Pittsburgh, PA
For Vietnamese in Pittsburgh, the local food press points to Tram's Kitchen, Banh Mi & Ti, and Pho Van Pittsburgh. Picks from Pittsburgh City Paper and Pittsburgh Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Pittsburgh City Paper and Pittsburgh Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Tram's Kitchen · Bloomfield
Tram's Kitchen is a small Bloomfield restaurant with a wide menu of Vietnamese soups, rice plates, noodle dishes, and rolls. The room is spare and the cooking direct, with broths and herbs doing much of the work. Pittsburgh City Paper's current food coverage recognizes Tram's enduring place in the city's Vietnamese dining landscape.
Banh Mi & Ti · Lawrenceville
Banh Mi & Ti specializes in Vietnamese sandwiches, rice bowls, snacks, and tea from a compact Lawrenceville storefront. Crisp vegetables, herbs, savory proteins, and airy bread keep the banh mi balanced rather than overloaded. Pittsburgh Magazine's dining feature discusses the shop's family foundation and the flavors its owners wanted to share.
Pho Van Pittsburgh · Strip District
Pho Van Pittsburgh serves aromatic noodle soups, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, and Vietnamese appetizers on Penn Avenue in the Strip District. The pho arrives with herbs and garnishes for adjusting each bowl at the table, while the menu offers plenty beyond soup. Pittsburgh City Paper's current readers coverage names Pho Van among local Vietnamese restaurants.
Tan Lac Vien Vietnamese Bistro · Squirrel Hill
Tan Lac Vien Vietnamese Bistro presents a broad menu of pho, rice plates, vermicelli, rolls, and regional specialties from its Squirrel Hill dining room. Fresh herbs, layered broths, and varied textures give the cooking its character. Pittsburgh Magazine's dedicated review examines the restaurant's family story and its range beyond familiar introductory dishes.
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