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    Crawfish & Noodles

    3.7 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Brandon D.

    Went to crawfish and noodles in bellaire for the first time for my friend's surprise birthday. I was kinda surprised to see that the crawfish here was $14 a pound at the time, it was $3 cheaper a pound at crawfish cafe. The crawfish they had here was pretty big tho. I got a pound with viet Cajun seasoning and medium spice. Their medium spice is on the more spicy side tbh. Still enjoyed it overall.

    Lavinia D.

    I went here during coffee season and thought the crawfish was excellent. They were running a special that was by 5 pounds to get one for free. Crawfish was kind of pricey compared to other places, but the sizes were good and the flavor was good. We also got some noodles to share and some chicken wings.

    Fish Sauce Wings, Vietnamese style grilled oysters, Garlic noodles
    Duyen T.

    It's finally crawfish season so decided to give this place a try. My partner and I came on a Friday night around 8:20pm and there was many people. The hostess put our names on the waitlist and was a 45min to 1hr 15min wait, which I'm not surprised at. But once our table was ready, we were quickly seated, and look at the menu. It does get super loud and crowded but isn't surprising. I got their Thai Tea for my drink and when it came out I was surprised how small it was and could have been a little sweeter. For food, I got 6lb of crawfish (viet-cajun style, w/ 2 potato & 2 corn which as at an extra cost), 6 Vietnamese Style Grilled Oysters, fish sauce chicken wings, and garlic noodles (which is on the secret menu, so definitely ask about that). The crawfish were a nice size, and cooked perfectly. But for some reason they got cold really quickly. I definitely recommend ordering them spicy as I made the mistake of ordering medium spicy level. Though I wished the viet-Cajun was a stronger and the corn was over cooked. The fish sauce chicken were really good, cooked perfectly, and covered the fish sauce! The Vietnamese style grilled oysters were okay, as they were grilled and tops to scallion oil, I'm not a big fan of oysters and they could have been a little bigger. The garlic noodles, were just ramen noodles that were stir fried in oil and garlic, nothing too special and I would have passed on it. Like every seafood place, gloves and bibs were provided. They did have latex gloves for an extra 75 cent and the bibs were made out of a felt material instead of the normal plastic which was nice. The staff were nice, friendly, and happily explained the menu. Though I notice that there no specific server for a certain section. This made it hard to get the staff attention and had to wave them down but it was a Friday night so understandable. Towards the end of the meal, the owner actually came out and went around the restaurant to talk to customers which was a surprise and nice. Overall, service was okay, food was good, and enjoyed my experience.

    Fried rice combo  Combination
    Ginelle K.

    The service is okay the prices are pricey! So I needed to ask for gloves and bib that usually is given to you with the carb boil like experience. With the food everything was super huge!! I was impressed the shrimp was not headless. This is a place you need to know how to order and what to order! The crawfish looked good but they had a weight limit to purchase which was 2lbs minimum.

    Crawfish
    Jimmy S.

    This place is a great spot for viet cajun seafood. I got the crawfish with the viet Cajun style along with the snow crabs. The crawfish was huge! It was also very meaty and flavorful with the style. I got the butter sauce and the secret sauce comes with the snowcrab. It was all very good and a good amount of meat. It was cooked well and easy to peel. The cajun fries were also very good and crispy. It is on the pricier side of things. The staff was very nice and attentive and helpful when around. This is a very big space so you can come by yourself or a big group. They also serve Vietnamese food along with the usual seafood boil. The atmosphere is very causal and chill.

    the waiting list & texts mean nothing. in reality NOTHING WAS READY! I waited 1.5h and they asked me to share a fable with strangers.
    Kadejuah A.

    I arrived at 8:20 PM and checked in by 8:26 PM. I was placed on the text message waitlist and after 58 minutes I received a message saying my table was ready. When I went inside, the first hostess told me she just wanted to see if I was still there and then immediately ran off around the restaurant, leaving the host stand. Meanwhile, the second host began seating other people who clearly had not been waiting as long as I had. After 1 hour and 10 minutes, I spoke up again and a third hostess told me the only way I could be seated was if I shared a table with strangers, which made no sense after waiting that long. When I declined, she said I would have to wait for a small table to be cleaned, even though every table was full and I was not given the option to sit at a larger table by myself. I ended up waiting an hour and a half total, and not a single small table opened during the extra 30 minutes I waited. During that time, I watched larger parties get seated ahead of me, and even saw a family of three sitting with nothing but water and empty plates while I was still waiting. What makes this worse is that this is not a five-star restaurant or some upscale place with private booths. It's a basic table-and-chair layout with tables packed inches apart, old chairs without armrests, and a center-floor seating style. There is nothing about the setup that justifies this level of disorganization or wait time. The check-in system is completely disorganized, the staff clearly cannot manage the flow of guests, and the service was extremely poor. It felt like the restaurant only cares about pushing as many people through as possible rather than treating customers fairly. Totally unacceptable experience.

    Crawfish slightly flavored.
    Joe F.

    Don't waste you time and money here. Head to Hans crawfish service in tomball. Their crawfish is the best in Houston!! #1!!!

    Viet Cajun Snow Crab
    Crystal S.

    I ordered the Viet Cajun Snow Crab with corn and potato, mild. The food was fresh and I haven't seen a snow crab that large since my last trip to Jamaica! I also ordered the "secret cocktail" which is a strawberry limeade flavored beverage with tequila base. Yummy! They were pretty busy but the service was good. I'll definitely be back!

    Shrimp
    Daryl R.

    One of the best crawfish spots in town! The crawfish are huge, delicious, and flavorful. The shrimp are just as wonderful. We were seated quickly and I'd recommended any of the wings but the fish sauce ones were amazing. The place is casual and comfortable with large table space to enjoy a variety of different plates. Obviously go for the crawfish and fresh seafood selection like the crab and shrimp. But it's definitely a good idea to try many of their sides as well.

    raw chicken that they did nothing about
    Lindsay N.

    Disappointed in our experience here. We had a raw piece of chicken and didn't notice until he was done eating the piece. We mentioned it to the server and he didn't do anything. The fried foods are not crispy at all, they could be fried for a bit longer. Customer service was bad from our server, we constantly had to flag him down. Never checked in on us. We asked for water and he never came and we had to ask the buss boy.

    Anna S.

    After hearing my coworkers talk about crawfish season during a meeting, I knew my friends and I had to get our grubby paws on some crawfish. It was a Saturday evening, so as expected, the restaurant was packed with hungry customers, but fortunately, service was pretty fast, and there was enough seating to go around! I ordered 1lb of the spicy Viet-Cajun flavored Crawfish, with Cajun fries as my side. This was my second time eating Crawfish, and honestly, SO delicious. The seasoning had a nice spicy kick, and wasn't too salty; so much effort into peeling the Crawfish for such tiny joy, but it was worth it. I must give accolades to the Cajun fries as well; I enjoyed them so much that I completely disregarded the ketchup they gave me. It had a good texture, and the portions were generous as well. While the meal wasn't the most filling, I was extremely satisfied and occasionally reminisce on coming back to eat here again.

    Calamari

    We had a great experience, it was our first time here. Service was quick and servers were super friendly. T Tran was the friendliest of them all, he was the one who greeted us and I appreciate his upbeat energy, it was contiguous and really help set the tone for the rest of our night. Food was delicious! We ordered raw oysters, garlic butter crawfish, calamari and the garlic egg noodles. The noodles were nothing special but reminds me of simple asian comfort food. Oysters were fresh and the crawfish was huge when we went. Calamari was crispy and flavorful. I wanted to order the honeydew and mango persimmon ice cream because they said they make it in house but unfortunately they were sold out, so I'll just have to try it next time!

    Crawfish
    Lainey N.

    This place was so good!! It satisfied my crawfish craving and I want to go again! I got viet cajun crawfish and shrimp and it was so yummy. The crawfish and shrimp were big and juicy. The fries were perfectly crispy and went so well with the seafood. The servers kept checking up on us even if they didn't have our table which I thought was very nice and thoughtful. It was a friday and was so busy but everything came out not too long. The ambiance was nice and family friendly as well. I will definitely be coming back here and trying the noodles and fried rice. 10/10 recommend!!

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    The food is always great, Ethan is the best server here always attentive and kind. He always makes our experience great

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    Ask the Community - Crawfish & Noodles

    Is everything fried in the same oil as the shellfish? I can't touch shellfish but I love fried catfish and oysters, some fries would be nice too

    Is it still 12/lb?

    Yes. And becomes more as they get larger.

    How much is crawfish per lb during this time?

    $12 dollars a pound as of February 2020

    Do they have crab legs? If so are they gluten free?

    I saw the table next to mine enjoying crab legs, but I have no idea whether they are gluten free.

    What is the atmosphere like exactly? I am thinking of taking my family maybe to have a birthday party.

    It looks like they've finished renovating. It's a very nice place for dinner with family. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They'll help answer any questions you have about the menu, and also help make recommendations if you need them. I… Read more

    Is the sauce flavor similar to Hot n Juicy crawfish?

    Yes.

    Is this place still open? I called twice during business hours but nobody answered the phone. Thx…

    Every year they close down for a month or two and let the employees go on vacation, so I've heard. If they aren't answering the phone, you might want to drive past there if you get a chance. If they are closed, the drive still won't be a waste of… Read more

    How much is a lb of boiled crawfish?

    I believe it was 11 per pound but buy 5lbs get 1 free

    Is this place BYOB? Can I bring my own beers or do y'all sell beers here?

    They don't sell liquor, so you're allowed to bring that in with a 20$ charge

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    This spot is low key with a nice, clean interior and friendly service. I visited here to check out…read moresome noodles and crawfish. When I arrived there was nobody dining in the restaurant, that was a bit worrying, but I figured it was a bit early for the dinner crowd and late for the lunch crowd. Food & Drink - 4.5* First up was the noodles, I enjoyed them, but I wouldn't say the hype I'd heard about from some others was there. They had nice flavor, but there just wasn't anything "special." 3.5* Then it was on to the crawfish, and my oh my. Superb, the flavor is delicious and unique. This more than made up for the noodles dish. The potato and corn was good too. Service - 5* Solid. When I first arrived the owner was quietly reading a newspaper and eating his own lunch. He paused to greet me and advised that I could sit anywhere. He provided water and adequate time to determine what I wanted to order. The food came out quickly and he checked in a few times to make sure everything was ok. As time went by, the crowd of folks showing up increased quite a bit and he still managed to check in on tables consistently. Pricing - 4* This is where it was odd. Always subjective but I found the noodles to be overpriced for not only the size but what I felt was a pretty simple dish. The crawfish on the other hand was priced very competitively and made up for the overpriced noodles. I provided pics of the menu for someone to make their own assessment but in general I thought many of the dishes were pricier than they probably should be. I know inflation is certainly killing many businesses and consumers but even these felt a bit off. Overall - 4.5* This is definitely going to be one of my go tos for crawfish when in the area. The flavor is fantastic, the pricing is good, the size of them were solid. There are a couple of other dishes I may try on the next visit. The restaurant is clean, the owner is very nice, and it's a nice low key space to just enjoy a good meal with friends or family.

    One of the best Vietnamese places I've ever been hands down. I still think about it a year later…read more They had a very big variety of food on the menu, so you could have your fill of Vietnamese dishes. I believe the crawfish is seasonal, so go during crawfish season because this pho was delicious. The crawfish were so tender and the pho was so flavorful. The beef dish was also so good to eat and balanced. The fried beef balanced so well with the fresh salad and rice. I will say that when we went the parking lot was a little deserted at night. I would definitely lock your doors and take all your valuables. But that's all or Houston, so just stay safe!

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    4.1(122 reviews)
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    4.0(480 reviews)
    0.5 miAlief
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    My god. This place was spectacular. We randomly came across this restaurant on a whim and had no…read moreidea that this was a michelin recognized spot. But after eating here, I understand why. I never had central vietnamese food before and never heard of most of these dishes. We saw that everyone was getting the three appetizer platter, bun bo hue, and had to try it. I also got the chicken vermicelli just as a classic. But every single item in the bun bo hue platter was jawdroppingly good. I never had anything like it before. I didn't know there were vietnamese dishes that utilized mochi flour and now I can never go back. Every single item was so good. The mochi was cooked so perfectly as every bite was so chewy and soft with no hard clumps at all. The meat that came with them as well were so sweet and tender. The vermicelli plate was awesome too as you can make a wrap with the lettuce and veggies and rice noodles and they all come together to mouthwatering perfection. I found a new spot to hyperfixate on whenever I come to houston.

    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.

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    4.5(703 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Annam Vietnamese Restaurant

    4.5(62 reviews)
    11.1 miMontrose, River Oaks

    Michelin star deserved! This place was fabulous! Great service? Beautiful restaurant and amazing…read morefood! We ordered shrimp stuffed pepper and my god today it was excellent! It comes in a set of 2 but we got a 3 pack! I ordered the grilled branzino and let me tell you! That chimichurri sauce !! Clutch! It is demonetisation and truly grilled to perfection. My friends ordered the filet mignon and the chicken and they were equally as impressed! I ordered the espresso mousse for dessert which comes out in the shape of a coffee bean. Cuteeee and perfect! This place didn't disappoint and it is a must visit.

    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!

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    Annam Vietnamese Restaurant - Lovely interior & very intimate with just under 20 tables

    Lovely interior & very intimate with just under 20 tables

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