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BetterWithBacon t1_ivghcff wrote

Saigon 88 is worth the drive, best vietnamese I've ever had in the Burgh by a mile.

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vers33 t1_ivghip1 wrote

Lucy in the strip for banh mi

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KyleWittenhouse t1_ivglkz7 wrote

Not New Saigon in Dormont... very underwhelming

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Ok-Twist921 t1_ivgsmn5 wrote

Saigon 88 in Robinson is a sleeper

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ackitty-ack t1_ivgu4xl wrote

Pho Saigon in bethel park for bahn mi

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CL-MotoTech t1_ivgvs6e wrote

If you just want Bahn Mi, Lucy is the answer. I have had them all and I prefer Lucy.

For Vietnamese overall I can't honestly answer. I baby sat a Vietnamese kid for a while but his mom always insisted on making pizza and burgers for me, they were always terrible. So I never got as familiar with the more traditional dishes like I would have liked. Though that 3rd grader taught me how to use chop sticks like a fucking champ.

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65wildcat_buick t1_ivgzysy wrote

Pho Saigon in South Park is good. Maiku Sushi in the strip district. Pho Kim 88. Not 100% Vietnamese but thai and noodle outlet is awesome

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jasontheninja47 t1_ivh2cnr wrote

Bahn Mi - Lucys in the Strip

Viet food - New Saigon Cafe in Dormont or Pho Kim 88

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MadameTree t1_ivh6vcm wrote

May not get as many votes as Lucy, but the Blue Sparrow truck serves my favorite

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Fine-Designer5474 t1_ivh8y5u wrote

Tram’s in Bloomfield on Penn Ave or Pho Ban in the Strip

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not-evileye12 t1_ivhqbz7 wrote

I think Two Sisters has best Pho in the city. For Banh mi I've only really tried banh mi & ti in Lawrenceville, it always hits the spot. Apparently they're owned by the same people?

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gilsilvai t1_ivhrer4 wrote

Trams and Maiku are fire.

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tonydal66 t1_ivi4um0 wrote

Replying to BetterWithBacon (#466,622)

I agree! Saigon 88 in Robinson in Steubenville pike is fantastic. The Pho broth is terrific and my favorite in the area. The folkd who run the place are also very nice and welcoming.

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manifest2000 t1_ivi4yl3 wrote

I’m surprised no one has mentioned Tan Lac Vien in Squirrel Hill.

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fauxpasdiva t1_ivilis7 wrote

I’m a big fan of Tan Lac Vien in Squirrel Hill (it reminds me of pho I had in Seattle) and Pho Minh in Garfield. I like pho with all of the cartilage and tripe. I also love their broth. I was going to start a pho tasting You Tube channel. I’m pretty obsessed.

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Dharmafollower t1_ivj68k6 wrote

Replying to 65wildcat_buick (#467,682)

Maiku in the Strip District near the 16th Street Bridge has the best Pho hands down. The secret is the broth. Husband and wife owned, only 6-7 tables. Try #9 (Beef Tendon Pho). The tendons are high in collagen, so the health effects are great as well!

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silly-lurker t1_ivj9pmy wrote

I like ineffible ca phe. Good sandwiches, cute setting, and outdoor seating.

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NickIllicit t1_ivjcqib wrote

Replying to BetterWithBacon (#466,622)

They have the best pho I've ever had, between here and Nashville. It's so flavorful it blows everyone else out of the water! The family that owns it is also very friendly and exactly what you like to see from this kind of restaurant. Go there and support them if you are able.

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NebbyJohnny t1_ivjhfts wrote

Maiku Is great and it’s run by a hummus and and wife team. I’m a little piggy and get Pho and Bahn Mi!

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Any-Refrigerator6746 t1_ivk0idt wrote

Try out Banh Mi & Ti and Ineffable Ca Phe - they have my favorite sweet and savory banh mi (in that order)

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zmilts t1_ivmh3v8 wrote

Not sure on bahn mi but for pho my favorite is tan lac in Murray ave in squirrel hill.

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LockedOutOfElfland t1_ivmjy15 wrote

Replying to citsonga_cixelsyd (#469,666)

I'm halfway sure I first went there when visiting relatives who lived here from out of town back in '10. I distinctly remember a small Vietnamese restaurant with an elderly one-armed owner.

Wandered in there years later after moving here and was like, "wait, this looks familiar!"

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