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    Di An Pho

    4.4 (213 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Menu and placemat all in one
    Alan S.

    I heard about this place and wanted to give it a try as it's one of the newer Pho places in Alief. The place is cute with a light decor and good vibe. Easy parking out front but plenty more in the back of the front is full. I had the 2nd beef pho with both beef balls and thinner cuts of beef. They have three sizes small, large, and XL. I went with the XL since it was only $2 more and it was a late lunch (got there about 130). Also opted for the fresh wide noodles for the extra $1 rather than regular Pho noodles. The large probably would have been plenty, given that's is 720 and I'm ready to skip dinner. Haha I quite enjoyed the broth and the noodles. Lots of meat in the dish. The beef balls were a little firmer than I would have liked which would have made this place a 4. However, as a bonus ordering a large or XL, I got a free iced Vietnamese coffee. This totally brought it up to a 5!

    Large pho tai
    Anh D.

    This might just become my family's go-to pho spot in Bellaire. We had been seeing Di An Pho pop up on social media for a while, so we finally decided to check it out. We were seated right away when we walked in. The space is open, bright, and very clean. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made ordering feel effortless. Our food also arrived impressively fast. The pho itself was flavorful and comforting, with plenty of meat. A nice bonus is that ordering a large pho comes with a free coffee. Honestly, the coffee deserves its own spotlight. We tried the ca phe ube and the ca phe trung, and both were rich and tasty. Between the spectacular service, delicious pho, and surprisingly great coffee, it is easy to see why this place keeps gaining attention online. There was a steady flow of customers the entire time we were there, which says a lot. We will definitely be back!

    Alex W.

    Don't sleep on the GOAT di an pho! I appreciated how they used a wider bowl to get you to appreciate the clear broth. Good portion of different meats in the pho dac biet. Best part is a large pho comes with a free iced coffee (I believe +$1 for viet iced coffee, which ngl was a little too chocolate-y for me) and you can take home the chopsticks!

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    Andrew C.

    This place has gotten all the hype recently on social media and while it was decent, I wouldn't say it's enough to warrant all the hype. For starters, there's plenty of parking, they were running a promotion of getting a free vietnamese iced coffee (no substitutions) with your meal, and yes, you get to keep the chopsticks if you so please. Service was quick and place was large and clean. What was lacking was the flavor in the broth. It was good, but not incredible as many have said. Maybe I'm just used to deep, complex flavor in my broth, but this just didn't do it for me. Quite a few of the meat pieces were pretty dry and definitely needed sauce, but the one standout meat piece was the brisket, which was nice and tender. Overall, it's a decent spot if you're in the plaza, but there are plenty of other great pho spots in the Bellaire area.

    Pho tai bo vien (top), L pho tai (bottom) Drinks: ca phe sua daddy, bac xiu la dua, sua dau nanh lanh
    Marie P.

    So glad we finally got to try this place! Tried to come a few times when they first opened and they were either sold out or the wait was a few hours. There is ample parking in the back, but can get full sometimes. We came around 9PM on a weekday so it was fairly empty. The restaurant has a great interior, very aesthetic and spacious. The service was quick and everyone was so nice and accommodating to any requests we had. They have S, L, XL sizes for their pho bo. We ordered the L pho tai and XL pho tai bo vien. The L was the perfect portion for me and I think the S wouldn't have been enough - good if you want something lighter or maybe for kids. The pho broth was clear and flavorful and the meat was decent quality. It's not the best pho I've had, but was solid and something I'd come back to! For drinks we got the bac xiu la dua (pandan foam), ca phe sua daddy (the original viet coffee), and sua dau nanh lanh (iced soymilk). Coffee was nice and strong! At the time we went, there was a special going on where you get a free coffee for any Large bowl of pho, which was really nice! I really liked the high-quality chopsticks and how they encourage you to wrap them back up & take them home. Such a cute idea and I still use them! Highly recommend!

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    Kenny N.

    Went here to meet up with some friends. Didn't realize it was their re-grand opening for the restaurant. They were giving away free shirts to the first 100 customers. Guess it was just good timing for us. They had a special going on if you ordered a pho, you got a regular Vietnamese coffee for free. The restaurant itself isn't too big due to the design of the place. Service was quick and fast. I got a pho with brisket and meatball and a regular Vietnamese coffee. Overall, it had a nice taste, but it was too fatty. The coffee had a nice balance of bitterness and sweetness. The parking lot is on the smaller side, and they share it with multiple other shops. So come a little early to find a space.

    Pandan bac xiu
    Tiffany H.

    5 stars mainly for amazing service, nice ambience, and coffee! Tri, our waiter, was attentive and friendly throughout the dining experience. Di An Pho was busy even before noon. Initially waited for a table but got offered bar seating sooner instead, which we didn't mind. Ordered pho tai. Not the best broth ever but it was still a solid bowl (4 stars). They have a promo for free ca phe if you get a large bowl. Ca phe muoi (salted coffee) was my favorite! Ube ca phe & pandan bac xiu were pretty good as well! It's cute that you leave with a chopstick souvenir!

    Viet coffee with ube foam and bac xiu with pandan foam
    Angeline D.

    Solid pho spot on Bellaire! Although located more west from all the other Chinatown spots, it's worth a drive. Can't say I tried their chicken pho (which is why I'm reserving my last star), but their house special pho (P6) was not a disappointment. If you order a large pho, you get a free coffee! So we ordered the viet coffee with ube foam and the bac xiu with pandan foam. Both were really good. The bac xiu is slightly creamier than the viet coffee. You can definitely taste the flavors of ube and pandan in their cold foams. Would recommend trying. Ambiance is nice. It's bright and clean. The service is quick and they were nice to answer any questions. Also by the way, you get to keep the chopsticks. Parking was okay, but if it's at peak hour, I think it could be full and hard to park. Overall, great experience at a reasonable price and would definitely come back again. Thanks, Di An Pho!

    Henry Y.

    Came during the opening when it was 50% off, so it made the drive deep into Alief more palatable. The line at the time was crazy but there was comfortable seating. Plenty of parking in the back. Food-wise, I don't think the pho particularly stood out. Pho was as expected. The, at the time, $17 for an XL was CRAZY to me, when you can find similar sizes sub-$15 easily. And then the portions didn't look like a large to me. I got the pho tai bo vien (filet and meatballs), and it was only 6 ball-quarters, again CRAZY. Service was okay, and they do everything off the ipad. Keeping your chopsticks is kinda a nice plus, though I'd rather not keep them, and just shave $1-2 off my pho.

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    Catherine L.

    I'm happy to say that we got a new go-to pho spot after visiting Di An Pho! First of all, they put a lot of effort into making the interior of this place really beautiful and festive for the season! The menu, place setting and utensils were perfectly placed on the table. The server was very helpful and asked us if it was our first time visiting. He explained recommendations and told us their current promo of buying an XL pho gets you an included coffee. I ordered the P7 Pho Ribeye and it was delicious!! They also did not hold back with the beef slices! It was protein packed and opened my face up with the chili oil and sriracha we asked on the side. This place is also conveniently next to a Chase, dessert and even a claw machine arcade. It's a great spot for any occasion.

    Christopher S.

    HOUSTON, TX 77072 / VIETNAMESE/ 09-26-25 / DINNER / 2 adults, 2 kids +Customer service was excellent. +The pho was great. +Fresh vegetable toppings. +Restaurant was very spacious and clean.

    Vietnamese coffee with pandan foam
    Jason N.

    I'm impressed with this place! For the price, you get very fresh quality pho with a great selection of different options! Got the Pho Tai Bo Vien here and they definitely don't skimp out like most pho restaraunts do for the beef balls and meat. Even for a large bowl, it's definitely plentiful! Generous amount of vegetables as well They were running a promotion where you get free viet coffee with the purchase of any large size bowl. Add a extra dollar fee and youre able to add any foam like salted cheese foam, ube, or pandan foam. I opted for the Pandan and it was very light to my surprise. Definitely not overpowering at all especially when mixed which to me is perfect! Restaraunt is clean, service is great and very attentive. Plenty of seats inside and plenty of parking outside. I'd recommend it!

    Lily L.

    Don't let the bowl fool you! The bowl may seem big but the portion of meat and noodles they give is ok. I ordered the signature combination meats pho large size and I only felt just normal full like there's food in my body now I don't feel hungry. I could definitely finish an X-Large bowl haha Overall, the broth is pretty clear and good flavor, they offer fish sauce on the side if you like to add more yourself. Veggies are very fresh. I like the interior is very modern and aesthetic, spacious and comfy seats, also got the hook on the table side for purses/bags. Friendly service and lots of workers working and always checking up on us. It's a go to spot for the atmosphere and vibe but probably not my top choice for pho quality.

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    Woow I never knew about this place, ive walked past this place countless times so color me surprise…read morewhen this came up on one of the most recommended and longest standing restaraunts in Bellaire This place really is a hole in the wall, its fantastic. Generous generous portions, cheap, and overall pretty dang great. Chicken steak rice - soo much food. Very crispy chicken and great! Comes with a boil egg and I believe it was tofu. I ended up making a second meal for later with all the food. Had a option of rice/ noodles. I wish I got the noodles. Tried friend's roasted beef noodle and wow the texture on the noodle is fantastic thick, little chewy, but felt perfect and I don't say that lightly. Pan fried dumplings - 12 of them! Pretty great for sharing. Loved it! Perfect amount of crispyness Shrimp and pork siu mai - I think it was good but to me it didn't taste fresh to me personally. I think its still quite good in taste though Overall I was pretty happy with this place! The owners were so nice, answering all our questions, recommending options on menu. I would come back!

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    4.3
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    Northern Pasta is a hole in the wall located in a strip mall in Chinatown. The parking lot is…read morespacious and relatively easy. You order at the cash register and the menu has quite a large selection of dumplings and buns. You seat yourself and there is a station with cups, a water dispenser, plates and chopsticks. The liangpi is the reason I come to this restaurant. The noodles have an amazing texture and it pairs perfectly with the bean sprouts, cucumber and cilantro. The sesame sauce brings everything together and it's amazingly refreshing and hearty at the same time. The pork leek dumplings have a delicious filling and the wrapper is very clearly handmade with a delicate chew. The pan fried buns were also quite yummy with a golden crispy bottom and fluffy exterior. My diagnosis: come here for the best liangpi and well made dumplings and buns

    Their advertisement pictures on the store front's glass got me drooling so I wanted to check it out…read morewith my boyfriend, also I'm a huge fan of northern chinese food because it's my mom's hometown. The got nice wall art too, depicting the popular dishes from the north so I had my expectation and hopes up. Service is ordinary, she speaks little English but can get by ordering, we order first at the counter the sit anywhere. Braised egg is 2 for $3.50, salty but expected since it's marinated. Came out steaming hot, and yolk was not overly cooked and dry, not bad. Starting with the Chinese hamburger I felt sad and know not to expect too much from the other dishes we ordered. First the meat look different than what others have posted before, and it was kinda dry and too salty to eat. There was no other spice, only the meat juice flavor. The bun they use was stale to eat. Traditional way of making this should be the flaky oily pancake, or at least make the buns softer to eat. The mutton stew was clear and very heartwarming to drink on a cold day. But the portion is super small for the price. The glass noodles were gone in literally two bites. I had none to share with my boyfriend. This dish come with the burger bun too that you can soak them in the soup so I guess this is the extra carb make up for the less noodles. Oil splash noodle is their specialty? It was good but didn't wowed me. Noodles are chewy and well cooked, came with lots of bean sprouts. The sauce is flavorful and actually not too oily which I enjoyed more. You can add the beef for an extra charge, it's the regular braised beef, was just ok. I find it funny that their all food arts on the wall look nothing like the actual way they serve it.

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    Inside (chairs put up at 3pm, but can bring them back down if needed)
    Inside (chairs put up at 3pm, but can bring them back down if needed)
    Beef noodle soup
    Beef noodle soup
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    Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans
    Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans
    Open til 11:00pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat
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    the 热干面 (hot sesame paste noodles) is an absolute must!! the sesame sauce is rich and thick,…read morecoating the noodles really well instead of being watered down we also really enjoyed the braised chicken which was super fresh and flavorful (and spicy, be careful!) the 凉皮 (cold flour skin noodles) was also good, though i personally think it couldve used a little more salt very casual ambiance, not much service, food comes out fast

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    Interior / ig: @joyyeats
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    Henan lamb stewed noodle / ig: @joyyeats
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    4.6
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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!

    Was a little bit of a red flag when we were the only Asian customers in the restaurant - still…read moredecent but definitely catered towards Western taste buds. My favorite dish was surprising the fried rice, with generous portions and slight smokiness. The xiaolongbao weren't my favorite, as there wasn't a whole lot of juice; but hey if you're looking to be health conscious maybe that is a positive.

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    Excellent customer service!!!
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    V9. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce V9.
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    4.3
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    I don't see many places that specialize on udon. Ishin does it well with a big variety of udon…read moredishes from Japanese to Italian inspired and soups to curries. It's a small and cozy place that can get packed around peak hours. I got the beef curry udon with a side of tonkatsu. The tonkatsu was tender and crunchy and made an excellent addition to the soft and creamy udon. The curry was one of my favorites I've tried so far, a generous, flavorful helping that wasn't overly salty or spicy. They also gave a good amount of tender sliced beef as well. If you're out looking for udon specifically, this place has all sorts of good options for you to choose from.

    This was my third time coming back here. Each time we like to try different dishes. This time I…read morebrought my nieces with me and that just means more dishes to try. Not many restaurants in Houston offer Takowasa, which is marinated raw octopus with wasabi; and when we find one that does, it's our must order for appetizers. We also ordered the chicken karaage and agedashi tofu. The karaage was juicy and slightly larger than the size of popcorn chicken. The tofu was soft and lightly battered, however the downside is that it gets soggy quickly since it's sitting in the sauce rather than on the side. For our entrees, we got the carbonara, curry tonkatsu rice, niku tama ankake, and kakuni udon. The carbonara was nice and creamy. The curry rice tastes exactly like the Japanese box curry. The niku tama is more of a thicker soup base similar to egg drop soup, however has a more slightly sweet umami flavor. The kakuni udon had a lighter broth with braised pork belly. The service was a bit slow here, but we didn't mind it too much. The interior had a cute traditional Japanese style decor. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and we'll be back to try other udons.

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    Booths layout
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    Curry udon
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