Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Turtle Bay
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
OBAO - Midtown
A long-running, high-volume Thai-Vietnamese restaurant where pho, curries, and cocktails are executed with enough consistency to draw locals and visitors alike.
Notable Picks
8.4
Lively Thai-Vietnamese spot established in 2009 that blends street-food staples with polished presentation, from short rib curries to pho and cocktails. High-volume delivery, years of steady crowds, and a broad menu make it a go-to in Midtown East for groups, business dinners, and pre-theater meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Bo Short Rib, Masaman Short Rib Curry, Pad Kee Mao
What Makes it Special: A long-running, high-volume Thai-Vietnamese restaurant where pho, curries, and cocktails are executed with enough consistency to draw locals and visitors alike.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Basement-level Thai-Vietnamese kitchen in Midtown East focused on banh mi, vermicelli bowls, and snackable small plates. The menu skews fresh and bright, with Viet-style herbs layered over Thai-leaning salads and rice bowls, and a following from nearby office workers looking for something more interesting than standard fast casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Banh-mi, Vermicelli Bowl, Kimchi-loaded Fries
What Makes it Special: A Vietnamese-led banh mi and bowl shop that turns into a late-night speakeasy-style jazz space after hours.
Worthy Picks
#3
Mama Pho
7.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Mama Pho’s Midtown location is a compact Turtle Bay spot focusing on big bowls of beef pho, banh mi, and rice plates with portions built for hungry office and neighborhood diners. Delivery platforms and recent reviews call out the rich broth and reliable takeout packaging, even as on-premise experiences can vary.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mama Pho, Ribeye Pho, Classic Pork Belly Banh Mi
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood pho shop pairing hefty bowls and banh mi with all-day hours.