Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Walnut Creek (94596)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.4
Vietnamese small plates with a French twist—shaking beef, lemongrass skewers, and crisp salads—served with a full bar and polished pacing. A downtown pick for date nights and lively, shareable dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shaking beef (bo luc lac), Lemongrass chicken skewers, Pork belly bao
What makes it special: Vietnamese flavors translated into modern small plates with cocktails.
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
High-traffic pho specialist turning out clean broths, brisket-and-tendon bowls, and rice plates with quick pacing. Locals lean on it for dependable soups and efficient service right off North Main.
Must-Try Dishes:
Phở Đặc Biệt (Beef Combo), Phở Tái Bò Viên (Rare Beef & Meatballs), Phở Gà (Chicken)
What makes it special: Pho-first menu with fast service and steady execution.
Worthy Picks
#3
kibi’s Cafe
7.7
Counter-service bánh mì shop focused on classic fillings, pâté, and crisp house-pickled veg, plus strong iced coffee. A fast downtown option for takeout or a light lunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bánh mì đặc biệt (cold cut), Grilled pork bánh mì, Egg rolls
What makes it special: Traditional bánh mì built on fresh-baked bread with balanced pickles.
7.6
Library-adjacent café offering Vietnamese-leaning bánh mì alongside coffee and milk teas. It’s a convenient grab-and-go stop with consistent sandwiches and friendly service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled chicken bánh mì, Cold cut bánh mì, Vietnamese iced coffee
What makes it special: Bánh mì and coffee combo in a convenient downtown café setting.