I never write reviews about places but this one is long overdue. My godmother and her mom plus me LOVE LOVE this place. The service is always excellent especially when keep coming back! They remember you and your order which always makes me feel so special. It's come to the point where I walk in and they immediately tell me my order (which they are always spot on with) and are putting it in before I even sit down. Drink too! I always get sweet tea and my godmother would come in and get her own picher and now they do that for me too! The food is wonderful granted I only eat one thing there it is always served consistently. I usually get a tofu and potato curry for my entree and summer rolls (which I drive about 30 minutes away for) and it tastes like a warm hug. The staff have a way with treating everyone so nicely. Food comes out pretty quick here as well and the only thing I wish for the restaurant is for it to grow and expand and for others to see how much of a gem this place is (but then again maybe not since I might have a harder time getting in!) It's always a welcoming environment and I will be back. I've been going for about 2 or 3 years now and even if it's been a while they remember you and your family. There is a lot of love put into the restaurant and you can tell. Thank you to all the staff they all work together to make your dining experience wonderful.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Tofu
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section
Vegetarian options
As much as I'd like to name a few I've only had one and I'm a creature of habit so I get the same vegetarian dish Everytime (and I think possibly vegan since the curry may be coconut milk based). But the CURRY WITH TOFU AND POTATOES IS TO DIE FOR. It's so tasty and the flavor is complex and hard to explain that only tasting it can help you understand. I understand not everyone may like it but I've liked it enough to eat the same dish for 3 years if that tells you anything.

This is a wonderful Vietnamese restaurant with delicious food and stellar service. We went on a early Saturday evening, and were seated promptly. They greeted us with smiles and were pretty cordial throughout our visit. The food is top-notch—we got the 137–Lemongrass chicken with rice—this was pretty spicy and flavourful, and had a lot of texture to it, and a chicken dish with noodles and a generous portion of vegetables which had undertones of garlic and ginger in just the right amount. The Vietnamese coffee was quite sweet and yet so delicious—it made for a savoury drink. For appetisers, we got the yellow pancakes with chicken, which essentially are crepes with chicken and vegetables inside them, another wonderful dish. They’ve quite an extensive menu with a ton of vegetarian and vegan options. Don’t let the drab outside of Lang Van fool you. The inside is anything but drab. There’s some interesting history to this place, and it was great to read up on it prior to visiting. The owner and the servers checked on us multiple times and made us feel welcome. Having moved recently to Charlotte from San Francisco, I had been looking for a great Asian food place, and I found it finally. I’m looking forward to visiting here in the future. They’ve some parking in the front and quite a bit of parking in the back. I bet the evenings get busy especially on weekends, but they do a good job of keeping the queue moving. They’re closed on Mondays. 5/5 for Lang Van
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Recommended dishes
Curry Chicken, Chicken Curry

I unfortunately couldn't dine in because of circumstances beyond my control but the brief time I spent inside let me know that this is a place you do NOT want to skip out on visiting as a dine-in customer. At the time I went (12/1/23), the walls were lined with Christmas cards from customers which is a testament to the relationship Lang Van has with the community. The tiny lobby was PACKED with people waiting to sit down and while that isn't always an indication of the food quality, this is one of those times that is absolutely true. The dishes I ordered were HU TIEU XAO KHO THAP CAM (103), ΒΑΝΗ ΧΕΟ (19), CHA GIO (1), and HOANH THANH (6). I highly recommend all of these as my family enjoyed them all. The woman who took my order and handed me my bags told me, "see you tomorrow". Honestly, I'm finding it hard to not go back. Yes, the food it *that* good.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls, Banh Xeo
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection

This was deceptively plain, the front fascia was simple, the location was unimpressive. However if that perception would have driven your decision to slide into this joint, you would have missed out on a truly delicious and surprising Vietnamese cuisine journey. Let’s start by saying parking and seating is limited, the furniture is basic the doors just doorsy enough, but the food, the service, the efficiency of food prep and delivery is loads above most other establishments. There are over 100 items listed on the deep menu, the appetizers, are good we had involve making our own spring rolls using a kit of cilantro, Thai basil, zucchini, chicken skewers and rice paper including a no-cost demo from our server on how to assemble the spring rolls. Our server was so accommodating and sweet her encounter and personality was just splendid. She called my wife “Ma-Ma” at the end of the encounter and I can’t explain why it felt so endearing. I got a hot pot dish and it was just delicious, but not too spicy. See my pics below. DO NOT let the store front deceive you, this place is a gem and gets 5 ⭐️’s.

The best. So small, and family oriented. The food is phenomenal, the team here is all wonderful, and don't be deterred by the wait. This restaurant would be successful in a much bigger market. Just take advantage of such a high quality authentic experience being so accessible. Normally you'd have to wait 2 hours for a place this good, or fight for a reservation. Head here, wait with your friends, have a great night eating the best Vietnamese food you can find in Charlotte.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vermicelli, House Special Hot Pot, Tofu Rolls, Chicken Curry, Fresh Spring Rolls, Special Fried Rice
Vegetarian options
Tons of vegetarian choices on their enormous menu. Easily more vegetarian options than whatever your favorite Vegan spot has.
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Parking
30 spots maybe between the back and front parking. It can be tight for sure.

Can't say enough good stuff about this place! I've been eating at Lang Van since the 90's and have never had a bad experience. Food is just clean, delicious and consistent in quality. Also, the staff is some of the most friendly people I've ever met. If you've never been, do yourself a solid and try it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Fried Tofu, Tofu Rolls, Cilantro, Fried Noodles, Fresh Spring Rolls
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection
Vegetarian options
Lang Van has a large vegetarian selection. 25 years ago I lived as a vegetarian briefly which brought me to the restaurant, and though I'm a meat eater now, I still tend to eat only vegetable based dishes when I go there. Their fried tofu is cooked perfectly and is so flavorful, and their vegetables are always fresh and crisp. I have never needed to add condiments to the dishes.

Disclaimer: my mom is Vietnamese and an excellent cook so my benchmark for Vietnamese food is very high. Lang Van has been on my "must try" list since I moved to Charlotte and I finally made it here! It's kind of a far drive from South End (20 minutes without traffic) so I'm glad it lived up to the hype. We got there around 4:30 on a Sunday which turned out to be the perfect time to go. When we left around 6pm there was a line of people waiting to be seated. We started with the egg rolls. They were just ok. I mostly tasted the fried wrapper but not the filling. The dipping sauce also did not have much flavor. Probably would not order again. What I really came for was the pho. I ordered the standard pho tai because I didn’t see pho with brisket on the menu. It was a pretty big bowl for $10.95. The broth was nice and not greasy. I think they could give more bean sprouts and cilantro on the side, and I prefer lime over lemon. Not as good as mom’s but I’d definitely come back for the pho. Service was fast and they serve beer and wine.

I have eaten here for 20 plus years and I still love it. You become family and they know you and what you want. I always get the tofu rolls. They are the best.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Tofu, Tofu Rolls, Noodle Soup, Special Fried Rice, Soup
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian options
My daughter is vegan and we always find good options for her.
Dietary restrictions
they always aim to please, so let them know your restrictions.
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Parking lot out front and behind. it is not very big so when they are really busy can be difficult.
Kid-friendliness
My grandsons have love eating here since they were babies.
Wheelchair accessibility
no steps so easy to get in.

One of the best restaurants in Charlotte as far as authenticity, kindness, service and food. Dan has the sharpest memory of anyone I’ve ever met, most of the time when I order pick up, halfway into the phone call she will remember who I am just by my voice and complete the rest of the order from memory (I order pick up maybe 2 times a year and eat there in person an additional two times per year.) Do not miss out on eating here, if you don’t know what you want, the waiters will ask you what you like and figure out something for you (I’ve never seen this fail to please new diners I’ve taken here.)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vermicelli, Spring Rolls, Fried Tofu, Tofu Rolls, Fried Noodles
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

The best Seafood Pho I’ve tried in Charlotte NC. Flavors are spot on. They do use beef broth, I am not sure if they have Chicken as an alternative. I paid about $15 and I do not believe they offer additional sizes. I wish they would give you a little more seafood and variety but it’s always fresh and delicious. Comes with (two pieces of Imitation Crab meat that are already bathing in the broth, about three shrimp, and a whole lot of Calamari strips) I love the taste of the fried onions in the soup! I will always choose Lang Van for my Seafood Pho.(2021 review) Edit:(2/18/2023) I do not know what happened. I ordered the seafood Pho and received about 5 pieces of shrimp only, one of which was only a half piece and there was no fried onions. The broth itself tasted liked regular chicken noodle soup broth. I was HIGHLY disappointed. I will only return if someone buy it for me. Photo is the least appealing one.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

We enjoyed our early dinner very much. I ordered #68 (crispy fried tofu, snow peas, onions, and asparagus in garlic sauce) and my kiddo ordered #105 (shrimp special fried rice with noodles, bean sprouts, broccoli, shrimp, snow peas, and carrots). Vietnamese iced coffee was strong and sweet. A full pot of Jasmine tea for the kid. We ordered the summer rolls and split them. (Sorry I forgot to take a picture of those but they looked like all the other pics of them on here.) There was an abundance of fresh mint in them much to our delight. We will be back very soon. $50 for dinner (not including our $15 tip).
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls, Special Fried Rice
Vegetarian options
Wonderful veggie options. Easy to please your vegetarian friends.
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Not many spots but love that they exist.

Thia was the #26 with stripes added, I wasnt wow as all these 4 or 5 starters here was. I'm Cambodian so I'm here for the pho, it's ok but I had better in Charlotte. When I got there I was greeted by a voice , didn't know where it came from till she popped out of the back like a ninja..lol anyways she seated me and ask me what I want before I even looked at the menu, she was also hard to understand. She assume I was vietnamese but then realized I wasnt. So she took off and gave me time to order.. i went with the 26 with tribes added. I'm used to my bowl stack with tribes, maybe I should have asked for extra tribes..my fault there. I can hear people across me talking about Democrats and the wall to some Japanese people..they fit the profile too, old white men ...straight Republicans..I'm independent but change my energy...would i come back., nah I just followed the most stars to a pho shop by me..I know theres others in yelp that does that too so let me help

This is an all around 5 star Charlotte staple. An absolute must! A quaint restaurant with a friendly, attentive and helpful staff, offering an expansive menu of traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Chicken, pork, shrimp and vegan dishes up and down the menu. We tried a few different dishes: curry, potato pancake, make-your-own spring rolls and squid garlic sauce. It all was so delicious. The ONLY downside is parking. It's a small lot and with as busy as Lang Van gets, sometimes it can be difficult to find a spot. But circle the lot a few times or park down the street because this place is worth it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls, Curry Chicken, Steamed Shrimp with Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection

Lang Van is one of the most authentic Vietnamese restaurants in all of Charlotte, NC! This family has been around for generations cooking and they never ever disappoint. The owner knows every long time customer by name no matter how long you've been away on business she knows you when you return . The flavors are great, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is eclectic but very welcoming as well. I do my best to visit here as often as I can when I'm in town.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls, Fried Spring Rolls, Fresh Spring Rolls
Vegetarian options
Plenty of vegetarian options.
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
They have their own parking but can be limited at times.
Kid-friendliness
Very kid friendly, and families are always present.

all I have to say is wow.. every dish I have had here has changed my life for the better. the food is that excellent! the service is unparalleled! the staff is so amazingly attentive, warm, welcoming, and kind. I just love the decor, too! the Christmas lights give me such joy. you will not find a better place in Charlotte for Vietnamese food. if you've ever visited, you know I'm right! absolutely love everything about this place! can't recommend them enough! also, they have plenty of vegetarian options ✨️
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls, House Special Hot Pot, Tofu Rolls, Fried Spring Rolls, Special Fried Rice
Parking options
Free parking lot

Loved it! We order #105 and #106, didn't think it was gonna fill me up but was surprisingly filling! The menu was super big so it took some time to look at as a first timer but the stir fry sauce had lots of flavor and overall very good food. The shrimp and chicken were also very good, a lot of places don't season the meat or just boil the shrimp but even the meat was very flavorful! The Staff were all very friendly, fast, and helpful as well! Small place and was pretty busy as we went on a Friday night but we got seated almost right away. Will definitely be coming back to try other dishes but definitely a must try place!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Parking
Some spots in the front but there's lots more parking in the back

The food scenery in Charlotte is terrible. In other words, people need to stop posting mediocre reviews to places like this. I’m an honest reviewer, I’m not here to waste your time and money. Straight to the point, the food wasn’t good quality & portions were poor. I had their combination pho: Broth almost full to the brim of the bowl, warm at best. The portions of Meat, Noodles, and the side of veggies were so off I had to ask for a second side of veggies just to add flavor to the broth. I took the L for y’all. Save yourself a trip across Charlotte and your money for a pho that doesn’t reflect the price it costs, $15. Definitely not worth it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

Pho is probably my favorite thing to eat. I have traveled all over Charlotte for it to try the different restaurants, but nothing lacks flavor as much as here. I understand that this place has been around for a long time, and I respect it. But the pho is just simply not that good. It is extremely over hyped. On 3 separate occasions, I have been here and every time I left disappointed by the quality and the flavor. Needs more depth in the broth. The noodles, meh. And the meats were tough, not tender. If you love pho, I recommend elsewhere. I believe this pho is very americanized and catered toward people who have never had it before.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Authentic Vietnamese food was not what I expected when I visited Charlotte, but a very welcome surprise. We ordered the crispy quail, Vietnamese coffee, and combination pho. Quail was a perfect appetizer...savory sweet meat and just the right portion size to get a taste and leave you wanting more. The broth of the pho was amazing...savory beef flavor, light and well seasoned. Wait staff are efficient, attentive, and kind, turning tables over in record time to keep the line moving. Generous portion of noodles to fill you up. Overall I highly recommend and would visit weekly if I lived nearby.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

Tried twice fail twice. Came in with high expectations due to great reviews. But other than the vibe I don’t have anything nice to say about the place. Probably the worse pho I had in Charlotte. The broth is almost just boiling water. Tons of noodle and a few sad piece of beef. Appetizer was definitely overpriced for the portion. $6 for two tiny Burt spring rolls is not worth it. Top it off with rude waitress. Probably will not be back for awhile. I hope the owner can see this review and improve on things, because I do want to try this place at it’s former glory days.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4

Interesting place. It doesn't look like much from the outside but it is nice inside. What is impressive about the place is such a high level of customer service. All the wait staff will fill your drink, ask if you need anything, etc. No waiting around for one person. There is a huge menu. It is longer than the Cheesecake Factory menu. I think it would be better if it was shorter and packed with only their best dishes. With that being said, what I ordered was just okay. It has crab and shrimp in it that was over cooked and a bit tough. The flavors were good, however. I feel like if I ordered something else I would have had a better experience. Other than that, the place was a good find.

So many people sing praises about Lang Van. We finally made it here to try it. As everyone else has said, the service is outstanding. They are so friendly and willing to provide explanations and recommendations. We got the #53 Bun Thit Nuong & Cha Gio (pork and imperial roll vermicelli bowl), #122 Com Tay Cam (house special hot pot), and #19 Banh Xeo (yellow pancake). Everything was delicious. I always love vermicelli bowls and the imperial rolls are a must. The crispy yellow pancake is a newer favorite of mine. The hot pot was something new to me and we loved it. The menu is huge and there's so much more I want to try. Pho, coconut curry, lemongrass curry.. how could we not come back?

This is one of those places that people will recommend if you're visiting the city. It needs little introduction other than it does some of the best Vietnamese food in Charlotte, hands down. It has a big menu, so it can be a little intimidating if you're unsure of what to try. I had the broken rice and I inhaled it under 10 minutes, so just go with your gut and enjoy the ride.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

Wow. Just… Wow. Flew into Charlotte for business and a colleague suggested we come here. I’m very glad he suggested it. The service was phenomenal, the food was delicious, and it’s very reasonably priced. Definitely read the history of this place on their website before you come. I had some of the best spring rolls I think I’ve ever had. In the pictures, you see the pineapple fried rice, the hot pot with tofu, and I think the ginger stirfry. They were all delicious! (and I’m not that big of a tofu fan). Don’t let the outside of this place fool you, it was truly a wonderful experience.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Not much can be said about this place that has not already been said. I don't typically write reviews for places but the service was so good that it feels like a disservice not to. We were sat immediately upon walking in and my water never even went below half a glass at any point. The owner is one of the nicest people I have ever met. She chose entrees for my father and I and both were amazing. No clue what we even had but I would definitely come back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls

Me and my family’s first pho in Charlotte. What an incredible pho. We both went to Vietnam and this recipe is the real deal! Absolutely incredible. Spring rolls were average and we also got a yellow pancake of some sort. Reason why 4 stars for the food is because WE FOUND A HAIR in the pancake. I addressed the situation , they offered replacement or refund. I took the refund. They apologized and I saw that it bothered the mom and the daughter, rightfully so. I’d love to come back and perhaps I will someday, but for now this memory of a dark hair in my food is haunting me…
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

We celebrated my husband's birthday with 3 other couples at Lang Van. The staff couldn't have been nicer. The restaurant was packed with many waiting for tables. The owner knows all of her customers and their favorite dishes. The food comes out of the kitchen quickly and perfectly every time. Delicious and lovely experience at Lang Van, as always!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Curry Chicken, Fresh Spring Rolls
Vegetarian options
Several vegetarian options, all of which are delicious.

This place has always been good. I've been eating here ever since I was a teenager. 15-20 yrs ago. Now I'm taking my wife and kids to enjoy this place. As always, the waitress/waiter is super friendly. The food is always good. I highly recommend this place. But during busy hours. I hope that you can get a parking space.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pho with Rare Beef and Meatballs
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

Busy restaurant with delicious food and friendly service. The menu is expansive and boasts many vegetarian and vegan options. Portion sizes varied depending on the dish; some were generous, others moderate. Flavors were outstanding and it was a great meal overall. The building is a bit of a challenge to get to,but worth the journey.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Vegetarian options
Many vegetarian options (pho, noodles, pancakes, and more) and staff have a good understanding of vegetarianism.

12 years ago, when I worked in NoDa, I would visit Lang Van at least once per week. It’s been so long since I’ve gotten to eat here, and let me just say: reunited and it feels so good. The staff are beyond attentive (the waitress called me Love the entire time) and never let your drink get low. If you need anything at all, they’re all over it for you. The prices are so super reasonable, too, which just makes it better. And the food? Well, if dreaming about the food for 12 long years tells you nothing, then you just need to go try for yourself. Beware, it’s definitely an addiction!

Great little restaurant with cozy atmosphere, attentive, friendly staff and delicious food. Their stuffed pineapple with chicken and pecans is AMAZING! The menu is so impressive, it took me about 15 minutes to choose the meal. Everything looked so yummy! I was there with friends and we decided to order different items from the menu and then share. Our waitress gladly answered any questions we had about the menu and gave her recommendations. I would definitely visit Lang Van again, and highly recommend it to everyone who likes authentic vietnamese cuisine.

We have been going here for years. One of the best restaurants in Charlotte. So friendly, they remember every customer and what they order and always make you feel special and welcome. Hands down the best customer service in town! Food is consistently delicious!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Tofu
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section

Lang Van is a magical place. I probably visit every six weeks or so, but the owner always remembers me. While we were waiting to be seated during a busy lunch the other day, she asked if we wanted our usual summer roll, and it arrived at the table almost exactly when we did. And - AND - when the server brought the check he delivered a little paper bag full of those delicious little sesame cookies. A million stars for Lang Van.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

The interior decoration of this restaurant is completely opposite by quick looking from outside. I visited in December, Christmas event. The environment is warm and beauty with mixing between Việt Nam culture and American culture. Phở is great, said my wife. Cơm tấm bì chả here reminded me the restaurant in SaiGon when I had lived there in 2010. I'll share this post on my Youtube channel with hope more and more Vietnameses know this restaurant. I'll definitely come back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great neighborhood spot. People travel to go there. Food is top notch, plus service to match.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vermicelli, Spring Rolls, Fried Tofu, Tofu Rolls, Curry Chicken, Fresh Spring Rolls
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking
Park in front and back

After coming here a couple of times we loved the food but I noticed the owner never acknowledged us she spoke to everyone else except us. It was very obvious she ignored us!! & was welcoming to the rest as I observed. It seems like she’s selective about who she wants to greet!! That’s not okay as “the owner” you should be grateful that you have clients and should be friendly/welcoming to everyone because THEY ARE SUPPORTING YOUR BUSINESS!!!!
Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

This place is a gem. Has been in Charlotte for a long time and I’m glad it survived the Covid years. It’s a must try if you like Vietnamese cuisine. Hard to say which dish is the best since i like them all; or most of them. The spring rolls are great. The pho is 100; and many fried rice dishes are bulletproof. The menu is long but everything is fresh. And i love that they love Christmas with all the decorations.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

One of our favorite spots. Really miss our weekly trips but we have been supporting them via take out. Picture is of my go to tofu soup. The packaging of the to go soup makes it super easy to divide up into two meals - typically dinner and lunch the next day. We always get the rolls - shrimp for kids and tofu for us. The best is when the owner always remembers your face, the kids, and what you order! Top it all off with some ‘budha’ beer to go. Awesome! Highly recommend.

I’ve loved this place for decades! The food is amazing, there are so many delicious choices. The staff are fantastic and can help you decide which dish is best for you. The owner and her team make me feel like family when I’m there. They somehow remember my favorite dishes every time I come! The staff are super hard working and it shows in the care they take of their patrons. You should try this restaurant right away! I’ll keep coming back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

Well worth coming here. Delicious food, welcoming and hard working staff with reasonable prices. I will happily be back to enjoy it again. This place was on several food lists for the area. It didn't disappoint.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls, Chicken Curry, Banh Xeo
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Casual restaurant.

This is one of the best restaurants in Charlotte. There is a reason this place is a Charlotte institution. The menu is extensive but I find myself getting the Pho Tai, Nam every time because it is just so good!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

WILL NOT NEVER VISIT THIS PLACE. DISGUSTING AND HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE AT THIS PLACE. The food was so much worse than I expected. DOES NOT DESERVE THIS HIGH RATE. They kept taking away the dishes even though the food wasn't done. Highly amazed at these rude servers and felt so insulted. I regret wasting my time and money at this place. Please, if you want to enjoy pho, go to another restaurant. This place sucks.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Food is great , I have tried and liked chicken fried rice , chicken soup , spring rolls , Vietnamese coffee. I liked the coffee and chicken fried rice much . Good place for couples for dinners and group parties . One of top Vietnamese restaurants in Charlotte. It is 10-15 minutes drive from uptown and plan accordingly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls, Special Fried Rice, Soup

Dan Nguyen and the rest of the staff are so kind and welcoming. They know my girlfriend by name and as soon as we walked in, her and another girl started smiling and jumping up and down. (: They make you feel like family and I hope this place stays open for a very long time!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls

Love this place! The service staff are on top of their jobs! It was the fastest service I have ever experienced. They are all very nice, too. The food is amazing! I had the bran curd with lemon grass. So good! It was light but satisfying and filling. Flavored perfectly. The bean curd was fried to perfection. My husband had the house special curry with tofu and said it was the best curry he's ever had. It was a delicious spicy coconut curry.

By coincidence I found this vietnamienne restaurant located in eastern side of Charlotte. The waiters are all super nice and the dishes are very very delicious. Real crazy thing about this place is even after 8pm, this place could still be full and you may have to wait a little while to be seated. Overall this is so far the best Vietnamese restaurant I have found in Charlotte area.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I’ve ate at 5 of the 6 vietnamese spots in Charlotte but hands down for quality, service, customer service, and overall selection this blows everyone else out the water. Anybody looking for the best vietnamese food. Look no further! The waitress is absolute doll. I can’t not tell you how amazing and attentive she was. This is normally non existent in all vietnamese places (I’m from California) Must come! Charlotte’s best

Delicious appetizers and extensive menu. The service is fast and friendly - they definitely make you feel welcomed. We had a few entrees and Pho. All solid. Will definitely go back. Even when everything was great, the attention can be sometimes overwhelming with someone coming to our table every 1 minute to check on us and move things around or collect a dish. Good service for sure, but a bit of space can be nice too.

Vietnamese person - Delicious food! I ate everything and it was a lot. Perfectly seasoned, generous amounts, great prices.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls, Banh Xeo
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Limited in the front, I think there's some in the back?

Incredible service and hospitality is found here. The vibe is authentic and unique with a mix of intriguing decor. The cuisine is genuine and delicious; the menu is extensive with items you do not see on other menus. Highly recommend Lang Van for Vietnamese and SE Asian dining in Charlotte. The attention to detail is over the top!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

This place is just the best. Their pho broth is next level. The broth is so good it has ruined other pho places for me. The service is fast and everyone that works there is super nice and treats you like a friend. New favorite spot!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls, Soup

I love this restaurant! I visited with my friend while here in Charlotte and the food is great! It's my 2nd time and I will always return. #37 on the menu is delicious!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls, Curry Chicken, Chicken Curry, Fresh Spring Rolls, Soup

I think it used to be good, because it was talked up a lot by, but I'm not very impressed with my lunch today. My food was less than mediocre, and I was charged for food that someone else ordered. I left a $10 tip for the effort. I will probably not return anytime soon, but I would surely love to be a part of this family. Absolutely beautiful!
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2

It's always so hard to figure out what to eat when I go! This time, I got the Vermicelli because I was taking it to go, but not eating at home. The one thing that is always a must for me is the Vietnamese Coffee!! I miss being able to sit inside and watch the coffee brew in front of me, though. But all of the food is so amazing and the people there are just the absolute best human beings!

I travel and try Vietnamese all over. I’m usually disappointed. Lang Van did not disappoint. The fresh flavors of Vietnam are alive and well here. I can’t wait to come back. Service was on point.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

The lady who helped us (maybe the owner?) is magic and knew exactly what would be good. I let her choose my meal and she got me #102 but with noodles and it was AMAAAAZING. I will def be back with my friends next time I'm in town! Also their sweet tea is soooo good!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

It was good, the workers were very kind and attentive. We ordered a pho and rice dish and both were good, though I feel the rice dish was lacking for the price. The grilled pork patty wasn't that large, but it was good though.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes

Can't go wrong here, if you are for Vietnamese food. The best soup, ultimate Vietnamese coffee, noodles, lot of vegeterian choice and off course very friendly service, even an Indian kingfisher beer.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Soup

Such a delicious local spot! We combined the pineapple fried rice with curry tofu and it was 5 stars! Really grateful that our community rallied to support them throughout the pandemic — would’ve been tragic to lose this staple.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The food was delicious. Yes the staff was a bit abrupt but I've experienced this before at other restaurants and don't take it personally. The prices are slightly larger than at other vietnamese restaurants, but everything I ate was delicious. Great pho and summer rolls. Very fresh. The table next to the hallway where the bathrooms were had a very bad smell.

I have been coming here for 30 years and counting ! Dan is incredibly observant and I ALWAYS tip 40%. Visited 15 countries and this my favorite restaurant in the WORLD.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend

Yes this place is worth the high reviews!! I’m so happy to have found another great place for PHO!! The staff is very welcoming, fast, and accommodating! It’s clean and the ambience inside just adds to the great food! Will be my other favorite Pho spot !!!Loved the vegetarian pho! It was plentiful authentic and I was more then satisfied!! Loved it all!

Loved Lang Van in Charlotte NC. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. It was packed on a Sunday night. We had the summer roll and another roll with pork, We had chicken curry & barbecue beef with rice! Loved the peanut sauce! Can’t wait to go back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

Unassuming place with five star everything. Amazing Vietnamese food made right. Wonderful atmosphere. Superb service that exceeds the nicest and most expensive Charlotte restaurants. A gem of a place for sure.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Being tourists and not knowing that restaurants close at 8 pm in Charlotte on a Sunday, we ended up after a 1.5 hour drive at Lang Van. Well, we ate the best fresh home cooked Vietnamese food. Nice people, great service. Thank you
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

0 stars!!! Found a hair in my tendon and i just wanted a new bowl of pho. But they took it back and explained that it was suppose to have hair, and expected me to enjoy it. Hair is still hair unless it says on the menu itself that it’s suppose to be that way. I won’t be back. I didn’t get to enjoy a new bowl or at least a refund.

I’ve never been before and I regret that!!! The food and service were amazing. They made me feel like family and I got soooo full and couldn’t stop eating my delicious meal. Can’t wait to go back!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Ambience was good, service was excellent. I tried the lemongrass chicken curry which tasted a lot like like Singapore-flavored with a strong curry powder taste. I thought it was alright. Would still come again because there’s so much on the menu!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

Very large menu. Friendly and prompt service. My water was never empty. Food was flavorful and the portion sizes were good for the price.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Not sure
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: No
Curbside pickup: Not sure

Used to be good. I was overcharged for my meal and coffee. The portion for a $16 plate was abysmal. A small coffee was $7. The owners have become so stingy. Great way to give back to the community after being supported through covid. Nice Lexus parked outside too.
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Been to many Vietnamese restaurants across NC and the pho here is the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly balanced broth and fast service. Definitely going to be coming back any chance I get.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I had high expectations for this place based on reviews and online articles. However, the experience was blah. And over priced at that, as well. The staff was very nice, but the food was mediocre. I don't think I'll be coming back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

This place never disappoints. The service is the best ever!!! Hardest working folks in the restaurant biz, food is always good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: No
Curbside pickup: Not sure

Pho is below average. Broth needs work and is not as rich or savory as others. Good rice dishes and good service, nice people. Go to any place Central Ave for better pho.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

I'm from Texas and this was recommended by my family. It was an amazing experience! My family hasn't been there in a year and the owner remembered them and what they liked to eat and drink. It was impressive! It's a popular place so make a reservation if you have a big party.
Meal type
Dinner

The dishes were light, refreshing, and flavorful. The staff never let our water glasses get half empty. Service was fast and friendly. I definitely want to come back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Love this place. Now I know why it's everyone's favorite. The staff is very friendly, the food is amazing and the owner is just the best. She can pick you a dish that is just so good. Everything I've had was good. Everything! And then those cookies with the receipt... So good!! Highly recommend!

Wonderful staff will keep your water glass full at all times and are very helpful. Delicious food and plenty of vegan options.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls

Good, fast service. Had the Jicama Roll for the first time which had a tasty sauce. We’ve had better Pho broth elsewhere but, all in all, good food. Owner says “See you tomorrow” to everyone. We’re visiting so told them we would otherwise.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

I loved this place!!! It was so delicious. We had a large party and they accommodated us so well and quickly. The staff were sweet and funny, they never let us run out of water and the food was so tasty. I will be back tomorrow for sure!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Delicious food and great service! Loved the beef pho and chicken fried rice. All the food was super flavorful and great portions. Cute ambiance and our waitress was super friendly! The food came quickly too. This is my new favorite restaurant in Charlotte and I’ll definitely return soon!

Excellent, fast, friendly service. Many different food choices, prices fair. Food is very good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Features
Employees wear masks, tables disinfected and wiped down after each use.
Dine in: Yes
Takeout: Yes

This place is a staple of the community with authentic Vietnamese quality food. Fast friendly service and delicious sweet tea!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Vegetarian options
Limited veggie options
Parking
Limited parking

The staff is incredible. They always make you feel like family and certainly recognize their regulars. The menu is very large and I haven't had anything I didn't like.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Banh Xeo, Special Fried Rice, Soup

So far, the best pho place I have ever been to. Their pho is perfect! It may not seem a lot of meat but it does! It’s actually more than enough. The ambiance is good too! I haven’t really been around to this area since I moved but now, I have at least one reason to come here!!

Flavorful South Vietnamese Pho, sweeter than Northern. Portions ample and reasonably priced. Service acceptable. Did not appreciate being asked no less than 3 times, by separate wait staff if we wanted appetizers or drinks in a matter if 5 minutes.
Service
Dine in

Food was good but a bit expensive for lunch Shrimp Pho and Shrimp fried rice cost $33. It was my first time and apparently the prices on the menus online are inaccurate. I will try again bc the food was really good.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50

They accommodated our large group in their small restaurant so that was great. The menu is extensive. Food was ok. The owner is fun.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Always the best! I'd highly recommend their coffee. Best vietnamese restaurant in Charlotte.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spring Rolls

Such wonderful service coupled with fantastic food. Great energy inside and everyone appeared to really love what they do. I felt very welcome and smiled throughout my meal. Definitely coming back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

the pho is good.. but a little bit upset with the shrimps.. its a bit expensive and they just serve me 7 pcs of dry salty shrimp and the rest is onions... i order shrimp!!!! not onions
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

Went back just to get a picture of a full bawl. My second time there. I drink from the bowl! No spoon! The staff is really friendly and fast.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Features
Dine in: Yes

The staff was awesome! They were friendly and helpful, very welcoming. The food was excellent. So many options to choose from. I am looking forward to going back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

LOVE this place! The staff is super friendly and all the food is great. My recs: tofu spring rolls, crispy quail, wooden steam basket specials, pho, and the Vietnamese yellow pancake!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

OMG everything perfect, no doubt is the best one, I tried Bún Gà Nướng for first time and I was surprised it's already My favorite ❤️ Excellent Service I can really recommend it ✨
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Delicious, authentic Vietnamese food with amazingly kind people, great service, and excellent vegetarian options. A cute dive that often has a bit of a line to get seated but it moves fast and is worth the wait. Highly recommended.

Lang Van has been here for as long as I can remember with the same amazing food and exceptional staff. Try the pho, quail, summer rolls, etc. you won’t be disappointed!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

Probably one of the best vietnamese restaurant in NC. Friendly staff, delicious authentic vietnamese food. I recommend the quails which are hard to find anywhere else.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$10–20

If you want the best Vietnamese food in the Queen City, then you need to go to Lang Van! You’ll love it! Everything I’ve had has been + ❣️
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

Come for the food, stay for the staff. Beyond the most genuine and kind hearted staff, we are greeted like family every time we come. The pho is incredible and the tofu is beyond compare (#66 on the menu, try it spicy).