Restaurant, Vietnamese Slurping Vietnamese noodle soup might not be on the standard Dubai itinerary, but this restaurant is well worth a visit. At this humble hotspot in the busy district of Jumeirah Lakes Towers, chef Lily Hoa Nguyen serves the best pho in town, made with 14-hour bone broth with a choice of shredded chicken or beef. The decor may be simple, with laid-back bench seating and hanging bulbs, but the flavours are finely balanced and authentically Vietnamese.

These latest additions will join the eight previously announced concepts including MASTI, BB Social, folly by Nick & Scott as part of Gates Hospitality, Vietnamese Foodies, Pickl, Pitfire, Brix and Nightjar.

This restaurant is located in an expat area and though you are likely to meet loads of Europeans, the few Vietnamese that live in Dubai go to Hanoi Naturally claiming that some of the dishes are prepared just like back home. The menu is extensive and they have a large variety of Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), being Pho Ga, made with rice noodles and chicken broth, themost traditional and authentic. I’m not joking, but while I was eating, I felt transported back to the streets of Hanoi.

Bringing Southern Vietnam’s flavours to Dubai, Vietnamese Foodies offers dishes that are perfectly balanced in terms of flavours; a blend of sweet, salty, sour and mild spices. This Vietnamese restaurant has multiple branches in Dubai and a menu that includes a variety of traditional dishes such as ca chem nuong la chuoi (baked sea bass), Vit nuong nuong (grilled duck breast in Hoisin Sauce) and more. Vietnamese Foodies is also one of Dubai’s best street food destinations.

If you’re in the mood for comforting Vietnamese food, Saigon is just the place to head out to. The modest eatery serves a superb traditional-style homemade banh mi as well as fresh rice paper rolls with shrimps, chicken and aromatic herbs that you can plunge into some tasty dipping sauce. On the weekend, when you’ve got more time on your hands, savour a nourishing bowl of pho, a deep broth with vermicelli noodles that will revive your weary body and soul.

Lily Hoa Nguyen is the Co-Founder and Executive Chef of Foodies, an award-winning concept of Vietnamese Foodies. Since opening its first location in JLT in January 2018, Vietnamese Foodies has grown to include four additional locations in Dubai, for a total of five. Authentic, fresh, naturally healthy, and affordable dishes such as Pho, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Mi, and Goi Cuon (rice paper rolls) are available at all Vietnamese Foodies locations.

Vietnamese Foodies is a family-run restaurant that brings the warmth of home-cooked meals to Dubai. After opening its first location in JLT in 2018, it expanded to seven locations and earned multiple awards. Inspired by Ho Chi Minh City’s rich food culture, the menu features flavorful and affordable dishes like Pho, Bun Bo Hue, and Goi Cuon, all crafted with fresh ingredients and classic techniques, simmering Pho for 14 hours.

At Vietnamese Foodies, owner and executive chef Lily Hoa Nguyen has created a menu packed with flavour and authenticity. Each dish uses the freshest ingredients available, along with plenty of salt, spice and sweetness. Vegetarians should try the ca tim om dau phu (tofu and eggplant, cooking in a traditional clay pot), while fish enthusiasts can sample coconut braised prawns or baked seabass with shimeiji mushrooms.

Vietnamese foodies – This restaurant in JLT is popular and on the weekdays it is quite difficult to even get a table inside, but that just says how much the people enjoy the food out here. The Pho’s are pretty amazing and so is the coffee. The chef and founder Lily, is hospitable and is passionate about cooking and you can see her love for Vietnamese cuisine being depicted by her food.

The Time Out Market-dedicated series of Local Legends will be airing every week on the Time Out GCC YouTube Channel, where we’ll be taking you on a culinary tour around the Market, tasting the best dishes on offer and chatting with the brilliant minds behind each unique, home-grown concept, and to kick start the all-new series, we check out folly Workshop and Vietnamese Foodies.

A slice of Vietnamese street food can be found in Dubai too and it’s none other than the iconic bahn mi. The bahn mi is perhaps Vietnam’s most loved culinary export and is essentially a sandwich. Made with a fresh baguette – baked with a mix of both rice and wheat flour – and fillings like meats, pickled vegetables and chilli peppers, it is a national favourite.

I first tried food from Vietnamese Foodies when I ordered through their app and got a sizeable discount on my delivered order. I tasted the food, fell in love and decided to head to the restaurant itself to see what this place is all about. It didn’t disappoint with the refreshing spring rolls and pho!

Vietnamese Foodies welcomes you with its comfy and cozy wooden vibe. Imagine yourself sitting under a bamboo shade as you enjoy these delicacies made of fresh ingredients. A perfect haven for health-conscious customers, they offer healthy paleo, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free dishes.x

Lily Hoa Nguyen, an executive chef, is in charge of Vietnamese Foodies. At the age of five, the founder developed her abilities in the regional cuisine of her own country. The next venue was Dubai JLT, where a similar brand has been operating before in Turkey.

Vietnamese Foodies Downtown is a Vietnamese restaurant known for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine and flavorful dishes. Customers have praised the delicious Pho soup, attentive service, and the overall delightful dining experience at this restaurant.

From being a newbie in Dubai who simply ran cooking lessons to now a popular restaurant owner, Lily How Nguyen has come a long way in her culinary journey. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Vietnamese Foodies (@vietnamesefoodies)

This award-winning restaurant is one of the most popular in Dubai and the top one on our list. The dishes are authentic and beautiful to look at. The menu takes inspiration from Saigon and its culinary diversity.

Vietnamese Foodies (Vietnamese | Homegrown | Female Chef-Owner). An underestimated restaurant group quietly sprouting up around Dubai, offering healthy and tasty Vietnamese dishes.

Address: Burj Vista Tower 1 – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates. Contact details: +971 4 554 2090