Sacramento's 5 best spots to score low-priced Vietnamese food

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Viet Ha Noodles & Grill.

Craving Vietnamese food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Vietnamese restaurants around Sacramento, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Pho Xe Lua

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Topping the list is Pho Xe Lua, located at 5331 Stockton Blvd. in Fruitridge Manor. The Vietnamese spot, which offers authentic Asian cuisine and vegetarian choices, is the highest-rated inexpensive Vietnamese restaurant in Sacramento, boasting four stars out of 634 reviews on Yelp.

2. Viet Ha Noodles & Grill

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Next up is Curtis Park's Viet Ha Noodles & Grill, situated at 2417 Broadway, Suite A2. Opt for a bowl and choose your style (noodle, rice or salad box), protein, garnish and dressing. With 4.5 stars out of 554 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese and Chinese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

3. Pho Bolsa

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Fruitridge Manor's Pho Bolsa, located at 5815 Stockton Blvd., is another top choice. On the menu you can find well-done brisket and numerous pho dishes. Yelpers give the budget-friendly Vietnamese spot four stars out of 106 reviews.

4. Quan Nem Ninh Hoa

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Quan Nem Ninh Hoa, a Vietnamese spot, is another high-traffic, cheap go-to, with noodle soups and spring rolls on the menu. With four stars out of 1,020 Yelp reviews, head over to 6450 Stockton Blvd. to see for yourself.

5. Pho Le

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Over in Valley High-North Laguna, check out Pho Le, which has earned four stars out of 1,005 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Vietnamese spot, which offers grilled pork spring rolls and fried chicken wings, by heading over to 8785 Center Parkway, Suite B180.

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