New Orleans, LA
For Vietnamese in New Orleans, the local food press points to Lilly's Café, Tân Định, and Phở Tầu Bay Restaurant. Picks from Gambit (nola.com), updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Gambit (nola.com). Updated July 2026.
Lilly's Café · Lower Garden District
Gambit's 2024 Best of New Orleans Best Vietnamese Restaurant winner.
Tân Định · Gretna
Gambit 2024 runner-up for Best Vietnamese Restaurant. a westbank mainstay since 1996.
Phở Tầu Bay Restaurant · Central Business District
Gambit 2024 runner-up for Best Vietnamese Restaurant.
Dong Phuong Bakery · New Orleans East
The first Vietnamese restaurant and bakery in New Orleans, legendary banh mi bread.
Mint Modern Vietnamese · Freret Street
Authentic Vietnamese with innovative specials, pho, vermicelli, sticky chicken wings.
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