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The best Vietnamese in Richmond

Mekong Restaurant leads our ranking for Vietnamese in Richmond. Readers voted it first in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst in 2025 and 2026. Pho Thien Phat and Pho Tay Do come next.

  1. 1Mekong RestaurantReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
  2. 2Pho Thien PhatReaders' runner-up, 2025
  3. 3Pho Tay DoReaders' runner-up, 2026

20 Vietnamese restaurants are open in and around Richmond. The top 4 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

The top 4

How we rank
  1. Mekong Restaurant
    Photo: mekongisforbeerlovers.com

    1Mekong Restaurant

    Vietnamese restaurant · Richmond
    • Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for Vietnamese, voted by readers [1]

    “Unassuming Vietnamese eatery with an accolade-winning craft beer selection & expansive food menu.”

    Where
    6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
    Today
    Open now until 9 PM
    On the menu
    Pork Dumplings $6.95
    Has
    Full bar · Takeout · Private dining
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 9 PM
    Tue11 AM to 9 PM
    Wed11 AM to 9 PM
    Thu11 AM to 9 PM
    Fri11 AM to 10 PM
    Sat11 AM to 10 PM
    Sun11 AM to 9 PM
    Get directionsCallMenuWebsite

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  2. 2Pho Thien Phat

    Vietnamese restaurant · Richmond
    • Runner-up in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 for Vietnamese, voted by readers [2]
    • Finalist in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2026 for Vietnamese, voted by readers [1]

    “Pho So I is the place to go for authentic, inexpensive and delicious Vietnamese food.”

    Where
    6403 Rigsby Rd, Richmond, VA 23226-2916
    Today
    Open now until 9 PM
    On the menu
    Pho (Tai, Nam, Gau, Gan, Sach) $8.75 · Cha Gio (Fried Egg Rolls) $2.50 · Com Dau Hu (Grilled Tofu on Broken Rice) $7.95
    All hours
    MonClosed
    Tue9 AM to 9 PM
    Wed9 AM to 9 PM
    Thu9 AM to 9 PM
    Fri9 AM to 9 PM
    Sat9 AM to 9 PM
    Sun9 AM to 9 PM
    Get directionsCallMenuWebsite

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  3. 3Pho Tay Do

    Vietnamese restaurant · Richmond
    • Runner-up in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2026 for Vietnamese, voted by readers [1]
    Where
    6328 Rigsby Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
    Has
    Takeout
    Get directionsCallWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  4. Pho 1 Grill
    Photo: pho1grill.com

    4Pho 1 Grill

    Vietnamese restaurant · Henrico
    • Finalist in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 for Vietnamese, voted by readers [2]

    “We serve only the freshest meats, vegetables, and spices.”

    Where
    201 Towne Center W Blvd #701, Henrico, VA 23233
    Has
    Gluten-free options · Takeout · Full bar
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

More Vietnamese in Richmond

16 more · A to Z

  1. Pho 79

    Vietnamese restaurant · Henrico
    Where
    6909 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228-4931
    Today
    Open now until 9 PM
    On the menu
    Phở Tái (Rice noodle soup with rare beef) $13.50
    All hours
    Mon7 AM to 9 PM
    TueClosed
    Wed7 AM to 9 PM
    Thu7 AM to 9 PM
    Fri7 AM to 9 PM
    Sat7 AM to 9 PM
    Sun7 AM to 9 PM
    Get directionsCallWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  2. Pho Que Huong
    Photo: phoquehuong.dine.online

    Pho Que Huong

    Vietnamese restaurant · Glen Allen
    Where
    10073 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
    On the menu
    Pho Tai, Nam, Gau, Gan and Sach $17 · Cha Gio (egg rolls) $5.56 · Ca Phe Sua Da Iced coffee with condensed milk $5.35 · Che Ba Mau Rainbow dessert $7
    Get directionsCallWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  3. Pho Saigon
    Photo: phosaigonvirginia.com

    Pho Saigon

    Vietnamese restaurant · Glen Allen

    “Pho Saigon prepares provincial cuisine from the Dong Nai region of South Vietnam.”

    Where
    10190 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060-3303
    Has
    Reservations · Takeout · Full bar · Vegan options · Gluten-free options
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  4. Sen Organic Small Plate
    Photo: senorganicsmallplate.com

    Sen Organic Small Plate

    Vietnamese restaurant · Richmond

    “Sen Organic Small Plate offers a refined take on Vietnamese-inspired cuisine with a focus on organic ingredients and intentional preparation.”

    Where
    2901 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
    Today
    Open now until 9 PM
    Has
    Catering · Outdoor seating · Takeout · Delivery · Reservations
    All hours
    Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
    TueClosed
    Wed3:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    Thu11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
    Fri11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
    Sat11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
    Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
    Get directionsCallWebsite

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  5. Tay Ho Restaurant

    Vietnamese restaurant · Henrico

    “Tay Ho Restuarant's mission is to provide exceptional customer service, high quality cuisine at a reasonable price, and delivered in a modern, chic, and friendly atmosphere.”

    Where
    7927 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23294
    On the menu
    Crispy Spring Rolls $4.95 · Crabmeat Asparagus Soup $4.95 · Grilled Barbecue Pork $14.95
    Has
    Private dining
    Get directionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  6. The Bowl Vietnamese Cuisine
    Photo: thebowlrva.com

    The Bowl Vietnamese Cuisine

    Vietnamese restaurant · Midlothian
    Where
    15720 WC Main St, Midlothian, VA 23113
    Today
    Closed for the day
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 8:30 PM
    Tue11 AM to 8:30 PM
    Wed11 AM to 8:30 PM
    Thu11 AM to 8:30 PM
    Fri11 AM to 8:30 PM
    Sat11 AM to 8:30 PM
    Sun11 AM to 8 PM
    Get directionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

Worth the drive

Within about half an hour of Richmond.

No longer open

How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Richmond’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

What changed

Questions

What is the best Vietnamese in Richmond?
Mekong Restaurant. Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for Vietnamese, voted by readers. Pho Thien Phat and Pho Tay Do come next.
How many Vietnamese restaurants are in Richmond?
20 are open in and around Richmond as of October 2026, including Mekong Restaurant, Pho 1 Grill, Pho 79, Pho 95 Hai Ky Mi Gia, Pho Luca's and 15 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 1 more, in Colonial Heights.
Where can I order Vietnamese online in Richmond?
2 have online ordering on their own websites: Pho 1 Grill and Pho Saigon.
Is Huynh's Vietnamese Cuisine in Richmond still open?
No. Huynh's Vietnamese Cuisine has closed. For Vietnamese nearby, see the list above.
Is Pho New York in Richmond still open?
No. Pho New York has closed. For Vietnamese nearby, see the list above.
Is Pho Saigon Garden in Richmond still open?
No. Pho Saigon Garden has closed. For Vietnamese nearby, see the list above.
Is Viet Huong in Richmond still open?
No. Viet Huong has closed. For Vietnamese nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, https://richmondmagazine.com/best-of-richmond/best-and-worst/best-worst-2026-food-drink/, 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
  2. 2Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2025: Food & Drink, 2025. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.

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