Vietnamese Restaurants in Porto

If you’re craving Vietnamese food in Porto, you might be surprised that there are a few places doing it right without the usual tourist fuss. It’s not the cuisine you find on every street corner here, but some spots quietly serve up great pho and fresh spring rolls that locals swear by.

One place I love is Pho Viet, tucked away near Rua de Santa Catarina. The broth is slow-cooked and surprisingly well balanced for Porto. Oh, and don’t miss their banh mi sanduíche , it’s a nice break from traditional Portuguese bread. Vietnamese coffee lovers will appreciate that you can get a solid cà phê sữa đá here too, which isn’t always easy outside Vietnam.

Seasons matter, by the way. In winter, a hot bowl of pho feels like a hug after walking the chilly riverside, but in summer, these light rice paper rolls with fresh herbs hit the spot without feeling heavy. Heads-up: lots of places don’t do a ton of spicy, so if you like heat, either ask for extra chili or bring your own chile oil. Porto’s Vietnamese scene is small but definitely worth checking out when you want a break from francesinha and seafood.