Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Midtown East (10017)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
JoJu
Modern Vietnamese banh mi and bowls with serious flavor and speed.
Notable Picks
#1
JoJu
8.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
JoJu’s Midtown outpost brings the Elmhurst-born banh mi shop to 5th Avenue with modern Vietnamese sandwiches, rice bowls, and loaded fries built for office-hour lunches. Fans praise the crackly bread, deeply marinated proteins, and efficient counter system that keeps lines moving even at peak weekday rush.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Sweet (JoJu) Banh Mi, Caramel Pork Bowl, JoJu Fries
What makes it special: Modern Vietnamese banh mi and bowls with serious flavor and speed.
#2
Bối-licious
8.4
Boi Licious is a narrow, mostly takeout Vietnamese counter just off Grand Central that turns out inexpensive banh mi, pho, and curry soups for neighborhood regulars. High-volume online ratings highlight fast ticket times, generous portions, and better-than-expected depth of flavor for the price point.
Must-Try Dishes:
Banh Mi Saigon, Pho Saigon, Beef Shin Bun Bo
What makes it special: Tiny Grand Central-adjacent shop serving sharp, inexpensive Vietnamese classics.
Worthy Picks
#3
Mama Pho
7.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Mama Pho’s Midtown location is a compact Turtle Bay spot focusing on big bowls of beef pho, banh mi, and rice plates with portions built for hungry office and neighborhood diners. Delivery platforms and recent reviews call out the rich broth and reliable takeout packaging, even as on-premise experiences can vary.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mama Pho, Ribeye Pho, Classic Pork Belly Banh Mi
What makes it special: Neighborhood pho shop pairing hefty bowls and banh mi with all-day hours.