Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Alphabet City
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Van Đa
Regional Vietnamese small plates that go deeper than the standard hits.
Notable Picks
#1
Van Đa
8.3
A more ambitious Vietnamese menu that rewards diners who want regional range beyond the usual pho-and-banh-mi loop. Come with at least one other person, build a small-plates spread, and prioritize textures—crispy, bouncy, and herb-bright—over big portions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Banh beo-style bites, Banh bot loc (tapioca dumplings), One grilled or roasted main to anchor
What Makes it Special: Regional Vietnamese small plates that go deeper than the standard hits.
Worthy Picks
#2
Banh Mi Zon
7.6
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A compact, no-fuss banh mi shop that’s strongest as a simple, repeatable takeout play. The best orders lean classic—crisp bread, savory protein, bright pickles—without turning it into a complicated custom build.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic banh mi, Grilled pork banh mi, Iced Vietnamese coffee
What Makes it Special: Straightforward banh mi execution that stays easy to repeat.