Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay (10016)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
5ive Spice Gramercy
A buzzy Vietnamese eatery with a bar program and playful tacos.
Notable Picks
8.4
5ive Spice’s Gramercy outpost turns Vietnamese street food into a fuller night out with cocktails, banh mi, pho, and their signature Bánh Xèo tacos. The space is livelier and more design-forward than a typical pho shop, drawing both neighborhood regulars and destination diners.
Must-Try Dishes:
5ive special bone-in pho, Bánh Xèo tacos, BBQ pork banh mi
What makes it special: A buzzy Vietnamese eatery with a bar program and playful tacos.
#2
Nom Nam
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Nom Nam is a cozy Vietnamese spot on East 34th Street where steaming bowls of pho, spring rolls, and banh mi anchor a compact, focused menu. Locals use it as an easygoing stop for comforting broths, straightforward rice plates, and a quick solo meal or low-key catch-up.
Must-Try Dishes:
O.G. beef pho with brisket and sirloin, Crispy pork spring rolls, Grilled pork banh mi
What makes it special: A tight, pho-centered menu that feels homey and personal.
Worthy Picks
#3
Phoshime
7.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Phoshime blends Vietnamese comfort dishes with a full sushi bar, giving Murray Hill diners pho, buns, and rolls under one roof. It’s especially useful for mixed groups that want both brothy noodles and maki without splitting between multiple restaurants.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s sushi lunch specials, Pho with choice of protein, Grilled chicken or shrimp buns
What makes it special: Hybrid Vietnamese–Japanese spot where pho and sushi share the menu.