10/10 amazing Viet desserts if you're in the area. Caution, most (if not every) item is labeled in Vietnamese, so have your Google ready (like I did) when you get there. They have an assortment of desserts, pre-made Viet food, coffee, and banh mis you can order-- all freshly made or pre-packaged the day before. I went on a Sunday, maybe a mistake, but it was supppperrrrr packed with a long line inside. A bit chaotic, but it's worth it to me. I got the che dau trang (sticky rice, black eyed peas, coconut milk). Spectacular!! I asked for the coconut milk at the cashier since they don't have it out with the rest of the desserts. I also ordered a Che Hue (an assortment of jellys, sweeten beans, and shaved ice, condensed milk, and peanuts on top). They pack it with seran wrap so you can transport it easily if you're not eating it immediately. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Che Hue - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

+Staff were super friendly and nice. +Great products. Everything tasted delicious. +Banh Mi sandwiches were excellent. +Lots of offerings at reasonable prices. read more

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Housemade Vietnamese desserts galore! Most of their items are made-in-house, with a few exceptions. Some of the items on the elongated middle table are not made in-house. They have a ton of vegetarian-friendly desserts. Additionally, they offer both soy milk and pennyworth by the half gallon. They also sell fresh banh cuon (steamed rice flour rolls). You can buy them by the pound, and they offer two types: one with minced meat and the other plain without meat. Oh and the sell banh mis as well. The lady behind the banh cuon counter is friendly and helpful, and so are the cashiers. However, don't expect the ladies behind the smoothie/fresh dessert counter to be as pleasant. I've been here a few times, and each time, they've been just as grumpy so I now skip that section. Note: The fresh stuff that they make daily like xoi (sticky rice) gets sold out quickly so it's best to arrive early, ideally before 3 p.m. to ensure there's some left. And they have a $10 minimum for credit card payment. read more

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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. read more

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I love this place. I used to just call it "the Che place" and everyone knew where I was talking about. Did you know if you buy 10 Che the 11th one is free? Yes, I've done this multiple times. My co-workers always enjoy Vietnamese Halo Halo. read more

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 read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Forgot to take a picture. My advice is to do some research on what Che you want because the menu is not descriptive at all. I ended up getting the Che hue which was really good. The kind of dessert that isn't too heavy or too sweet. Will be coming back next time I'm in town. read more

Very little English spoken amongst many workers and they're very busy. It's like ordering at a market counter because there's little order or reason. Some of the workers aren't cross trained and got confused when we ordered a mango smoothie, telling us they don't have mango boba until her coworker corrected her. We then found out they were out of all fruit for the smoothies except for two varieties. We came late lunch on a Sunday, which surprised us that they'd be out! Weekends tend to be their busiest times!!! Additionally, there are lots of Vietnamese goodies to grab and go, including the sweet rice, savory rice, and banh mi sandwiches. Bottom line? Great food, but be prepared for a little chaotic service. read more

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

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Yummy Che options - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Duc Phuong Thach Che has a pretty extensive selection of various Vietnamese snacks/foods. They even have a banh mi station so if you wanted a banh mi, you can get them here! They have banh cuon, banh bao, flavored sticky rice, pandan jelly, soy milk, pandan soy milk, We grabbed a few things to try: durian sticky rice, pandan jelly, and pandan soy milk. I didn't really taste pandan in the soy milk so unsure. The pandan jelly was really good and the durian sticky rice was pretty good as well. The durian flavor isn't super strong -- it was just a hint of it. Only down side was that everything was labeled in Vietnamese so if it didn't look familiar, I had no idea what it was. And I don't think anyone really spoke English in there..... There is a credit card minimum of $10 so be sure to have some cash if you only want an item or two. Prices are reasonable as well! We actually came here twice to grab snacks :) read more

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. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Roach in my food - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

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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 read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

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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! read more

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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?? read more

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$4.50 for a banh mi?? Unbelievably cheap. Can't find that price in Boston or NYC. Maybe 10 years ago. Before our flight back to nyc, we ordered a bánh mì xíu mãi and bánh mì thịt nguội. It was extremely crispy. The bread is so thin-- made each bite scrumptious. The banh mis were loaded with filling. It was delish! Can't wait for my next trip. Please stay this cheap! read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I'm not here to bash the food as it was ok, but what deserves the 1-star review is the blatant disregard the owner/employee had towards me and my baby. I came in and placed an order and while chatting with an elderly lady, a "auntie", she leaned down and kissed my 9 month old baby who was facing forward in a baby carrier. I asked her not to do that and she replied with that she was giving the baby "good luck". When my food was ready I went to grab it and to my surprise she leaned in a kissed my baby again!!!!! Same excuse when I asked her not to do that "I'm giving the baby good luck". Lo and behold the next day my baby ended up having a fever that ended up with 2 Dr visits and 4 days of pumping them full of ibuprofen and Tylenol to finally break their fever. Maybe it was coincidence but this interaction in every sense was inappropriate and really off putting that their employee would think it was ok to blatantly ignore my wishes as a parent and paying customer. With the very recent outbreak of measles in TX, RSV and Flu going around, it's not just something I'm overreacting about as the safety of my child is the utmost priority and I would've never thought it would be up for debate when I came into this establishment. Just something to think about and be weary of if you decide to shop here. read more

This Che place was pretty, but we were able to order and pay out pretty quickly. They offer a variety of Che, drinks, banh mi, and other to go foods and desserts. Their Che portion was on the smaller side, so I would recommend ordering a couple if you're looking to be able to enjoy your dessert in more than one sitting! read more

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I hadn't been here in a long time (probably 5+ yrs). My last experience here wasn't that good, but since it's been so long, I decided to check it out again. I got some Vietnamese desserts (chè) and a Vietnamese pork bun. The desserts tasted nice. There are a wide variety available, and they leave the coconut cream on the side and give it to you at check out for the chè (for the ones that need it). The pork bun, however, was not that good. It had a very gamey pork smell, and the taste was just okay. There wasn't much filling either compared to the bun. Overall, I would come back for more chè, but I don't think I would get anything else. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Duc Phuong is one of those places where you know its legit because there's all these Asians cutting inline, grabbin' stuff and paying with only cash. There's also a security dude that was chuggin' sweet soymilk straight out of the jug. Come on now, that's when you know this place is authentic! Imagine this place as an area with multiple stalls of different foods. We came for Che, which is a sweet, can be savory, bean, jelly drink and they had their own stall where a lady behind the counter scoops up your preferred toppings and items. Then next over they had a stall for cha lua and other nicely wrapped banana leaf goodness. Next to that was order stall for hot foods. And finally on the corner, you get an area for registers and checking out. According to other reviewers, there are a ton of other food items on the counter to grab or in the island where there is a slew of colorful snacks and foods to grab. There is too much to list here and I am not Vietnamese, but I do know an authentic place when I see one, and this is absolutely one of them. If you're in the mood for Vietnamese fast, comfort, snack foods. This is it, do yourself a favor and try out this place. O Btw, this place is one of those places where you don't ask questions. You get in, point to what you want, pay, then GTFO. Simple. read more

If someone throws Viet food at you.... Duc! This is a lovely little Vietnamese dessert shop which is as delightful as it is authentic. Everyone around here loves it so I'm not surprised they have a good star rating, but I would expect it to be even higher considering the standards. There's probably a hundred shops selling Vietnamese desserts in Vietnamese Town Houston, and yet this is easily one of the top five and possibly even competing for the number one title. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Trying to duc criticism - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

The service is rough. But we enjoy the deserts they have to offer. Today I also got a sandwich. Not the best I've had. But it was solid nonetheless. They has durian sticky rice desert. My wife likes durian but didn't really care for it. And it stunk up the car. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I want to thank my Vietnamese friend for showing me this wonderful place. I absolutely love Vietnamese Che! it's super delicious and I'm grateful that this place offers the choice to make your own. I could tell that this place is family oriented and sells many Asian coconut candies, desserts, rice cakes, etc. My friend and I bought about 10 cups of Che & plenty more sweets! Each cup was around $4 and I loved the flavors of jellies, fruits, and beans in the cups. They also offer Banh mi and packaged ready to eat food. read more

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Love this place! Every time my husband and/or I are in Houston, we have to stop by here for some Vietnamese food and desserts. My favorites are the Bánh Tiêu (Pepper Bread) and Xôi (Sweet Sticky Rice). I always walk away with some Chè (Pudding), Bánh Mì (Sub Sandwiches), and assorted Vietnamese food. It can get really hectic so be patient getting through the small store. Make sure to check out all crevices as you might miss something. Enjoy! read more

I love coming here for their Che which is dessert in a cup. I love how they have pictures on the wall so you can just point at it. I don't read in Vietnamese too well so pictures are my way of telling them what I want. Their English is not great so be patient and just point at what looks good. They have so many different sweet rice you can choose from and are ready to go for snacks, entrees and Vietnamese Poboy. They have fresh made soy milk pudding and soy milk in the fridge for purchase. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Getting my dessert - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a hot spot for Vietnamese desserts. Note the staff speak limited English and everything is in Vietnamese. But they have a wide range of snacks, drinks, and desserts... best part everything not is not too sweet. It can get a bit crowded during their peak hours. read more

Since I'm in the area why not stop by this Che place. One of my favorite xoi(sweet rice) and che(desserts). So I came in at the right time cause they was selling all the left over dessert buy 2 get one free. I'm guessing this only when the place is about to close and they try to sell out. Which tells me it made fresh everyday. Good business concept in my book. read more

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First time coming back after COVID in 2020. The place was packed with people but it moved really fast. The staff speaks a little English. I just ordered by the number. I ordered the soft pudding drinks #1 and #2. Number 1 has tofu pudding, grass jelly, red bean paste, and tapioca pearls. It was delicious but a little too sweet. Next time, I will try to ask for less sugar if they speak English. Number 2 is tofu pudding with pandan jelly and other toppings. I have not tried it yet. The grilled pork banh mi is delicious -plenty of flavor and meat. They didn't skimp out in the meat like Alpha Bakery and Don Cafe. Overall, I would go back and try other things there! read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Grilled pork banh mi - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Yes yes yes! 100x yes! I was craving something sweet after breakfast and saw this on Yelp (my Uber driver also recommended this spot for dessert and other quick foods) This place is HEAVEN. So much to choose from! I have a pretty high standard for Che, xoi, and banh ngot because my mom always made them when I was growing up. I can only review off of the che I had, but they all tasted so good!! The ones I got were a little bit sweeter than my liking, but still delicious! I came in for one thing and left with 3 different things for myself. Che hue, tau hu suong sao, and Che ba ba. Che hue was a new one that I've never heard of before so I wanted to try it and it did not disappoint. So many different flavors and textures, a little savory but mostly sweet, and just a little bit of all the goodness in one cup for $4! Tau hu suong sao was good but different than what I expected. The tofu was not a silky and soft than what I was used to for sweet tofu and did not come with ginger syrup. It did have a sweet syrup though similar to that of Banh lot. Che ba ba was delicious and your standard warm che. Decently priced and delicious! Ask for ice separate if you are traveling so it doesn't get watered down/you can adjust to your liking! I would suggest asking for read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Menu 5/27/2021 - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Interesting to see so many sweets at Duc Phuong Thach Che. It would be a nice place to hang out. This Che place was pretty, they offer a variety of Che, drinks, banh mi, and other to go foods and desserts. read more

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Fresh food and the sandwiches are delicious. The ordering and paying process is weird if you want to order banh mi. You will need to order first at the banh mi counter then go over to the cashier and make ur payment. Show ur receipt of the payment upon picking up ur banh mi. I recommend trying the mini banh bao. So good. Ask for the traditional ones. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time here and didn't expect so much to choose from! From savory to sweet, i started with a few familiar desserts. The pork pie was yum! Will be back to try their drinks! read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Duoc Phuong Thach Che in Houston is my personal heaven for Vietnamese desserts and Che. No other place compares! My favorite is the Che ba mau with coconut cream, and I always make sure to come here whenever I can. read more

This place is located close to my house and I enjoy coming here because they have sooooo many varieties to pick from. I'll name a few for you guys, Banh mi, banh bao, banh giay (rice cake), banh gio (it's like a pyramid dumplings with pork inside it), vermicelli noodles, egg rolls, spring rolls, sticky rice, chè (Vietnamese dessert), Vietnamese snacks, Vietnamese yogurt, etc. Is it the best? No, but it really reminds me of home which is Vietnam. I come here at least once every two weeks and it hasn't disappointed me at all. Prices are very reasonable and they're not stingy on the portions either. Customer service is fine, it's like the typical service you'll see with our Vietnamese culture, "you either want it or you don't". Will I return? YES SIR !! Tip: CASH ONLY & also a lot of reviews states that cashier do skimp you on your cash, I can definitely confirm that. They've done this to me several of times; I was short about 2-3$ which isn't a big deal to me but it's always good to be honest. read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Bun Thit Nuong with egg rolls & shredded pork. $6.50 I got my moneys worth. 3.9/5 - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is a playground full of yummy Vietnamese treats! I stopped in after lunch to pick up some desserts and I left there with so much more. Inside you'll find a long display in the middle of the store loaded with prepackaged meals, candies, and snacks. Along side the walls are different stations that reminded me of a deli where multiple ladies are ready to scoop and pack up your order. It's crazy organized chaos, especially on a Saturday, and it's great! My favorite Che is Che chuoi. It's consists of bananas, tapioca pearls, coconut milk, and usually crushed peanuts. Their xoi aka sticky rice were made fresh and I couldn't resist. I got the xoi la dua aka pandan coconut one and the xoi man aka savory one topped with Chinese sausage and Vietnamese ham. They had the tamarind candies that I loved as a kid. The ones wrapped in the gold cellophane! The Che chuoi was really really good! I liked it better than the Che Thai that I also ended up getting. I do love that they pack up the cups with care by placing plastic wrap over the top to prevent from spilling. The xoi la dua was so soft with just enough sweetness, but I have to say the xoi man was not that great to me. It was a bit lackluster with no green onion or fried garlic. The plate of banh cuon was good for a prepackaged option. I was just craving it. The ladies were welcoming and didn't make me feel self conscious about my Vietnamese speaking skills. I am definitely adding this to my must stop by places when visiting from now on! read more

Duc Phuong Thach Che - Assorted goodies - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas