Vietnamese Kitchen · Tucson, AZ

What if a bowl of pho could feel like coming home?

At Bai Thong, we slow-simmer broth for 12 hours, hand-pull noodles, and build every dish the way our family has for generations — right here on East Speedway Blvd.

A steaming bowl of Vietnamese pho with fresh herbs and lime

"Every bowl carries the patience of a family recipe passed down through three generations."


Chef preparing fresh Vietnamese noodles by hand Fresh herbs and ingredients for Vietnamese dishes

Our Story

Rooted in tradition,
made for Tucson

Bai Thong began with a simple conviction: that the best Vietnamese food doesn't need to be complicated — it needs to be honest. Every broth is started from scratch. Every herb is chosen with care. Every plate is an act of hospitality.

Located on East Speedway Blvd, we've become a quiet favorite among Tucsonans who value flavor that speaks for itself. No shortcuts. No compromises. Just real food, made the right way.

What We Do Best

Signature dishes, crafted with intention

Pho bo — Vietnamese beef noodle soup in a fragrant broth

Pho

Our signature beef pho simmers for over twelve hours, extracting deep umami from charred onion, ginger, and star anise. Served with a plate of fresh herbs and your choice of rare steak or brisket.

Banh mi sandwich with pickled vegetables and cilantro

Banh Mi

Crisp French-Vietnamese baguette, layered with house-marinated proteins, quick-pickled daikon and carrot, jalapeño, and a sweep of pâté. A sandwich that bridges two worlds beautifully.

Bun cha — grilled pork with vermicelli noodles and dipping sauce

Bún & Grills

From fragrant bún chả to lemongrass skewers and crispy spring rolls — each dish is built around fire, fresh herbs, and the kind of balancing sauce that makes you close your eyes.

The Experience

Food that remembers
where it comes from

Vietnamese cuisine is built on contrast — hot and cold, crunchy and silken, bright and deep. At Bai Thong, we honor that balance in everything we serve. The meal is unhurried. The flavors are deliberate. And every visit feels like being welcomed into someone's kitchen.

Reserve a Table

12hr

Broth simmer time

Fresh

Herbs daily

East

Speedway Blvd

3rd

Generation recipe
Warm interior of Bai Thong restaurant with natural light

Hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 11am – 10pm
  • Sunday: 12pm – 9pm

Location

4853 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712

Free parking available behind the building.
Street parking on Speedway as well.

Contact

(152) 088-15068
Call ahead for large parties or catering inquiries.

Find Us

Come taste the difference

We're right on Speedway, easy to find and just as easy to love. Walk in any time during our hours — or give us a call ahead.

Address 4853 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson 85712
Hours Mon–Thu 11–9 · Fri–Sat 11–10 · Sun 12–9
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