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Another 5 star! Quick service! Excellent and friendly check in. Simple some tables and some half booths. Food is always good! Can't seem to venture away from the fried flat noodles.
4.3/5 My favorite dish here was the Ca Kho To which I sadly did not take a photo of! I've been here many times for it as it is probably one of the best in Austin. Their catfish is always a bit fatty, which I like. The crab fried rice was good too. I also had bun Rieu but it was just decent, wish it came with pork as well and more crab. Broth was good and not too overly salty but not the best I've had. Love the banh knot here though! They can take a bit long to come out so order as soon as you sit down if you're impatient like me lol. Staff were very sweet.
Today, we wanted to try something close and healthier than the restaurants next door. We found Bep Sai Go on Yelp. I found that they had tendon pho on the menu and I was hooked. Usually, I would.order a pho Tai and hope that tendon was available to order as a side dish. Since I'm busy at work, I Dont have time to chew all day so tendons are perfect. I also ordered a glass of cafe sua dua which perked me up for work. My partner ordered the shaken beef. He isn't accused of eating Vietnamese food so he chose something that looks familiar to him. He loved it. Next time, we are trying the specials.
noodle tour continues a change of pace. BBH instead of pho bun bo hue... i pretty much can pass for vietnamese when i order this. every single time, perfect pronunciation and they always think im viet. it was 15something with $2 tip, total was 18 cash. cheap lunch, they are generous with the beef slices here. normally, I always get a bunch of viet ham slices and meet ball slice in half at the milpitas place, this place gave you alot of beef slices. guess that's cheaper here in texas. was pretty good. had all the main components, pork blood, rice noodles, and good broth. kinda didn't like the big pigfeet. it had no meat just some hard chewy skin and all bone. better off without it and put in some slice meat balls or something else. just a space eater... anyways, good brunch for under 20 bucks,
Was up north for an event and in the mood for Asian cuisine, so decided to stop at Bep Saigon for dinner. They have an extensive menu with dishes made from professional Vietnamese chefs with unique recipes. There was plenty of parking onsite and we were greeted quickly and seated upon arrival. The restaurant had a large crowd which is usually a good sign. The menu was so extensive it was hard to decide what to order. I ended up going with the Buddha's Delight with broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, Napa cabbage & mushrooms stir fried in brown sauce. I ended up getting the beef for my protein. I didn't really like the flavor profile and the veggies were drowning in sauce. I had to drain some of the sauce off the plate because it was a bit over saturated. I added an egg roll and egg drop soup. The egg drop soup had a dark brown color and not the normal flavor profile, it was somewhat bitter. Someone in my party ordered the vermicelli bowl with beef. I had high expectations for this place, but the food just did not meet my expectations.
First time at Bep Saigon and we loved it! Service was friendly and quick, and we were easily able to find multiple vegetarian options. The Vietnamese pancake appetizer was excellent- such an amazing mix of crispy and chewy texture, and we loved the pan fried flat noodles. Another great crispy/chewy texture combination. We are definitely adding Bep Saigon into our regular rotation!
This is a rather impressive restaurant serving up Vietnamese fare. They appear to be open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm. It's located north of the AMC, directly on the north side of the P. Terry's. Parking is plentiful. Interestingly, this was the first time I had a stir-fried rice noodle that was slightly crunchy. Their Hủ Tiếu Áp Chảo has a crispy fried exterior and a soft and slightly chewy interior. Basically, they are rice noodles that are pressed together and then cut into flat squares. These are stir-fried with protein and veggies; they are quite delicious. Their beef luc lac Bò Lúc Lắc is also fantastic. The beef chunks are uniformly sized, cooked with onions, and served on top of a bed of lettuce and tomato slices. Served with a lemony black pepper sauce on the side. The Thịt Kho Tàu, or braised pork belly, came in a small caldron with chunks of braised pork belly, scallions, and fried eggs, with a savory brown sauce. Their soups are also pretty solid, though I think the aforementioned dishes pack more punch. I've also ordered their vermicelli bowls, pho, and spring rolls to go; they are decent enough. A weakness I would point out about this restaurant is their rice, which is served with the beef luc lac and the braised pork belly. It's the same feeling you might get as getting a fly in your soup or crunchy insects in your salad or cooked (but perhaps not well-cleaned) leafy greens. In this case, their steamed rice comes with way too many grains that have black spots. Sure, perhaps some insect larvae had a good time nomming on the rice kernels before being harvested, but I essentially always have to inspect every single grain for blemishes. By far, this restaurant serves rice with one of the highest densities of damaged grains, and it's no fun when you start mistrusting your food. This issue has occurred on multiple repeat visits, so I would encourage them to take their rice preparation more seriously, or at least use higher quality rice. In terms of payment, if you eat in, it's likely they may be short staffed a bit, so if you want to pay, venturing up front to pay is a good tactic.
really good banh bot chien! could be crispier, but i love the addition of pickled radish and carrots the dip was also tangy and savory 10/10 pho dac biet was okay, the amount of noodles they give is insane - definitely 2 portions a tad sweeter than im accustomed to, otherwise is standard enough for a craving
I tried their Bún bò Huế, braised pork belly, and pan-fried flat noodles with seafood combo--and I really enjoyed all of them. The flavors are delicious and a bit different from the usual, which made the experience even more interesting. Bún bò Huế This dish comes with thick, rod-shaped rice noodles in a flavorful broth. The soup is rich and tasty, with a comforting depth. It includes a piece of pork hock that's pleasantly chewy--so if you like your pork hock fall-off-the-bone soft, this might not be the best fit. There's also one piece of blood cake that's very soft and has a clean flavor--nothing too intense. If you're not into blood cake, just let your server know or skip this dish. It's served with a side of Thai basil, bean sprouts, and a small cup of sauce. I think the sauce might be made with tiny fried fish, maybe shrimp, and a bit of sugar. It's sweet, savory, and full of umami. I added it to the broth after finishing the noodles, and honestly, it made the soup even better. Pan-Fried Flat Noodles with Seafood Combo I love this dish! The flat noodles are made from rice and seem to be either steamed or boiled first, then a couple of layers of flat noodles were added to the pan, pan-fried (not stir-fried) like a pancake, and finally cut into large, wide pieces. The outside is golden brown and crisp, while the inside stays soft and chewy--such a satisfying contrast. The seafood combo includes shrimp, squid, scallops, carrots, and broccoli. The seafood is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are still crunchy--so if you prefer softer veggies, just be aware of that. Personally, I like the texture contrast, and it shows that the chef has strong wok skills. Braised Pork Belly This dish is full of flavor. Braised meat is usually cooked with soy sauce, so it may contain gluten. The pork belly is soft and melt-in-your-mouth rich, with a good balance of fat and meat. It's served with two "tiger skin" eggs--what my family calls eggs that are hard-boiled, peeled, and deep-fried to create a golden, textured surface. A familiar and comforting touch. The dish comes with steamed rice, and if you're not into fatty meats, there's also a braised fish option. Overall Experience I'd personally give the food a 4.5, but since there's no option for half-stars, I rounded up to 5. The service was friendly, the wait time was reasonable, and parking was easy. Most dishes come with steamed rice, different styles of rice noodles, or vermicelli. If you're looking to avoid gluten, this is a great place to check out.
My family and I came here for lunch, and we were happy overall with our meal. Staff were very attentive and food was tasty. Restaurant is clean and easy to find parking. I felt like the food was authentic to Vietnam and prepared well. Portion sizes are on the smaller size for entrees (we did family style) and food took a while to come to the table. We ordered the bo luc lac (shaken steak) and a Vietnamese fish soup. All were good but I've had better at other places. Side note: requesting and incentivizing customers to give perfect ratings is misleading. This place has several signs inside where they will offer a free item or discount if you show a perfect review.
No matter how many Vietnamese spots open in Austin, I still remember being one of the first customers at Bếp Saigon and it's a place that's consistently solid over the years. On weekdays, it's my go-to for quick, flavorful lunches. On evenings and weekends, I like bringing friends or family to enjoy their more traditional, shareable Vietnamese dishes like Bánh Xèo (crispy Vietnamese crepe), Canh Chua (hot and sour soup) or Cá Kho (braised caramelized fish in clay pot). Here are some of my favorite dishes I've tried over time: Gỏi Sứa / Jellyfish salad with herbs and shredded veggies ($18) Bánh Xèo / Vietnamese crispy crepe($18) Bánh Khọt / Mini crispy coconut pancakes Bò Lúc Lắc / Shaking beef Hủ Tiếu Áp Chảo / Crispy pan-fried flat rice noodles (always extra crispy!) Tôm Rang Muối / Jumbo Salt & Pepper Shrimp ($17) Bánh Bột Chiên / Fried rice flour cake with egg Heo Xào Lá Quế Thái / Thai Basil Pork Bún Bò Huế / Spicy beef noodle soup Canh Chua / Tamarind-based sour soup with veggies and pineapple hot pot style Cá Kho Tộ / Braised fish in clay pot Bonus tip: their catering is excellent. Their portions are plentiful, well-packed, and they'll make solid recommendations if you're not sure what to order. Super helpful for parties or company gatherings.
Definitely an upgrade from what it used to be! Under new management about a year ago, they did some lux renovations and changed out the menu. On this Friday evening when I was so hungry, I was welcomed by the new owner. Who suggested the fish fillet, which was their special of the day. They even have the whole fish option too. I must say that the food options and flavors were fantastic! It completely changed my view compared to what was in the past. I was craving for their rice, cake omelette/ banh bot chien. And the flavors, the texture were way better than expected and compared to other places! A must order. My Vietnamese family loved all the other entrees as well. The crispy fried egg noodles with seafood (was not seafood, more like a combo) (the presentation was a bit off. But the crispiness and flavors were definitely a ticket to come back. The fish fillet was plump, moist and went well with the sweet & sour sauce and white rice. The panfried rice noodles with combination meats were well enjoyed. And the Chinese tangy orange chicken that came with a cup of wonton soup, was inhaled. Bravo, Bep Saigon! I'm impressed with your flavors and will definitely be back to try some more.
I came into the restaurant and ordered the Buddha delight with chicken. It was a lunch special so it came with a hot and sour soup, egg roll, and I upgraded to fried rice. Would've been a great deal had the food been better. No chopsticks were given. I understand the quality of to go orders will always go down some. But the order came out fresh and I took a bite immediately in the car. The chicken was dry and rubbery. The "fried" rice was regular steamed rice cooked in stock. Not crispy at all and completely lacking flavor. Uncle Roger would've died eating it just so he could roll over in his grave at how bad it was. Hot and sour soup and egg roll were ok but nothing special. I really wanted to like this place and the reviews had been good. One of the workers at the restaurant was kind and considerate and offered me a place to sit away from the front door because it was cold and breezy. Maybe the Vietnamese food is better?
5 years ago
Pho 10/10 I got beef brisket pho Good flavor and good portion of noodles Meat was super tender read more
I have been here many times and the service has just gone downhill. Today my egg roll was cold. The food was hot and good, but I got yesterday's egg roll with it. The staff seated me in their takeout table and really rudely made me move...because I was sitting where they put takeout orders, when that's where they had me sit. No real biggie except they should have been nice about their mistake, but then after getting my food, never came back at all. I needed a takeout container and had to flag someone down twice to get noticed. This has been the case the past few times. It's coming off the rotation as of now. It's a shame, because it's right by work and it used to be really reliable. read more
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2 years ago
Love Bep but today was a miss. The thai basil was good. Tried the sesame because general tso has been too sweet. Unfortunately it was almost as sweet. And tons of batter. Broccoli tasted fishy. Soup was good. I'll do Pho next time. read more
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I was in the plaza and my friends and I decided to go here because it was the only sit down restaurant in the area. Upon walking in, the first thing I noticed was that it was kind of hot (temperature wise) in the restaurant. Service was pretty solid, no big complaints. I ordered the vermicelli with pork and egg roll and got an egg on top for an additional dollar. I thought the food was good, the egg was perfectly cooked and the egg roll was nice. Interesting how the vermicelli with just pork was the same price (basically a free egg roll -- cool!). The food was good, lots of veggies that made it taste healthy. Nothing to complain about but nothing outstanding either. read more
2 years ago
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My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Austin for classic dishes like Thit Kho, canh cua and banh khot. Service is always fast and friendly. I like the open kitchen. The owner is great and always coming around to make sure everyone is enjoying everything! read more
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3 years ago
As a Vietnamese, I has e been searching for a good, authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Austin. This place is definitely one of the best. The flavors were fantastic, the place was clean and roomy. The extensive menu offered a variety of authentic dishes that reminded me of my mom's cooking. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back for more! read more
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4 years ago
3 years ago
We went to try this spot after hearing the ownership changed. I ordered the bun Bo hue which is my go to at authentic Vietnamese spots. The broth was really flavorful when it first arrived, but after adding the cabbage it made the broth completely bland, which I have never experienced before either bun Bo hue. I had to add too small cups of shrimp paste to get the flavor back. My partner ordered the pho which was decent but not very flavorful either. We also got the ban khot which we both really liked, and the portions were plenty. We shared the Ca Kho To which had really good flavor and sauce, but we both felt like it had a really strong fishy taste to it which was off putting. Service was good and fast otherwise for a weekday night. Maybe we came on an off night, but we will be back to give it another chance. read more
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6 years ago
I've came here a few times and I try something new every time. First I had the bun rieu cua lot. I had high expectations for it seeing as it had soft shell crab, but was honestly a bit disappointed as the soups flavor seemed bland and one dimensional. Next I had the banh xeo. Banh xeo really isn't something you can mess up flavor wise. It is a huge portion so I will give it that. I think it would be a better choice to fry two smaller banh xeo instead of one huge one. The batter was very thick and didn't have the crispy, flaky texture that I like. The best so far has been the salt and pepper squid. This is meant to be served as an appetizer so ask for rice if you want to eat it as an entree. The batter on the squid is really nice and crispy! The sauce could use a little more salt to balance out the sourness. read more
4 years ago
Being from Houston, I've been on the hunt for a yummy authentic Vietnamese spot in Austin. This really impressed me! We got their Ca Kho To(7/10), Canh Chua(9/10), and Hu Tieu Ap Chao(10/10). Everything was so good, and quick to come out. Will be back. read more
2 years ago
This place was amazing! Service was outstanding and the food came out super hot and so yummy. Will definitely be coming back here! read more
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4 years ago
Okay there must be a massive inconsistency with each chef on certain days or something. I really only come here for their banh khot, hu tieu ap chao and bun rieu. So I am able to tell when something changes in these three dishes. Like the previous review on the hu tieu ap chao. We had it on Sunday, still good~~. Bun rieu on the other hand was noticeably different. The broth was more of your standard hu tieu porky broth. It had lost it's nice sour tomato-y semi red luster it had once have. And the rieu/patties were more of xiu mai/meatballs texture. Other than that service is good and hu tieu ap chao gets above average grading once more. read more
3 years ago
Took a little long to get someone to take my order as someone who went alone. Food was good, but not the best that I've tried. I don't think it was too bad, but I'll try a different dish the next time I go! The staff was also very friendly. The place looked clean and had nice lighting too. read more
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4 years ago
Really enjoyed the sesame chicken, pork dumplings, and egg rolls. Everything was still hot when it was delivered. Egg rolls were crunchy, cooked to perfection and the filling was fresh. The sesame sauce was very rich and had tons of flavor. The lo mein noodles themselves were just ok, expected a little more flavor. Would order again to try out the pad thai. read more
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So far so good (except for the bo luc lac). Best dish here for me is the ap chao (crispy pan fried flat noodles). This is a greasy dish but is so good, the crispy texture of the flat noodles. I could just have it with veggies only but normally order the seafood or combo. The bo luc lac is hit or miss. It was sweet tasting last time. This dish should be salty and peppery like with a lot of black pepper. But it was sweet and the dipping sauce was off too. It should be lime juice with salt and pepper. However, what we got was sugary lime juice. We asked for a replacement and it was still off tasting. We guessed that they used bottled lemon juice. I couldn't eat the beef. Crab Rangoon and shrimp egg rolls were good. Salt and pepper calamari was also good. Definitely great location since it's 5 minutes from my house! Close to the chick-fil-a. read more
1 year ago
I've been wanting to try Bep Saigon out since they opened weeks back especially since I'm a supporter of small businesses. The restaurant's interior was clean and inviting. Very modern and well appointed. As for the dishes we ordered, maybe they were just off their game. Their pho was okay. Their Beef stir fry was too oily and the Egg Drop Soup, for some reason, was very Orange. I can only assume they added food coloring. The service during a weekday lunch hour was not good. The server lady we ended up with was unfriendly, impatient, and was not attentive. Someone else refilled our drinks and I had to get up to fetch our own Sriracha and Hoisin sauce. Most restaurants have these at the table or at least bring them over upon customers ordering Pho. I also had to get the attention of someone else to get my son a small bowl and soup spoon. Like I said, the lady she was not attentive. We may try them again in the future to give them another opportunity for our business. read more
We came here specifically for their Hu Tieu Ap Chao, or pan fried noodles. We had a mini heart attack at first because we couldn't find it on their menu, but it was just on their specials menu on the wall. Not cool, man. The noodles were perfectly crispy and flavorful from the light sauce. The chicken and shrimp were both tender and delicious. And there's just so much food on that plate. It gets a bit tiring for your jaw to eat all the crispy noodles, but it's hard to stop. The service was great as well! read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
Nice Vietnamese place with special items on the menu : bánh xéo,thịt kho, canh chua, bánh khot.. If you are looking for original dishes,you will find a good selection here. Other than that,they have the classic pho, but also other soups like Bún bò Huế, bún riêu... The reason I gave 4 stars is because they have Chinese items on the menu, which takes away from the authenticity of the place. And their nớc mắm (dipping sauce) was a little too sweet for my taste. Service was good too,the 2 aunties were friendly and chatty. We will be back! read more
5 years ago
Solid place! Felt nostalgic walking in and getting greeted through the chatter and busy that was pretty full of guests dining. There's a parking lot and easily accessible right off the interstate so we're off to a good start! There were so many dishes that reminded me of my childhood and some that you can't find everywhere that made this meal just so much more yummy! Anytime i see Banh Xeo, Banh knot, and Banh bot chien on the menu I get super excited! It's hard to find all of them at one place. Such a great spot for pho, noodz, and they even offer Chinese inspired dishes! Price point? It shouldn't break your bank, pretty affordable. Only thing that was not the best was the calamari it seemed to be majority batter for us. read more
Don't understand why this place has such high reviews. We ordered salt and pepper shrimp and bun Bo hue. BBH is not authentic (not hue style). Broth should be clearer, less sweet and need more lemongrass! Salt and pepper shrimp plating looks impressive but it's made with farm raised shrimp... the shrimps are not bouncy / nor taste like shrimps. I know they have to make profit somehow. I would've been okay w smaller shrimps but better quality ones. Nothing really stand out for me. Maybe their other dishes are better read more
Bep Saigon took over the spot that was Pei Wei with its modern, clean interior and open cook kitchen. I like how lots of natural light comes in from the glass windows. Hu tieu thap cam was a large bowl full of aromatic broth, herbs, slice pork (fried cha lua), squid, fried wonton, and shrimp. I added the side plate of bean sprouts, jalapeno peppers, basil, cilantro and squeeze of lime. I would have liked more char siu pork slices in my bowl but it was good. Bo lu lac had good flavor and the steak cubes were tender. The charbroiled pork in our bowl of bun thit nuong was on point - excellent flavor and tender slices of pork. We asked for no peanuts or herbs since it was for my kids. Wait staff and service was nice. Fortune cookies accompany your check at the end. We were there at lunch time. They do a busy lunch service but after the lunch rush, it was quiet. Plenty of parking in this plaza and if you're lucky you get a shaded spot next to the mountain laurels. read more
5 years ago
Vietnamese: cơm chiên thập cảm có vỏ trứng gà nữa hả? Thêm bỗ dưỡng. Kakakaka English: fried rice with extra eggshells for more calcium? I thought I was chewing sand then I spit it out all those eggshell. Please cook more properly. read more
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12901 N Interstate Hwy 35
Ste 1540
Austin, TX 78753
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