Located inside the Union FOOD Hall !!…read more Love their restaurant's name which has a catchy original slogan phrase as well !!! Emmanuel gave an excellent service taking our order with a cheerful demeanor!!! I ordered their Beef Pad See Ew which had that signature popular flavor of a Thai stir fried noodles. Will surely come back and try the Pad Thai as well as the Panang Curry which my daughter-in-law ordered...but.... will not be too spicy for me for sure!!!

I tried another restaurant in the Union Station... Curry up and walk this way and it was amazing. I…read moregot the vegetable spring rolls. You could tell they were freshly made in house. They came three to an order with the sweet-and-sour sauce. I also got the flat noodles to pair with the Penang curry and another beautiful mixture. The curry was amazing and the noodles were freshly made in house. You could also tell that the soup base was fresh. Very nice. Very tasty. Great bite to it. I also tried the roti and that made me wish I had more of it. They suggested dipping it in the courier. They were totally right by itself. It's tasty but with the curry it's much much better. The people at the store were very helpful and the kitchen was happening. They packed everything to go for me so I could take it to my hotel room. It was perfect. Definitely wanna go back.

Stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon to pick up some sandwiches for a family picnic. I placed…read morethe order online for pickup. Overall, we were satisfied with what we ordered. The food was well packaged and the sandwiches were wrapped really well. When ordering Bahn Mi sometimes you don't know what you're going to get. These were on the pricier side and small compared to the Bahn Mi I'm used to getting. I will say the chicken in the Bahn mi was a little dry but the bread was really tasty. My husband really enjoyed his teriyaki chicken and would order again. I can't say too much about the ambiance as we took our food to go. Parking can be a challenge in the area as it's sparse.

Every time I get a chance to drive up to Waco I stop by Union Hall to grab a few favorites and…read moreBlasian Asian NEVER disappoints. The food is so delicious and mouthwatering filled with flavors. I have been coming here for a while and I'm always excited all over again to try it. Their customer service is top tier and they don't mind answering any questions about their menu or providing recommendations. They are definitely in my Top 3 places to eat when I visit.

What can I say!! Not just a Vietnamese cuisine but an…read moreauthentic take on all dishes served! Excellent !! GOAT!! As we entered the restaurant we were immediately warmly greeted by who I think is the owner ( found out she was indeed) !! Ordered at the counter and was a table number: Beef Pho Egg rolls Banh Mi Sandwiches Grilled Pork Bowl Egg Rolls are very crispy with very tasty filling !! Bahn Mi buns made fresh ! Grilled Pork Bowl was a generous serving of grilled pork meat, sliced crispy egg roll, fresh veggies served top of vermicelli noodles with a side of their house sauce!!!

Drink: I ordered a large peach and mango fruit tea (no ice,…read more25% sweetness). The flavor itself could've been great, but the sweetness level was shockingly high, more like 100%. If it was made incorrectly, that's fine, but just offer to remake it. It's a $7 drink; the cost to fix it is minimal, and customers remember when you take the time to make something right. Because I requested no ice, the drink also wasn't filled to the top, which felt dismissive considering it was a full-priced order. Unfortunately I cannot drink super cold drinks or food. Seems silly to let a customer walk away with 2 oz shy of a full drink because you usually put ice Service: The staff member was polite when I walked in and even suggested one of their specialty drinks, which I appreciated. However, after I explained that I wanted a simple peach and mango tea and didn't want the specialty item that included strawberry and jellies, she continued to try to steer me toward her suggestion -- saying, "I think you'll like this better." I value recommendations, but once a customer has clearly declined, it's important to respect their preference. After receiving the drink, I realized how overly sweet it was and politely asked if it was truly 25%. I was told it might be because the boba had honey, but having visited hundreds of boba tea places, that alone wouldn't cause such a strong sweetness. I mentioned that I'm pregnant and watching my sugar intake, an opportunity to show care, yet there was no offer to adjust or remake it. When I politely set the drink down and left, there was no follow-up or acknowledgment. I didn't ask for a refund; I simply walked away. If keeping that one cup meant more than keeping a customer, that says something about priorities. Ambiance: Poppa Bear has a cozy café setup with Wi-Fi and a warm, casual vibe. When I visited, a few college students were working quietly on laptops. It's the kind of space that could easily become a community favorite. However, the experience felt like the team was more focused on avoiding loss than creating loyalty. In business, especially hospitality, a small margin for remakes or mistakes is simply part of good operations and it pays back tenfold in customer trust. Overall: Poppa Bear has real potential. The drinks and environment are inviting, but consistent service and responsiveness will determine its long-term success. A little attentiveness and flexibility go a long way in building loyal customers.

The food, service and ambiance were great. Soft music, great smell, politely and helpful staff, and…read morea great owner. This local spot is becoming a favorite of mine. I'm always happy to support local restaurants. We loved the pho and Vietnamese iced coffees.

Small, noisy, but pretty decent food. A big pricey for Hewitt, Texas, come on.. it ain't Austin. If…read morethey could move the drink mixers to the kitchen so customers could hear themselves talk, that would be good, and TAKE THE TAILS OFF THE SHRIMP IN YOUR SOUPS.

Husband had a spicy shrimp soup that he totally enjoyed. I had Special soup that was filled with…read morevegetables and noodles. Needed a little something to it.. a bit bland, but I did enjoy it. We will be back. Saw friends there that eat there all the time.

First time here. Wasn't our first choice but as we walked by, we decided to try it. I saw clay pot…read moreand wanted to try it since it was something different that I've never seen at a Vietnamese restaurant. Walked in, greeted by the server, she was very nice and recommended a few dishes. So far so good. One star for her. Here's where it went wrong. I'm thinking okay, lunch price was fairly decent so I ordered the lunch portion as I don't eat that much. Boy was I wrong. It was less than a cup of rice that was soaked in gravy sauce that was overly sweet. It was probably less than a cup of riced cooked. Wow, shock that you would charge $12 for that bowl. Not what I expected from a clay pot rice. My husband ordered the Pho and he said it was alright but one piece of mint is ridiculous and it was $20. Zero star for the food. The only reason I gave it another star is because of the music. We heard some Cambodian music. Not what I would hear in a Vietnamese restaurant but I'll take it since we're Chinese/Cambodian American. Would I return, most likely not.

Very good noodle soups. The young people who work here are…read morevery polite and nice. Be sure to over-tip them to encourage!

I really like this place! This is my go-to plate. I'm someone who loves flavor, and this dish has…read moreso many different flavors without being overwhelming--you can actually enjoy and appreciate each one. I personally love pork meat, and I think it pairs really well with this plate. This was also my first time trying their Peach Fruit Tea, and it was really good! I'm not a huge fan of tapioca boba, but I actually enjoyed the boba in this drink. I definitely recommend this plate!

If you're looking for Chinese noodle cuisine in Waco, this is it! I'm coming from California, so…read moreit was nice to have this authentic place. We tried the stir fry sliced noodles, potstickers, pan fried meat buns (bao), soup dumplings, spicy beef noodle soup with hand pulled noodles. I highly recommend the pan fried meat buns which are huge! The fluffiness of the dough is the right texture. I also highly recommend the stir fry sliced noodles. This is was on point for the texture of the noodles and how this dish really should be. This is a signature dish of northern China. The spicy beef noodle soup had the spicy heat but it was not too spicy. This was more like the China version of this soup with beef pieces vs the Taiwanese version with braised beef shank slices. It had the nice addiction of bok choy, which is a staple. But also had sliced carrots and shiitake mushrooms. The hand pulled noodles of this dish was definitely the highlight and were the real deal. Long and great texture. The potstickers had wrappers that were notably thinner and a ton of meat inside. This tasted more like Korean mandu dumplings. The soup dumplings were also bigger than what is typically had in California. The wrappers were not as super thin on these (probably due to the size) and was not as super juicy, but I'm comparing to the pinnacle of soup dumplings from Ding Tai Fung in California. Staff was super friendly and checked on us a couple of times. I'd definitely would come back.

Okay I came here about 3 months ago and tried this place and thought I ordered the wrong thing I…read morejust didn't like what I ordered. It was the shrimp tempura and the stir fry noodles. Service was great as well and clean place. I decided to try it again and fell in love with their noodle soups, vegtable fried rice and the service was amazing!! Food was out within literally maybe 7 mins!! Staff is very nice food is amazing and reasonable pricing for the amount of food that you get!! IM IN LOVE AND WILL BE BACK!! So excited I came back and got to try it again and loved it because my husband loves this place!!

The food is excellent. Been there a few times and it's never disappointed. A little pricey for…read moreroutine visiting but when I do go it's fantastic.

The fried pork belly is tasty but super decadent (predictably) so I recommend pairing it with…read moresomething light like the papaya salad. Get the fried rice -- it's delicious and not greasy. I also like the inclusion of green beans -- extra veggies are always a welcome bonus.

amazing food, amazing service, great culture. deserves a 10/5 stars. if you come here ask for Alex…read morebest waiter ever

This was my second time visiting this place, and I really enjoyed it again!…read more There were four of us, and we spent around $50 total, which I thought was pretty reasonable for everything we ordered. For appetizers, we got the crab puffs. The combination of the crispy puff, cream cheese, and crab was delicious! We also ordered the steamed dumplings, which had a nice combination of vegetables and ground meat. I liked that the appetizers balanced each other out--one was a little sweeter, while the other was more savory. For our main dishes, we ordered Kung Pao chicken with fried rice. You really can't go wrong with Kung Pao chicken! The spice level was just right for me, although I do enjoy spicy food, so keep that in mind if you prefer milder flavors. We also ordered the beef with snow peas, and I was honestly surprised by how much I liked it. It was a new way for me to try snow peas, and I'm officially a fan! We also got the wonton soup. It looks simple, but it has a lot of flavor and was actually a nice palate cleanser between dishes. I went with my aunt, who usually isn't a big fan of eating out because she tends to have not-so-great experiences. However, this place earned her "I like it" stamp both for the food and the service! The only thing she mentioned was that the food was a little salty for her taste. She usually eats food with very little salt, though, so I think that's more of a personal preference than a complaint about the food itself. The restaurant itself is pretty, welcoming, and comfortable, and the service was fast and friendly. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

First time ever going to this place and didn't really know what to expect. The ambiance was nice on…read morea week night but they were seating everyone very close together in a rather large place. The service was friendly and prompt, nothing bad to say. The food was meh. I dont know. I feel like if you want Asian food and for the prices, you can get better food other places in Waco. It's not terrible but also not a place we will probably go to again.

I had the most amazing birthday dinner and Adrian, our server was the best ever! He really made the…read moreday. I joined the rewards program. The food was wonderful. I got beef and broccoli and my husband got sesame chicken. I got a free edamame because I signed up for the reward program! The atmosphere is beautiful. We are sitting by a window looking out at the water of the small lake. We had the best dinner & the best service ever! I think this is my new favorite place? We for sure will be asking for Adrian to serve us next time.