Kansas City, MO
For Vietnamese in Kansas City, the local food press points to Vietnam Cafe, Pho Lan KC, and Nguyen Pho & Grill. Picks from Visit KC and The Pitch, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Visit KC and The Pitch. Updated June 2026.
Vietnam Cafe · Columbus Park
A nearly 30-year Columbus Park standard for steaming pho, shrimp rolls, and fragrant curries.
Pho Lan KC · Columbus Park
A Columbus Park noodle-soup destination — try the Tôm Cary spicy shrimp curry.
Nguyen Pho & Grill · River Market
A family-owned spot on the streetcar line and a Best-Pho runner-up in the local poll.
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