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Superb service. They were extremely attentive and polite. Food came out in a timely manner, the checked up regularly and water was constantly refilled. This is a higher end fine dining restaurant so you should expect the portion sizes and price to be pretty comparable to a lot of other finer dining restaurants. Overall the food's flavor was fantastic. I ordered the king salmon clay pot. I thought the salmon was so tasty! They added pepper and sauce to the salmon - It was tender and flavorful and paired nicely with white rice. The quail (not pictured below) also was super flavorful and was cooked so well it tasted like beef. The soup was also light and refreshing, similar to a west lake soup. It was thicker consistency and had cilantro and chucks of lobster. The drinks served were also super balanced. We ordered the mojito and the dragon fruit cocktail. The mojito was the right balance between minty and sweet with just a hint of alcohol flavor. For the dragon fruit cocktail, it was very fruity, on the sweeter side but not overpowering and was topped with egg whites to give it a little bit of frothiness. I will say, we are slightly underdressed to enter this establishment. Everything seemed so luxurious and many people were in formal business wear! Keep this in mind if you go! There is a parking deck right next to the location as well, both self parking and valet!
We really wanted to like this place more than we did. The restaurant itself is beautiful and located in the really nice autry park area. While the ambiance is great, seating arrangements could use some improvements -- we were sitting in the middle of the restaurant, in front of the front door, so caught the cold draft each time it was opened during winter - so we had to keep our jackets on for the meal. Here's what we got: Chili garlic prawns - 5/5 - delicious! Super flavorful and a nice spicy kick. Lemongrass lamb chop - 4/5 - this was good. Didn't quite taste the lemongrass. Ora king salmon clay pot - 3/5 - this looks beautiful and really unique, but the fish was really fishy. Dubai chocolate mousse/cake - 1/5 - not good. We ate one bite and left the rest. Odd dessert selection for a Vietnamese restaurant. Overall an okay experience. Given the other reviews, we were really looking forward to it, but left a bit disappointed.
Annam does a great job of elevating tradional Viet cuisines while still keeping the authenticity. Located in the Autry park shopping plaza, you can park in the garage or valet is available. It was a short walk from the garage. I like the modern interiors and intimate booth seatings. Menu is very simple with a variety of traditional dishes with Vietnamese translations as well. We chose a few to share: - grilled wagyu wrapped betel leaves - imperial roll - pork jowl lettuce wrap - shaking fillet mignon - tofu king mushrooms clay pot I enjoyed everything we tried. My favorite was the fillet mignon and Wagyu wrapped in betel leaves. The meat melts in your mouth. We also got a bowl of rice on the side. It was a homey dinner but in an elevated scale. Staff were very friendly and service was quick. I would definitely come back to try more of their menu.
Delicious, yes. Portions kind of small. Prices kind of high. Excellent food quality and preparation. Familiar dishes were texturally superior to the average Vietnamese restaurant. Standouts: Ora king salmon clay pot Seared scallop mango salsa Imperial roll Very pretty space, full bar, valet or garage parking (discounted garage with validation). Worth going back on occasion.
I'll be honest--I was really skeptical about this place. With the abundance of amazing Vietnamese food Houston has to offer, I wasn't sure why I'd choose an "elevated" Vietnamese restaurant. But my wife really wanted to try it, and after seeing it included in the Michelin Guide's recommendations, I figured... why not? The restaurant is located in Autry Park--an upscale part of Houston--and it definitely fits the vibe. The space is cute and stylish with thoughtful decor, fun furniture details, and a nice alcohol wall that adds to the atmosphere. We had reservations and were seated right away. Our server, Hung, was incredibly friendly and made the experience even better. We started with the Lobster Asparagus Soup, which was delicious--light, fresh, and comforting. The wagyu betel leaf was another standout: tender, flavorful beef, and the sauce really brought everything together. For mains, we ordered the shaking beef and the claypot Ora King salmon. The bò lúc lắc was honestly one of the best I've had in terms of ingredient quality--the beef was so tender I could probably eat it without teeth. The salmon was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. Sure, I know you can find similar dishes elsewhere for a fraction of the price, but it's hard not to appreciate the quality and execution here. To finish, we had the pandan coconut mousse cake, which was the perfect ending--not overly sweet and really well balanced. Overall, it was a great experience, and I can absolutely see why this spot made it into the Michelin Guide.
Okay - to start off, I have to say that there was not one dish I didn't like at Annam. Everything was so tasty, and the staff was so accommodating. We had a few dietary restrictions (nut allergies, eggplant allergies, no pork, and spicy intolerance for some of our folks), and our waitress was so kind as to fully go through the menu with us. The kitchen was also so kind to make a couple modifications to some dishes so that we would be able to enjoy them. The interior is also so beautiful and so tastefully decorated that it truly elevates the experience. This is what I expect from fine dining! For the food, we just had so many options we needed to try! We started out with the small plates: annam chicken wings, fried stuffed squash blossom, king salmon crudo, grilled prawn mango salad, and the lemongrass lamb chop. All were good. My favorite was probably the king salmon crudo followed by the lemongrass lamb chop and the annam chicken wings. While the fried stuffed squash blossom and grilled prawn mango salad were good too, it just wasn't as great/a little plain to me and probably not worth ordering again. But still tasty if those are your go-tos. For large plates/vegetarian dishes, we ordered the lemongrass tofu, the ora king salmon clay pot, the shaking filet mignon, and the free range chicken curry. Hands down the best dish was the shaking filet mignon. It was so tasty and definitely the star of the show. I also really loved the lemongrass tofu, very refreshing and light, and the ora king salmon clay pot, very savory, but the free range chicken curry was just okay to me. We did ask for a modification to remove the thai chili (for my grandma who dislikes spicy food), so maybe if it came as it was I would have enjoyed it better, but I just still think the other dishes were worth more. We opted out of dessert this time - but wow. What a great experience. Definitely give Annam a try!
Annam completes its task successfully- by bringing the flavors that are authentic and identifying to Vietnamese cuisine and sharing it to a broader, Eurocentric palate. Most of its dishes remain true to the heart of Vietnam and would succeed if taken back home. Annam successfully combines existing Asian cuisines that made its way to the ranks of fine dining (Japanese, Chinese) and calls upon Central Vietnam's rich culture and history. Here is a list of what I highly recommend- - Goi ca. The plate is artfully plated with five small bites with vibrant yellow pedals, crispy shrimp chips, mint, cilantro, deep fried garlic and shallots, and a beautifully blended fish sauce dressing on top of a raw white fish. This interpretation of goi ca meets both criteria of tasting Vietnamese and having ceviche-like influence. Our party ordered 2 servings for 5 people. - Pork jowl wrap. Three pieces of pork jowl are fried and carefully knotted with a single piece of scallion, removing the painstaking task of combing ingredients together held together with a small piece of lettuce, a weekend tradition common in Vietnamese households. I taste banh hoi, pickled carrots and radish and a thin slice of mint. This wrap fits exactly in one or two bites, bringing an explosion of flavor and emulsifying the principals of salt, fat, and acid in perfect harmony. - Beef Tenderloin- not to be confused with bo luc lac. This appetizer brought out this restaurant's special fish sauce, a flavor more intense and aromatic than Red Boat or 3 Crabs. The sauce is immersed with a broth and shallots or scallion oil. The beef was soft and tender. It was after this dish that I recognized a fruity aftertaste to all of their vinaigrettes, a possibility of tamarind, pineapple, or the replacement of lime with lemon in the typical nuoc cham.
Annam is definitely one of the fanciest Vietnamese restaurants I've visited. It's ornately decorated, and the service was refined and friendly. The food was tasty and high quality, but with so many good Vietnamese restaurants in Houston, one is definitely paying for the ambiance and service. We had a couple of hiccups that made this a lower rating, especially for the expectations of a high caliber restaurant. For food: ** Pork jowl lettuce wrap: 1 piece per order, but if you just wanted to nibble for a taste, this could be shared as a 2 bites. Nice charcoal grilled flavor, but the pork was too fatty for me (MT loved it though!). The crisp clean taste of the veggies definitely helped with the fattiness. Nice to try~ ** Scallop with mango salsa: the scallop was nicely cooked and tender! The seared crust was definitely quite salty, but the salsa part helped cut the saltiness. Was a little wary of mango in this dish, but it was overall more of a sweet onion flavor. Would get again if it was less salty. ** Shaking filet mignon: beautifully presented with lots of greens. The meat was tender and just the right amount of chew, and it was elevated with the fresh lemon salt and pepper sauce. Small portion but big on taste, really enjoyed that one! ** Claypot king salmon: arrived and stayed piping hot in the claypot. This one is for salmon lovers-- the nuggets were so tender and melt in your mouth. I enjoyed the green onion and flavor the herbs added, but it was definitely on the salty side. There are pork cracklings with a fun "poofy" texture and burst of taste. I even learned what a fresh peppercorn bunch looks like! Definitely needed some rice (separate extra charge). The rice was warm and a delicate fluffy texture, yum! For service: Our waiter was polite and a bit quiet (not the most warm personality). He asked if we had any allergies to start, and we requested no cilantro in the dishes. And yet the dishes came with cilantro. We didn't say anything, but why did the waiter even ask? He also forgot the extra rice we ordered, and we were already halfway through with our entrees when it arrived. In contrast, the manager (?) was really friendly and stopped by each table to check in and chat. The staff ensured our waters were always filled to the top. To wrap it up, the host validated our parking before we walked out, but, the validation didn't work at the garage exit. So we ended up paying for parking. Overall, food was tasty-- a little too salty for me but probably flavorful and enjoyable to most. The fancy decor and comfortable booth seating gives one a calm relaxing space to enjoy some high quality fare. I wouldn't come back again because of the number of mishaps for such a nice restaurant (and for the price we paid), but it was nice to try.
Came in on a wed night with reservation and seated immediately with reservation. Dress code: smart casual. I came in fairly dressed up and plenty people in more casual outfits although no athletic wear Food 4/5: we ordered the wagyu lettuce wrap, the pork wrap for apps and the chicken curry and salmon fish head for mains. Food was well made, my personal favorites were actually the wraps. Fish head was a bit too fatty for me. The curry was pretty good Service 4.5/5: great service, very quick, response and helpful with recommendations. Had some difficulty hearing him, fairly soft spoken Ambiance 4.5/5: beautiful ambiance, high ceilings, elegant seating with booths being in their own little alcoves Value 4/5: fairly good value within reasonable pricing for fairly premium ingredients Overall 4.2/5: good food with great ambiance and service. If you dine for the experience, this is a pretty good place for you Parking is a pain in this area. Valet parking and garage parking with validation for 5 dollars
I was excited to try out this new-ish spot after seeing them receive a bib gourmand. We had a 7:30 reservation for Saturday night and upon arrival they said that our table would be ready shortly and asked for us to wait at the bar. Well we waited, and waited, and waited. We asked the hostess and manager several times when our table would be ready to which they replied, "I don't know, we have several tables that should be getting up any minute". Meanwhile our drinks at the bar took a good 20 minutes to prepare. We were finally seated shortly after 8pm, which, if I wanted to eat at 8pm I would have made a reservation for 8pm. Once we were seated no one came to the table to take our order or give us water for almost 15 minutes until we got up to speak to the manager again. We let them know that we had a party that we needed to get to so we would like to place our order as quickly as possible. When our first course came out we ordered a second round of drinks and they let us know that the bar was very backed up but they would like to send us a complimentary bottle of champagne. This was very nice and the first time they offered compensation for the service, but the bottle of champagne also took 20 minutes to come out. For dinner we ordered the chicken wings, pork jowl lettuce wraps, wagyu betel leaf, chicken curry, shaking filet mignon and the vegetarian clay pot. The food was honestly very good with the betel leaf, shaking beef and vegetarian clay pot being table favorites, and maybe it was just an off night, but the service was so tough that I won't be recommending this restaurant to friends any time soon.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston so far! Food- amazing, really well prepped Vietnamese food with a modern twist. Had the banh xeo (single bite crisp; one plate was not enough!), fried tofu is pretty basic and classic, the fish is just awesome (great quality and flavor), the spring rolls are as expected and great Service - friendly (can be slow when busy) Ambiance - just look at this place; it took 28 months to build! in love with these vibes
Wow! This place truly exceeded my expectations. I don't typically gravitate towards Vietnamese food.. it's just not something I typically "love." But, I loved everything! Very clean food and lots of flavor! The server Lexi was awesome, very attentive and gave us good recommendations. My owner checked on us multiple times as well - super sweet guy. I will 1000% be back! Ambiance is gorgeous and very quiet.. we thought it was empty when we sat at the bar but when we sat down.. it turned out the restaurant was actually pretty full. The walls block a lot of noise.
The attention in detail with how the restaurant interior looks to the food is soo amazing. Very amazing place. Prior to being seated, you enter the restaurant doors to a very modern front bar area. The drinks were amazing and it's only just the beginning to your culinary journey. Chef Kaytee is magical with her magic hands as dish after dish came out, with splendid flavors. Don't take my word for it but look at the food pics. The staff that waited on was impeccable. Houston, you have a winner!
Annam checks all the boxes for a great family dinner, party of 8. The space is beautiful, nice location, great service, and delicious food. The MICHELIN Guide with Bib Gourmand status appears to be well earned. We ordered several cocktails that were delicious but my mocktail was my favorite - the spicy jackfruit. Give it a try with or without alcohol. Pretty presentation. I think we ordered everything on the menu- almost. Here's what we ordered and recommend: * Grilled Wagyu Wrapped Betel Leaf - nicely presented, savored every bite * Tiger Prawn Mango Salad - delicious and refreshing * Gỏi Cá Annam - we fought over this, down to the last bite. Decided not to order more so we could save room for the rest of our dinner. * Chicken wings - spicy and no spicy - loved them both, slightly crunchy and not too much sauce * Tumeric Seabass - delicious but servings were too small * Ora King Salmon Clay Pot - the sauce was on the lighter side than expected but still good, fish was cooked just right * Lemongrass Lamb Chop - asked for medium and the temperature was perfect * Shaking Filet Mignon - nice portion, great flavor, very tender * Whole Branzino steamed - tender, flaky, and moist. This was bursting with flavors! * The desserts were delicious overall, but the tiramisu fell a little short. The flavor was so subtle that I probably wouldn't have recognized it as tiramisu if I hadn't been told what it was. It could definitely use a bolder coffee and mascarpone flavor. The staff was attentive, constant refills on drinks and clean plates. The noise level was medium, Love the liquor bottle presentations along the back wall and the gorgeous chandeliers. I can't wait to return for another fabulous dining experience. read more
4 months ago
Michelin star deserved! This place was fabulous! Great service? Beautiful restaurant and amazing food! We ordered shrimp stuffed pepper and my god today it was excellent! It comes in a set of 2 but we got a 3 pack! I ordered the grilled branzino and let me tell you! That chimichurri sauce !! Clutch! It is demonetisation and truly grilled to perfection. My friends ordered the filet mignon and the chicken and they were equally as impressed! I ordered the espresso mousse for dessert which comes out in the shape of a coffee bean. Cuteeee and perfect! This place didn't disappoint and it is a must visit. read more
Superb service. They were extremely attentive and polite. Food came out in a timely manner, the checked up regularly and water was constantly refilled. This is a higher end fine dining restaurant so you should expect the portion sizes and price to be pretty comparable to a lot of other finer dining restaurants. Overall the food's flavor was fantastic. I ordered the king salmon clay pot. I thought the salmon was so tasty! They added pepper and sauce to the salmon - It was tender and flavorful and paired nicely with white rice. The quail (not pictured below) also was super flavorful and was cooked so well it tasted like beef. The soup was also light and refreshing, similar to a west lake soup. It was thicker consistency and had cilantro and chucks of lobster. The drinks served were also super balanced. We ordered the mojito and the dragon fruit cocktail. The mojito was the right balance between minty and sweet with just a hint of alcohol flavor. For the dragon fruit cocktail, it was very fruity, on the sweeter side but not overpowering and was topped with egg whites to give it a little bit of frothiness. I will say, we are slightly underdressed to enter this establishment. Everything seemed so luxurious and many people were in formal business wear! Keep this in mind if you go! There is a parking deck right next to the location as well, both self parking and valet! read more
We really wanted to like this place more than we did. The restaurant itself is beautiful and located in the really nice autry park area. While the ambiance is great, seating arrangements could use some improvements -- we were sitting in the middle of the restaurant, in front of the front door, so caught the cold draft each time it was opened during winter - so we had to keep our jackets on for the meal. Here's what we got: Chili garlic prawns - 5/5 - delicious! Super flavorful and a nice spicy kick. Lemongrass lamb chop - 4/5 - this was good. Didn't quite taste the lemongrass. Ora king salmon clay pot - 3/5 - this looks beautiful and really unique, but the fish was really fishy. Dubai chocolate mousse/cake - 1/5 - not good. We ate one bite and left the rest. Odd dessert selection for a Vietnamese restaurant. Overall an okay experience. Given the other reviews, we were really looking forward to it, but left a bit disappointed. read more
Annam does a great job of elevating tradional Viet cuisines while still keeping the authenticity. Located in the Autry park shopping plaza, you can park in the garage or valet is available. It was a short walk from the garage. I like the modern interiors and intimate booth seatings. Menu is very simple with a variety of traditional dishes with Vietnamese translations as well. We chose a few to share: - grilled wagyu wrapped betel leaves - imperial roll - pork jowl lettuce wrap - shaking fillet mignon - tofu king mushrooms clay pot I enjoyed everything we tried. My favorite was the fillet mignon and Wagyu wrapped in betel leaves. The meat melts in your mouth. We also got a bowl of rice on the side. It was a homey dinner but in an elevated scale. Staff were very friendly and service was quick. I would definitely come back to try more of their menu. read more
10 months ago
Delicious, yes. Portions kind of small. Prices kind of high. Excellent food quality and preparation. Familiar dishes were texturally superior to the average Vietnamese restaurant. Standouts: Ora king salmon clay pot Seared scallop mango salsa Imperial roll Very pretty space, full bar, valet or garage parking (discounted garage with validation). Worth going back on occasion. read more
I'll be honest--I was really skeptical about this place. With the abundance of amazing Vietnamese food Houston has to offer, I wasn't sure why I'd choose an "elevated" Vietnamese restaurant. But my wife really wanted to try it, and after seeing it included in the Michelin Guide's recommendations, I figured... why not? The restaurant is located in Autry Park--an upscale part of Houston--and it definitely fits the vibe. The space is cute and stylish with thoughtful decor, fun furniture details, and a nice alcohol wall that adds to the atmosphere. We had reservations and were seated right away. Our server, Hung, was incredibly friendly and made the experience even better. We started with the Lobster Asparagus Soup, which was delicious--light, fresh, and comforting. The wagyu betel leaf was another standout: tender, flavorful beef, and the sauce really brought everything together. For mains, we ordered the shaking beef and the claypot Ora King salmon. The bò lúc lắc was honestly one of the best I've had in terms of ingredient quality--the beef was so tender I could probably eat it without teeth. The salmon was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. Sure, I know you can find similar dishes elsewhere for a fraction of the price, but it's hard not to appreciate the quality and execution here. To finish, we had the pandan coconut mousse cake, which was the perfect ending--not overly sweet and really well balanced. Overall, it was a great experience, and I can absolutely see why this spot made it into the Michelin Guide. read more
10 months ago
Okay - to start off, I have to say that there was not one dish I didn't like at Annam. Everything was so tasty, and the staff was so accommodating. We had a few dietary restrictions (nut allergies, eggplant allergies, no pork, and spicy intolerance for some of our folks), and our waitress was so kind as to fully go through the menu with us. The kitchen was also so kind to make a couple modifications to some dishes so that we would be able to enjoy them. The interior is also so beautiful and so tastefully decorated that it truly elevates the experience. This is what I expect from fine dining! For the food, we just had so many options we needed to try! We started out with the small plates: annam chicken wings, fried stuffed squash blossom, king salmon crudo, grilled prawn mango salad, and the lemongrass lamb chop. All were good. My favorite was probably the king salmon crudo followed by the lemongrass lamb chop and the annam chicken wings. While the fried stuffed squash blossom and grilled prawn mango salad were good too, it just wasn't as great/a little plain to me and probably not worth ordering again. But still tasty if those are your go-tos. For large plates/vegetarian dishes, we ordered the lemongrass tofu, the ora king salmon clay pot, the shaking filet mignon, and the free range chicken curry. Hands down the best dish was the shaking filet mignon. It was so tasty and definitely the star of the show. I also really loved the lemongrass tofu, very refreshing and light, and the ora king salmon clay pot, very savory, but the free range chicken curry was just okay to me. We did ask for a modification to remove the thai chili (for my grandma who dislikes spicy food), so maybe if it came as it was I would have enjoyed it better, but I just still think the other dishes were worth more. We opted out of dessert this time - but wow. What a great experience. Definitely give Annam a try! read more
Annam completes its task successfully- by bringing the flavors that are authentic and identifying to Vietnamese cuisine and sharing it to a broader, Eurocentric palate. Most of its dishes remain true to the heart of Vietnam and would succeed if taken back home. Annam successfully combines existing Asian cuisines that made its way to the ranks of fine dining (Japanese, Chinese) and calls upon Central Vietnam's rich culture and history. Here is a list of what I highly recommend- - Goi ca. The plate is artfully plated with five small bites with vibrant yellow pedals, crispy shrimp chips, mint, cilantro, deep fried garlic and shallots, and a beautifully blended fish sauce dressing on top of a raw white fish. This interpretation of goi ca meets both criteria of tasting Vietnamese and having ceviche-like influence. Our party ordered 2 servings for 5 people. - Pork jowl wrap. Three pieces of pork jowl are fried and carefully knotted with a single piece of scallion, removing the painstaking task of combing ingredients together held together with a small piece of lettuce, a weekend tradition common in Vietnamese households. I taste banh hoi, pickled carrots and radish and a thin slice of mint. This wrap fits exactly in one or two bites, bringing an explosion of flavor and emulsifying the principals of salt, fat, and acid in perfect harmony. - Beef Tenderloin- not to be confused with bo luc lac. This appetizer brought out this restaurant's special fish sauce, a flavor more intense and aromatic than Red Boat or 3 Crabs. The sauce is immersed with a broth and shallots or scallion oil. The beef was soft and tender. It was after this dish that I recognized a fruity aftertaste to all of their vinaigrettes, a possibility of tamarind, pineapple, or the replacement of lime with lemon in the typical nuoc cham. read more
Annam is definitely one of the fanciest Vietnamese restaurants I've visited. It's ornately decorated, and the service was refined and friendly. The food was tasty and high quality, but with so many good Vietnamese restaurants in Houston, one is definitely paying for the ambiance and service. We had a couple of hiccups that made this a lower rating, especially for the expectations of a high caliber restaurant. For food: ** Pork jowl lettuce wrap: 1 piece per order, but if you just wanted to nibble for a taste, this could be shared as a 2 bites. Nice charcoal grilled flavor, but the pork was too fatty for me (MT loved it though!). The crisp clean taste of the veggies definitely helped with the fattiness. Nice to try~ ** Scallop with mango salsa: the scallop was nicely cooked and tender! The seared crust was definitely quite salty, but the salsa part helped cut the saltiness. Was a little wary of mango in this dish, but it was overall more of a sweet onion flavor. Would get again if it was less salty. ** Shaking filet mignon: beautifully presented with lots of greens. The meat was tender and just the right amount of chew, and it was elevated with the fresh lemon salt and pepper sauce. Small portion but big on taste, really enjoyed that one! ** Claypot king salmon: arrived and stayed piping hot in the claypot. This one is for salmon lovers-- the nuggets were so tender and melt in your mouth. I enjoyed the green onion and flavor the herbs added, but it was definitely on the salty side. There are pork cracklings with a fun "poofy" texture and burst of taste. I even learned what a fresh peppercorn bunch looks like! Definitely needed some rice (separate extra charge). The rice was warm and a delicate fluffy texture, yum! For service: Our waiter was polite and a bit quiet (not the most warm personality). He asked if we had any allergies to start, and we requested no cilantro in the dishes. And yet the dishes came with cilantro. We didn't say anything, but why did the waiter even ask? He also forgot the extra rice we ordered, and we were already halfway through with our entrees when it arrived. In contrast, the manager (?) was really friendly and stopped by each table to check in and chat. The staff ensured our waters were always filled to the top. To wrap it up, the host validated our parking before we walked out, but, the validation didn't work at the garage exit. So we ended up paying for parking. Overall, food was tasty-- a little too salty for me but probably flavorful and enjoyable to most. The fancy decor and comfortable booth seating gives one a calm relaxing space to enjoy some high quality fare. I wouldn't come back again because of the number of mishaps for such a nice restaurant (and for the price we paid), but it was nice to try. read more
Came in on a wed night with reservation and seated immediately with reservation. Dress code: smart casual. I came in fairly dressed up and plenty people in more casual outfits although no athletic wear Food 4/5: we ordered the wagyu lettuce wrap, the pork wrap for apps and the chicken curry and salmon fish head for mains. Food was well made, my personal favorites were actually the wraps. Fish head was a bit too fatty for me. The curry was pretty good Service 4.5/5: great service, very quick, response and helpful with recommendations. Had some difficulty hearing him, fairly soft spoken Ambiance 4.5/5: beautiful ambiance, high ceilings, elegant seating with booths being in their own little alcoves Value 4/5: fairly good value within reasonable pricing for fairly premium ingredients Overall 4.2/5: good food with great ambiance and service. If you dine for the experience, this is a pretty good place for you Parking is a pain in this area. Valet parking and garage parking with validation for 5 dollars read more
I was excited to try out this new-ish spot after seeing them receive a bib gourmand. We had a 7:30 reservation for Saturday night and upon arrival they said that our table would be ready shortly and asked for us to wait at the bar. Well we waited, and waited, and waited. We asked the hostess and manager several times when our table would be ready to which they replied, "I don't know, we have several tables that should be getting up any minute". Meanwhile our drinks at the bar took a good 20 minutes to prepare. We were finally seated shortly after 8pm, which, if I wanted to eat at 8pm I would have made a reservation for 8pm. Once we were seated no one came to the table to take our order or give us water for almost 15 minutes until we got up to speak to the manager again. We let them know that we had a party that we needed to get to so we would like to place our order as quickly as possible. When our first course came out we ordered a second round of drinks and they let us know that the bar was very backed up but they would like to send us a complimentary bottle of champagne. This was very nice and the first time they offered compensation for the service, but the bottle of champagne also took 20 minutes to come out. For dinner we ordered the chicken wings, pork jowl lettuce wraps, wagyu betel leaf, chicken curry, shaking filet mignon and the vegetarian clay pot. The food was honestly very good with the betel leaf, shaking beef and vegetarian clay pot being table favorites, and maybe it was just an off night, but the service was so tough that I won't be recommending this restaurant to friends any time soon. read more
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston so far! Food- amazing, really well prepped Vietnamese food with a modern twist. Had the banh xeo (single bite crisp; one plate was not enough!), fried tofu is pretty basic and classic, the fish is just awesome (great quality and flavor), the spring rolls are as expected and great Service - friendly (can be slow when busy) Ambiance - just look at this place; it took 28 months to build! in love with these vibes read more
Wow! This place truly exceeded my expectations. I don't typically gravitate towards Vietnamese food.. it's just not something I typically "love." But, I loved everything! Very clean food and lots of flavor! The server Lexi was awesome, very attentive and gave us good recommendations. My owner checked on us multiple times as well - super sweet guy. I will 1000% be back! Ambiance is gorgeous and very quiet.. we thought it was empty when we sat at the bar but when we sat down.. it turned out the restaurant was actually pretty full. The walls block a lot of noise. read more
The attention in detail with how the restaurant interior looks to the food is soo amazing. Very amazing place. Prior to being seated, you enter the restaurant doors to a very modern front bar area. The drinks were amazing and it's only just the beginning to your culinary journey. Chef Kaytee is magical with her magic hands as dish after dish came out, with splendid flavors. Don't take my word for it but look at the food pics. The staff that waited on was impeccable. Houston, you have a winner! read more
I love dining in Autry park so decided to give this restaurant a try. The service was excellent from the moment we walked in to the time we left. The food was delicious but the portions are tiny and I expected a bit more for the prices. I would definitely recommend to try it out. read more
9 months ago
Gorgeous restaurant serving gorgeous food. What better place to gather with my gorgeous friends than Annam? We enjoyed two different martinis: Ca Phe (coffee/espresso) and Lychee. To start, we had the fisherman's soup, which was light yet flavorful, and the pork jowl lettuce wraps which were rich, meaty, and complexly savory. We then had the Fried Whole Branzino, which was both visually and gustatorily stunning. It was crispy and well seasoned, with meaty flesh that was elevated by the bed of fresh vegetables and accompanying fish sauce. Also delicious were the Shitake Mushrooms in a Clay Pot, with its umami-rich sauce. Less exciting were the Shaking Filet Mignon (wonderfully tender, but it lacked flavor,) and the Skull Island Chili Garlic Prawns (underwhelming.) Dessert was mixed bag. I loved the Dubai Chocolate Mousse Cake but didn't care for the Coconut Pandan Mousse Cake. Service was excellent! Our server, in particular, was congenial, incredibly friendly yet professional and spot- on with her menu knowledge and recommendations. Our group was impressed, overall, and will be sure to return. read more
Dined in on a Friday at 6 pm for a party of 6 with reservations and was seated immediately. Not ideal for parties bigger than 6. Small bites are legit very small. Pork jowl lettuce wrap was the star of the night! Must try! We ordered: Ca phe martini: very weak coffee flavor, semi watery Dragonfruit cocktail: very good flavors, not too sweet Lychee martini: nice refreshing and light Spicy jackfruit: great flavors, nice spice Fried shrimp squash blossom: tiny bite, needed more umami Pork jowl lettuce wrap: THE BEST! Pork jowl was very tender Shrimp mango salad: bland, no flavors Lemongrass beef spring roll: one spring roll cut into five tiny pieces, not much flavor Texas grilled quail: cooked nicely Grilled Wagyu wrapped betel leave: you wouldn't know it's Wagyu, just ok Steamed clams with lemongrass: nice big clams in good broth Vietnamese chicken curry with baguette: curry was tasty and chicken was tender Pan fry whole branzino: a little over fried, but the fish was huge and good with the dipping sauce read more
1 year ago
Elevated upscale Vietnamese food in Easter Sunday doll house decor. Fine dining Vietnamese food served on fine China. High quality ingredients. Petite portions so order a variety. Unique ambiance. Friendly for the uninitiated. Great for a romantic dinner or a fancy business team dinner. Either will be a memorable experience. Our favorite was the pan seared spicy tenderloin. I'd come back just for ten servings of this melt in your mouth tender bites with balanced spices and flavors. Our second stand out was the pork jowel lettuce wraps which were tender and flavorful. We really liked the clay pot salmon, but it had more peppercorn than I wanted. I took out the visible peppercorn bunch but there were also many loose peppercorns. The salmon itself was delicious and cooked perfectly. Service was attentive and on point. The manager and possibly owner gave personal attention to each table and ensured that everything went well at our table. It's obviously a bit on the pricey side but you know you're paying for the ambiance, quality and a memorable experience. Valet and self parking in the attached garage. read more
We were curious to try this "upscale" Vietnamese restaurant but our experience was just ok and we left a bit disappointed. The interior of the restaurant is very pretty and dish presentation was nice. Food was tasty but not enough to the price (a single stuffed squash blossom was $9), especially when there are so many tasty Vietnamese options in town. We went there on a weekday night so the place wasn't too crowded but our servers were (while friendly) a bit confused overall. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
I went here for a business lunch with other Vietnamese lawyers. I was really impressed by the ambiance -- it felt like stepping into a French Vietnamese dreamscape. The service was top notch -- the wait staff were incredibly attentive and welcoming. We also met with one of the chefs! She mentioned that they were still figuring out their lunch menu, and because one of our guests was her friend in HS, she cooked up some special bites for us. Banh Xeo is one of my favorites, and she made a smaller bite size portion for our table of 8! We also ordered a bunch of other food, practically the whole menu. Everything was delicious and tasted right. My favorite was the beef rolled up in a leaf w/in a spring roll. Everything was delicious though! read more
2 years ago
We attended during their soft opening and had an amazing evening. Loved the intimate dining area (about 20 tables). We want to go back to hang at the lovely bar - beautiful mosaic tile - and get tapas again. Also love that they sell wine to take home (they are a reseller) so bottles are very reasonable. read more
Delightful! If I have to use three words to describe this place, it would be artistic, delightful, and creativity. This new Vietnamese restaurant takes simple comforting Vietnamese food and elevates into an artistic food adventure! Service is super attentive, efficient, and kind! We had a last minute reservation change to accompany more guest at a different time slot. They're willing to work with you to try to make it possible. That alone, I feel that they actually care about their incoming customers. Food: amazing! Vietnamese food does have a strong taste and smell to it. So I'm glad they're able to create the food with the same taste but less pungent smell to match the vibe and soft classy ambiance. My only advice is I wish they would tend more time for the food decoration to make each dish blend into their silverware plate. They're gorgeous! The taste is there, the setting of the dish may need a bit more refinement. Interior design of the place is without question gorgeous! It's soft, classy, bright, and colonial vibe. Since they locate across from another establishment with a pink car. My inner child scream motorbike or cyclo "xich lo" in the front. Their restaurant concept and design with the sliding doors in the restroom is just super cute and quaint. The pink sink and gold faucet added a whimsical vibe to the whole white and golden theme (definitely Instagram worthy). Overall, we had a great time celebrating birthday events and would definitely come back to try more dishes in the menu. Hopefully, there's more dessert wine and dessert menu in the future in order to cater to a sweet tooth customer like me! read more
This was hands down the best Vietnamese food I've had! We saw this place on social media and have to give it a try - this was one of the rare instances where we came in with high expectations and they exceeded that. Food: we ordered half the menu and they were all pretty amazing - Grilled Quail (my favorite thing on the entire menu), Fish & Shrimp Tamarind Soup, Pork Jowl Wrap, Lemon Grass Clam Soup, Shrimp Mango Salad, the Salmon Claypot and ended with the lychee cloud cake. The flavors were well balanced and tasted very authentic. The cocktails were also delicious (mango mojito and signature cocktail) and we even got a bottle of their sparkling wine (they have very reasonably priced selection of wine) Service: 10/10 they checked on us frequently and gave us tips on how to eat some of the dishes. Pro tip ask for the wifi password since the reception is bad inside the restaurant Ambiance: Immaculate ambiance, we felt like we were inside a high end spa! Decor was well thought out and it was very clean. HIGHLY recommend this place, we will be coming back many times!! read more
1 year ago
If you want to experience what it is to feel the love of a parent expressed through food this is the place. Each bite is a telling of the Vietnamese cuisine. To travel and experience a culture is through the food the people from the country provides. The food curated will transport you to the motherland. Experience life through the culinary plates provided by Annam. It would be a disservice to yourself if you don't try. read more
1 year ago
Everything from first sip to last bite was delicious. The seared scallops were cooked beautifully buttery, tender, and paired with flavors that made the whole dish feel elevated. The service was great, the space felt modern and welcoming, and everything tasted fresh and intentional. I'll definitely be back. read more
10 months ago
Dining at An Nam is an experience. I won't even talk about the ambience because I've never been to another Vietnamese restaurant that even comes close to it. U have to see it in person because pictures don't do it any justice. If u prefer quality over quantity, this place is for u. I can guaranty u won't find another Vietnamese restaurant like this anywhere else. Imagine all your favorite Vietnamese dishes, but made with the best ingredients available. I'm not a picky eater, but I DO prefer the better cuts of meat and the freshest fish from the sea. My absolute fav is the roasted branzino and quail. I don't usually like quails because it's usually very dry, barely have any meat on them, and sometimes gamey! An Nam's quail is deboned, tender, plump, and juicy. I also stay away from lamb because of the smell but the lamb here is amazing! We tried a lot of stuff and everything was so good but the quail, lamb chops, steak, imperial roll, and of course canh chua & cá kho, and ANY dish with fish in it was superior. I am a fish snob because my husband is a fisherman, we are used to eating fish from the ocean to table. I don't order fish at restaurants because I am sensitive to smells when the fish is not freshly caught, but leave it to An Nam to prepare the freshest and superior fish dishes. Don't take my word for it though, like I said, An Nam is an experience, even if u can't find one thing u like, (which I highly doubt) just seeing the place is worth the trip. read more
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6 months ago
Annan was fabulous, super clean, tasty food, and reasonably priced. It has a quiet, low-key vibe that made the whole experience really relaxing. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again. read more
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Amazing food, service and great ambience! Everything we had was beautifully prepared and delicious- fresh ingredients and bargain bottle of wine! read more
As a Vietnamese, I am amazed how Annam Restaurant keeps their food truly authentic while still making it easy for people who are new to Vietnamese cuisine. The flavors are exactly how they should be -- fresh, balanced, and comforting. It's the perfect spot to introduce friends to real Vietnamese food without overwhelming them. Great atmosphere, great service. Cocktails, however, was sup-bar to me, as they were pretty light or too sweet for my taste. Still highly recommend! read more
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