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    4.5 (123 reviews)
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    Mango Halo-12. Mango Halo Halo
    Thomas A.

    This place has a good smoothies and other desserts like the filipino halo-halo. We other the Ube and Mango Halo-halo and its great. Even the mochi is also good.

    Monique T.

    Clean, and quick service! I grew up in the Bay Area where the owner started the first few branches. Amazing! Same quality, a piece of home.

    Great #6. Fruit Addict
    Michelle Y.

    #6 drinks were great. The tarp balls not so much. Seems a bit stale/ not fresh. We did come later ate night, so maybe it was sitting out all day? I'd say it's not worth it for $1 per ball when stale. Maybe if fresh it would be fine. Dessert drink quality is great and comparable to the Bellaire location that I normally go to. This was our first time at this location and my daughter thought they were great in making it exactly the same for our #6 drinks

    Ube halo halo... it was amazing!!! Everything blended so well and satisfies my craving
    Tina D.

    I've always wanted to try this place and got addicted to it once I did! Everything was perfect and a 10/10

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    Thuy P.

    They have a lot of varieties of Vietnamese desserts. We ordered different kinds and they are all good.

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    Michelle H.

    A good selection of teas and desserts. I've tried a few different things and they've all been good so far. I love the waffles. They come out warm and chewy. Both the taro and pandan flavors are great. The service has always been friendly. Order usually only take a few minutes. They have board games you can play at your table while you wait or if you eat there. So far, all the times I've been, there's been maybe a couple other people there, but never packed or crowded. Definitely one of my go-to spots for boba.

    Orange creamery with boba not "Thai tea as they claim to be"
    Trieu L.

    I give it 1 star for packaging and trying to say it's real Thai tea but it was just orange die with powdered creamer you get from members mark brand it should renamed as the orange creamery boba drink , if you do a blind taste test basically you can only taste tapioca starch with a cheaper version of instant Thai tea mix, nice try girls they hire here think we could be fooled with your statement that was why you never handed a receipt for your false advertising "real Thai tea version stay clear and stick with only the beans dessert because they are no experts at putting your boba drinks together. It was so bad I gave it to my non picky cousins who take anything for free to drink it up.

    Nothing like the description or photo from the menu. Too sweet as well!
    Toni P.

    Drink was nothing like the description or photo (BAMBU combo #2). When I asked where was the taro that was supposed to be in it, the lady who made it came out of the kitchen and argued that everything is made with taro so it's in there by default. I also ordered 50% sweet and it was chokingly sweet. They did NOT offer to make a new drink or add taro.

    Pandan jelly, red bean, taro, mungan bean, & coconut milk

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    Thank you for stopping by! Hope to see you again.

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    Iced coffee is so good. Wished I still worked close by and that they opened earlier than 11

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    Pandan waffle is top notch, taro milk tea can use some work. Service was solid. Overall a good experience

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    I love this place it's the best for a small hang out with friends their is games and tv here too

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    Danny K.

    Thank you for the kind words. We hope to see you again Viares!

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    3 years ago

    Great drinks and great service. Definitely would come again and get the milk tea. Service was fast and prompt

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    Thank you so much for your kind words Angela! We hope to see you soon!

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    Thank you for the review!

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    Thank you for the review Tina! Hope to see you again!

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    fast & friendly service. the boba viet coffee drink was very yummy and ready on time.

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    Thank you so much Denay.

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    We hope to see you again Sharita! Thank you for your support

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    Their shaved ice cream desserts are amazing!! The ice is finely shaved but melts super slowly

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    5 years ago

    Very good I felt welcomed when I entered. Definitely recommend if your looking for a quick boba place.

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    Xeo Yum

    (115 reviews)

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    Xeo Yum is a Vietnamese eatery located in a food hall in Midtown. They are known for their bánh…read morexèo, which is a crispy Vietnamese crepe/pancake. The filling is placed in a pan and then a thin layer of batter made with tumeric and coconut milk yellow batter is poured on top. You wrap the lettuce around the bánh xèo/bánh khọt and dip it in the fish sauce. I got the bánh khọt and the bò né. Bánh khọt is like a mini, thicker version of bánh xèo and came with nine pieces. Their bánh khọt was crispy, sweet and savory, and went well with the fish sauce. Although the portions initally look small, they are very filling. The bò né was filling and sizzling when it came out. It also came with a side of salad. The meat was tender. I really liked the bánh khọt and would definitely come back for them. It's nice having an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in our area, close to us, so we don't have to make the trek to Bellaire every time we crave some Viet food!

    Typically, when an Asian business has a cheeky name like Xeo Yum, it's widely assumed that it's…read moreheavily Americanized and therefore shouldn't be taken seriously. I couldn't have been more wrong. Xeo Yum (#1) as it turns out is one of the most legit Vietnamese places in Midtown serving up some of the city's best banh xeo and banh khot. Located inside of a Food Hall (#2) in the back corner, they have low-key become a destination and without question, the most popular stall in the entire place. The fan base didn't happen overnight but is a direct result of Chef Cuong Nguyen's commitment to quality Vietnamese fare. Banh Xeo is their signature item, which is also known as a sizzling crepe or pancake made of rice flour, tumeric, and coconut milk. The banh xeo holds well, is perfectly crispy, and is nicely stuffed with an assortment of beans sprouts, shrimp, and some of the best grilled pork belly I've had. Another specialty item that doesn't get enough mention is their banh khot, which is similar but has a mini muffin / cupcake like appearance made in a specialty cast iron mold. This version is wonderfully crispy and pairs perfectly with fresh greens and fish sauce with some funk. It is my favorite item here. Some have argued they also serve one of the best bo ne (#3), the Vietnamese version of steak and eggs served in a skillet. The chunks of beef are nice and tender with just a tad of char, served with two fried eggs, and a banh mi baguette with a mix of butter and spare. Normally I think of spam or sausage included with the meats, but Chef Cuong's spin is with cherry tomatoes. It's a different approach and I'm not mad at it. Folks not looking for this can shoot for bo luc lac, aka shaking beef, which is also recommended. The staff here is sweet, hard-working, and very friendly. They also make a mean Vietnamese coffee and offer free iced self-serve water. The prices are what I would expect in a Midtown food hall, and there's plenty of seating. Anyone checking out the food hall need to make Xeo Yum as part of their eating itinerary. __________ (#1) A play on the Vietnamese sizzling crepe, Banh "xeo" and yum" (#2) Previously the Conservatory and now Stestí Food Hall. (#3) Boh-Neh. Not bone.

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    Huynh Restaurant - Lemongrass Chicken and rice plate

    Huynh Restaurant

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    Downtown, EaDo

    I've heard tales of how good the Vietnamese food is in Houston. And boy, Huynh Restaurant lived up…read moreto the hype and more. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, Duck Tea Salad, and Coconut Coffee. I've been on a Bun Bo Hue kick and while I have yet to find one that I've enjoyed more than regular pho, Huynh's was probably the best I've had yet. 4.3/5 The Duck Tea Leaf Salad was bright and very refreshing. Ordered as an appetizer, it was huge and was close to being a meal all by itself. I thought I had over ordered and probably did, but everything was so damn good, I finished it all. 5/5 Coconut coffee - this was my first time trying this. Served like a Vietnamese affogato, it came with a cup of coconut milk with coconut ice cream along with an espresso of Vietnamese coffee. Lord and waistline willing, I would consume one of these everyday. The contrasts of hot and cold, the bitterness of coffee with the creaminess of coconut. It all balanced and went so well together. Highly, highly recommend. 6/5 On top of all the amazing food was the service. I had just arrived from the airport and came close to their lunch closing time. They welcomed me graciously and without hesitation. As they began their lunch and I was finishing mine, multiple staff members paused their meals to refill water check in, etc. for not only me, but the other few remaining stragglers of the lunch crowd. Huynh is every bit worth it. I will be back each time I'm in town

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    Clay Pot Kitchen - Com Nieu Houston - Ca Bong Lau Kho To

    Clay Pot Kitchen - Com Nieu Houston

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    One of my favorite spots in Houston! Not your usual Vietnamese pho spot, amazing small dishes…read more Must get the banh beo chen - I recommend at least 8 per person and doctoring it up with the fish sauce and jalapeño. My favorite appetizers (in order): Banh beo chen, Banh ram it, banh bot loc, egg rolls, crystal dumplings. Personally I wasn't a fan of the paste-y texture of the banh nam but that is a personal preference! Service is not the most hospitable but very quick. We were reseated after spotting a cockroach under our table. But even so I would come back to have this amazing food any day.

    Old Saigon Cafe - Spring Roll with Grilled Pork (4)

    Old Saigon Cafe

    (703 reviews)

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    This is such an underrated Vietnamese spot!!! I found it online and decided to try it out. And it…read moredid not disappoint. Very surprised with the options and the menu. The service was good, the ambience is super casual but the menu was phenomenal. They had artichoke and salmon pho! I clearly love a good pho and I was all for it! I got the artichoke pho with chicken and it was a 10/10!!! I wish this spot was in Atlanta where I live. I would most definitely be a regular. The fried rice and green beans chicken was awesome too. It was a 10/10 full flavor bomb. recommend.

    It has been a while since we have been back. Came here for Sunday brunch. Place has been…read morerenovated since we were there. There is a mural of Vietnamese landscape and an aquarium of arwanas. We started with mango salad with grilled pork and papaya salad with shrimp. Both dishes came with sweet and sour dressing. Mango was sweet and grilled pork was yummy. Papaya salad was fresh and a bit more subtle. We also ordered the fresh spring rolls. The old Saigon rolls came with mango and pork. Always liked mangoes. The other was regular fresh spring rolls with shrimp. The rolls came out last after when we got our Pho. Would have enjoyed it more if it came after the salads. I ordered the combination Pho with all the ingredients (brisket, eye round, tendon, meatball and tripe)a. There is only one size. There was a lot of noodles for the size of the bowl. They were generous with the meat. Wish they would have more soup. The soup itself was ok. Thought it was a little bland compared to others. Service was quick. It didn't take long to receive our order. They offer reusable wooden chopsticks. Will plan to try the other dishes other than Pho like rice plates next time.

    Annam Vietnamese Restaurant - pork jowl lettuce wrap

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    (59 reviews)

    Montrose, River Oaks

    Superb service. They were extremely attentive and polite. Food came out in a timely manner, the…read morechecked 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…read morelocated 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.

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