summer roll is another must-try as well as its delicious prawn skewers that’s already making me hungry as I write this.
Pro tip:
We asked the experts what a good pho should have and they said three things: fragrance, flavors and a hint of spice. Of course, you can find all that in Vietnamese Snack Food’s classic bowl of pho.