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I was feeling not too well and decided to get some pho for dinner in Houston. I decided to try out dakao in Houston because they are known for their chicken pho. I got a small bowl of their plain chicken pho with dark and white meat. The soup comes with onion, cilantro, green onion. If you get the dry version, it's served with a garlic brown sauce, lettuce, bean sprouts, and fried onions. They brought out a plate of veggies, bean sprouts, and a ginger fish sauce for the chicken. I like how they blanch the bean sprouts here, I like it that way. They brought out my pho fast, but maybe too fast because the noodles were all packed together and a bit undercooked. I liked the flavor of the broth tho. They give you plenty of chicken and it's a good amount for what you're paying
Dakao is one of the Vietnamese restaurants you must try if you have the chance to be around this area. The restaurant so nice and clean and so beautiful. The foods are so amazing . The staff are so friendly and service so quick. Just love everything in here and highly recommended to everyone to try.
Not sure why we've never tried this spot when we come into town, but I'm pretty sure it's now being added to the must stop places. Came in for a quick light lunch before heading back on the road home and ended up ordering too much food. The menu is extensive and we wanted to try everything! The place was busy at lunch on a Saturday so clearly, a local favorite. Lots of seating inside and I liked the decor. Service was typical but efficient, and the food came out quick. We started off with fish sauce fried chicken wings. It came out fresh and hot. The sauce was perfectly balanced with sweet and savory. We also tried the chicken salad. I love this dish and theirs was delicious. For my main, I went with the mien ga dac biet (chicken clear noodle soup). It was flavorful and packed with meat. Comfort in a bowl. The family liked their dishes as well. I got to sample the mien ga kho and mi ga as well. All good. Definitely coming back!
I was surprisingly not as impressed with their pho ga. I think I preferred the pho ga I had in Virginia. But overall, chicken was good, soup was fine, noodles also fine. Banh knot was fine too. Crispy and fresh. def felt that they freshly made it. Wings are good too, friends cleaned up the dish really fast
Their chicken pho did not disappoint! The soup broth was delicious and full of deep flavors. The customer service was good. All of the dishes were made with fresh ingredients and executed well. It was very busy on a Monday evening, so they must be serving up some amazing cuisine. We will definitely be back to try other dishes we saw locals were ordering.
I finally got the opportunity to try this place after it's been on my list for probably a few years now. I had always heard about the chicken pho as the dish to try, but the person I went with also recommended some other things. So we actually ended up with three dishes and I got to try a lot of great stuff. Of course I tried the chicken pho, which lived up to the expectation of being the Vietnamese comfort soup. Another dish was like a catfish in a sauce in a clay pot. I quite enjoyed the fish in the sauce, but beware it does have bones! The third dish was a mix of different proteins and mushrooms and rice. You can see a picture of it but I can't remember what it's called. I enjoyed the variety of what was in this dish and the rice had kind of a toasted vibe as it got stuck to the metal bowl by design. Despite all of these being small bowls, it was too much food for just two people. We kind of knew it would be but I wanted to try some new dishes, and I'm glad that I did! My only complaint is that after getting our food we never had a server come by again, so I never got more water.
The Dakao experience hasn't always been smooth sailing, but there is no denying its status as one of the most beloved spots in Bellaire's Asiatown. Known especially for their signature chicken dishes, Dakao has built a loyal following and remains a standout in the local Viet dining scene. Most restaurants are easy to miss along Bellaire Blvd, but their massive signage ensures that most don't. The dining area is spacious enough to accommodate large groups, but it's also consistently busy, especially during peak hours and weekends. Waiting is almost certainly a given, but a little patience and strategy (later on weeknights) are key. The decor is a bit all over the place, but frankly, that's part of the charm. Their menu has to be one of the most extensive I've seen. While it might be tempting to stick with familiar Vietnamese dishes, I'd strongly recommend focusing on what they do best: all things chicken. Their pho ga (chicken pho) is one of the best in the city. The broth is rich and flavorful and the meat portions are generous -- offering a hearty mix of dark and white cuts. The dry version (pho ga kho) comes with a bowl of the broth, which is utterly divine. The fish sauce wings are also a hit, which often come perfectly fried and are full of flavor. Equally impressive is the chao ga (chicken congee), a simple dish that is executed exceptionally well. It arrives with a thin, fragrant layer of chicken fat glistening on the surface of the porridge, adding depth and texture. It's topped off with fried garlic, onion, and fresh cilantro and remains to be one of my favorite items on the menu. Their beef offerings are decent but don't quite measure up to any fo the chicken dishes. The bo luc lac (shaking beef), bo ne (beef sizzle platter), bo xao (stir fried beef) are serviceable, but better versions can be found at other places. Speaking of service, this is where they tend to get in trouble with others. The large staff is everywhere, but the miscues can vary on the individual. I've had excellent service and equally poor service, and it's sometimes a gamble especially during their busiest service. In the end, Dakao isn't perfect, but it excels at what it's known for. With fair prices, an eclectic vibe, and seemingly some of the city's best chicken dishes, it's a spot that fans of Vietnamese comfort food (especially chicken lovers) should prioritize for a visit ASAP.
Came here a 2nd time. The meat quality and portion was small but again the prices are unbeatable for an overall portion size for their com dac biet. The food came out warm and not hot was my concern.
One of my go to favorites for Viet food. They've got a super wide selection and definitely something for everyone! I love their pho ga kho (dried chicken pho), that's my most ordered dish for sure. Everything from pho to family style dining dishes like canh chua and stir fries, Dakao has it all. I HIGHLY recommend this place and honestly everyone who I've taken here has enjoyed the food as well!
I love this place, my stable restaurant. They have a wide variety of dishes. My favorites are com tam and com ga hai nam.
I love this place! Usually there is quite a long wait to get a seat reserved but it's usually packed all the time. The inside is pretty spacious. I ordered Pho Tai Bo Vien and Bo ne. Pho Tai Bo Vien: I usually order this bowl when I visit Dakao. I ordered a large, it was delicious. Just a classic pho dish. Meat is juicy and overall yummy! As a pho lover I would rate this a 10/10. Bo Ne: It was my first time ordering this dish, it was alright. The meat was very saucy and tender. All though the sauce was a bit overwhelming for me so I got full really quick. Dipped the bread in the sauce was tasty! I'd rate this a 7/10.
Visiting here from California and I was craving some Vietnamese food. My uncle suggested this place down the street for some family style dinner. The restaurant was cutely decorated and very spacious. Plenty of seating and kind customer service. Ordered: the ca canh chua, rai muong, ca kho tau, and goi ga I've had better but it was still good and great pricing.
Came in around 11:30 on a Saturday, and the place was already packed. We waited by the door for a bit before a server came over to add us to the waitlist--about a 10-15 minute wait. The space is huge with lots of seating, and the interior is nicely done. The menu is massive--18 pages with lots of photos--so it took a while to go through everything. Unfortunately, the waitstaff were pretty pushy--three different people came by within the span of a few minutes asking if we were ready to order. We ordered a lot, but really only the chicken soup was a home run. We got the chicken noodle soup with dark meat, gizzards, and livers. The broth was flavorful, the noodles had a great texture, and the whole bowl came together really well. The Bo Ne had great pics on Yelp, and the food was good, but in the end, it felt like a dressed-up DIY steak and spam banh mi. Not bad, just not sure it was worth the $17. We also got a jellyfish and shrimp salad, which was light and refreshing, but there were only a few thin slices of shrimp, and I couldn't find any jellyfish. This place is known for having amazing chicken dishes, and I wholeheartedly agree with that. They'd be 5 stars if the rest of their food matched the quality of their chicken soup.
4 days ago
Great early brunch on Saturday with large menu of authentic food and casual ambiance. Pluses 1. Plenty of parking and by Kirkwood and Bellaire 2. Waitress was friendly and helpful and food comes out fast!! 3. Banh Hoi thit nuong good amount of food 4. Suon nuong with rice good amount 5. Mien Dac Biet soup nice flavor and nice cuts of white and dark meat 6. Shrimp rolls good chao tom 7. Nice pot of chrysanthemum tea for $4.50 for three cups 8. Good Vietnamese pop music Areas to improve 1. More pictures on menu would be helpful Great restaurant with plenty of options. Been here 10 years plus. Highly recommended! Great value! It was $80 for three adults and a to go order. read more
3 months ago
Nice/spacious restaurant to get a variety of Viet food. Service was pretty quick. - my go-to is Bun Cha Hanoi (solid dish, very savory) - mi xao gion thap cam (crispy noodles w/ various proteins) - banh khot (could be more crispy, nice that the shrimp shell is already peeled) Overall a good dining experience, left feeling super full! read more
If you're looking for an authentic Southern Vietnamese family restaurant, this is the place. My family has been coming here for years, and the food has never let us down. They have a great variety of dishes, but our must-orders are the caramelized fish and pork belly in a clay pot (*cá kho tộ*), sweet and sour fish soup (*canh chua cá*), crispy mini savory pancakes (*bánh khọt*), and lotus stem salad (*gỏi ngó sen*). Every dish is consistently flavorful and tastes just like a home-cooked meal. It's one of those places we always come back to whenever we're craving authentic Southern Vietnamese food. Other dish like Phở, dry shredded chicken noodle is also delish and kid friendly They also serve dishes very quickly so that's a plus. Restaurants is pretty big so mostly no waiting time unless its weekend! read more
20 days ago
I was feeling not too well and decided to get some pho for dinner in Houston. I decided to try out dakao in Houston because they are known for their chicken pho. I got a small bowl of their plain chicken pho with dark and white meat. The soup comes with onion, cilantro, green onion. If you get the dry version, it's served with a garlic brown sauce, lettuce, bean sprouts, and fried onions. They brought out a plate of veggies, bean sprouts, and a ginger fish sauce for the chicken. I like how they blanch the bean sprouts here, I like it that way. They brought out my pho fast, but maybe too fast because the noodles were all packed together and a bit undercooked. I liked the flavor of the broth tho. They give you plenty of chicken and it's a good amount for what you're paying read more
11 days ago
Dakao is one of the Vietnamese restaurants you must try if you have the chance to be around this area. The restaurant so nice and clean and so beautiful. The foods are so amazing . The staff are so friendly and service so quick. Just love everything in here and highly recommended to everyone to try. read more
Not sure why we've never tried this spot when we come into town, but I'm pretty sure it's now being added to the must stop places. Came in for a quick light lunch before heading back on the road home and ended up ordering too much food. The menu is extensive and we wanted to try everything! The place was busy at lunch on a Saturday so clearly, a local favorite. Lots of seating inside and I liked the decor. Service was typical but efficient, and the food came out quick. We started off with fish sauce fried chicken wings. It came out fresh and hot. The sauce was perfectly balanced with sweet and savory. We also tried the chicken salad. I love this dish and theirs was delicious. For my main, I went with the mien ga dac biet (chicken clear noodle soup). It was flavorful and packed with meat. Comfort in a bowl. The family liked their dishes as well. I got to sample the mien ga kho and mi ga as well. All good. Definitely coming back! read more
10 months ago
I was surprisingly not as impressed with their pho ga. I think I preferred the pho ga I had in Virginia. But overall, chicken was good, soup was fine, noodles also fine. Banh knot was fine too. Crispy and fresh. def felt that they freshly made it. Wings are good too, friends cleaned up the dish really fast read more
11 months ago
Their chicken pho did not disappoint! The soup broth was delicious and full of deep flavors. The customer service was good. All of the dishes were made with fresh ingredients and executed well. It was very busy on a Monday evening, so they must be serving up some amazing cuisine. We will definitely be back to try other dishes we saw locals were ordering. read more
I finally got the opportunity to try this place after it's been on my list for probably a few years now. I had always heard about the chicken pho as the dish to try, but the person I went with also recommended some other things. So we actually ended up with three dishes and I got to try a lot of great stuff. Of course I tried the chicken pho, which lived up to the expectation of being the Vietnamese comfort soup. Another dish was like a catfish in a sauce in a clay pot. I quite enjoyed the fish in the sauce, but beware it does have bones! The third dish was a mix of different proteins and mushrooms and rice. You can see a picture of it but I can't remember what it's called. I enjoyed the variety of what was in this dish and the rice had kind of a toasted vibe as it got stuck to the metal bowl by design. Despite all of these being small bowls, it was too much food for just two people. We kind of knew it would be but I wanted to try some new dishes, and I'm glad that I did! My only complaint is that after getting our food we never had a server come by again, so I never got more water. read more
The Dakao experience hasn't always been smooth sailing, but there is no denying its status as one of the most beloved spots in Bellaire's Asiatown. Known especially for their signature chicken dishes, Dakao has built a loyal following and remains a standout in the local Viet dining scene. Most restaurants are easy to miss along Bellaire Blvd, but their massive signage ensures that most don't. The dining area is spacious enough to accommodate large groups, but it's also consistently busy, especially during peak hours and weekends. Waiting is almost certainly a given, but a little patience and strategy (later on weeknights) are key. The decor is a bit all over the place, but frankly, that's part of the charm. Their menu has to be one of the most extensive I've seen. While it might be tempting to stick with familiar Vietnamese dishes, I'd strongly recommend focusing on what they do best: all things chicken. Their pho ga (chicken pho) is one of the best in the city. The broth is rich and flavorful and the meat portions are generous -- offering a hearty mix of dark and white cuts. The dry version (pho ga kho) comes with a bowl of the broth, which is utterly divine. The fish sauce wings are also a hit, which often come perfectly fried and are full of flavor. Equally impressive is the chao ga (chicken congee), a simple dish that is executed exceptionally well. It arrives with a thin, fragrant layer of chicken fat glistening on the surface of the porridge, adding depth and texture. It's topped off with fried garlic, onion, and fresh cilantro and remains to be one of my favorite items on the menu. Their beef offerings are decent but don't quite measure up to any fo the chicken dishes. The bo luc lac (shaking beef), bo ne (beef sizzle platter), bo xao (stir fried beef) are serviceable, but better versions can be found at other places. Speaking of service, this is where they tend to get in trouble with others. The large staff is everywhere, but the miscues can vary on the individual. I've had excellent service and equally poor service, and it's sometimes a gamble especially during their busiest service. In the end, Dakao isn't perfect, but it excels at what it's known for. With fair prices, an eclectic vibe, and seemingly some of the city's best chicken dishes, it's a spot that fans of Vietnamese comfort food (especially chicken lovers) should prioritize for a visit ASAP. read more
1 year ago
One of my go to favorites for Viet food. They've got a super wide selection and definitely something for everyone! I love their pho ga kho (dried chicken pho), that's my most ordered dish for sure. Everything from pho to family style dining dishes like canh chua and stir fries, Dakao has it all. I HIGHLY recommend this place and honestly everyone who I've taken here has enjoyed the food as well! read more
3 months ago
I love this place! Usually there is quite a long wait to get a seat reserved but it's usually packed all the time. The inside is pretty spacious. I ordered Pho Tai Bo Vien and Bo ne. Pho Tai Bo Vien: I usually order this bowl when I visit Dakao. I ordered a large, it was delicious. Just a classic pho dish. Meat is juicy and overall yummy! As a pho lover I would rate this a 10/10. Bo Ne: It was my first time ordering this dish, it was alright. The meat was very saucy and tender. All though the sauce was a bit overwhelming for me so I got full really quick. Dipped the bread in the sauce was tasty! I'd rate this a 7/10. read more
Visiting here from California and I was craving some Vietnamese food. My uncle suggested this place down the street for some family style dinner. The restaurant was cutely decorated and very spacious. Plenty of seating and kind customer service. Ordered: the ca canh chua, rai muong, ca kho tau, and goi ga I've had better but it was still good and great pricing. read more
Came in around 11:30 on a Saturday, and the place was already packed. We waited by the door for a bit before a server came over to add us to the waitlist--about a 10-15 minute wait. The space is huge with lots of seating, and the interior is nicely done. The menu is massive--18 pages with lots of photos--so it took a while to go through everything. Unfortunately, the waitstaff were pretty pushy--three different people came by within the span of a few minutes asking if we were ready to order. We ordered a lot, but really only the chicken soup was a home run. We got the chicken noodle soup with dark meat, gizzards, and livers. The broth was flavorful, the noodles had a great texture, and the whole bowl came together really well. The Bo Ne had great pics on Yelp, and the food was good, but in the end, it felt like a dressed-up DIY steak and spam banh mi. Not bad, just not sure it was worth the $17. We also got a jellyfish and shrimp salad, which was light and refreshing, but there were only a few thin slices of shrimp, and I couldn't find any jellyfish. This place is known for having amazing chicken dishes, and I wholeheartedly agree with that. They'd be 5 stars if the rest of their food matched the quality of their chicken soup. read more
Despite the mixed reviews about the chicken pho, I wanted to give it a shot because it was mentioned in a few reviews. I thought it was good! The chicken, well, tasted like chicken! It wasn't dry and had a nice touch of ginger (I think). The broth was nice to drink by itself and tied it all together. Bonus points too that my youngest son enjoyed it. I did really enjoy the egg roll here. Great flavor and has a nice crispy bite without the burnt edges. The service was decent. No major complaints. Some of our orders were mixed up and they tried to bring something we didn't order, but no big deal. Interior seemed clean and has an attempt to be trendy. I just came for the food. Go pho it! read more
Visited with relatives and they recommended this place. I was told they are known for their pho ga and I did see pho ga kho (dry version) and gave that a try. I would say the sauce isn't similar to represent pho ga besides what goes into it. However, it was still delicious. Service was decent, fairly busy around 1/2 on Friday. Very spacious inside too. read more
11 months ago
Picture this: You walk into Dakao, and it's like Santa decided to set up shop in a Vietnamese kitchen. The place is decked out with holiday vibes and a ceiling so whimsically painted that you half expect a reindeer to fly by. And the staff? Let's just say they're the elves of efficiency--our food came out in record time, like they've got a hotline to the North Pole's kitchen. Now, onto the feast! I got the special chicken rice for the kids. Imagine tender dark chicken meat, a little adventure with livers and gizzards, and a cabbage salad that adds a crunch of holiday magic. As for the seafood clay pot--well, let's just say it was more like the elves accidentally got a bit mushroom-happy. It wasn't bad, just not the star on top of the tree. Mostly mushrooms and a few seafood bits playing hide-and-seek. Next time, I'll stick to the popular dishes that Dakao clearly nails--like that chicken rice or maybe the shaking beef my friend's kids were smart enough to order. In short, if you want a holiday meal where Santa's Vietnamese elves serve up a sleigh-full of options at lightning speed, Dakao's your spot. Just be ready for a menu longer than Santa's gift list and a few hits and misses if you go too off the beaten path. read more
This was a great casual place to get a quick lunch. We were seated and served very quickly even during lunch rush. The Com Tam and Bo Ne were both pretty good, not the best of either I've had, but still high up on the list. The meats were very tender. The portion sizes weren't huge, but fitting enough for lunch. The price is also a lot more fair than other Viet places around there. read more
5 months ago
Nut allergy warning: Many dishes have nuts, but I had no issues with what I had here. Time - to - Food: Between 15-25 minutes generally We got here around 7:30PM on a Friday evening and were lucky enough to get two tables for 15 people relatively quickly. The chicken wings were the star of the show (4.5/5). Crispy, not too saucy, and full of meat. They do chicken tips in full here, so those are the meatiest. The drumsticks are actually not that big and so there could be a bit of improvement there. We got a lot of other dishes for the table. The Chinese broccoli was pretty standard (3.5/5). The other chicken and fish we got were in my opinion too sweet, though they were tender (3/5). The lemongrass bone-in ribs were too little meat (2/5). The canh chua was decent, but too sour in my opinion (3.5/5). Service was also a bit slow. They took a while to clear dishes and never got us water or extra napkins when we had people coming in late. Overall 3.5/5, rounding up because the wings are worth coming by. I'd come back to try some other noodle dishes like the pho or hu tieu, since that's what the majority of other diners were having while we were there. read more
9 months ago
Food was delicious and the service was fast and efficient. We ordered the hu tieu tom thit and the Banh Hoi tom chao and nem nuong both were very good. read more
2 years ago
This spot is my top recommendation for people who want to try authentic Vietnamese food at affordable prices. Their menu is hugeeee and basically has all of the popular Viet dishes and more. The service is quick, but beware just like other traditional Viet restaurants, the appetizers won't necessarily come out first. We got the fish sauce chicken wings as our app, and I'd give it a 6.5/10. It was flavorful but not crispy enough. The korean beef rice platter was a steal for the price though! We always get the clay pot fish when we're here, and it's always delicious and feels like home cooking. The fried salt and pepper squid however was not my fav. The batter is more like tempura and not the typical batter used for this dish. Very casual ambience but can get quite loud with all the Vietnamese locals, which is a good sign for the food at least. read more
Dakao is a viet town staple and a very popular vietnamese restaurant in the Houston area. It is in the same plaza as hem, garosu, and pho sapa. Their signature dishes are the chicken pho (soup and dry), but they also have beef pho, rice plates, and other appetizers on their menu. The dry chicken pho here is very comparable to pho 54's dry chicken pho (also very popular). Although I must say that the pho 54 sauce is better, I think Dakao takes the upper hand for the chicken innards and the toppings. The service is a bit hectic, but it adds to the experience. The servers will bring everyone's meals out at once and start yelling "who got this!" until someone claims their dish. Not complaining, just funny. All in all, Dakao is delicious and you should definitely give it a try the next time you are in the area. read more
4 months ago
I always get mostly togo orders due to my significant other never has a few minutes to spare on being on a waitlist thus we made most places to have it on the go its going to set us up to order ahead before going in, it's always a positive experience here whether you want to dine in even on weekdays there's a crowd of at least 15 people sitting down having a good time with the limited space but you got a few big screens watching while you wait for service! there are times when you get your special pho orders togo the chicken I request only to be all white ( up charged) now but never before so I believe it's an increase maybe it's inflation but still the quality is more what I keep on returning for. I love that any rice plate you get to choose up to 4 choices.It came out great even in togo boxes. What I see almost every other table there's a clay pot of caramelized fish steaks with the tamarind soup most of the people order off the menu and mostly chicken soups are the top most frequently ordered here! The size and the prices are great match with the amount of labor that is shown with the spectacular fresh fish that is just right on point with bringing out my memories as we always eat at my moms dinner table it was just like how mom made it coming straight out from the stove bubbling hot in the thick peppery sauce coated all deep within the fish steaks ( ca kho to)! let's try other ones that also might give you the chance to forget about cooking if you just feel too stressed out after ling day of work! read more
2 years ago
One of my friends brought us here, and I'm so glad she did because this has become my favorite go to Vietnamese lunch and catering spot! The restaurant itself is very beautiful when you walk in with modern lights and clean tables. I especially like the hustle and bustle of the weekend with full tables and love the fact that you can peer into the kitchen, which looks very organized and clean. My first time here I ordered the chicken wings coated with fish sauce (ga chien nuoc mam) while my partner ordered the chicken pho (pho ga). I absolutely love the crispiness of the batter and the sauce that came with was so addicting - truly a perfect combination of salty and sweet. I think it would be really cool if in the future, they offered a spicy alternative with Thai chilies. My partner's soup was also very delicious. It would be perfect for a cold day or if you're feeling a bit under the weather - the broth tasted very clean, and they give you a good amount of chicken and herbs, which complements the noodles and broth really well. I'm normally a beef pho person but this chicken pho was delicious! We also had a platter of their grilled pork which if you've had banh mi thi nuong, it is exactly that and had a great chargrilled flavor. This place was so good that I actually placed a catering order the next day and that process was very seamless as well. One thing to note is that their kitchen for chicken wings does not open until 11 AM and so we couldn't pick up the order any earlier than 11 AM, but that wasn't really a big issue and understandable. We also ordered the normal size for Canh Chua with Catfish which my parents absolutely loved because they give you such big portions of catfish. We also got their salt and pepper shrimp and their stuffed tofu with tomatoes. Both these dishes were pretty good, but I think they were a little bit under seasoned to my liking. Overall, a really delicious and affordable place to eat! I will definitely be a repeat customer for years to come! read more
Pho ga is my go to when feeling a bit under the weather, and since this place specializes in chicken pho, I thought I'd give it a try. I arrived not too long before closing and was worried about getting seated. They were accommodating though and allowed me to dine in for my meal. The chicken pho came with both white and dark meat with a lil bit of the skin still on, which is how I prefer it. The bean sprouts also came pre-cooked, which was also a bonus! The bowl was nice and hot as I requested, and the chicken broth was tasty and comforting. I wish there had been a tad more of that broth, but that's just nitpicking. I ate about half and took the rest to go as they were closed by that time. Service was typical of most Vietnamese restaurants... they bring you your food and then your bill without much chatter. Left feeling nice and full in a good way. read more
it's been a while since we last ate at Dakao still A+ plus food quality, but so pretty renovation we got seated right away for a party of 6 though it was packed for weekend dinner plenty of tables were available their signature is pho ga kho (dry chicken pho) it's served with a bowl of soup on the side and a salad veggie bowl lau canh chua aka hot sour cat fish hot pot (10/10) came with a lot of fish, v well-seasoned soup there was a side of vermicelli too, and plenty veggies (sprouts, tomatoes, okras, mints) bo bia made for a great appetizer and also salter pepper fried chicken tofu (my personal favorite) i love how it's very beautifully decorated now with lanterns, floras, and sky cloud mirrors solid choice for family hangout read more
2 years ago
One of the best pho ga (chicken pho) around. Was fairly crowded on a Wednesday night, but wss seated almost immediately. Service was really good, they came and check on us every 10 - 15 minutes refilling water. I love the new modern look of viet culture. Pho was pretty good, noodles may need to be alil more bouncy. I hate some places they have It clumped. The mix salad was really good, crunchy and fresh. read more
I'm from NYC where the viet/pho game is not as strong and I was absolutely in love with this pho. We ordered a regular house special pho but ended up with a large by accident, mistake on the waiters part but no wonder we were absolutely stuffed! They were super generous with the meat and noodles. The soup was also super clean and flavorful, not one dimensional at all. I also like how they gave us enough sprouts and herbs for 3 people. We got the fish sauce wings on the side and they were so flavorful and juicy a great addition! Only in Texas for a bit but would love to come back. read more
Dakao is one of those restaurants with an extensive menu, large dining space, and decent prices. What we got: - Fish sour soup: Forgot the name of the actual dish but this was full of fish pieces and flavor. It does have a slightly sour taste to it, but according to friends, that's the authentic taste - Short rib, egg tofu, sausage rice plate: Broken rice plate with delicious protein dishes - Hainan chicken: Dark meat hainanese chicken (you can choose if you want white meat, dark meat, combo, etc.) with chicken rice This place was packed on a weekday night and its no wonder why. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive. Definitely worth trying among the vast number of viet restaurants in the area. read more
Came to restaurant around 9:30am on Sunday. Not busy when we got there but it filled up pretty quickly. 1. Shrimp and pork spring roll 2. Goi ga (chicken salad) - very good and chicken had a good texture 3. Com ga roti (rotisserie Cornish hen w/rice) - the Cornish hen was flavorful and dipping sauce was aromatic 4. Com chien ga roti (rotisserie Cornish hen w/fried rice) 5. Pho dac biet - tasted similar to home cooked pho. Have good pho aromatics and taste was flavorful 6. Hu tieu dai thit heo Tom - flavorful although The pork taste was a bit strong for my taste but overall not bad Soup dishes came out pretty quickly whereas the rice plate took a bit longer. Many of rice plates weren't available because kitchen for those items such as Bo luc lac or fried salted pepper chicken wing don't open till 11am. The spring roll was made incorrectly bc we ordered pork and shrimp but they brought out shrimp spring rolls. They were very nice about it and redid the roll. Service was friendly. read more
3 months ago
Tastes like home, maybe even better. I absolutely adore this place and the variety of authentic dishes it offers. Don't be afraid to venture away from the pho and single serving dishes. When my mom took me here, we opted to order a mix of meats, soups, and veggies, enjoying it all family-style. Personally, I thought it took the restaurant up a level. The fish that comes in a clay pot is to die for; full of umami flavor. I will say some dishes are absolutely delicious and some are okay. The banh koc fell short for me as I felt like there was too much breading. Be prepared for a bustling crowd, especially during brunch and dinner on weekends. The place tends to get busy, but trust me, the wait is worth it. Just plan ahead, and you're in for a treat. read more
I had heard a lot about the Pho Ga at Dakao so I decided to stop by and give it a try. What I got was a refreshing and simple Pho with a very unique broth. The Pho Ga has one of the most aromatic broths I have tried. Compared to traditional beef pho, this chicken pho was a lot lighter fresher. I don't know what combination of herbs and spices they used to make this broth but I was unlike anything I had before. It satisfies a certain type of craving, one for freshness and delicacy, and I really enjoyed it. I wouldn't say that I would always choose this over other places though, but in if I'm in the mood, this is a pho that I would order again. Dakao is worth trying just for how novel their Pho Ga flavor profile is. 8/10! read more
This place gets pretty crowded on the weekends especially on Sundays. The wait isn't too bad since they are pretty quick with their service. It's located in the Tan Binh grocery store plaza. Easy parking all around. They serve all kinds of Viet food on their large menu. My favorite is the bo ne/sizzling steak and eggs and the bun cha Ha Noi. It always hit the spot if I'm craving Viet food in the area. Their bo bia and banh khot as appetizers are also my faves. It's very tempting to want to order the whole menu when I'm here because they pretty much have all kinds of Viet food. read more
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