Queens' Favorite Vietnamese Kitchen

Come on in,
we saved you
a seat.

A bowl of pho isn't just dinner at Chef Papa — it's an invitation to slow down, share a table, and taste the recipes that have brought our neighborhood together for years.

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Loved by locals in
Flushing & surrounding neighborhoods

Steaming bowl of Vietnamese pho with fresh herbs and lime

Golden crispy Vietnamese spring rolls on a plate

Freshly made banh mi sandwich with pickled vegetables

Fan favorite

What We Serve

A Taste of Vietnam, Right Here in Queens

Every dish is crafted from scratch using family recipes passed down through generations. From slow-simmered broths to hand-rolled spring rolls, we make it the way it's supposed to be made.

Bowl of Vietnamese pho with rice noodles and fresh herbs

Signature

Pho

Our signature beef and chicken pho simmers for 12 hours in a fragrant broth with star anise, cinnamon, and charred ginger. Served with fresh herbs, lime, and hoisin.

Beef Chicken Tofu

Vietnamese banh mi sandwich with pickled vegetables and cilantro

Bánh Mì

Crispy French baguette loaded with house-marinated meats, pickled daikon and carrots, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and our signature pâté. A Queens classic.

Pork Tofu Combo

Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls with shrimp and herbs

Crispy & Fresh

Gỏi Cuốn & Nem Rán

Fresh shrimp and herb rolls wrapped in rice paper, or our crispy fried spring rolls — both served with our homemade hoisin-peanut dipping sauce.

Fresh Roll Crispy Roll Vegan

Vietnamese broken rice plate with grilled pork and fried egg

Cơm Tấm

Southern Vietnam's comfort food — shattered rice topped with grilled pork chop, savory meatloaf, crispy egg, pickled vegetables, and fish sauce.

Pork Chop Meatloaf Egg

Vietnamese vermicelli noodle bowl with grilled meat and fresh herbs

Bún & Lẩu

Cold vermicelli bowls with grilled meats, crispy wontons, and a mountain of fresh herbs — or try our hot pot for a cozy, shared experience.

Bún Chả Bún Bò Hot Pot

Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk in a traditional phin filter

Don't Skip

Đồ Uống & Tráng Miệng

Finish with our legendary cà phê sữa đá — strong Vietnamese drip coffee over sweetened condensed milk and ice. Or try bánh flan and chè for something sweet.

Cà Phê Sữa Đá Trà Bánh Flan

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Chef preparing Vietnamese food in a bustling kitchen

Fresh Vietnamese herbs and vegetables at the market

Warm interior of Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen restaurant

Vietnamese street food preparation at a local market

Since

Early Days in Queens

Our Story

Food that feels like
coming home.

Chef Papa didn't set out to open a restaurant. He set out to share the flavors his grandmother taught him — the kind of meals that fill a room with aroma and bring people to the same table.

Every broth is started from scratch. Every spring roll is hand-rolled. We source the freshest herbs from local markets and treat every ingredient with the respect it deserves.

Located on 162nd Street in the heart of Queens, we've become a neighborhood staple — the place where regulars are greeted by name and where a bowl of pho is always just right.

100%

Fresh Ingredients

12hr

Broth Simmered

Daily

Hand-Rolled

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