In the U.S., District One Kitchen & Bar, a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Las Vegas's Chinatown, closed on July 6, 2025, after 11 years of operation.
Opened in 2014, the restaurant made its mark with a modern fusion of Vietnamese cuisine, especially its signature lobster pho, which attracted a large number of locals and tourists.
In addition, the restaurant offered a variety of highly-rated dishes such as oxtail fried rice, stir-fried clams with garlic and basil, chicken wings in fish sauce, and creative cocktails.
Its spacious setting and late-night service made District One a familiar meeting place for the Vietnamese food community in Las Vegas.
Photo by Jack
Pho Grand, a Vietnamese restaurant on South Grand Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri in the U.S., announced its closure on June 13, 2022, ending 33 years of service to the local community.
Hang "Tami" Trinh's family immigrated to the U.S. more than 45 years ago and opened Pho Grand in 1989 with the aim of creating jobs and supporting their children's education.
"Never, not even in our wildest dreams, did we think the restaurant could last for more than three decades," Trinh told a local news site.
She added that now that her children are grown, the family believes its responsibilities have been fulfilled.
During the Covid pandemic, Pho Grand faced the risk of shutting down but was sustained by support from the local community. However, after years of continued challenges, the family ultimately decided that closing the restaurant was unavoidable.
Photo courtesy of Pho Grand
In Australia, news in December 2025 that Mr. Bill’s Vietnamese Canteen would close its outlet at the Belmont Bowls Club in South Brisbane saddened many customers.
The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Belmont Bowls manager Shaynae Clark as describing the closure as “a huge shock.”
“It’s truly heartbreaking,” she said, as she continued serving drinks while long queues formed for the last of Mr. Bill’s crispy pork sandwiches at the venue.
After nine months of operation, closing only on Tuesdays, owner Loc Nguyen, 35, decided to step away in search of a smaller space better suited to his family life.
Photo by Mr. Bill’s Vietnamese Canteen
Red Lantern, located in Darlinghurst, Sydney, announced its closure on Nov. 22, 2025, bringing to an end a 25-year journey of showcasing Vietnamese culture in Australia.
The restaurant was co-founded by renowned chef Luke Nguyen, a judge on MasterChef Vietnam, along with his sister Pauline Nguyen and business partner Mark Jensen.
Over the years, Red Lantern earned acclaim for introducing the spirit of down-to-earth Vietnamese dining -- sitting on plastic chairs, eating at street food stalls -- to international diners, and became a familiar gathering place for thousands.
However, following a winter widely regarded as particularly harsh for Sydney's food and beverage industry, the restaurant was forced to cease operations.
Prior to the closure, the founding trio attempted to sustain its appeal through various measures, including maintaining ingredient quality, renovating the space, boosting social media engagement, and even offering haircut services during breaks, but these efforts were ultimately unable to avert the decision.
Photo by Red Lantern
Miss Viet Kitchen - Adelaide, a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Australia, announced its closure after 7 years of service at the end of 2024.
The information, posted on the restaurant's Instagram and Facebook pages, quickly attracted attention and received many messages of regret and sympathy from the loyal customer community.
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In Scotland, Hanoi Bike Shop was a highly rated Vietnamese restaurant in Glasgow and widely regarded as one of the first to introduce Vietnamese cuisine to the city.
Opened in 2012, the restaurant stood out for its minimalist design inspired by Hanoi street food and a menu centered on traditional dishes such as pho, bun, and other home-style Vietnamese meals.
Thanks to its consistent quality and welcoming atmosphere, Hanoi Bike Shop enjoyed strong support from the local community for more than a decade before announcing its closure on Aug. 25, 2025 after 13 years of operation.
Photo by Hanoi Bike Shop
