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    Anh Em Vietnamese Kitchen

    4.7 (57 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Desserts
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Sunny C.

    The food here was really closer to a 3.7 star. Service was really good. Lots of seating. The pho was good but not my fave in the area. I came here mainly because the banh mis looked very good in the pictures. But they came out a bit dry. Bread was really flakey and over toasted like subway. The pokbelly had some dry parts and also really chewy parts on the skin. Perhaps the beef would have been a better choice. $7 bottled beers were a bit robbery. I may return to try the coffee and a different sandwich

    Vu D.

    The pork banh mi at Anh 'Em is seriously underrated. The bread was crispy on the outside but still soft enough inside, and the pork had a great balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. The pickled veggies and herbs gave it that fresh crunch and acidity that pulled everything together. Simple sandwich, but everything was done right. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving a good banh mi in Austin.

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    Kara M.

    OVERVIEW: A casual-cute, family-owned Vietnamese restaurant in North Austin serving up giant bánh mìs, delicious pho, fun drinks, and matcha soft serve! Everything we tried was delicious and I will definitely revisit. A great lunch spot to fulfill any of your Viet cravings. Everything is fresh and made to order. The matcha soft serve was my favorite, but everything was so tasty! QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, giant shared shopping center lot. - Reservations? No, casual spot you can walk in. If you have a large party you can call ahead. - Takeout? Yes, you can order to-go. FOOD & DRINK RATINGS: - Crab rangoons (4/5): Hot and fresh - a classic! You can't go wrong with these. The dipping sauce is perfect. Shareable or you can just eat them all! - Pork bánh mì (5/5): Loaded and thick in the best way. The pickled veggies are so good! Beware of the raw jalapeños that add a spicy kick. The fried egg add-on is $2 and recommended, but personally I could do with or without. Definitely shareable! - Beef pho (4/5): Pretty solid pho. You can choose up to 3 meats for the beef option. They also have chicken, shrimp, vegan. Great portion size and bowls range from $15-$17. - Matcha soft serve (5/5): So simple but so good! A little pricy at $7 but worth it. The sweetest finish.

    Brisket Banh Mi
    Nhu L.

    I'm impressed with their Banh mi's especially the chicken and pork one! It's filled with extra meat and the pate is so good. It's on the pricier side for Banh mi's compared to other Vietnamese bakeries but it's worth it for the meat and toppings! The service was quick and the ambiance is very chill! I'll have to come back to try the pho.

    Pork banh mi
    Dominique E.

    What can I say about this spot! It's perfection, everything you want for your Vietnamese fix. We found this spot through Instagram and the server said they seem to be a bit busier. I was craving a banh mi and this is my first one to find in Austin. It was PACKED and flavorful. Just the right amount of veggies to meat ratio. I will say the bread is so crispy, it tore up my mouth a little bit lol but that's when you know it's good. We also shared the crab Rangoon which were delightful. I want to come back for pho season!

    Edwyn A.

    Came here for lunch before an afternoon appointment down the road and enjoyed my meal. This place is popping and quick too. I got the vermicelli bowl with pork as well as an iced Vietnamese coffee. The sauce for the noodles was well balanced. The herbs were fresh and not wilted as well as the vegetables. Plenty of meat as well. I ate everything. The coffee was strong and smooth. Service was great too. Water was filled and the waiter was attentive and friendly.

    Vermicelli bowl and pho
    Josh C.

    Super friendly greeting when we walked in and I saw lot of happy people dining in. We sat down and John came over to give us some quick and friendly service, I ordered a vermicelli bowl and my wife got pho. I finished the entire bowl and loved every second of it, most places use a lot of fatty pieces of pork for this dish but not anh em and they had plenty of veggies included also which I loved. Would happily order this again next time I go. My wife said the pho was pretty good, I enjoyed the pho broth but didn't try the meat or noodles. Her thoughts were that she can get better pho elsewhere

    Grilled pork banh mi
    Crystal C.

    This is only my review for their banh mi since I didn't order anything else. We came on a Wednesday night relatively early so it wasn't super crowded, the server and the whole restaurant staff were super inviting and answered any questions we had. They were also super patient with our table when it came to ordering since you know how it is to get 4 girls in one place at the same time. Anyways, I ordered a limeade and the grilled pork banh mi. The sandwich is probably the largest banh mi I've had in Austin so much so that I had to take the other half home, it was packed with Pate and probably one of the best banh mi's I've had in Austin. Will definitely come back to try their pho since it's conveniently located in a great area of town!

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    Vivian L.

    I really like that they give you the drip cup for the coffee. A lot of places I've been to have everything pre mixed. Coffee is strong and just the way I like it. Started with the pork Bao and dipped it in chili oil. Chefs kiss. Very yummy. Pho broth was good and didn't need to add anything to it. The noodles might have been a little over cooked bc they fell apart. Might have just been a bad batch. Also had the grilled pork rice plate. Sauce was great, veggies were fresh, but the grilled pork marinate was a tad too sweet for me. Decor is cute. Service is great. VERY attentive, welcoming and nice. Bathrooms are clean!

    Delores L.

    While shopping at the comic store next door, I literally stumbled onto Anh Em by accident. It is located on West Anderson Lane, tucked into a strip mall near Hop Doddy's. While I planned to have a late lunch with my brother, I decided to grab something quick at Anh Em (according to the store manager Anh Em means brother and sister in Vietnamese). The interior of the restaurants evokes calm and serenity with stark white walls. The restaurant has simple tables and chairs with minimal wall art. Phở, bánh mì, vermicelli bowls...the classics are featured on the menu. Anh Em appears to be the type of place, that you can sit for hours to do work or homework. It has the flare of a casual neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant, the kind of place that becomes part of a routine. I ordered the Vietnamese Spring rolls filled with shrimp and lettuce wrapped in clear rice paper. The first impression...fresh, flavorful and soft to eat. The shrimp rolls came with a peanut sauce. This was not your typically peanut sauce...it was thin liquid with a light peanut taste...so good! Stylish dim lighting, soft music playing in the background and an appealing menu ...the winning formula at Anh Em

    Grilled Pork Spring Rolls
    Valerie Deanna C.

    I'm on a personal mission to find my one-stop-shop Vietnamese spot in Austin. I hate cheating. I don't want to bounce around town for different dishes. I want to be committed to one Vietnamese spot. I'm talking a veggie + fried tofu pho loaded with vegetables and swimming in a rich, flavorful beef broth; fresh Vietnamese spring rolls served warm with *BOTH* THAI BASIL AND MINT INSIDE; and a proper Bánh xèo AND Bánh hỏi served with a generous dia rau sống/raw herbs and veggies plate that doesn't have me begging for refills/begging for more. I haven't found "the one" yet... but Anh Em Vietnamese Kitchen is a solid option for now. The veggie/fried tofu pho? Good. Comforting. I liked the addition of snappy snow peas. Portion size is a bit smaller than your average Vietnamese spot, but it still hits. I swapped in beef broth for the vegan pho (yes, I'm that person) because I love the collagen and flavor, but this beef broth STILL needed more flavor. Now I HATE OVERLY SALTY PHO, so I respect the restraint with the broth here...but this swung way too far to the other side. Bring it back to the middle and add a little salt cause we need the balance. The spring rolls were SO CLOSE to perfection. They were fresh, served warm with GRILLED meat, and filled with Thai basil, but I was quietly begging for mint to be added inside, too. That Thai basil + mint combo flavor matters to me when it comes to Vietnamese food. The peanut sauce, though? No notes. Perfect consistency, a nice tang, and exactly what it should be. Now... there is no Bánh xèo or Bánh hỏi on the menu. That hurts my feelings. Not a dealbreaker, just a gentle nudge: please consider adding both of them. I just know you could do it. Bottom line: this is not my one-stop shop, but Anh Em is absolutely worth being in rotation. I've got my eye on the bánh mì and that matcha soft serve next time. ***ALSO*** consider adding a strong Vietnamese iced matcha with condensed milk to the drink menu and I'll really stop playing around. 4 stars for now. I'm rooting for you.

    Bobby L.

    We got the Banh bao w grilled tofu, beef pho, banh mi w grilled pork, matcha soft serve. Overall, good but honestly, coming with a viet background, I think the flavors are not necessarily traditional. Pho was the most flavorful and I enjoyed it. It is solid pho, but not necessarily special or the best. The buns were unique but tofu was slightly too salty. The banh mi is probably a pass for me next time. Too much veggie and the meat cut is not the traditional thit nuong (grilled pork) used in banh mis. It seems they reused the pork usually used in vermicelli bowls. The banh mi itself- the bread was very lacking. One of the best things about banh mi is the soft but crunchy bread itself. Bread is super flat. I think these Banh mis were made with the thought closer to american sandwiches which are a lot more stuffed. However, sometimes less is more. The matcha soft serve is good. I'd get it again. I probably won't be back, but I am glad I tried it! Service was great! Parking is spacious. Restaurant is clean. Plenty of tables.

    Banh Mi
    Joe T.

    A good banh mi in Austin is hard to find (especially at a reasonable price point), but I finally found one off W Anderson! The bread is crispy, grilled meat had ton of flavor, a hint of pate and all the pickled veggies, although I don't recall the jalapeños. Regardless, the sandwich slaps. The Chicken Vermicelli was also fantastic. Fresh flavors, same grilled meat with some fish sauce to drizzle on top. Do yourself a favor and check out one of the best banh mi sandwiches in town.

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    service was great. server helped with making a selection. food was fresh and delicious. worth the trip.

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