SOOO good, quick and friendly service. I ordered online and it was ready in 10-15min. The BBQ pork bowl is very flavorful! It comes with pork, pickled veggies, fish sauce, chili sauce and fried fat (yes, fried fat!). I also like how the rice is broken into small pieces. Makes it very fun to eat. Highly recommend for a quick lunch! read more

Broken Rice - Saigon Street BBQ BOWL - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have been jonesing for broken rice for way too long, so when we were visiting Austin and I saw a broken rice spot, I knew I had to check it out! The food truck park is cute and inviting, and there's a set of picnic benches to provide plenty of seating for people who visit Broken Rice and the other trucks in the park. Chef Bao was really friendly and shook our hands before we got down to ordering. We got the Saigon crispy rolls and the cream puffs. For the broken rice (Cơm Tấm), it was a tough choice, but I settled on the Signature lemongrass pork bowl. We saw Chef Bao grilling the lemongrass pork on the Weber grill, and the lemongrass pork smelled soooo darn good. As delicious as it smelled, it tasted even better. Simply next level. Thank you, Chef Bao. Confession: I'm still dreaming about that egg quiche. Can I order it frozen and get it shipped? (I am dead serious. Chef Bao, please contact me.) If you haven't tried Broken Rice yet, make it your life's goal to do so. read more

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I've never had broken rice before and I actually really enjoyed it! I like the texture of it and how well it absorbs the sauce. The person running the truck is very nice and food overall is really good! I'd definitely say it's a dish worth trying! read more

Overall: 3.7/5 [takeout] We ordered online for takeout around lunchtime. There was no line, and the food was ready when we arrived so pickup was seamless. Signature Lemongrass Pork Bowl ($17): The bowl was pretty small for the price, but it tasted authentic. I liked the egg quiche, the use of actual broken rice, and the nuoc mam. The lemongrass pork, however, was not as good as the BBQ pork. It was a bit dry, and the lemongrass flavor did not really come through. "Broken" Tater Tots ($9): Tots with scallion oil, house-pickled daikon and carrots, topped with Saigon mayo and signature BBQ sauce. We chose BBQ pork as our protein. This was delicious and far better than the rice bowl. The tater tots were still crispy enough by the time we got home, so we did not need to air fry them again. Side of Grilled Meat ($5): We asked for the smoky ginger chicken so we could try all of the meats. The chicken did not look charred or flame grilled; it was actually quite wet, though still tender. read more

Broken Rice - Side of Smokey Ginger Chicken, BBQ Pork Broken Tater Tots, and Signature Lemongrass Pork Bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

My friend and I came here on a whim, looking for Vietnamese food nearby. Chef Bao was very welcoming, energetic, and friendly. He gave us recommendations on what to get, and we got the Saigon BBQ pork and the Lemongrass pork. I'll only speak for the Saigon BBQ but my friend said the Lemongrass pork was very good. The fusion of pickled vegetables and sauce provides a sour, puckering, mouth-watering sensation. Combine that with the juicy bbq pork and fresh cucumbers and you have quite the flavor platter mixing on your palate. Would certainly recommend a try, and I'll be back when time permits. read more

Broken Rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good sized rice bowl. The food came out quick. The food was fairly good along with the price. No big complaints, nothing blew me away also. read more

Broken Rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Broken Rice is the Vietnamese protein bowl you didn't know you needed. The business centers around three signature bowls--Lemongrass Pork, Smoky Ginger Chicken, and Saigon Street BBQ Pork--each served over your choice of either white rice or vermicelli. You'll also find a small but thoughtful lineup of appetizers like Loaded Broken Tater Tots and Egg Rolls, vegan options including a Tofu Vermicelli Bowl and Vegetarian Egg Rolls, plus a few desserts. I've tried all three, but my favorite hands down is the Saigon Street BBQ Pork. In my opinion, It has the most flavor. Each bowl comes with an egg quiche (cha trung), pickled veggies, fresh cucumbers, scallion oil, crispy cracklings, and fish sauce. The food is authentically Vietnamese, with no fusion or changes made to cater to the Austin palate and that really drives it home for me. I grew up in Houston, where anytime you ordered a Broken Rice Bowl (Com Tam), it came with Shredded Pork Skin (Bì) and an Egg Quiche/Meatloaf (Cha Trung). I'm good on never having Bì for the rest of my life, but it was really the Cha Trung I've been missing since moving to Austin. Owner, founder, and chef, Bao, makes everything from scratch and you'll often find him around the truck grilling the meats himself. He's super friendly and down to earth. If you haven't tried Broken Rice yet, it's a simple, authentic small business absolutely worth supporting! read more

Amazing food. Tried the Saigon bbq bowl. The meat was tender and flavorful and the rice and sides mixed perfectly. Loved the crispy rolls. The Vietnamese coffee was good too. Will definitely be back for more. read more

Broken Rice - Crispy Broken Viet Eggrolls - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Chef Bao does a great job in giving you an authentic "com tấm" experience. Visited Austin for work and am from SF Bay Area. Co worker and I have the lemon grass pork & bbq pork rice plate along with their Viet style egg roll. Great flavors and will be back. read more

I stopped by to meet Chef Bao. I had read about his Food Trailer and the "Saigon Street Food" menu caught my attention right away. Chef Bao gave me a brief history about himself and his new venture. Found out he was the lead chef at Lucky Robot, which is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. So never having heard about Saigon Street Food, I didn't know what to order. Chef Bao suggested the lemon grass pork on broken rice which came with a slice of Vietnamese Quiche. The first bite and I could taste that cherrywood smokiness. So flavorful and filling. I couldn't finish it all so had to take some home. I could go eons on how great this meal was. So if you want to try a great meal, at a great price point, especially with the portion size, see Chef Bao at the Broken Rice. P.S. The Saigon crispy rolls with pork and shrimp. Off the chain. read more

amazing food and the service was exceptional. exactly what i needed for watching the world cup

Friendly, fresh and bursting with flavor. Can't go wrong! And easy parking too! Bao was helpful and super friendly.

11/10 My friend and I stopped by for a small snack and were NOT disappointed. I ordered the Broken Tots bowl with BBQ pork and experienced full ego-death. That was the best tots bowl I've ever had. And the Esther's cookies?! Just like grandma used to make them :,) I will be back when i have more room in my belly to try everything. read more

Broken Rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was craving Vietnamese food when I was in east Austin and stumbled upon this really tasty food truck. I got the vermicelli bowl with chicken and it was so fresh, the sauce that it came with was perfect sweet/salty/savory and the toppings were unique and flavorful including this crunchy- chicharron like topping that was just the right touch and the the fresh herbs. The service was also fast and friendly and there is a covered table area to eat that feels open and airy with a view of a busy street so you can people watch while you eat. We found street parking no problem on a Friday night. It's the next day and I'm still thinking about the vermicelli! Would definitely go back. read more

This rice is far from broken! Everything was delicious and Bao was wonderfully kind. Come for the rice and stay for the Bao.

Brought the family here based on reviews. So glad we did. My wife is gluten free and Bao made her a custom vermicelli bowl that she absolutely loved. The lemongrass park was A++ and the ginger chicken was epic. Highly recommended. read more

Very happy we found this place. Quality is definitely there!! Chef Bao is super friendly!! We ordered the lemongrass pork broken rice and the ginger soy chicken vermicelli bowl. Everything was great!! Will be coming back! read more

I can barely describe how good this food is! The Chef was so friendly - it was very pleasant. The food though - I had the BBQ pork - amazing. This is better than any brick and mortar I've been to in Austin for this type of food. This is going to be my couple times a week treat to myself for sure! read more

Stopped by for a late lunch. Guy running the place (Bao) is very friendly and helpful. I got the lemon grass chicken bowl. Outstanding!!! Highly recommend this spot. I'll be back. read more

Amazing quality and service. I wasnt sure what to think of the quiche but it was delightful, along with the rest of the bowl!

The definition of good packed up food, ready to eat! Super nice employee! Vietnamese tea drink is amazing!

I tried Broken Rice for the first time today and it was 10/10! My partner and I shared the crispy rolls, lemongrass pork, and BBG pork. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The owner, Bao, is very friendly. I'm looking forward to introducing my friends and family to Broken Rice! read more

Good this for work lunch. Owner was extremely kind and the food was DELICIOUS! Must try this spot out

traveling for work and been craving com tam, luckily i found this place, the food is very good, big thumbs up to chef Bao!

I got the Pork BBQ bowl 10/10 it was really good the rice was really well made and I forgot his name but he was real cool.