VN Pho & Deli

This place is cash only. When I saw that, I knew the food should be banging! 🤣 I ordered the bot chien (fried flour) dish. My favorite childhood street food when I lived in Vietnam. I was shocked to see it on the menu as I have never seen a Viet restaurant serve it. It did not disappoint and they were very generous with the quantity of egg in the dish. Sweet soy sauce was on point. There was a side of pickled carrots when usually it should be green papaya but that's ok. Still would give the dish 9/10. Ordered pork and shrimp spring rolls. Banh mi and Bun Bo Hue as well. All were very good 8/10. Highly recommend this place if you're visiting Nashville. Only "problem" we had was parking. Small parking lot.

Honestly, one of the best Pho restaurants I've had in a while! Far better than many of the others throughout Nashville. The parking's tough but the food's worth it. Cash only

This spot has some of the best pho and chai tea I’ve had in Nashville. The flavors are rich, comforting, and made just right. It’s the kind of place you’ll keep coming back to, whether you’re craving a warm bowl of pho or just want to chill with a good cup of chai.

Oh my gosh. The Sunday special mi vit tiem is maybe one of the best things I've ever eaten — richly oniony broth with a hint of anise, oodles of noodles, sweet-spicy pickled peppers and a huge amount of impossibly tender rendered duck. They marinate it in something slightly sweet, roast it until all that lovely fat just under the skin is rendered, then braise it until the meat is almost falling apart but still toothsome. Be prepared for messy fingers unless you're skilled at picking slippery meat off bones. I had a phenomenally visceral experience slurping noodles and broth and tearing into the meat with fingers and teeth; pretty sure I made little "oo" or "yum" sounds with nearly every bite. A meal that makes you feel alive!! The folks dining with me reported the pho was great, too — they nail the broth, which is by far the most important part. Service was zippy even in the middle of Sunday lunch rush. I have to get back to Nashville sometime and try some of their other dishes — there were many on the menu I wasn't familiar with, before but after experiencing the delights of mi vit tiem, I'm eager to make their acquaintance!

This was a recommendation from our Airbnb. The restaurant is roomy and clean. We ordered pho, bao, and egg rolls. We went just for bahn mi, but they didn't have any. The pho was very good as was the bao buns. The egg rolls were ok. The place got busy while we were there. If you're looking for pho this is a must try. If you're looking for bahn mi call ahead.

Recently introduced to Vietnamese food and this place was really good. The Bo Kho was excellent, so many flavors. Highly recommend.

Lately I’ve been craving Vietnamese food but sometimes I don’t get the right thing but le me tell you.. This place just hits the spot. The servers are friendly and The vermicelli noodle bowl was perfect, the flavors were on point and definitely what I was looking for! The Vietnamese ice coffee was better than other places I’ve tried. This coffee was concentrated, I mean.. look at the color of the drink, as soon as I got it I knew it was going to be so good. The only thing is the only accept cash, they have an ATM and the parking spots are limited but if you like Vietnamese food is totally worth it.. I’m glad I went there that day!

I love this place. A hidden gem. Hole in the wall spot but the food is authentic and delicious. The service is fast and friendly. Never have to wait too long for a table if at all. Only down side is that it’s cash only. So be sure you do have cash or a bank card for the atm.

Solid Vietnamese spot serving up authentic pho, vermicelli dishes and rice plates. Lots of seating but very casual setting. Stopped by for lunch and got the shrimp roll with peanut sauce which was amazing and fresh. They were sold out of many options which was disappointing but ended up getting the rare steak pho. Broth had great flavor and everything tasted fresh! Service is slow/non existent. Its cash only and you pay at the counter when you are done. One of my favorite Vietnamese food spots I have found in Nashville.

Casual dining with very friendly service. Our drinks stayed full and food came fast. Had the pho, fresh spring roll, and egg roll. The egg roll was just meh. Not good not bad just not notable to me. The fresh spring roll (nem nuong) was fantastic my only complaint was it was smaller and thinner than I am used to but not a bad deal based on the price. I had the rare beef Pho and the broth was good. Good amount of broth to noodle to meat ratio. I love that they had the proper condiments for the soup. Overall I would recommend and left satisfied.

The service was good and there is plenty of seating. Parking is limited. I was seated and attended to right away and if I needed something it was addressed asap. I usually get springs rolls and pho at any Vietnamese restaurant so that's what I ordered here. The food was good, but it was missing something for me. I also think each person has a specific taste preference for pho, which is why you go to the same place time and again. I would like to go back and try the Bahn Xeo and the Bon Bo Hue.

One of the most Authentic Vietnamese food on charlotte pike! Cash only but that's how you know it's legit. Lots of seating. I got bun Bo hue which is spicy beef bone lemongrass soup and I crave it all the time now. It's a little spicy but that soup gives flavor every single bite! I always finish my bowl and drink all the soup because it's that good. The noodles pair well with the soup and it comes with fresh beef slices and some cooked beef, pork sausage, and pork bone. For the semi raw beef, you can just mix it in the soup if you want it cooked more. It comes with bean sprouts, basil leaves, and lime as toppings for the soup, definitely add them. So good, I'm literally thinking about when's the next time I'm going back as I'm writing this. On the side, definitely get some of VN pho's chili oil to dip the meat if you like spicy. The green Thai iced tea is somewhat new to the menu and it is AMAZING, must get!! You really taste that tea flavor and it's not too sweet at all. Bonus, it comes with green tea jelly and overall is so refreshing.

I love Vietnamese food! This place was great. I'm not a giant Vietnamese ice coffee fan but they probably had the best. We loved everything we ordered but my daughter was every impressed with their pork belly bao bun. Sadly they did not have my favorite banh xeo crepe dish anymore. The service was very helpful and attentive. The down side to them being good and busy is the parking! It was hard to fine a space with the limited parking. If you can find a space its definitely worth stopping in to eat. Warning- CASH only establishment.

We ordered the chicken Pho and shrimp egg rolls, amazing food, 10/10 awesome service we enjoyed our experience. It was my best friends first time having Pho, she loved it. Glad we chose this place for her first experience

VN Pho is a great hidden gem on Charlotte Pike for Vietnamese food! It is cash only, so make sure you get some cash before you come. One of the best noodle soups around town. I got the Bo Kho with noodles (there's an option with banh mi bread) and the broth was flavorful and rice. The beef was good and it is a great portion. It is a braised beef stew with some veggies. The egg noodles went well with the dish. For appetizers, I got the fresh spring roll with shrimp and pork. Very fresh and I love the peanut dipping sauce it comes with. I got the Vietnamese coffee and it was strong but not too sweet. It was really good if you like coffee. Chill vibes here and friendly staff!

I have wanted to go to this place for quite awhile. I had to wait until I had cash as that is all they accept. All the food was great. I will come back with my friends. Only tried 2 orders of pork buns and an order of shrimp spring rolls.All was very fresh. The service was great. Attentive but not pushy. I would like to try a soup but would rather have that in the winter.

I came to this place a few months ago with my family to try some Vietnamese food in Nashville but completely forgot to post a review. With a Vietnamese background and an appreciation for food, my family and I had an overall good impression! The service/server was great and an overall friendly staff. Considering that Nashville is very limited when it comes to Asian food, we were happy to have come across a restaurant that's not beat up or poorly managed. They also had a decent menu with a large variety of dishes and drinks to order. If you were ever craving some Asian/Vietnamese food, I'd say give this place a try! There's also onsite parking, however it's not too large of a parking lot.

The rumors are true that this place serves authentic and unique Vietnamese food that I have not tasted in other restaurants. I am from another state and have been all over the country and this is one of the best Bun Bo Hue I have ever tried

Service was great. There was a long line when we arrived but it moved fairly quickly. Food is delicious and worth the wait. Pho was delicious and very clean.

Delicious, as always. Must taste this authentic Vietnamese food! I've been coming here once a month for two years, it's my fav spot. Bring cash

After being in the rink all day the kids and I wanted some warm soup. Decided to come here after seeing the great ratings. So glad we did, we started with the pork patty spring roll and this was probably the best spring roll I've ever had. Their beef stew was so perfect and I love that you can choose to have both egg and rice noodles. ( awe, the lil things that make me happy) my son picked up a boba and they were still warm in his taro milk tea. Kids each had a pho and enjoyed their meal. The service was quick and the food was delicious. Don't forget to bring cash.. I was glad we had some on hand as we don't normally carry a debit card.

Mediocre at best! This definitely didn't deserve the rating it had and the reason that I took my family. Staff was younger boys IMO and I didn't feel they were attentive at all, water refills not done, completely forgot iced coffee that was ordered. Goi Cuon was nothing special, the peanut sauce was decent but their Nuoc mam was all fish sauce, no garlic or chili spice, really took away from the appetizer. Pho broth was bland and lacked any memorable attributes, i would describe it as flat. Bun was good but of course served with less than suitable Nuoc Mam. Overall Nashville has to have better Vietnamese than this or it was off day.

Visited in July 2023. Easily one of the best Vietnamese foods around Nashville. Service is great and can accommodate large parties if you call ahead or go early. Currently only accepts cash and they have an ATM for anyone who forgets. Sometimes the wait time for food varies but 80% of the time the food comes out super fast. Parking can be difficult during peak times so I suggest going early or find creative options on getting there such as carpooling or parking near by then walking over.

Yuk The people that's giving the five stars either they really like dry food or no flavoring or maybe it's to friends and family that's giving this five star rating because I didn't feel that was a five star rating at all. The meat was dry and overcooked and a little Manager boy walking around was rude and the traditional fried rice is egg and butter rice is what I got not fried rice at all

So delicious! Had about a 20 minute wait and was definitely worth it! Food was brought out quick and is very fresh! Would 100% recommend if looking for a good nice place to eat! Meat also was cooked so well and fresh and loved the sauces provided!

We loved their tofu Bánh mì! It was so juicy and delicious. I'd highly recommend this place for authentic Vietnamese food and for a very efficient service. These guys have a keen eye on every table and very attentive.

Best authentic pho in Nashville, so seasoned and flavorful. Trust. The service was great, the food literally came out in 5 minutes with no exaggeration. The ambiance is chill, only complaint is that the chairs are uncomfortable but that was not a problem.

While traveling with the girls, we wanted a good bowl of pho since it was so cold the weekend we were in Nashville. With the best rating on both Yelp and Google for pho in our area, we ventured out to VN. Sadly, no banh mi or Vietnamese coffee today. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and despite being packed we didn't have to wait long for a table for 9. Even at 3pm they were busy!!! The pho broth is flavorful but slightly sweeter than I like. The bun bo hue had a nice, strong, spicy kick. The egg rolls and spring rolls are a hit. The bun bo hue was good, although the jasmine rice is a tad hard and dry. The vermicelli with egg roll and bbq pork also is a slightly sweeter version than we prefer. Overall? VN Pho is a very nice rendition of flavors that remind us of home and comfort. Their staff and ambience are welcoming, but maybe their food has taken on too much of their sweet customer service. I'd give them 3.5 stars if Yelp gave me a half

After visiting for the first time last night, we're already planning our next visit to try more items on the menu. We started by splitting the shrimp egg rolls which came with the perfect amount to share between 2 people. Our mains - the fried tofu vermicelli bowl and bo kho were both flavorful and delicious. The Vietnamese iced coffee was some of the best we've had - we only wish the serving was a bit bigger. The menu has so many amazing sounding choices so we will definitely be back to sample more!

Haven't been here BUT it's still delicious. One of the best places local Vietnamese restaurants (hands down). We did a To Go order and ate it so fast, we forgot to take pics! Fresh Shrimp Rolls were delicious and fresh. Love the accompanying peanut sauce. The pork vermicelli was delicious and generous serving (shared it). Also ordered the Pork Bahn Mi and that was also delicious. The bread they used is great. Service and food was outstanding (as usual). Do wish they had a larger parking lot (but it's Nashville - what can you do?).

This was a delightful place with the best tasting Pho I have had in a while! Super fresh garnish plate served with fresh mint, jalapeño, and even a healthy serving of sprouts! The broth was out of this world delicious and I look forward to trying more of their dishes! Service was pretty regular and you pay up front when your all done. Tons of seating and a decent sized parking lot to boot. Definitely a relaxed environment with lunch options that vary and look yummy as well!

Best rice vermicelli, pho & egg rolls hands down. We always get veggie egg rolls - honestly the best egg rolls I ever had and I'm from Los Angeles home of Asian food. Just make sure to bring cash as they do not accept credit or debit. I'm just glad we live 40 min away if any closer, we'd be eating here every single day.

This is my 2nd time at VN, it was so much better this time. Their menu is smaller, I was disappointed they don't make ban xeo, the yellow pancakes anymore. We got pork belly bao bun. I'm not a fan of bread but it was light and fluffy so it was really good. We also got the nam neung spring rolls and that was good. I got Hi Tiew - pork both with pho noodles and I added wonton, it was so flavorful. It was portioned reasonably for the price. I still don't like the fact that it's cash only. But I'll be back if I'm craving soup and in the area.

We had a short wait but I'm glad I came when I did, because there was a long line! Now I know why the parking lot was so full. This is truly my first real Pho restaurant flavor I have been looking for since I left Cali. Wow they give you your money's worth and that service is great. The building is a little older and could use a make over, I'm here to check out the food and service and it's on point! As busy as they are they keep the floor and tables clean and that's a plus too! So that's why I gave 5 star! I'll be back.

Very restricted choices for folks not eating beef and pork. They don't substitute anything to cater to vegetarians.

I'm not sure how I've lived here almost 6 years and I'm just now finding this place!! There's not a single Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville that even comes close to being this good. The quality is on another level. The service is on another level. The taste is on another level. Before you even walk in you get hit in the face with that amazing smell of Vietnamese food. Once inside you realize what looked like an average pho place just turned into a classy high vibe hole in the wall. You're greeted and served by some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet.. and the food was insanely good. I got the pork vermicelli bowl with taro boba.

Yummy pho. Remember to bring cash! I also liked the mocha bubble tea. This is a great spot for something casual or a fun date night.

Well, sadly, it's not what it used to be. They cut deep corners in herbs, and the flavors have gone down hill. Pho soup tastes 'sweeter' than usual. Missing a lot of the herbal toppings that brought out that special pho taste. The restaurant couldn't even bother to add basic cilantro or mint to the pho. Shrimp rolls were just....shrimp, lettuce and vermicelli. No herbs or carrots included, like they used to. Prices are steep considering it's a cash only place. Sigh. Truly unfortunate.

My husband and I go here every Sunday and look forward to this Sunday Special dish. The egg rolls are by far the best egg rolls I have had and the pork belly in the Bao. Ins are phenomenal. The staff is so friendly and always there to guide you through the menu, the sauces, and suggestions to try new dishes. Though James and Henry know we are going to order the same thing every time we come! The iced coffee is also a highlight!

First time at VN Pho! Great food, great people, service is prompt and price is great! Came here on a cold rainy day in Nashville and it was a good choice! So tasty! We did not know it was cash only but they do have an ATM. Will be back!

They have the best pho around. And fresh sandwiches but only take cash so make sure you have enough cash. Because you will want to order more food.

Best pho on Nashville. Bog portions and friendly staff. I got there at least twice a month, if not more.

Best pho on the west side, pho-real. Excuse the corny joke, it's sort of like making naan problem jokes at an Indian restaurant , I can't help myself. My BFF is from Vietnam and I feel like even though I'm not from there, I know good pho when I find it. VN's Pho & Deli reminds me of being at my bro's parents' place, complete with the fish aquarium in the room. So how is the pho? VN's pho is delicious, with a flavorful broth that is never greasy. The goods are delivered to your table with a bountiful plate of goodies including bean sprouts, jalapeno, basil, cilantro, and lime. The usual trio of sauces is available too. I eat here a lot and they consistently deliver a good bowl of pho. Want to know what else is consistently delicious? Place an order for the spring rolls and you'll find out. Like all legit Vietnamese places, you need cash if you want to indulge, so bring some extra and tip your server.

Y'all this place is delicious! Second time eating here and everything was great . The staff is super nice and very helpful . Clean atmosphere ..both times line to get in to eat at this place . This is Probaly my most favorite spot in all of Nashville , it's that good ! Parking lot small and cash only ..

Great food! Food was out super quick & still very hot. The pho had a great flavor, perfect for a chilly day.

Not sure how we wandered into this area of Nashville but we're so glad we did! Coming from LA, we had a list of different Pho places we would often visit. It's a little bit harder to do that here in TN. We're so happy that we found this place! Top notch quality food. Wife had the pork chop and rice, I had the vermicelli bowl, spring rolls, and egg rolls... none of the food disappointed us. The service provided was great, all the young men working here are super polite. The restaurant itself is clean which is always great because not all of the Pho places back home were the cleanest but they were delicious. Highly recommend VN Pho! I totally agree with many reviewers and I find it really add that many Asian restaurants here in TN are combined with other nationalities.... No I don't want a Japanese- Vietnamese fusion food! This place is just perfect

5 stars for food. One star for service, so 3 as the average. Better for takeouts Authentic soup with good

Best all around Vietnamese place in Nashville. Try their pork patty spring roll- best I've ever had. Best version of peanut sauce. Can't go wrong with any of their dishes. They have daily specials and those items are really authentic and so, so good. mi vit tiem on Sunday is one of my favorites. If you get there right at opening on weekends they showcase limited bakery items- sells out quickly- yes that good. Great friendly staff, reasonably priced, and menu full of excellent dishes makes for a recipe for success. I urge everyone to set their timers and get there early. Long lines can form at popular times, but it's really worth it. Real!

What can I say.. This restaurant is so good. The food is great and the staff are very friendly. I've been eating here for about 4-5 years and I'm impressed with their constant quality. Their hard work is our delight. Our favorites are: the Pork belly bao, Tom Com Rang and the "Shaking Beef".

The best Vietnamese food I have ever had hands down. Great service!! Highly recommend the Vietnamese coffee, special beef pho, vermicelli chicken & pork egg roll, and grilled pork patties spring roll (amazing peanut sauce). Wanted to try the banh mi but they were sold out!!! Will definitely be back!

Cash only place. The food is a tad better than other Vietnamese places around town, but for me personally, it's alright. The flavor is still quite as authentic as I thought it would. My husband noodle bowl was underwhelming for him. The bun Bo hue could have been a better if we have more veggies and the sa te has more flavor. Service was pretty fast. The ambiance was decent for us.

It's cash only. Quite organized with some good variety of Vietnamese dishes you would expect. There are a couple of dishes I really love there. You get up and pay at the counter at the end. Works for me but can't really say too much about service and ambience.

My boyfriend and I visited Nashville for a week and I was in desperate need of some pho so we stopped by this place after reading all the raving reviews. I ordered shrimp spring rolls and a steak pho, and my boyfriend ordered the meatball pho and some Thai iced tea. We both enjoyed our meals and ended up leaving very happy. I love me some good pho and VN Pho & Deli did not disappoint. Their staff was friendly, and the service was great. They don't take credit cards so remember to take out some cash or stop by the ATM before you get here. They also have a machine in their restaurant. As an Asian American exploring her little way through Nashville for the first time, this restaurant was a nice home away from home -- the pho is hot and it hits the spot. It makes you wanna snuggle up on the couch when you're done.

Excellent Pho and Bon Bun Hue. The broth is rich but not too heavy. Plenty of meat in the soup and a decent amount of broth too. I've tried the avocado smoothie and the Vietnamese Iced coffee and both were great. Service is attentive and friendly. Don't forget to bring cash, as they're cash only! Excellent restaurant!

Pho, vermicelli noodles, spring rolls, bao buns... everything we've had here is amazing. If you like tofu, it's cooked perfectly and the broths are always well seasoned. What will bring you back despite the "cash only" sign is the staff. Always friendly, attentive and prompt. You won't get better service anywhere else. We finally tried the bao buns for an appetizer and they are as good as any trendy place selling them for double. Go here and get a big bowl of happiness and a few buns to start.

The food is fantastic. The service was a little confusing; I didn't really understand who my server was. But I got everything I ordered perfectly. I am sure that whenever I am in Nashville will be eating here!

VN Pho...what more can I say than an ACTUAL hidden treasure. Does the parking suck sometimes? Yes. Is it being cash only a minor inconvenience occasionally? Yes. Does that matter AT ALL when you actually sit down with your food? Literally all thoughts exit your brain with your first bite. Incredible food, along with a really kind and helpful staff. VN Pho is where I go when I'm sick, sad or just really wanting pho that makes me happy. Liquid gold, baby. ‍