Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Union Square
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pho Dragon Restaurant
Short-rib pho with a deeper, marrowy broth profile.
Notable Picks
8.4
Chelsea’s late-night pho specialist with a long-simmered broth that leans rich and beefy, especially in the short-rib “Dragon Pho.” The menu stays focused on comfort classics, executed with a confident home-style hand and reliable portion heft.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dragon Pho Beef Short Ribs, Dac Biet Combination Pho with Beef Ball, Bun Bo Hue
What makes it special: Short-rib pho with a deeper, marrowy broth profile.
Worthy Picks
#2
La Dong
7.7
A calm Union Square-area dining room serving clean, well-balanced pho with a lighter broth and careful seasoning. It’s a comfortable sit-down pick when you want pho in a quieter setting than the East Village core.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Dac Biet (house special pho), Pho Tai (rare steak), Crispy spring rolls
What makes it special: A quieter Union Square pho bowl with careful, not-over-salty broth.