Pho Hunting in Bukit Bintang: 4 Vietnamese Restaurants Worth Trying in Kuala Lumpur

If you love Vietnamese food like I do, you’ll be happy to know that Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur has some great Vietnamese restaurants that are not hard to find at all! During my Malaysia trip, I went on a little pho adventure and tried 4 different spots. Here’s my honest review of each one!

1. Okm Recipe Cafe : Plaza Low Yat Food Court

Okm Recipe Cafe food stall at Plaza Low Yat food court — Okm Recipe Cafe Authentic Vietnamese food stall at the Plaza Low Yat food court 🍜

Big bowl of Vietnamese pho at Okm Recipe Cafe — A big, generous bowl of pho with beef, fresh herbs, and lime 🍜✨

📍 Location: Food Court, Plaza Low Yat, Bukit Bintang
Verdict: The pho here is acceptable in taste not spicy, but the portion is big and the price is very reasonable. A good budget option if you’re shopping at Plaza Low Yat!

2. Pho Vietz : Mid Valley Mall

Pho Vietz restaurant entrance at Mid Valley Mall — Pho Vietz at Mid Valley Mall busy, cozy, and smells amazing from outside! 🍜

Black bowl of pho with beef and meatballs at Pho Vietz — Pho with beef and meatballs rich, delicious broth and fresh ingredients 🥢

📍 Location: Mid Valley Mall, KL
Verdict: This was my favourite! The pho is really delicious the taste is rich, the beef is fresh and tender, and the vegetables are fresh too. The portion is very big. If you eat less like me, one bowl can actually be shared between two people! Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Vinh City Vietnamese Cuisine : Sungei Wang Plaza

Vinh City Vietnamese Cuisine restaurant exterior at Sungei Wang Plaza — Vinh City Vietnamese Cuisine at Sungei Wang Plaza 🇻🇳

White bowl of pho with beef and meatballs at Vinh City — Beef pho with meatballs warm, hearty, and comforting 🍜

📍 Location: Sungei Wang Plaza, Bukit Bintang
Verdict: Not bad at all! Both the meat and the pho are delicious. The bowl size is just enough for one person and the price is acceptable. Worth a visit if you’re exploring Sungei Wang! 😊

4. Sao Nam : Near Jalan Alor

Sao Nam Vietnamese restaurant interior with star lanterns — Sao Nam charming interior with star lanterns and warm lighting 🌟

Blue ceramic bowl of beef pho at Sao Nam — Beef pho served in a beautiful blue bowl at Sao Nam 🍜

Vietnamese salad with caramelized onions and sesame at Sao Nam — Vietnamese salad with caramelized onions and sesame seeds light and fresh! 🥗

📍 Location: Tengkat Tong Shin Road, near Jalan Alor.
Verdict: This is the most expensive of the four, but worth it for the experience. The pho is acceptable, the atmosphere is lovely, and most importantly the service is really good. I had pho with beef and found everything to be very good. A great choice for a sit-down dinner! 😊

Final Thoughts 🍜

I’m really happy that Bukit Bintang has so many delicious Vietnamese restaurants that are easy to find! Here’s a quick summary:

🥇 Pho Vietz (Mid Valley Mall) :Best taste, fresh ingredients, very filling
🥈 Vinh City (Sungei Wang Plaza) : Delicious, reasonable price, good portion
🥉 Okm Recipe Cafe (Plaza Low Yat) : Budget friendly, acceptable taste, big portion
🏆 Sao Nam (near Jalan Alor) : Most expensive, best atmosphere and service

If you’re visiting Bukit Bintang and craving Vietnamese food, you won’t be disappointed! 🇻🇳❤️

Anna KH