I understand why Vietnam is Anthony Bourdain’s favorite place to eat. Banh Mi could be the world’s most perfect sandwich. Pho (pronunciation guide) is a deliciously comforting noodle soup. My wife got hooked on Bun (rice vermicelli) dishes and Vietnamese iced coffee (very strong, sweetened with condensed milk) when she worked in lower Manhattan near Chinatown. From what I’ve sampled in this country, I’d love to try the real thing in Saigon or Hanoi.
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My Favorites
- Saigon, South Plainfield
- Huong Viet, Nutley
- Binh Duong, Bloomfield
Worth a Visit
- Mekong Grill, Ridgewood
- Viet Ai, Florham Park
On My List to Try
- Bien Hoa, Edison
- Hu Tieu Mien Tay, Pleasantville
- Little Saigon, Atlantic City
- Little Saigon, Englishtown
- Mo’ Pho’, Fort Lee
- Nha Trang Place, Jersey City
- Pho 32 & Shabu Shabu, Fort lee
- Pho 99, Franklin Park, South Plainfield
Binh Duong - Bloomfield © 2010 EthnicNJ.com
- Pho Anh Dao, Edison
- Pho Eden, Cherry Hill
- Pho Le, Red Bank
- Saigon Cafe, Jersey City
- Simply Vietnamese, Tenafly
Links
Central Jersey Banh Mi?
Pho (Vietnamese noodles) in New Jersey?
Pho Fever
Catherine
on Jul 13th, 2010
@ 8:53 pm:
My two kids and I love to throw it down Vietnamese style and when our favorite Little Saigon in Montclair closed we were DEVISTATED and were soon walking crooked. We recenty found out the Little Saigon opened as new Huong Viet in Nutley- WAHOO!
I do have to disagree with your Worth a Visit choice of Viet Ai in Florham Park. We went and were disappointed with the Summer Rolls (wimpy in size and content and the peanut dipping sauce was blah), the Spring Rolls were small and lacking flavor. The Pho was too sweet and we left there in an even deeper slump. Since finding Huong Viet I am happy to report that all three of us are now walking straight : )
Anthony
on Jul 14th, 2010
@ 10:08 am:
I agree that Viet Ai is not in the same league as Huong Viet. Catherine, if you have a chance, try Saigon in South Plainfield and let me know what you think. We love Vietnamese and I’m sure there are more places in Jersey we’re missing.
meade
on Feb 18th, 2011
@ 7:23 pm:
Looking for good Vietnamese food in or near Ocean or Monmouth Counties.
Anthony
on Mar 13th, 2011
@ 4:02 pm:
How about Little Saigon in Englishtown?
meade
on Mar 26th, 2011
@ 9:36 pm:
I just ate at Little Saigon in Atlantic City. I ordered the Pho Bo Tian. It was the best meal I have ever had. I also ordered the Vietnamese salad. Best salad I ever had. They make a cool French drip coffee with tapioca that’s delicious. Don’t let the looks fool you. This is a great restaurant.
Anthony
on Mar 27th, 2011
@ 7:14 pm:
Good to know. Little Saigon gets excellent reviews.
meade
on Apr 1st, 2011
@ 11:42 pm:
FYI,
The former owners of Saigon in Lincroft are opening a new restaurant in Red Bank called Pho Le. It is scheduled to open sometime in April.
Marra
on Apr 13th, 2011
@ 9:29 pm:
spoke with the Owners of Pho Le, she told me that the restaurant scheduled to open the end of April – visit the web site at http://www.pholeusa.com – Wi-Fi Enabled Restaurant !!!???
Anthony
on May 4th, 2011
@ 9:40 am:
Red Bank’s Pho Le is open and on the map. Looks like Banh Mi are on the menu. Thanks for the tip!
meade
on May 17th, 2011
@ 4:16 pm:
I Just ate at Pho Le. I ordered the Pho with meatballs. It was not as good as the the Pho served at Little Saigon in Atlantic City. It did not have lemongrass and the meatballs were bland. It didn’t taste like traditional Pho. It was hotter and seemed to be flavored with chillies. The restaurant was very hectic the staff were running around like chickens with their heads cut off. It is best to call ahead as we had to eat at the counter. I would not go back. Little Saigon in AC is way better.