5 Best Vietnamese restaurants in KL for an authentic experience

Pho Delights: 5 Best Vietnamese restaurants in KL

Angela Goh

28 Jul 2016

updated the 29 July 2016 à 17:18

It may surprise you, but Kuala Lumpur is one of the best places to get your bahn mi and beef pho fix.

1/5
An Viet
Brightly lit and inviting, An Viet is one casual Vietnamese restaurant that knows what its doing. It draws in a fun-loving crowd and makes for a great place for friends to gather. With value-for-money meal sets, and scrumptious classics like Grilled Pork with Vermicelli, Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Rice, and Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup with Beef, you'll be sure to enjoy a delightful meal at An Viet.
Lot LG 203B, The Gardens, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra

Photo: An Viet Facebook
2/5
Kafe Vietnam Express
A pork-free Vietnamese restaurant that only uses Halal Certified meats, Kafe Vietnam Express is dedicated to serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine at its best. The foodie spot draws fervent crowds in the evenings, and it makes a great place to unwind with a cup of aromatic Vietnamese coffee with a couple of close friends. With signature greats like Fried Spring Rolls and Vietnamese Fried Chicken Rice, there is no better place to grab an authentic bite to eat.
2nd Floor, Foodzine, Evolve Concept Mall, Jln PJU 1A/4, Ara Damansara

Photo: Kafe Vietnam Facebook
3/5
O Bahn Mi
Boasting a wide selection of bahn mi delights, from grilled BBQ pork to Vietnamese meatballs to lemongrass chicken (a proper classic), O Bahn Mi really sets the bar when it comes to delicious Vietnamese sandwiches. Their menu also boasts a range of pho noodle soup bowls, including the lip-smacking Australian Premium Tenderloin Pho Soup (the priciest thing of the menu), and some ingredient-packed vermicelli bun bowls as well.
Lot LG 328, New Wing, 1Utama Shopping Centre, Lebuh Bandar Utama

Photo: O Bahn Mi Facebook
4/5
Du Viet
Du Viet serves healthy, high quality Vietnamese food, so you can expect your experience here to be nothing but positive. Treat yourself to the likes of Steamed Rice Wrapped Rolls, Traditional Vietnamese Drip Coffee, and Stir Fried Spaghetti with Basil Chicken and Prawns. Yes, that last one has got a bit of a twist, but we’ll never say no to pasta!
Suria KLCC, Persiaran Petronas, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Photo: Du Viet
5/5
Absolute Viet
Absolute Viet’s minimal setting and casual vibes makes this eating spot a very laid-back one. Serving an assortment of simple-yet-delicious Vietnamese grub, the restaurant makes a good spot for a comfortable and easy-going dinner. Try their Pork Rice Paper Rolls to start off your meal, followed by some hearty Special Beef Combination Noodles, and you’ll be set for the night.
I-5-G, Block I, SetiaWalk, Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong

Photo: Absolute Viet Facebook

If you’re craving for some steaming hot beef pho, or a serving of flavourful bahn mi with a beautifully baked baguette, KL will not disappoint. The intense aromas and flavours of Vietnamese cuisine is something truly unforgettable, from the abundance of fish sauce used as a dressing, to the delicate smatterings of mint leaves within bowls of broth. Not to mention those lovely spring rolls and rice paper rolls, which pack a powerful taste sensation!

You can find a whole list of Vietnamese restaurants based in KL if you do your research, but here, we’ve picked out 5 favourites among the crowd – you’ll see that the locals have nothing but good things to say about these places. Head up to the gallery to check them out.

Angela Goh

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