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$Traditional Vietnamese pho and banh mi.
Best Vietnamese Restaurants inKnoxville, TN
Community guide to Vietnamese food in Knoxville, TN. Compare ratings, menus, and locations for pho, banh mi, bun, banh xeo, and Vietnamese coffee across East Tennessee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I try Vietnamese pho in Knoxville?
Multiple Vietnamese restaurants in Knoxville serve authentic pho — a noodle soup with long-simmered bone broth, rice noodles, and your choice of beef cuts (rare steak, brisket, tendon, tripe) or chicken. Traditional garnishes include Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeño on the side. Browse the directory above for community-rated pho spots across the metro.
Is there a good banh mi shop in Knoxville?
Banh mi — the Vietnamese sandwich with crusty baguette, brined daikon and carrots, cilantro, jalapeño, pâté, and your choice of protein — is available at several Knoxville spots, typically alongside full pho menus. Look for shops that bake or source fresh baguettes daily, as the bread makes or breaks the sandwich. Check our directory for the most-reviewed banh mi in town.
Can I find banh xeo or other specialty Vietnamese dishes in Knoxville?
Banh xeo (crispy savory Vietnamese crepe with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts) and other specialty dishes like bun cha, com tam, and bun bo Hue show up at more authentic Vietnamese restaurants in Knoxville. These dishes are often on secondary menus or available as specials. Filter by Vietnamese cuisine above and read reviews to find the spots with the deepest menus.
Are there Vietnamese vegan or vegetarian options in Knoxville?
Yes — most Vietnamese restaurants in Knoxville can accommodate vegetarians and many have dedicated vegan sections with tofu pho, chay (Buddhist vegetarian) dishes, and vegetable spring rolls. Vermicelli bowls and fresh rolls are easily made vegan. Search the directory above and read community notes for the most vegan-friendly Vietnamese kitchens.
Where can I get bubble tea and Vietnamese coffee in Knoxville?
Vietnamese iced coffee (ca phe sua da) — strong dark roast brewed through a phin filter, poured over sweetened condensed milk and ice — is on the menu at most Vietnamese restaurants in Knoxville. Some also offer Vietnamese-style bubble tea. Browse the directory for spots that serve coffee and tea alongside their full food menu.
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