My weakness is noodles And have been seeing the $9.99 Noodles promotion for awhile now (ONLY on Fridays, ALL day), had to check them out! Pretty decent for only $10! Can't complain! Went for dinner and of course, had a waitlist but it actually went by fast. On top of that, staff and service was great! They brought out water for everyone while waiting (since it was so hot outside). Come check them out! read more

Din Ky 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have tried Din Ky Noodles on the other side of Beltway in Chinatown and I am here to try Din Ky 2 on Alief side of Beltway. I first thought they were the same owners. But according to an employee, the owner of Din Ky 2 has 1 and 2. He doesn't know who owns the third one. Oh well. I could care less about who owns what. I like the food here better anyway. I ordered the chicken rice noodles and found chicken pieces were actually chunks and many pieces. Plus, I got sprouts and a branch of chrysanthemums leaves. They were so tender. They also served me a shrimp cracker with sauce. The restaurant was very clean and bright. The menu was easy to read. The waiter gave me a quick overview of the menu. The food was more appetizing when the restaurant was clean and the waiter was friendly. I would definitely return because they got Friday special - $9.99 special noodles all day. read more

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My family decided to try this restaurant because we saw they have promotion of $9.99 for noodle dishes. Even with the discount, the quality of noodles was better than we thought. Their menu has plenty of options from $12 to $16 The bowls came with appropriate noodles and toppings. I highly recommend the pickled jalapeños and garlic. The broth tastes great; however, it was a little sweet for me. The service was amazing. Staff were very nice and polite. Huge bonus point. The restaurant has many seating options and well organized and decorated, mostly tables for 4 people. I definitely will come back to try more. read more

Din Ky 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My uncle invited me for lunch at Din Ky. They had a deal where you can get a bowl of noodles for $10 on Fridays during lunch time. The original price is just over $14 so it's almost 33% off. We both got the dac biet dry noodle bowls of Hu tieu. I got the trieu chau style (rice noodles) and he got the version with egg noodles. Both of our bowls come with pork, fish balls, shrimp, squid, quail eggs, some liver meat, and a fried shrimp cracker. Since we both got the dry version, we got a bowl of broth on the side. They have condiments on the side such as pickled garlic and chili oil if you want to complement your dish more. It was really filling and I was satisfied with the bowl. Who doesn't love a $10 meal. Just come early because it gets crowded really fast, we had to wait on a waitlist. We also tried the salted Vietnamese coffee and it was solid read more

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Din Ký 2 is a Vietnamese restaurant, which originated from Orange County, CA, with a second location in Houston on Bellaire Blvd. I got their hủ tiếu đặc biệt or Din Ky Special dry, càri dê (goat curry), mì hoành thánh (wonton soup), and bánh khọt. The dry Din Ky Special was my favorite of the dishes. The noodle dishes come with a prawn cracker on the side, which I like to dip into my bowl. The egg noodles were bouncy, and there were a lot of toppings, including two pieces of shrimp and other meats. Their dry special noodle comes with a sweet sauce on the side. The curry was a bit too gamey for me and only came with one baugette. The wonton soup was a bit on the sweeter side than I prefer, but the wonton pieces were soft. The bánh khọt was another favorite. They came out crispy with eight pieces per order. The inside was a bit spacious, and service was okay. It is pricier compared to other Viet restaurants nearby, but I think I would come back for their special noodles every once in a while. read more

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I love and grew up eating hu tieu but I feel like it's pretty rare to find Hu Tieu Trieu Chau, or Teochew Noodle Soup in Houston. I was really excited to try this place when I found out they opened! I got the #15 Hu Tieu Trieu Chau Dac Biet Din Ky, my husband got the M3 with beef, and we also ordered the banh khot. I thoroughly enjoyed the hu tieu, the taste of the broth was super nostalgic for me and really hit the spot. My husband really liked his dish, the rice cakes were nicely crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The banh khot was crispy and delicious as well! Our food took a while to come out but the service was friendly. The interior was clean and bright. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

One of the best hu tieu place in houston . Their broth was flavorful and clean . Gave you lots of veggies for the bowl also . read more

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Ok I think I gave a review when this first opened and the prices were 18$ for noodle. Now is reasonable b/c of owner change? Is around 12-4 now so big difference. The noodle quality is pretty good. They have a promo running for 9.99 all noodles which makes it even better. read more

The review is based on the experience of a party of 2 for early dinner. Pros: Solid Sea Salt Vietnamese coffee! This has become my favorite drink on Bellaire. Their 'Hu Tieu' noodles dishes. We ordered a couple of different types and they were great. We got soup on the side and the broth was really flavorful. We love their condiments! Yes, you heard it right! The pickled garlic was shot for us. Service was great. The wait staff was really attentive and took time with us. I think the restaurant knows that they need to get repeated customers since they are relatively new. We got a couple of tarot tapioca banana coconut desserts as complimentary. That was a good way to end our meal. Cons: Banh Xeo was average but not bad. A few reviews said the price was a bit high but I think it was comparable to other restaurants in the same strip mall and most places on Bellaire. read more

Din Ky 2 - Sea Salt Vietnamese iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place exceeded my expectations! Good service, and lots of options to pick from! We all ordered noodle dishes and they were all good! Very flavorful and decent portion sizes. I'd come back! read more

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Im sorry but the soup wasn't up to my standard. We tried the soup and dry noodle and both wasnt good. I cant explain the soup. It was just off somehow. The dry noodle was too salty. I never want to waste food but i had to leave the food befind. Didn't take it togo even though I had only 3 bites. Service is great here though. The star is for them. read more

Food was alright and portions are big enough for one person. They charge 15% tip to your receipt even if you're a party of 3. Beware of this and as for a printed receipt to confirm your charges. read more

Din Ky 2 - 2 items and got charged 15% tip for 6 people...We were only a party of 3. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mi Din Ky pretty good. Broth was perfect. Found my spot. They also sell other food mi' xao and bot. Chien. Services was good he's very sweet

Food was amazing! We had three soups and a fried chicken, highly recommend the soups!!

This establishment is still in its early stages of development, which is understandable given their typical growing pains. The service was good; the staff was very nice and helpful. Overall, the food was good. While it isn't unique or particularly special, it manages to do the basics well. I recommend trying the dry noodle special; it's a simple dish. It has a lot ingredients. However, the fried shrimp tasted a bit stale, even though the sauce was flavorful. The fried noodles were good, not too salty and not oily. I would like they offer hoisin sauce as a condiment. They do have your typical items like Siracha, Sate Chili, Pickle Green Pepper and Garlic Slices. read more

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Din Ky 2 should really decide if they're taking card or cash, especially for their sea salt coffee. I've been here a few times, and it seems to change depending on the day. There were no sign visible for $10 minimum charge. A little consistency would definitely make things easier, no coffee this time around since I did not have cash on me, but the coffee is still great. read more

Went on a Friday afternoon and was super impressed by the food. Normally I wait a bit before a new restaurant opens to try it just so they can work out the kinks in the service and the menu, but I took a risk here and it definitely paid off. We ordered the Hu Tieu Kho, Banh Khot, and the Goat Curry (Cari De) to share. The Hu Tieu Kho was extremely flavorful and had all of the fixings from the meat to the cilantro and herbs, the fried onion crisps, the quail eggs, fish cakes, the soup on the side. The sauce added the perfect hint of savory sweetness without being overpowering. The addition of the crispy shrimp chip definitely elevated the dish. Overall, the flavors are authentic and this dish is on par, if not better, than other places I've tried. (8/10) The banh khot were crispy on the outside and softer towards the center. The flavor was spot on, however, the shrimp being placed on top instead of being cooked into the batter was a less traditional way of cooking the dish. (7/10) The goat curry was super tasty and the goat meat was perfectly tender. This dish surprised me the most as it is not traditionally served at many Vietnamese restaurants, but this place definitely did it justice. (8.5/10) The service was kind and attentive and the lot has plenty of parking. Glad to have tried this spot that originated from the OC and to have found a good late-night spot for Viet food. I will definitely be back! read more

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Tried the dry noodles and they were so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The sea salt coffee was creamy, smooth, and the salty-sweet balance was amazing. Great service and I'll definitely be back! read more

Din Ky 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great comforting food. Attentive service. Easy to eat during your lunch break. You should try. read more

Din Ky 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Review: Dishonest practices and poor service. Avoid! Cách làm việc không trung thực và phục vụ kém. Tránh xa quán này! I had a terrible experience here and feel completely misled. - Incredibly Slow Service: Despite the restaurant not being crowded, the service was painfully slow. We waited far too long for everything. - Language Barrier & Lack of Transparency: While the restaurant serves mostly Vietnamese food, they don't provide dual-language information for their policies. The notice about their automatic 18% gratuity for parties of 6 or more is only on a tiny piece of paper at the counter--and it isn't even translated. If you don't read English or miss that small sign, you're completely in the dark. - The Double-Tip Trap: To make matters worse, the waitress never mentioned the auto-charge, and their payment system still prompts for a tip at checkout. Because of the lack of communication and the confusing system, I ended up double-tipping. It feels like they are intentionally banking on customers not noticing the hidden fees. Save your money and go somewhere that is honest and efficient. Tôi đã có một trải nghiệm rất tệ ở đây và cảm thấy như bị lừa dối. - Phục vụ cực kỳ chậm: Mặc dù quán không hề đông khách, nhưng tốc độ phục vụ chậm đến mức khó tin. Nhóm của tôi đã phải đợi rất lâu cho mọi thứ. - Thiếu minh bạch và rào cản ngôn ngữ: Quán chủ yếu bán đồ ăn Việt Nam nhưng các thông báo quan trọng lại không có song ngữ. Quy định tự động tính 18% tiền tip cho nhóm từ 6 người trở lên chỉ được ghi trên một tờ giấy nhỏ dán tại quầy--không hề có dịch thuật hay ghi chú rõ ràng trên thực đơn. Nếu anh chị không đọc được tiếng Anh hay không để ý tờ giấy nhỏ đó, anh chị sẽ hoàn toàn không biết về khoản phí này. - Bẫy "Double-Tip" (Tip hai lần): Tệ hơn nữa, người phục vụ không hề nhắc nhở rằng tiền tip đã được cộng vào hóa đơn. Hệ thống thanh toán của họ vẫn tiếp tục hiện gợi ý đòi tiền tip khi quẹt thẻ. Chính vì sự thiếu giao tiếp và hệ thống gây nhầm lẫn này, tôi đã vô tình trả tiền tip hai lần. Cảm giác như nhà hàng đang cố tình dựa vào việc khách hàng không chú ý để thu thêm tiền. Hãy giữ túi tiền của anh chị và đi ăn ở những nơi trung thực và làm việc hiệu quả hơn. read more

Expensive and foods not even good. The broth was too salty, but the authentic flavor was not there. Very generic salty broth. Ordered 2 different kind hu tieu nam vang and hu tieu tieu chau but all toppings were exactly same except the noodles (one has clear, the other has soft). This 2 noodle soups were supposed to be very different in flavor and toppings. Total bill was around $40 plus tip. read more

Din Ky 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Don't waste your time and money here. Food is terrible! WE ordered their special noodles (dry style) and a Vietnamese crepe bánh xèo. The noodles are mediocre and add on items like chili and garlic are completely SWEET, not a bit of sour taste to it like its supposed to. The bánh xèo is a complete joke as the give only a few half- sliced shrimps, cheap slices of pork belly and filled it up with just bean sprouts and nothing else. They're so skimpy on the lettuce and forget the herbs because you can literally count the leaves of only 2 kinds. The fish sauce that comes with it again like the condiments above is super sweet! We're not here for fishy desserts, please! On top of that there's EXTRA CHARGE for paying with cards. Give me a break, your restaurant SUCKS!!! read more

I would wait until it calmed down and get everything sorted. We walked in while it was a full house and waited 15mins then the seat was wet and had to wipe it down ourselves. We waited for about 15 mins until we had to say no one took our orders yet. There was no Thai Tea available but was offered on the menu. The chinese donuts sticks came out first which then became cold. Food was alright. A lot of people standing around for an event but absolutely had no service. read more

I've been craving this kind of Mi noodle soup with the fried shrimp! I absolutely love the Mi Kho flavor, the different kind of meat and seafood, and the crisp egg noodle. It is advised to write down your name on the writing pad first when you get there. The restaurant has limited seating and it can get crowded during dining hours. The food came out real quick for us. The fried shrimp, although greasy, is to die for! I also love their Cafe Muoi, which has strong coffee. Give this place a try; it has become my new favorite! read more

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We love this restaurant's menu! Many selection for hu tieu and mi, and they were excellent! We also find the prices here are very reasonable .... read more

The best sea salt ice coffee The service is quick, the place is clean, the staff is nice. read more

Din Ky 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Đồ ăn ngon, nhân viên nhiệt tình vui tính, mình đã ăn ở đây nhìu lần và thử nhìu món, món nào cũng ok. Thích nhất là hủ tiếu ở đây

We were originally planed to go to the corner restaurant but did not realized that restaurant closed on Thursday so just for convenience, we walked in to this restaurant. Both my husband and I roder the special CLEAR noodles and mine was with wonton and char xiu. The presentation of the restaurant a d food were good. However from the first taste of my noodles the broth was so sweet and immediately, I thought about overuseage of MSG. Asked for more lemons to kill the sweet taste and since I am allergic to MSG with very bad reaction to my migraine headache, I did not take the soup but only ate the noodle. Afterwards I still feel it. My mouth was so dried and headache.......I wont recommend this place to people like me. read more

Decent egg rolls and noodles. Booths were comfy and both room has paper towels so that's a plus in some Asia town areas that don't have paper read more

Din Ky 2 - Booth seating - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tried something different from Vietnamese food other than pho and broken rice Being my first time here, The waiter recommended the Mi Dac Biet Kho dry noodles w sauce on the side This dish is packed with proteins but it lacked flavors. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. If you want something different than pho or broken rice then come here. For those of you who have tried other Vietnamese dishes, please let me know where else is good and different read more

The restaurant has a spacious layout with modern decor and seating. I tried the dry seafood Trieu Chau Style noodle soup, which wasn't particularly impressive, but the salted coffee was quite good. read more

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Very good food and drimks very nice services. Willing recommend to friends and family.

I only eat hu tieu muc, and my husband like their wonton soup. We come here once a week and eat the same thing every time.

We are happy to find out this restaurant opens until 12am each day. This is in the Ai Hoa Plaza along with so many restaurants and shops. They have so many choices of noodles which we ordered and love, read more

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Tại Sài Gòn có thương hiệu nhà hàng Dìn Ký đã 33 năm tuổi, năm 1992 ông Châu Hoàn Tâm sáng lập ra, ban đầu với chiếc xe bán hủ tiếu cá, nằm ở đường Nguyễn Trãi, gần chợ Nguyễn Thái Bình, khu vực có đông người Hoa sinh sống, cho nên ông Tâm đã đặt tên rất Tàu tại Sài Gòn là Dìn Ký, chữ Dìn là dễ thương và Ký là quán nhỏ... sau nhiều năm thì ông Tâm đã có một chuỗi nhà hàng khắp nơi ở Sài Gòn và Bình Dương... tui có ghé ăn ở nhà hàng Dìn Ký đường Cộng Hoà, quận Tân Bình. Hiện nay, ông Châu Hoàn Đông tiếp nối làm chủ chuỗi nhà hàng Dìn Ký ở Sài Gòn, ông chia sẻ: "Ngày bé, tôi thường phụ ba má mang món ăn ra cho khách. Lúc lớn hơn một chút, tôi còn giúp khách nhặt đồ của khách bị rớt dưới hồ bơi và còn được khách thưởng cho nữa. Khi đó chỉ biết là, thấy khách vui, mình cũng vui theo. Tôi may mắn sinh ra trong một gia đình có truyền thống nghề bán hàng ăn uống, vì ngày xưa bà nội tôi cũng nuôi lớn các bác và ba tôi từ gánh bún thịt xào. Kinh nghiệm làm nghề từ 2 thế hệ trước truyền lại là điều quý giá nhất mà một người tiếp nối như tôi may mắn có được." Mấy tháng trước, tại thành phố Houston Texas có tiệm Dìn Ký mở cửa phục vụ quý khách hàng, không biết có liên quan gì tới Dìn Ký ở Sài Gòn Việt Nam hay không? Tiệm Dìn Ký 2 tọa lạc tại Bellaire Blvd. ~ tên Việt Nam là Đại lộ Sài Gòn, nằm chung khu với chợ Thanh Bình, chợ Tân Bình, Phở Dakao... bán đủ món ngon của người Tàu, đặc biệt có cà phê muối mà tui dạo này ghiền uống. Thời gian mở cửa từ 9:00AM đến 11:59PM read more

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Seem like this place is not yet organized too many people standing around while bunch of customers waiting for their food Food taste ok average. I order a special but it didn't come with charsiu, quail egg, the squid is old (it yellow) probably old frozen, frozen fish ball. 8$ for coffee is over price, 17$ for a special egg noodles ehh. Hope they'll improve, bellaire is a big competitive area they won't survive like this. Nothing special read more

food, parking, and location was nice. Food quality was good and service was quick. would suggest to add pictures into the menu as everything was descriptive but no actual pictures of the food. read more

First time here, I ordered Din ky special, the broth was too salty for me. I have to asked for more limes to squeeze in. Service was ok. No customer when I arrived therefore foods brought out fast. I feel like the restaurant was crowded because they just put booth seats. read more

One word. OVERPRICED. Owner is clueless. Charging california price for small portion and average food. Skip this place. Go to Hoa Map, Phanh Ky, or Hong Phat. Owner need to adjust the price to meet the Houston market, but even if the price match other restaurants, I would hesitate to come back. read more

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Saturday July 12th It was our first visit, and everything went downhill from there. We were seated at table number 2 and waited for 3 minutes for the server to take our order. A man wearing glasses was appointed by another lady worker to take our order, but he kept doing other things behind the counter. 5 minutes later, two gentlemen walked in and were immediately seated at table number 5. The man wearing glasses finally came to take our order, but he didn't approach our table; instead, he went to table number 5, clearly knowing we were the first. He finally came to take our order, and I placed four orders: salted ice coffee, Banh Xeo, and two noodle soups. We got our noodles and finished them, but my coffee order had not arrived yet. While waiting for my coffee, the owner of the place walked in with his friends, and they were immediately served ice coffee by the workers. I finally got my ice coffee after we called the worker twice, and we still hadn't received our Banh Xeo; I asked them to cancel it upon checkout. This place had six workers on the floor, but none of them did a good job. They need more training, and the owner needs to be more active in monitoring their business and workers. I will never come back to this place again due to their very poor service, management, and insanely high prices, but the food quality did not meet the prices they offered. read more