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    Duc Phuong Thach Che

    4.1 (182 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Top - BBQ pork Banh Mi, $5.75. Bottom - Vietnamese cold cuts Banh Mi, $5.75.
    Thomas S.

    I dropped in to pick up a BBQ pork vermicelli plate , two banh mi and a rice flour with meat plate for dinner. Our party of three were not impressed with the foods. The amount of protein in each order was lacking. The BBQ pork was dry and short on flavor. We didn't taste or locate the butter in both banh mi. This shack did not measure up to the competitors in Vietnamese Town in terms of flavor and quantity. The employees were nice and quick.

    Andrew C.

    Good place to check out for a VARIETY of Vietnamese snacks !! Quite a variety of fresh made different sticky rice flavor (sweet AND savory), preserved candies, coconut pandan jellies, banh baos, banh cuon, fresh soy milks, fresh made banh mi, etc Minimum credit card of $10 Since none of us spoke or understood Vietnamese (everythings labeled in Viet), we had to recognize or guess what some things were like the green soy milk, wasn't sure what the difference was. Variety of sticky rice flavors, unsure what the flavors were, etc Overall, nice place to check out either way. Ended up coming here twice during our trip. Very clean and organized. Just wished there was english too

    Yummy Che options
    Linda L.

    Great Che hot or cold. Their banh bao was also delicious! I had it the next day and wished I bought more.

    Kathy V.

    I've been here several times now, and every time it just hits the spot. Definitely get the Banana Chè and Bánh Mì -- they're delicious and pretty loaded. The service is fairly quick, as they have several aunties working behind the counter. The vibe is slightly more chaotic, since it's meant to be a quick stop to grab something to eat.

    Canny F.

    So there's not much of an English menu available. You just need to know what you want or like or pick up something totally random and give it a try. On the bright side you know it's legit when they don't care to have an English menu and cater to their own kind. He walked in and they spoke to him in Vietnamese. He went along with it by nodding. I guess that's how I feel when I walk into a korean restaurant and they speak Korean to me or maybe they just do that to everyone like on Japanese restaurants when they welcome you. Anyways, with the limited translation available, he picked up two bahn mi, durian jelly/pandam/coconut milk dessert known as Che and 2 containers of soy milk. We assumed the soy milk was sweetened for the red and not for the blue. There's a ton of other pre-made prepackaged food that looked yummy but again who knows what it is. My friend said it was great! He's a frequent flyer. Now for the bahn mi - love that it was toasted. Filling to bread ratio was proportional. Veggie part was slim but maybe that's the trend here and people are not a fan of the veggies. Achieved the bahn mi craving but nothing outstanding that I can recall. It's simple, affordable and fresh. Cash only.

    Matthew C.

    The xoi is amazing and a lot of their desserts are awesome as well. This is a regular visit every time I'm in the area, and it will continue to be so.

    Iced desserts in the cooler
    Lou C.

    I came to Đức Phương Thạch Chè was because a member of Chow Down in Chinatown Facebook Group referred me to find Niangao 年糕 Bánh Tổ. Yes, I found it just fine, plus more. I had no idea what to expect as I walked in the the restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. Wow, the parking lot at Universal Plaza was so packed. I could only find parking by the dumpster in the back of strip mall. The restaurant was also full. I could barely walk in because the line blocked the door. Looking at the menu... OMG everything is in Vietnamese. So, I quickly pulled out my phone to start google translating. I managed to get a few items that made sense. I figured I need time to understand what is what, let me take some time to study the ingredients first. I went back next day around the same time. Well, what a contrast. There were only a few customers. I was well prepared with my translated knowledge. This restaurant looked more welcoming. The employees seem to be friendlier and they spoke some English that I could understand. I ordered a small cup of Chè with yam and casaba for $2.75 and a cup of Silken Tofu with Grass Jelly (Tàu Hủ Sương Sáo) for $5.00. I am glad I learned this dessert myself and tried first hand. Mmm... not my type of dessert. I can't handle something that sweet. I had an aftertaste with heavy syrup and coconut cream. But I will be back to try the sweet rice dish... hello Google Translate app.

    Roach in my food

    Usually the food is good, but they need to check the kitchen hygiene. Be careful when you get their prepackaged food and check for dead bugs in your food. It was unpleasant to pick up a piece of food to see that roach underneath it.

    Thien D.

    This place sells some of the most delicious Vietnamese snacks, drinks and desserts. We visited it several times while in town for a holiday.

    Victoria N.

    Đức Phương Thạch Chè is a famous Vietnamese dessert restaurant in Houston, Texas. I often come here to buy their Vietnamese sweet desserts and some foods to go such as Vietnamese ham, spring rolls, shrimp salad, Vietnamese sandwiches, fruit smoothies, iced tea with boba, etc. They are always friendly and nice to the customers. Their service is so professional beyond my expectations. They have all kinds of Vietnamese varieties of bean desserts. If you would like to have some Vietnamese Chè, then I would highly recommend that you come here.

    Alex G.

    So much selection!! Came on a friday afternoon just to check it out and they were actually sold out of many things (a good sign). We had a flight that day so just got a few things to eat then and take with us back home. The sua chua was amazing, the perfect amount of sour. We also got the fried rice cake with pork floss on it, so addictingly tasty. Will def be coming here for every Houston trip to stock up on goodies

    We were greedy and bought too many! They also had Che com - a specialty made with green rice flakes.
    Christina V.

    Go here when you arrive to Houston, somewhere in the middle of your trip and last day you're there! Sooo many choices. Kinda overwhelming. And my pants stopped fitting like a day or so prior but oh well lol. I try what I can't get in my area or have never heard of before. I left absolutely craving and now will likely learn to make a couple of things here. Che hue - dessert with beans, jelly, coconut and more but different than southern style Che or desserts because of the balance. There was salty with all the sweet and it was just perfect! And my group of 6 Vietnamese adults had NEVER heard of sua bap or corn milk and guys - if you like creamy, decadent with some sweetness, oh my lord. We bought some to chug at the airport right before we had to go to security just so we could get one more taste of it before we left!

    Alexa T.

    Wow this place was busy on a random Friday at 11 am. They have an abundance of offerings! So many pre packaged foods (Banh bot loc, Banh bao, etc). They also have a ton of ché. I got the #2 Banh mi Dac biet which was only $5!! Where can you find Banh mi nowadays for that price??

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    Xeo Yum

    4.7(115 reviews)
    12.5 miMidtown, Fourth Ward
    $$

    Xeo Yum is a Vietnamese eatery located in a food hall in Midtown. They are known for their bánh…read morexèo, which is a crispy Vietnamese crepe/pancake. The filling is placed in a pan and then a thin layer of batter made with tumeric and coconut milk yellow batter is poured on top. You wrap the lettuce around the bánh xèo/bánh khọt and dip it in the fish sauce. I got the bánh khọt and the bò né. Bánh khọt is like a mini, thicker version of bánh xèo and came with nine pieces. Their bánh khọt was crispy, sweet and savory, and went well with the fish sauce. Although the portions initally look small, they are very filling. The bò né was filling and sizzling when it came out. It also came with a side of salad. The meat was tender. I really liked the bánh khọt and would definitely come back for them. It's nice having an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in our area, close to us, so we don't have to make the trek to Bellaire every time we crave some Viet food!

    Typically, when an Asian business has a cheeky name like Xeo Yum, it's widely assumed that it's…read moreheavily Americanized and therefore shouldn't be taken seriously. I couldn't have been more wrong. Xeo Yum (#1) as it turns out is one of the most legit Vietnamese places in Midtown serving up some of the city's best banh xeo and banh khot. Located inside of a Food Hall (#2) in the back corner, they have low-key become a destination and without question, the most popular stall in the entire place. The fan base didn't happen overnight but is a direct result of Chef Cuong Nguyen's commitment to quality Vietnamese fare. Banh Xeo is their signature item, which is also known as a sizzling crepe or pancake made of rice flour, tumeric, and coconut milk. The banh xeo holds well, is perfectly crispy, and is nicely stuffed with an assortment of beans sprouts, shrimp, and some of the best grilled pork belly I've had. Another specialty item that doesn't get enough mention is their banh khot, which is similar but has a mini muffin / cupcake like appearance made in a specialty cast iron mold. This version is wonderfully crispy and pairs perfectly with fresh greens and fish sauce with some funk. It is my favorite item here. Some have argued they also serve one of the best bo ne (#3), the Vietnamese version of steak and eggs served in a skillet. The chunks of beef are nice and tender with just a tad of char, served with two fried eggs, and a banh mi baguette with a mix of butter and spare. Normally I think of spam or sausage included with the meats, but Chef Cuong's spin is with cherry tomatoes. It's a different approach and I'm not mad at it. Folks not looking for this can shoot for bo luc lac, aka shaking beef, which is also recommended. The staff here is sweet, hard-working, and very friendly. They also make a mean Vietnamese coffee and offer free iced self-serve water. The prices are what I would expect in a Midtown food hall, and there's plenty of seating. Anyone checking out the food hall need to make Xeo Yum as part of their eating itinerary. __________ (#1) A play on the Vietnamese sizzling crepe, Banh "xeo" and yum" (#2) Previously the Conservatory and now Stestí Food Hall. (#3) Boh-Neh. Not bone.

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    Quan Ba Ky

    4.4(134 reviews)
    0.2 miAlief

    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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    Huynh Restaurant

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    13.9 miDowntown, EaDo
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    I've heard tales of how good the Vietnamese food is in Houston. And boy, Huynh Restaurant lived up…read moreto the hype and more. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, Duck Tea Salad, and Coconut Coffee. I've been on a Bun Bo Hue kick and while I have yet to find one that I've enjoyed more than regular pho, Huynh's was probably the best I've had yet. 4.3/5 The Duck Tea Leaf Salad was bright and very refreshing. Ordered as an appetizer, it was huge and was close to being a meal all by itself. I thought I had over ordered and probably did, but everything was so damn good, I finished it all. 5/5 Coconut coffee - this was my first time trying this. Served like a Vietnamese affogato, it came with a cup of coconut milk with coconut ice cream along with an espresso of Vietnamese coffee. Lord and waistline willing, I would consume one of these everyday. The contrasts of hot and cold, the bitterness of coffee with the creaminess of coconut. It all balanced and went so well together. Highly, highly recommend. 6/5 On top of all the amazing food was the service. I had just arrived from the airport and came close to their lunch closing time. They welcomed me graciously and without hesitation. As they began their lunch and I was finishing mine, multiple staff members paused their meals to refill water check in, etc. for not only me, but the other few remaining stragglers of the lunch crowd. Huynh is every bit worth it. I will be back each time I'm in town

    Felt slightly more modern than your traditional Viet family owned restaurants. Parking lot is…read moreslightly sketchy though. People seem to really like the whole BYOB idea here. Overall, will definitely satisfy your craving for Viet food in Downtown. Ordered: - 95. Banh Cuon - Reminded me of the ones my grandma makes but with less meat in it. Not a big fan of the Vietnamese ham because it had some chunks of peppercorn but that's just my personal preference. - 73. Crispy Noodles with Seafood - Not usually a dish I typical order or care for. I was fine with it. - 57. Shaken Beef Rice - Beef was flavorful and tender. - Avocado Smoothie - Not much avocado flavor in my opinion.

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    Bánh ướt dipped in deliciousness

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    Clay Pot Kitchen - Com Nieu Houston

    4.1(122 reviews)
    2.0 miAlief
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    Com Nieu Houston is probably one of the best in the Houston area when it comes to authentic…read moreVietnamese food. I've been going here for several years, both in person and for take-outs, and they have never failed to impress me. I like to go here for late lunch or early dinner when the restaurant isn't as busy. The restaurant is in the same shopping center as the Chase Bank and Thanh Da Quan. Even though it's located on the far side of Chinatown near My Hoa Market, the drive is definitely worth it. The restaurant is small and well decorated, and the workers are nice. The dishes are a bit pricey compared to other Vietnamese restaurants for the portion size, but the taste and quality definitely make it worth it. Even my parents, who are super picky when it comes to Vietnamese restaurants, love the food at Com Nieu Houston. Like the name, most of the dishes here are in clay pots. Everything is always super flavorful and perfectly cooked. My absolute favorites are the Thit Ba Chi Kho To (caramelized pork belly), the Suon Non Rim To (braised spare ribs) and the Canh Chua Tom (Vietnamese sweet and sour soup with shrimps). I also really love their Com Chien Ca Man (salted fish & chicken fried rice), which I think is one of the best in town, as well as their Ga Kho Xa Ot (braised lemongrass chicken). The Ca Bong Lau Kho To (caramelized catfish) is my parents' favorite. Photos are from my most recent visit.

    This place may look sketch on the outside but honestly, I'm happy to have found/heard about this…read moreplace. It's comforting to see a lot of Asian families dining in as well. I took my parents here and we ordered the pickled cabbage w. chicken, the clay pot fish, and sour fish soup. It was really good and not heavy at all. My parents ate the whole thing and didn't leave any leftovers. The waiter and waitress were attentive and we didn't wait long for food at all.

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    Nam Giao - Banh Ram It

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    4.0(480 reviews)
    0.5 miAlief
    $$

    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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    Nam Giao - Banh ram it (mochi on crisp mochi)

    Banh ram it (mochi on crisp mochi)

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    Old Saigon Cafe

    4.5(703 reviews)
    5.5 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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    Goi Cuon - summer roll

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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

    Annam Vietnamese Restaurant - Shrimp

    Shrimp

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    Duc Phuong Thach Che - desserts - Updated May 2026

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