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The Best Vietnamese Street Food in Vienna 2023

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The chances of getting a table in this tiny, inconspicuous restaurant without a reservation are close to zero. The reason is quickly explained: authentic, intense, herbal-fresh, feel-good cuisine without compromise in a very small space. The only thing: there is no room for fear of physical contact here!.

Friedrichstraße 2, 1010 Vienna, Austria

To the delight of numerous regulars, the Nguyen family serves refreshing, healthy, low-calorie Vietnamese cuisine with no frills. Bestsellers: papaya salad and various phos.

Lerchenfelder Straße 46, 1080 Vienna, Austria

Good selection of well-known classics of Vietnamese cuisine. A house recommendation is fried prawns with red curry, coconut milk, vegetables and rice called "Tom xao Hung Que". Two different lunch menus every day. Delightful little garden, but beware: cash only!

Fleischmarkt 16, 1010 Vienna, Austria

This well-booked Vietnamese restaurant next to the venerable St Paul's Church is particularly popular for its lunch menus (booking recommended!) and offers herb-fresh dishes that are also suitable for those with a less SAVOURY palate. Tip: soup (Phở), salads and summer rolls.

Favoritenstraße 2, 1040 Vienna, Austria

A bistro-like Vietnamese restaurant. Don't be fooled by the simplicity. The dishes based around summer rolls, pho and buns are elaborate and prepared with authentic ingredients. The "Banh Xeo", Vietnamese pancakes, are excellent!

Spitalgasse 1a, 1090 Vienna, Austria

The bistro not only welcomes older guests, children are also very welcome. They have the opportunity to play here. Five lunch menus daily, traditional Vietnamese cuisine in the evening. Conclusion: a bistro that attracts guests with great hospitality, a lot of heart and good humour.

Schönbrunner Straße 72, 1050 Vienna, Austria

Large selection of classic Chinese starters and main courses. Plus: trendy hot pots, homemade Lamian noodles made from wheat flour, gluten-free rice noodles. The house speciality is Chinese breakfast from 9 a.m. in numerous variations such as soup, dumplings and bento.

Taborstraße 38, 1020 Vienna, Austria

The small Asian snack bar on Laurenzerberg, right next to the lively Schwedenplatz, focuses on the essentials: summer rolls, salads, Pad Thai, rice bowls and, of course, the national treasure Phở. Dishes labelled as spicy are really spicy here!

Schwedenplatz 2/4, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Hanoi is considered a street food mecca. The flavours and aromas of Vietnam's capital, a favourite destination of the great Anthony Bourdain, are the model for Pho84. The sweet and sour soups, aromatic curries and spicy rice dishes are correspondingly authentic.

Neubaugasse 85, 1070 Vienna, Austria