Best Vietnamese Food in Tampa

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Tampa, FL at 8405 N Himes Ave #105

Da Nang's soul food, served in Tampa

A family kitchen rooted in Da Nang

Family-owned and steeped in the regional cuisine of Da Nang, Gạo Restaurant serves comforting dishes made with care. Our broth is made from scratch every single morning.

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Fresh broth, every morning

Generational recipes from Da Nang — never frozen, never rushed. A regional tradition you won't find anywhere else in Tampa.

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From our kitchen

Catering Made Easy

Planning a gathering? Let us take care of the food. From office lunches and family celebrations to parties and special events, our catering options make it simple to serve delicious food your guests will enjoy. Order catering for your next event and make hosting easier.

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What our guests are saying

"This was our first time trying Vietnamese cuisine, and it could not have been a better introduction." Gao holds a 4.8-star rating across nearly 600 reviews.

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Come as you are

Families, kids, and even pets are welcome. Free parking out front. We're open most days — come in, sit down, and let us take care of you.

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The food was delicious and the portions were good. All the drinks were enjoyable, especially the fresh orange juice. We'll definitely be back.

N P.

Just discovered Gao Restaurant and I'm hooked! As a first-timer, I tried their authentic Pho and it was love at first bowl - the flavors were rich and delicious! I'm already planning my next visit to try more of their menu. Can't wait to come back and explore more of what Gao has to offer!

Sharon B.

Gao Restaurant offers top notch service. Their food is always served fresh and hot. Very good people/atmosphere and is the best place to get pho. They offer plenty of food options on their menu as well. Highly recommend.

J R.

Was in the area had some time to kill randomly walked into this place. Don’t regret it at all food was amazing authentic they do thicker noodles which made it so much better! They were super kind and recommended some options place is a hidden gem.

Yianni F.