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Banh Canh Tom Cua

3.9 (112 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Shrimp & Crabmeat Udon Noodle Soup (Banh canh Tm Cua)
Khanh T.

Best place to get Bánh Canh Tôm Cua in all of Houston (and Texas)!!! They never disappoint and they have the best broth. I also got a grilled chicken broken rice dish and it was delicious as well. But get the banh canh for sure if it's your first time :)

Sophea S.

Stopped by here while visiting Houston and tried the banh canh crab noodle soup, sooo good. The portion is huge with tons of meat, and the seafood was fresh. The broth is thick, rich, and super flavorful, very comforting. Ambience is chill, and the service was good. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving Vietnamese comfort food. Would come back!

Bánh canh đặc biệt của lột (fried whole soft-shell crab, shrimp, squid, crab cake, shrimp balls, pork hock, and pork blood)
Lan D.

I've driven by here a lot over the years but have never been interested in giving it a try. Recently however, this restaurant popped up in the Rewards Dining Program portal, allowing me to get airline miles per dollar in addition to my regular credit card miles. I have to say, I didn't expect much, but I was very satisfied! I ordered the Bánh Canh Cua Đặc Biệt without really looking at the menu. I was pleased to see a side of softshell crap accompany the bowl of noodles, all for around $15, which I think is a pretty good deal. The noodles (I ordered the thick broth) was good. Slightly bland, but this allows you to season to taste. In a sea of phở, bánh mì, and cơm tấm restaurants, having a place offer bánh canh is a good addition to the Vietnamese food scene in Houston. It's a random hole in the wall place, but I don't think you'll be disappointed. There were only two servers working there when I came on a Friday afternoon, before the dinner hour. They took my order and brought out my food but didn't check in on me. Which is pretty par for the course in Vietnamese restaurants. But they would have came if I flagged them down. This is a place worth adding to your rotation. There's so much Vietnamese food along Bellaire. I would rank this spot in the upper half.

Pork chop over rice
Jimmy N.

I am not over exaggerating when I say this... Hands down the BEST pork chop I ever had... as a whole dish, the pork chop is the highlight of it. Once I took my first bite I knew this was going to be good. I was punched in the face with so much flavor. Literally, me and my wife looked at each other and was like, yup, this shit is so delicious. The pork chop was marinated so well. Shout out to the chef! And shout out to the waiter who told me I definitely needed to try it. The banh canh cua we ordered was decent. It wasn't the best but it was damn sure good. When the bill came out, it was only $24 LOL me and my wife was like, uh, this is the cheapest bill on the trip lol Thank you! I highly recommend everyone that is in town, go try their com suon!

Fried Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Chien)
Deja J.

This food was RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. I ordered take out the food was still hot and SO GOOD. Omg.

Kathy V.

I came on weekday after work and the restaurant was very empty and quiet. The Banh Canh Dac Biet Cua Lot was okay, I lowkey thought it was kind of bland. Luckily, the table was stacked with seasoning, so that I can season to taste. The place is large, so it was great for group if everyone is down to give this try for the one time. I'll probably won't be back anytime soon.

Banh canh cua dac biet

The Banh Canh was sooooo good. Our guy server was really nice and friendly. Feel very welcome when I walked in!!! Everything was great. I love it:) 100% recommend.

Banh Canh Tom Cua
Thao T.

I was heavily craving banh canh cua, so we decided to give this place a try. We went on a Saturday evening and it was very chill and not crowded. Our server was very quick and attentive. I ordered the banh canh tom cua with the thick broth and it was SO delicious. It had so many different things in it such as crab meat, shrimp, crab cake, shrimp balls, pork blood, and pork hock. The portion was big and it was super affordable, all of it was only $10! I would highly recommend Banh Canh Tom Cua. I'm so glad we tried it out because we will definitely be back!

#16 octopus salad
Mickey D.

This place has a relaxed atmosphere with modern Vietnamese music playing in the background, making it perfect for conversations with friends and family. The staff was incredibly friendly and offered great food recommendations. We ordered the #16 baby octopus salad, which I highly recommend. It was packed with flavor, had a nice crunch, and came in a large portion. We also tried the #13 banh canh special thick soup, and my husband ordered the #9 banh canh tom cua, along with a side of #5 Vietnamese fried donuts. The soup was served piping hot and fresh. We will definitely return again!

Spicy Sate Watercress Salad with Seafood (Gi Bin Sate)
Sarah W.

Kind & friendly staff, clean restaurant, and the food is so good! Absolutely get the fried egg rolls. They are deliciously crispy and fresh. We also love the seafood watercress salad. It's very flavorful and fresh

Pho Sate
Nicole T.

As a person who craves Vietnamese food a lot. This place really hits the spot. I was looking for a viet restaurant to try in the Bellaire area because I don't come down here often. There were so many places to try, but after choosing this one for my birthday lunch, I did not regret it. My friend and I got different things so we can try both the clear broth options and the thick broth options. The thick broth is like egg drop consistency but the richness from the flavor was different, we ordered 3 bowls of soup and finished it all. It was such a light lunch I didn't feel so heavy after. The service is regular nothing to rave about, and the ambiance is quiet. But the tables were clean.

Tri D.

I was in the mood for something different other than Pho, Bun Bo Hue or Ramen. So I decided to eat here before heading to work. The place was nice and clean with decent staff. It wasn't busy at all, maybe 4 diners at most. Idk if they forgot about me but I waited a while to order so I walked to the counter & asked for a server. They did apologize so no worries. I went ahead & ordered their #9 Banh Canh Tom Cua (9.99 plus tax). The udon noodles were fine, the broth was thick like egg drop soup, unfortunately it was pretty bland & needed salt. The pork legs were inedible, it was mainly fat. I took one bite & couldn't do it because it was extremely hard (needs to be cooked longer). I only got like 3 small chunks of crab meat & the ones I tasted weren't very good either. Then to top it off, they gave me 1 measly shrimp. To be honest, I could've gotten at least two, but the one I got was pretty big so I guess it wasn't that bad. What helped out the broth were their fried shallots, I just enjoy the taste and smell of it. Overall, food was alright/decent. Service was good-ish. But I was kind of disappointed in the amount of protein they gave me, which is the bare minimum. Will I come back? Not anytime soon, but I'll give them another chance in the future.

Soft shell crab that came with the ban cahn dac biet
Allison K.

This place is okay. My friends and I ordered the BÁNH CANH Đặc Biệt and the Mi Thap Cam. The Mi thap cam was good but honestly, there's better spots in the Bellaire area. As for the BÁNH CANH Đặc Biệt, it didn't really look anything like the picture we saw on the menu so we were a little confused when it first came out but everything still tasted good. The only thing I wish they did differently was the deep fried soft crab- there was a little too much batter. Aside from that, the service was fast and I appreciated how they gave us cut up chillies on top of the steamed bean sprouts, cilantro, and lime.

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the flavorful banh canh, generous portions, and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly service is also noted.

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Solid spot!! Love their seafood salad! Plenty of parking! Great service! Good vibes! Will return!

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Only tried the pork chop rice to-go. Highly recommend to go with the classic pork chop dish ( no additional sides)

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Food was just okay, I thought it was a little pricy. Service was just okay as well, good ambiance though.

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Horrible customer service, I stop in to order one order of the combination udon and it takes more than 40 minutes. Will not be back!

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4.2(754 reviews)
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My BF told me this place has incredible food for great value…read more Beef Noodle Soup - This is only $10? The value is as incredible as the flavor. Goodness, can we have one open near me? Very hearty and not too spicy. The broth is rich with a refreshing relish tang. My BF and I shared a bowl because there was no way I would've finished it on my own with everything else we ordered. Chicken Dumplings in Beef Soup - Seems to use the same broth as the Beef Noodle Soup. Not my personal favorite because the dumpling wrapper is a bit too thick, but it's a small miss considering how fond I already am of this place. Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings - How is this place making money? These things are massive and deliciously oily. There's a clean Maillard effect on the bottom that adds so much flavor. They also have an interesting fold--I've never seen dumplings shaped quite like this before. The pork flavor comes through strongly with the classic scallion combo. Steamed Bao Bun - Yaass, reliving my Chinese drama dreams. These weren't as sweet as the commercial ones, which I personally prefer. Still, I reckon this is how they tasted in those shows, so I'm stoked for the experience. Now, will I say this is the absolute best dumpling place in Houston? No--but there is something undeniably attractive about this place, and it is fundamentally delicious. It embodies one of the best versions of a classic mom-and-pop restaurant, serving homemade food that isn't perfect but reflects craftsmanship and care beyond the appeal of modern restaurants. My dumplings weren't wrapped with perfect precision, nor were they the pinnacle of healthy eating. They were just blatantly delicious--like when your mom cooks your favorite meal on a weekend night. That's why I would come back. This place represents the most authentic form of home and freedom in food. The downside of all the carbs I ate is that I had to volunteer at my local theatre afterward, and I was crashing haaaaaard while sending this place so much love.

My lunch date and I stopped in here for a quick snack while exploring Chinatown. It had been on my…read moreradar for a minute since it's one of Chinatown's OG spots. It is located in a decent sized shopping strip and parking was not an issue the day we came. I don't want to say it's a hole in the wall, but it's a little old school in here. Tables are right up on each other. Off to the left when you walk in, there have shelves with fresh noodles and buns for purchase. Then they have a refrigerated section with frozen items for purchase well. They seem to do alot of pick up business with that side alone. You can also order hot food at the counter. Customer service was on par with the area. As far as the menu goes, they mainly sell noodles, soup and dumplings. We got an order of the pan fried chive bun and the pan fried pork dumplings. I also got a Thai tea to wash it all down. The food came out fairly quick and was nice and hot. I dug into the bun first and it was steaming as I opened it up. The dough was nice and soft and had a nice crunch on the exterior. Though the chives was nice and fresh, I would get something with some protein next time. The pan fried pork dumplings were exceptionally good. I forgot to mention the portions are big here and the pricing is great. You definitely get your money's worth. The dumplings were filled with a delicious pork mixture. The dough was the right thickness to hold it all in but not too thick to where you can't taste the filling. I made a delicious dipping sauce with soy sauce and chili oil that paired well with all the food. The Thai tea was ok. It was a little too grainy for my liking. If you're looking for a quick snack, or to find something to heat up at home, San Dang Noodle House is your spot. I will definitely be back to try some of their hot noodles dishes when the temps get a little cooler outside!

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I love Xing's Kitchen. Whenever I find myself in Sugar Land, it's my go to for Chinese, mainly…read morebecause I love the Shanxi oil noodle which is the best I've had. I swear it's just one really long hand made noodle, so it's a bit hard to share, but it's a must-get. We also tried the Claypot noodle and it was good as well but a bit of an acquired taste. The restaurant is located inside Jusgo grocery store. The seating is quite limited so I wouldn't recommend it for large parties. And it's pretty mom and pop, so if that's your jam, go for it. Chairs are mismatched, drinking water is somewhat self-service in small cafeteria-style plastic cups, and tables are small. Like I said - mom and pop, and that's not a bad thing. It's just not exactly a place where you would have a nice business meeting. Service was ok - nothing to note. You pay at the cashier which is like 2 feet from where you ate. Yes, it's a small space. Overall - I love this place and will keep coming back.

Mom and pop Chinese noodle spot inside the Jusgo supermarket. We tried out a few noodles and their…read moreprimary claim to fame is their hand pulled noodles, which are solid. Lamb noodle- 3.5/5. Not my style of food but can appreciate the authenticity Oil splashed noodles- 4.5/5. Seasoned great and the noodles are tasty. The favorite dish out of everything we tried Clay pot tofu- 3/5. Not my preferred dish either but the broth is nicely flavored for how light it is Cold noodles- 3.5/5. Good. Chinese pork sandwich- 3/5. Needed some cilantro or sauce to compliment the sandwich Overall, it's a fairly nonchalant mom and pop spot with homemade noodles that caters to the authentic experience.

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4.4(438 reviews)
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One of my favorite Sichuan places in town!…read more Dishes had this time around: Pork Soup dumpling - always temps me to order more Shrimp and pork Shumai - i recently had shumai that was good but not as great as the ones here. I've never had any oeovlem with any of the food not tasting fresh here Spicy chicken cube - crispy, spicy, what more can you ask for Walnut shrimp - a common Cantonese style chinese dish with crispy shrimp, mayo, and walnuts. A perfect combo! Overall would recommend to anyone in town, a favorite of mine for sure

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This little spot is my literal favorite place for fried rice. Everything is good but the fried rice…read moreis the best I've ever had! Pork Bao's are normally my daughter fave but the soup dumplings here are her favorite. She could finish an order on her own. The service is always great. As soon as you get in they give everyone a water and a carafe of more water. There is a QR code to order and you place your order on the phone. The order goes straight to the kitchen and you can add as you go if wanted. I always thought that was pretty cool. The owner came out to say hello and ask how everything is. She even brought out a small bowl of soup for my baby to enjoy. The waitress was also very sweet and attentive. I don't live close by but will make the trip when the craving hits. Today was one of those days. The last time I was here there was no ac and not enough seating. This time it was nice and cool in and well as having new seating! This little spot needs to be on your need to stop places!

Came here solo on a Saturday evening with goals to get some biang biang noodles. I was hoping to be…read moreable to dine there. I asked the main waitress how long it'd take to get seated as a solo diner, but she never gave me a clear answer as she was so busy as the only wait staff. I decided take out was the move. Take out took about 15 minutes to come out, so not too long. The biang biang noodles had a nice bounce, but I'm not sure if it was because it was a take out meal that the noodles were sticking together. However, they were very flavorful. I also got the pork wontons in the peanut sauce and they were also very juicy and flavorful. Overall, the food here is good and I'd try it again but hopefully for dine in. If you can get a reservation, I'd suggest doing that or else the wait will be long.

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