Have a craving for Vietnamese food? Or maybe you’re sad that you can’t travel to Vietnam during these troubling times. Worry not, there are authentic Vietnamese food joints right here on our sunny island that will make you feel like you’re vacationing in Vietnam and enjoying their suuuper delectable delicacies.
From more popular Vietnamese food staples such as banh mi and pho to the lesser-known banh xeo and buon thit nuong, you’ll never run out of scrumptious Vietnamese food in Singapore with our guide. Grab your foodie buddies and head down to these places today!
Banh Mi 888
Nestled in the basement level of United Square, Banh Mi 888 is a hidden gem that serves authentic, fresh, and healthy Vietnamese cuisine. With the ingredients carefully sourced from Vietnam, you can be reassured of the authenticity of the dishes. All dishes on the menu, such as banh mi sandwiches, pate, mayonnaise, rice, and soup noodle dishes are prepared on the spot too. To me, this humble restaurant’s banh mi sandwiches ($6.50+) are some of the best in Singapore. For more information, feel free to check out their menu here.
Address: 101 Thomson Rd, United Square #B1-06, Singapore 307591
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10.30am-9pm
Contact: 6354 3858
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Moc Quan
With flavours hailing from Ho Chi Minh City, Moc Quan is renowned for serving up some of Singapore’s best Southern Vietnamese cuisine. If you’ve been to Ho Chi Minh, you will recognise these flavours, as the chefs in this restaurant learned from the Vietnamese one dish makeshift stalls that line the streets. Similar to them, these chefs in Moc Quan also use the freshest ingredients. They even have a whole oven imported from Vietnam just to recreate the famous banh mi!
To me, the best dishes are their beef pho ($11.50), and bun thit nuong ($11.90). Pair it with their authentic Vietnamese drip coffee ($5) for the best experience.
Address: 81 Clemenceau Avenue UE Square #01-23, Singapore 239917
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 11am-10pm
Contact: 6736 0123
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Little Vietnam
If you’re in the east area and craving cheap and no-frills authentic Vietnamese food, Little Vietnam is your best bet. This quaint cafe is along Paya Lebar Road, and the ambiance will make you feel like you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City having a delicious meal by the roadside. Be sure to order their signature beef pho ($7.80+), deep-fried spring rolls ($5.50), and banh xeo ($6.50). In my humble opinion, they serve up some of the best banh xeo’s on the island. If you’re feeling bold, you can even add on deep-fried quails ($16)!
Address: 511 Guillemard Road #01-59 Grandlink Square, Singapore 399849
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 11.30am-10pm
Contact: 6547 8587
Banh Mi Thit by Star Baguette
Known to sell the cheapest banh mi in Singapore, Banh Mi Thit is a hidden gem in Geylang selling baguettes that range from $4.50. They specialise only in banh mi and make their baguettes in-house and from scratch. Stuffed with only the freshest ingredients and meats that range from chicken, beef, and egg, you’re bound to satisfy your tummy! However, the banh mi can get a little spicy, so if you’re not a fan of spice, I suggest getting the banh mi without the chilli.
Address: 543 Geylang Road, Singapore 389498
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10am-10pm
Contact: 6909 8340
Co Hai Banh Mi
A perfect banh mi is toasted lightly and crunchy on the outside, and airy, fluffy, and soft on the inside. At Co Hai Banh Mi, that is exactly what you get, so be sure to order some of the best banh mi in Singapore! If you love a fragrant and light broth, order their beef pho. But if you want to try something more flavourful, their standout dish beef stew ($11.50) is one of the best I’ve tried.
Address: 359 Beach Road, Singapore 199575
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11am-9pm
Sunday 11am-8pm
Contact: 6291 6435
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Long Phung
Established by a Vietnamese lady, Chi Lan, who moved to Singapore 14 years back with her family, Long Phung is renowned to sell some of the best Vietnamese food that Singapore has to offer. Dining at this eatery is like dining in a little piece of Saigon on this sunny island, with a harmonious combination of herbs and spices that are presented on their dishes. Be sure to order their hu tieu kho (dry noodle with prawn, quail egg, and pork) that is priced at $5, com suon (Vietnamese pork chop rice) that costs $6, and their iconic beef pho at $6.
Address: 159 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427436
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 12pm-11pm
Contact: 6440 6959
Mrs Pho
Mrs Pho has some of the heartiest bowls of pho around, and one of the crowd favourites is the special beef combination noodle soup ($9.90), which has a light and flavourful broth. The beef brisket is tender and served generously, topped perfectly with beef balls. The Beach Road outlet is still the best for me, so be sure to patronise that one!
Order via their website here.
Address: 349 Beach Rd, Singapore 199570
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 11am-10pm
Contact: 6292 0018
