Tabelog ratingVietnamese Aobaba Fukuyama ten (ベトナム料理 アオババ 福山店) has earned a strong reputation, including a spot in the Tabelog 100 for Asian cuisine, for serving what many consider the most authentic Vietnamese food in the area. Run by Vietnamese staff and frequented by the local Vietnamese community, the restaurant offers an extensive menu with over 100 items, promising a genuine taste of home-style cooking.
The standout dish, praised in numerous reviews, is the pho with three types of beef: half-raw, boiled, and stewed. Other consistently lauded staples include the fresh spring rolls (goi cuon), fried spring rolls, bún chả, and bún bò Huế. The generous portions and strong, authentic flavors are a common theme, and guests with dietary needs will find reliable vegan options available.
While the food receives high marks, service can be inconsistent, with some guests reporting slow or curt staff on occasion. A few diners also found certain dishes slightly too sweet for their taste. However, the overall consensus points to exceptional value, with substantial meals at reasonable prices. A typical lunch costs under ¥1,000, while dinner is around ¥3,000–¥3,999. Reviewers recently paid approximately ¥1,150 for the three-beef pho and ¥1,200 for a bún chả lunch set.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 12-minute walk from JR Fukuyama Station.
- Reservations: Walk-ins are welcome, but booking is recommended for peak lunch and dinner hours to avoid a wait.
- Payment: Accepts credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) and PayPay. Electronic money is not accepted. Note that some past reviews mention cash-only payment, so it may be wise to bring cash as a backup.
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome. Kids' menus are available, and strollers are permitted.
- Language: An English menu is available, and staff can often provide assistance in English.
- Dietary: Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
- Seating: 40 seats, with semi-private rooms for up to 8 people.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: Two parking spaces are available nearby.
