This is such a nice authentic Vietnamese restaurant. We went during lunch which is always a nice experience. The food came out pretty quickly and with such a great taste! We got Vietnamese iced coffees, crab rangoons, spring rolls, and pho. The pho I had was rich in flavor for the broth. You can tell it was boiled for awhile. The noodles were cooked perfectly! Not soggy at all and had a good bite to them. The veggies were nice and crisp too! Crab rangoons, I have no ill words for them. Just a standard rangoon that was well made. Not oily at all. Their peanut sauce that went with the spring rolls was thicker than the places that I am used to. I must say I actually prefer this locations peanut sauce over the ones I have had in my home state. 10/10! Will come again. read more

Vietnam Cafe - P4 on the menu with all the fixings! - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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We stopped by the new Vietnam Cafe in Overland Park for lunch, and wow--it was busy! The line stretched outside the door, so definitely come with a little patience. The staff was doing the best they could to keep up with the crowd, and everyone was friendly and courteous. The food was good overall. The pho had a good, flavorful broth, and the hủ tiếu mì khô was also well-seasoned with good flavor. They accidentally forgot our sweet potato dish, but with how busy they were, we decided not to wait any longer. The cà phê sữa đá was excellent--the balance of strong coffee and sweet condensed milk was just right. The bánh mì was decent as well. The bread was perfectly toasted and had a nice crust, though I do wish it had a little more meat. Overall, it was a good lunch experience. I think I'd come back after the crowds settle down a bit so we can try more of the menu at a more relaxed pace. read more

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While in Kansas City for a conference, my wife and I were craving some Asian food after several days of BBQ, and Vietnam Cafe absolutely hit the spot. We found it after Googling the best Vietnamese restaurant near our hotel at Loews Downtown KC, and Yelp and Google did not disappoint! I had the Phở Bò Viên (Beef Meatball Noodle Soup), my u'i wahine ordered the Hủ Tiếu (Clear Noodle Soup), and we shared the Gỏi Tôm Thịt (Chef's Salad). After all the barbecue we'd been eating, we were actually excited to have a fresh salad again lol. Everything was delicious, flavorful, and exactly what we were looking for. I also ordered a strawberry Fanta, which brought back memories since I hadn't had one in over 10 years growing up in Hawai'i. The atmosphere was casual, comfortable, and welcoming, making it easy to relax and enjoy our meal. Beyond the food, the service was outstanding. Everyone we encountered had a smile on their face and made us feel welcome. Friendly people, great food, and a wonderful experience all around. Highly recommend if you're visiting Kansas City. Vietnam Cafe is definitely worth a stop! read more

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Y'all the hype is real. This is the OG Vietnam Cafe in KC and it has been on my radar for years. Nestled in Columbus Park, it has a real neighborhood vibe, and it doesn't look like anything special from the outside. First of all I was wrong about that because this place is special. The first think you'll notice are the nicest, friendliest people on the planet are working here. They are knowledgeable and are so glad you're there to experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine. I ordered a bun dish that is amongst my favorites and it came out just as good, if not better, than the best ones I had when I lived in Seattle. My friend had a Vietnamese coffee that she adored in addition to her lunch, and it was all delightful. Despite them being busy we weren't rushed, and when we paid and left the people working the cashier were just so kind, I honestly can't overstate how nice everyone was. I'm already thinking about my next visit - I do think this is currently the best Vietnamese I've had in KC. read more

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Food was great! Everything is pretty authentic for Vietnamese cuisine and the service is pretty friendly. The atmosphere of the restaurant has a homely and relaxed family-friendly vibe to it as well. I've tried the bun bo hue and bun thit nướng chả giò last time, and they were both delicious. This time, I tried the mi xao gion and hu tiếu. Both were good as well. Prices of the foods were fair as well. read more

Vietnam Cafe - Hủ tiếu and Mì xào giòn - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I've been here 4x now. The food seems to be hit or miss. I really like their banh xeo and chicken pho. Their beef stew with rice noodles was not good. Even more embarrassing I brought 2 Vietnamese friends of mine to try it out. With mid food and poor customer service that day (no proper utensils, had to ask several times, and one person just not receiving their food for a ridiculous amount of time) the restaurant made a liar out of me. During lunch it's pretty peaceful and the food is much better. Dinner time draws a crowd, so plan accordingly. read more

Can't speak to their other food but they have the best pho in town of the many I've tried. It's so flavorful and it hits everytime. Me and my fiancé come almost weekly because we can't stay away read more

Vietnam Cafe - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I don't have a chance to eat Vietnamese very often, so I have to admit that I'm never quite sure what to order. We came to celebrate a friend's new job and came for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant was definitely bustling with other people on their lunch break, but there is plenty of seating and we didn't wait long at all. The menu has so many options, and I decided to try the spring rolls and the chicken curry. The spring rolls were nice and light with a peanut sauce for dipping. It was a very nice appetizer that didn't leave me too full for my meal. The curry was good, a little spicy which I like, but aside from the spice I thought it could use just a bit more flavor. The chicken was well cooked though, as was the rice and it was a nice warm meal on a cold day. Would definitely want to go back and try some other items. read more

Vietnam Cafe - Chicken Curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This was a highly recommended food location - and it lived up to the hype. It's your classic super simple but excellent food location. I managed to come when it wasn't super busy so I was seated right away. The restaurant itself is low frills, focusing all of their attention on the food itself. You also get served very quickly - and once my order was placed, my food came out only a few minutes after. There was pretty easy to get street parking in the area. You also pay at the cash register. The food itself was incredible: the broth was extremely rich and had a subtle sweetness to it. Nothing felt super heavy or overwhelming - and the portions plentiful, especially for how low cost the pho is. The noodles were very tender and the beef a perfect texture. The BBQ pork spring rolls and peanut sauce were also excellent. I'd highly recommend to anyone in the area! read more

Vietnam Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place is delicious, super cute, and the service is great! The food comes out really quick. read more

Vietnam Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Some of the best Vietnamese food I have had besides my time in Vietnam. Portions are plentiful, staff is friendly and efficient, and food is excellent! Vietnam Cafe is always crowded and for good reason. It is a "can't miss" spot in Kansas City! read more

Vietnam Cafe - Pho Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The Vietnam Cafe experience is a well oiled machine. You come in sit down, your server gives you 5-10 minutes before taking your order. Your food comes out no longer than 10minutes after ordering. You pay up at the counter and go about your day. Some may not love the simplicity of it but they know what they're doing and they're good at it. The pho is delicious, the broth is rich with flavor and they leave you with lots of add ons on the table for you to spruce up the pho with your flavors of preference. The rolls were also so dang good, it's hard to beat a crunchy crispy delicious egg roll. This place is casual and quick, and that warm delicious goodness will have you coming back for a truly great meal at an exceptional price. read more

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Thank you to yelpers who gave great recommendation and urge those who haven't ventured here to give this place a try! I am visiting Olathe KS for 7 nights during this Labor Day week. Was hoping I'd have chance to see my boyfriend Matt Dz.....z to give him moral support in his difficult time. But though we haven't been connecting I find KS and MO very pretty historic and friendly cities. I love it here! Some areas are more diverse than others and I feel that where this cafe is located, it is a gem in the local Asian community apparently strong here. Atmosphere here is pretty Asian, long line, they seat parties based on what seating is available. Maybe one of the pros of being alone just for this instance I got seated right away! People are quick on their feet taking orders, moving chairs around. Smells good in here! There are TV monitors showing anime. Very unassuming bare walls with minimal decor. They're letting the food speak for what they're known for. Being 1/3 Vietnamese, of course I come to try KS BBQ which my boyfriend loves but I also crave Vietnamese food! I ordered Bun Bo Hue, they make it authentic here with pork blood. The broth was rich but was slightly on sweet side so I made it perfect by adding mam ruoc (shrimp paste). Everything expected was in the Bun bo hue like the cha lua (pork roll). One tiny thing I was looking for was the pig knuckle that normally comes with this dish. It was missing today :-( Still overall definitely 5 stars for food! I also ordered Banh Xeo to go for dinner! read more

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Wow! This placed was packed at 3:30pm--that's how you know it's good!! It is authentic, flavorful, and efficiently operated. The portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable. The pho came with so many toppings that were fresh and added flavor to the pho. The spring rolls and shrimp rolls came with a peanut sauce that was so good!! I can't wait for another cold day to come back. read more

My favorite pho place in KC!! I always have to stop here when I visit. The owners are very nice and the service is great. Food is amazing and they give good portions. Got the pho day biet and cafe sua da. The che was great too! Would like to stop by again to try their other dishes. read more

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I came here because this place was one of the highest rated restaurants close to the downtown KC area. But oh my god, how the heck did this get the high rating it has? Maybe they were better in the past, but all the food was just so sweet. I absolutely hate wasting food. But I left this food behind because I genuinely found it just inedible. My parents felt the same way, they had a few bites and just couldn't stomach it. Service also wasn't great. We waited for about 5 minutes to be seated (party of 3) when they only had like 3 other tables to wait on. And even then, we felt like we were forgotten because we had to flag one of the employees down after 20 minutes of waiting for someone to take our order. We should have just walked away at this point... that's a huge red flag. Bad service, mid atmosphere, horrendous food. Skip this place. IF it was good before, it definitely is not anymore. Coming from an Asian person who knows what good pho is. read more

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Best pho in KC. Also, tried some vermicelli which was nice too. Classic establishment with nice people and comfortable seating options. Plenty of parking in this part of the city market. read more

I was able to order over the phone for a quick lunch pickup. I got a fried rice combo and it was delicious as well as a big serving. The older lady working the register was so sweet that she gave me a coconut water and thanked me for coming in. read more

Pretty good pho with decent portion sizes. Egg rolls weren't great, though. I like they also have some chè desserts (paid for separately at the counter). read more

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Not sure if I chose the wrong day to order or the cooks was swamped. First off Utensils. I've requested it and of course they didn't give any. I was there for a business meeting and its just not convenient to hunt down forks or chopsticks to eat your food. It should be in there automatically! Ordered the Porkchop combo with their shredded crab, eggs, and meatloaf. Missing the meatloaf...and the "porkchop(s)" seemed so beat up and unevenly seared that it was just unappetizing to look at. one sided was somewhat grilled and the other side was pale white. The Shredded pork floss... was on the side which was soggy? I don't even know what made it that but i felt like it wasn't fresh. Overall this dish was a disappointment. The Pho on the other hand was decent. Portion was fair but cutting up a meatball into 4 pieces is what i call cutting corners. Vietnamese food use to be a stable of affordability. It use to be good cheap eats with great portions. Due to how trending foods are and hiked prices. You're definitely not getting your bang for your buck. Even so if I am paying premium prices or "standard" I should get a fair quality. Overall, the chef didn't pay attention to details in the order and just half assed it. I wished I got a better experience vs how others have praised upon this place. read more

Vietnam Cafe - Missing utensils.... I'm not from here nor I could get any utensils.... - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Our family of 5 visited from Dallas and found this gem for lunch. The owner came by and chatted with us, and is the nicest and cutest person ever! read more

Food is out of this world, service is great and the ambiance is just what you expect from a cozy and truly authentic Vietnamese cafe close to downtown Kansas City. read more

I absolutely loved the food! Pho is my comfort food and is bout the only thing when my acid reflux acts up. The only thing that was disappointing was the service. We were checked on once and no refills were offered for water. Still I'd return for the food. read more

Vietnam Cafe - Vietnamese coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I've been coming here for years! It was the best pho in KC then, and it still is the best pho in KC now. Even with all of the other pho restaurants that have opened up, this OG restaurant wins. Our favorite is the sweet potato fries! For only $6, you can get fresh sweet potato fries with shrimp. I always get the bun bo hue and savor the lemongrass-y pork broth. The combination pho with all the goods: brisket, tendon, meatballs. Located in a neighborhood, the parking can be difficult as it is mostly street parking. Now that the restaurant has expanded, there is so much more room and nicer bathrooms. Service is quick and friendly. read more

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Vietnam Cafe is a gem of a place in Kansas City. One of my absolute favorite places to eat and should become one of yours too! This place has been around for as long as I can remember, even before they expanded into the bigger space. Menu is extensive without being overwhelming. Service is always superb and food is made to order and fast, so great place to stop for lunch. FYI they are closed on Tuesday's. We always start with the fresh spring rolls and one of my most favorite dishes ever, the crispy shrimp and sweet potatoes. Served with lettuce, it's a sort of build your own lettuce wrap stuffed with the crispy shrimp and the deliciously hot sweet potato fries! Yum! A few of our other favorites include pho, rice and bbq pork platter, mushroom and beef hot pot, egg noodle wonton soup. Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu here! Get adventurous and try something new. We also love the Vietnamese coffee which is strongly brewed espresso served on ice with delicious sweetened condensed milk. 5/5 stars, a classic go to for us. read more

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The outside of the building is so stunning. We came in about 12:30 on a Thursday and they were poppin! We were greeted with a divine smell of pho. I have gone to quite a few places that serve pho. When I tell you this is one of the best I've had !! I will definitely be coming back. I got a Vietnamese iced coffee. The flavors did not disappoint! The staff were friendly and we got serviced so quickly. I was offered a to go container for my pho and coffee. Absolutely happy with my visit ! read more

Vietnam Cafe - a sign on the side of a building - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I'm so glad they expanded! It's been a long time coming. Their dishes are beyond just good pho. They have most of the normal popular Vietnamese dishes and they have something for everyone. I always get the Mi Kho (egg noodles with pork and shrimp) and my husband gets the pho with beef meatballs every time. We will drive out of our way to get our fix. And the service in the restaurant is fast and efficient! read more

It's bigger!! Been a while since we have been here. Cannot wait for the amazing food!! It was so good!!! Service is always amazing. And now it's a bigger beautiful restaurant. Cozy and enough room to move around. read more

Vietnam Cafe - Preparing for Pho!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The pho was delicious. Best I've ever had! Quick service and inexpensive. Will definitely be going back!!

V4/P2: Tofu curry 11/10, plenty of rice and sauce is ver spicy. Pho was really disappointing. Its not meatballs, it's sad pale hard sausage. The broth was mid at best and no sriracha to go.. I couldn't even finish it the taste was so off-putting. It also gave me a stomach ache so p sure they don't use purified water.. sensies beware read more

Fast service, very clean, and pay at the counter so quick when you're done. The food is delicious, flavorful, and well prepared. Details are important and you can see it in their dishes. Parking isn't bad along the street but it doesn't get full quickly! Great place for Pho but also so many other Vietnamese plates. Love the original location best in Columbus Park read more

Big seating area and everyone was friendly when I entered. I prefer this location to the other on Rainbow but they are equally good. I don't eat pork but decided to get the pork chops because my friend previously ordered it. The pork chop was seasoned to the bone. Very delicious and portion size is a lot. read more

Vietnam Cafe - Pork Chop - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I had the Pho and the vietnamese coffee. I am telling you THIS is where to go. It's always busy. Lines out the door and down the street. It's that good. Service always very good and attentive. Ambiance is good. read more

It is one of my favorite spots for vietnamese food that is just done well all the time. I rarely get to come, but it provides nostalgia. I do miss the old environment as they have expanded and modernized it to accommodate more people, but the service is still excellent. We ordered pho and chicken cold noodle dish along with spring rolls and fried shrimp rolls and Vietnamese drip coffee. Everything turned out great but I have had better spring rolls and they were smaller than expected. They tasted like they had made it a lot earlier in the day. Overall my company and some comfort food always goes a long way so even though it's not what it used to be in terms of ambiance as a "hole in the wall", it still retains and remains a great place to eat w quality food and service read more

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Simply put, best Pho in KC and possibly the US.......sit next to a stranger and slurp. Amazing and simple

Some of the best food I've had in KC. We stopped in on a Friday at around 2 pm. Probably too late for the lunch crowd but too early for dinner, so there was no problem parking right in front of the restaurant and getting seated immediately. We had spring rolls, Pho (seafood and chicken), and lemongrass beef (forgot the name). Everything was delicious and the prices were reasonable. I would love to try some of the other menu items. read more

This is the best. And I say that without having tried the Pho which is one of the things they are known for. Everything we tried was delicious. Really what I need to capitalize is related to the lemonade with salt. It is a revelation. I think they use preserved lemon to give it that salty-satisfying touch. It's not too salty, just enough to make this drink interesting and quenching. The picture doesn't look like much but it'll bring the foodie in each of you to tears. read more

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Very good Vietnamese restaurant. Ordered the spring roll, shrimp roll on bamboo, and pho. Flavor was really good, broth was not too much MSG, and the fish sauce was perfect. Will recommend! read more

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Although it's not overly impressive at first glance, our dinner was great! Everyone we came into contact with was friendly and helpful. The appetizer of spring rolls was well-done and tasty (2 rolls cut in half). My wife's vegetarian dish with tofu was reportedly tasty and filling. My pho dish was more than I could have hoped for, and very good (pork). Including a generous tip, the bill was less than $50!!! read more

We have been coming here for years. It's the best Vietnamese place in Kansas City. Not the greatest neighborhood but it's safe and easy to hop on and off the highway East of and in the River Market area. Pho and noodle dishes are very tasty with just the right amount of spice. Family owned and the service is fast and friendly. We have gone to the one on Rainbow too for years and years and it's also as good! Fresh spring rolls are killer good. read more

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