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Loved this event! Cassie and Sandy clearly have a passion for their business and I very much so enjoyed hearing from them. I'm not unfamiliar with Saigon Hustle but this location was new for me. 10/10 the food and the vibes. the banh xeo in the rice paper wrapper was so unique and I don't usually like banh xeo, I even told my viet mom about it! The fried tofu was a sleeper pick for me. It was sooo good I love explaining to people what Vietnamese dessert "che thai" is cause I have no clear description. We played around with calling it Vietnamese fruit cocktail LOL Zain R and I were maybe going to stop for a coffee before this event and I did tell him 'oh no I think there's going to be viet coffee at SH!' :(
What an amazing event! I was scared that I wouldn't find parking and would have to keep going around in circles but fortunately there was plenty of street parking and additional parking in the neighborhood. Wow! Wow is all I have to say because every single dish that I tried was outstanding. How do you even pick a favorite when every thing was supremely delicious. But if I have to pick one thing it would have to be their salad. It was so flavorful and so light at the same time. I went back for it and was pleasantly surprised that they refilled everything. The wings were even hotter than the first batch and somehow even crispier the second time around. The fried tofu was probably one of the most unique items of the night because it had all the familiar flavors and textures but somehow it was super memorable. Thank you Saigon Hustle for hosting us. Huge shout out to Jando and the rest of the Yelp Houston team for organizing this event.
This event was so fun, and the food was delicious. I decided to step outside of my comfort zone, and meet new people(while also trying some new food). My favorite was probably the salmon spring rolls, since I've never had that before. Typically, my go-to would be shrimp or chicken. The egg rolls were crunchy and flavorful! It was my first time trying the pork ones. The banh mi was also vey good, and the bread was soft, For the drinks, I had a beer and thai tea. The beer was light and crispy, and the Thai tea had a lot of flavor. I would only suggest the boba be a little softer. The Vietnamese dessert was good, but different. There were many different flavors, but they all came together(in a good way.) I found a new restaurant that I will visit if I'm on that side of town.
Thanks to Jando and the yelp team for another great event. The food was plentiful and delicious. It was also great to hear from the business owners about their story. There's a good amount of parking, they also have a drive through and street parking available. They had an assortment of viet food to try egg rolls, pork/chicken banh mi, spring rolls, fish sauce chicken wings, chicken salad (goi) and thai and taro milk teas, and a viet jelly dessert. Everything was delicious. My favs were the pork egg rolls - solid. I also really enjoyed how they had the banh xeo in a spring roll wrapper. The owner, Sandy mentioned that her mom is from Da Nang and that's how she grew up eating banh xeo, I thought it was such an approachable method of eating banh xeo - innovative. It was pleasant to hear Sandy and Cassie's story from being best friends and being able to share their passion of entrepreneurial endeavors to bring Vietnamese fast casual cuisine to the masses. I live closer to the GOOF location, love their menu items. I am happy to hear that they are planning to expand across the country.
Tucked away in what it seems to be the middle of a neighbourhood, you'd never expect there to be a fast casual vietnamese restaurant... with a drive thru?? Not gonna try to wrap my head around how that works right now, and just focus on the food, which was incredible. Saigon Hustle set up a whole spread for us. From spring rolls to banh mi to fish sauce wings, each dish was a mix between modern and traditional styles, and the flavors all hitting bullseye. What intrigued me the most was the pre-wrapped banh xeo in rice paper. How do you cook that fresh, wrap it, and serve it fast enough for a smooth drive thru experience? I'll have to drop by in my car next time #325
This was a fantastic way to bring in MY new year! Note the emphasis, on whose new year this is. On this evening, the milestone of 41 cycles upon this orb of ours, I had the great fortune of celebrating with some great friends, my gal, and some cool strangers. Even better, I met a new birthday twin, Thao. As is becoming our new norm, check in was a breeze. Unbeknownst to myself, our hosts were none other than the fine folks who hosted us at Sunday Social the night before! This evening's set up was very simple, get in line, and walk in through, then find a seat. They had drinks available and a tub of beer. They had a plethora of things available. Starting with my favorite, they have a Bánh Xèo spring roll that was absolutely bomb. The flavor was popping. They also had a pork spring roll that was good, the Bánh mì was also good, always go for the grilled pork! They also had fried pork spring rolls out they were solid. The wings were my second favorite thing out. Messy but with it. They had some other fluff stuff, but I kept my appetite for the prize items. The seating outside was exactly what we needed. A wee bit of standing needed, which I didn't mind, but most everyone else sat. It was a good crowd! The hosts were in and out serving and chatting. They were very excited, and had great energy!!! Thank you both for hosting us not once but twice this week! You put on a great party! Thank you to Jando and team for a great week of events! And a thank you to the crowd for the birthday singing. I really appreciate it. And happy birthday again to my birthday mate Thao! Will definitely be back!
Sorry I'm late on writing this one. But gotta give love to our CM Jando and the yelp team for putting this together. I've been to the original location in Oak Forest and I'm excited they've built one in Spring Branch. The owners (Sandy and Cassie) have done an incredible job in running this business and there's no doubt this location will be successful given the pride and passion they put into their production. Food/drinks are a high-end vietnamese fast food street eats. So think of your typical eats (Bang Mi, spring rolls, wings, salads, vermicelli bowls, taro milk teas, etc.) are here. I've had some of the items at the previous location, finding them to be tasty. For this event, I'm pleased that the taste profiles of the eats/drinks were still there. The spread of the items listed earlier were all offered to the Yelpers at this event; all of which were gobbled up gleefully. Recommendations are the spring rolls, wings, and taro tea. It's always a pleasure catching up with fellow YELPERs and chatting with the owners. This location has more seating than the Oak Forest branch and both locations have drive-thrus. The residents of Spring Branch will love this spot and deservedly so. Can't say thanks enough for putting this on for us YELPERs!
What a great way to spend a Humo Day evening! I have tried Saigon Hustle's OG location before through TooGoodToGo, so I was really excited for this one. Fortunately we were promptly let in at start time, as waiting outside in the rain wouldn't have been fun! Immediately upon walking in, all of the food was there beautifully waiting for us. I first tried the banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) spring roll. This was such a simple idea, yet I had never seen it anywhere else before! Fusing two Vietnamese delicacies: banh xeo + spring rolls together, was truly genius. I'm definitely coming back for these. Next was the salmon spring roll. Another innovative twist - while I am not a huge fan of salmon, I know this will appeal to the salmon lovers. Upon walking to the buffet, I got a banh mi, salad, egg rolls, and lemongrass chicken. Everything tasted very fresh, the egg rolls and banh mi were very crispy. The lemongrass chicken was really moist and flavorful! I'd totally eat this as a rice dish. My only complaint here was that the pork in the banh mi was a tad salty. The chicken wings later came out, and these were definitely my favorite. Super crispy on the outside, moist and juicy on the inside. I could totally eat these as a full meal. Forget Wing Stop or any other wing chain. These were really some amazing wings. Lastly for dessert was the che Thai (fruit cocktail). My mom makes this regularly and is one of my favorite desserts, so I was excited to see this offered here. All the jellies taste as good as I remember them, but the milk was a little too sweet for my liking. Perhaps there was too much condensed milk, as the color of the milk looked lighter than the jade green color this normally looks. Saigon Hustle's concept is a fast-casual eatery, with a drive-thru option available. Super convenient if you're like me and don't want to get out of the car while in a rush! The owners mentioned having all orders out within 5-7 minutes max. While the flavors aren't exactly authentic Vietnamese, I can tell they are catering to a wider palate spectrum, which I can respect. I'll definitely be back here if I'm out in Spring Branch or their other location in Garden Oaks. Thanks to Jando, Saigon Hustle, and the Yelp Houston team for making this a great one!
Awesome event for close to year end! As a Spring Branch resident, I am always excited to support businesses in my neighborhood. Saigon Hustle is a fast, casual Vietnamese restaurant with a drive thru (which I am excited to try in the future). The food was delicious. My personal favorite was the crepe spring roll which Samantha (our amazing staff member!) said was a new menu item. I also really enjoyed the grilled chicken, wings, and fresh salad. The Thai tea and taro tea with boba were great touches too.
The place is inviting looking for group and people of all ages. It's a bit small but can handle the flow inside and through their drive through (it's adorable). They even have an affordable kids menu! Double win for me The ingredients are fresh and the staff super friendly and passionate about their product. I appreciate that! Out of everything I've tried my tops favs are the wings .... I love the crunch and that they double fry the wings. Nomnomnom Banh mi sandwiches were tasty and had soft French bread Spring rolls holy moly ... I thought I'd like the pork per my usual but their veggie spring rolls were hitting harder than pork. Just sayin. Lastly the cherry of the night was the Hanoi Beer. Never had it before until tonight and I am a fan! Highly recommend that to beer drinkers! Great event
And tonight with Elite was another great night, back to back! A pleasure to meet new Elite members. I arrvied a bit late but I was still able to try some very tasteful and nicely made samples. This will definitely be a place I will come again. Great choice to eat inside, patio or drive thru. The women owners are so amazing!
What a fun Wed night :) I loved hearing from Cassie and Sandy - love their love for sharing food with others, esp viet food! My first time at one of two Saigon Hustle locations and food was bombbbb. There was an entire spread for us - I especially loved their tofu, fish sauce wings, and chicken salad. I didn't get to try the banh xeo spring roll, but I did try their salmon spring roll - one of my favorite foods and they executed that perfectly. The che thai and thai tea were huge misses for me - they were vvvvv sweet. Thanks Jando, Cassie, and Sandy for hosting us! I'll definitely make my way back :)
This is as real as it gets! Authentic Vietnamese food and you don't need to drive to Chinatown. Everything was amazing and yummy! My favorite were the wings. So crunchy and flavor was on point. Saigon Hustle really outdid themselves and I enjoyed every bit of it. The owners are so nice and they were so happy to see everyone enjoying their food. Positive vibes
1 year ago
Having already been to Saigon Hustle a few times before this (They've done a good job marketing on social media- especially this new location with their BOGO Banh mi offers) I was excited to checkout this event having just visited "Sunday Social" and hearing about the owners' vision earlier in the week. The food was plentiful, beautifully presented, and constantly replenished. A+. There were some delicious egg rolls, wings, Banh mi samples, and flavored teas and beer! The Banh mi here is the star of the show for me in all the times I've been. *(I'm still not a fan of their pho here, but the food for the most part was a big hit) Seating was limited but the patio offered a nice cozy scene for all the yelpers crammed in a covered area even with the light drizzle. The parking was a bit challenging in the small spaces so often I may park at the Decoy or in the surrounding street parking in the area when i come here. Sandy and the owners had great energy. I was a fan of their concept before and great to chat with them and learning more about their passion. Thank you to Jando and the team and a great night of food! (Somehow this review never got submitted, had it saved in draft sorry!) read more
Another fantastic Elite event to kick off the holiday season! Huge thanks to Jando and the entire team at Saigon Hustle for organizing such a memorable evening. Saigon Hustle has a lovely covered outdoor patio, which was great to hide from the drizzle while we waited for the check in. The event was smoothly run, and we were welcomed with a delicious appetizer selection of salmon spring rolls and banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) spring rolls while waiting for the buffet-style line. We were able to sample a variety of dishes, including crispy egg rolls, refreshing salad, fried chicken wings, and BBQ pork and chicken banh mi. The ingredients were fresh, and the BBQ chicken was particularly flavorful and juicy. I also enjoyed their Thai and taro teas, along with the jelly dessert, although they were a bit on the sweeter side for my taste. Overall, it was a wonderful event, and it's exciting to see more Asian cuisine representation in the Spring Branch area. Can't wait for the next one! read more
Loved this event! Cassie and Sandy clearly have a passion for their business and I very much so enjoyed hearing from them. I'm not unfamiliar with Saigon Hustle but this location was new for me. 10/10 the food and the vibes. the banh xeo in the rice paper wrapper was so unique and I don't usually like banh xeo, I even told my viet mom about it! The fried tofu was a sleeper pick for me. It was sooo good I love explaining to people what Vietnamese dessert "che thai" is cause I have no clear description. We played around with calling it Vietnamese fruit cocktail LOL Zain R and I were maybe going to stop for a coffee before this event and I did tell him 'oh no I think there's going to be viet coffee at SH!' :( read more
What an amazing event! I was scared that I wouldn't find parking and would have to keep going around in circles but fortunately there was plenty of street parking and additional parking in the neighborhood. Wow! Wow is all I have to say because every single dish that I tried was outstanding. How do you even pick a favorite when every thing was supremely delicious. But if I have to pick one thing it would have to be their salad. It was so flavorful and so light at the same time. I went back for it and was pleasantly surprised that they refilled everything. The wings were even hotter than the first batch and somehow even crispier the second time around. The fried tofu was probably one of the most unique items of the night because it had all the familiar flavors and textures but somehow it was super memorable. Thank you Saigon Hustle for hosting us. Huge shout out to Jando and the rest of the Yelp Houston team for organizing this event. read more
This event was so fun, and the food was delicious. I decided to step outside of my comfort zone, and meet new people(while also trying some new food). My favorite was probably the salmon spring rolls, since I've never had that before. Typically, my go-to would be shrimp or chicken. The egg rolls were crunchy and flavorful! It was my first time trying the pork ones. The banh mi was also vey good, and the bread was soft, For the drinks, I had a beer and thai tea. The beer was light and crispy, and the Thai tea had a lot of flavor. I would only suggest the boba be a little softer. The Vietnamese dessert was good, but different. There were many different flavors, but they all came together(in a good way.) I found a new restaurant that I will visit if I'm on that side of town. read more
Thanks to Jando and the yelp team for another great event. The food was plentiful and delicious. It was also great to hear from the business owners about their story. There's a good amount of parking, they also have a drive through and street parking available. They had an assortment of viet food to try egg rolls, pork/chicken banh mi, spring rolls, fish sauce chicken wings, chicken salad (goi) and thai and taro milk teas, and a viet jelly dessert. Everything was delicious. My favs were the pork egg rolls - solid. I also really enjoyed how they had the banh xeo in a spring roll wrapper. The owner, Sandy mentioned that her mom is from Da Nang and that's how she grew up eating banh xeo, I thought it was such an approachable method of eating banh xeo - innovative. It was pleasant to hear Sandy and Cassie's story from being best friends and being able to share their passion of entrepreneurial endeavors to bring Vietnamese fast casual cuisine to the masses. I live closer to the GOOF location, love their menu items. I am happy to hear that they are planning to expand across the country. read more
Tucked away in what it seems to be the middle of a neighbourhood, you'd never expect there to be a fast casual vietnamese restaurant... with a drive thru?? Not gonna try to wrap my head around how that works right now, and just focus on the food, which was incredible. Saigon Hustle set up a whole spread for us. From spring rolls to banh mi to fish sauce wings, each dish was a mix between modern and traditional styles, and the flavors all hitting bullseye. What intrigued me the most was the pre-wrapped banh xeo in rice paper. How do you cook that fresh, wrap it, and serve it fast enough for a smooth drive thru experience? I'll have to drop by in my car next time #325 read more
This was a fantastic way to bring in MY new year! Note the emphasis, on whose new year this is. On this evening, the milestone of 41 cycles upon this orb of ours, I had the great fortune of celebrating with some great friends, my gal, and some cool strangers. Even better, I met a new birthday twin, Thao. As is becoming our new norm, check in was a breeze. Unbeknownst to myself, our hosts were none other than the fine folks who hosted us at Sunday Social the night before! This evening's set up was very simple, get in line, and walk in through, then find a seat. They had drinks available and a tub of beer. They had a plethora of things available. Starting with my favorite, they have a Bánh Xèo spring roll that was absolutely bomb. The flavor was popping. They also had a pork spring roll that was good, the Bánh mì was also good, always go for the grilled pork! They also had fried pork spring rolls out they were solid. The wings were my second favorite thing out. Messy but with it. They had some other fluff stuff, but I kept my appetite for the prize items. The seating outside was exactly what we needed. A wee bit of standing needed, which I didn't mind, but most everyone else sat. It was a good crowd! The hosts were in and out serving and chatting. They were very excited, and had great energy!!! Thank you both for hosting us not once but twice this week! You put on a great party! Thank you to Jando and team for a great week of events! And a thank you to the crowd for the birthday singing. I really appreciate it. And happy birthday again to my birthday mate Thao! Will definitely be back! read more
Sorry I'm late on writing this one. But gotta give love to our CM Jando and the yelp team for putting this together. I've been to the original location in Oak Forest and I'm excited they've built one in Spring Branch. The owners (Sandy and Cassie) have done an incredible job in running this business and there's no doubt this location will be successful given the pride and passion they put into their production. Food/drinks are a high-end vietnamese fast food street eats. So think of your typical eats (Bang Mi, spring rolls, wings, salads, vermicelli bowls, taro milk teas, etc.) are here. I've had some of the items at the previous location, finding them to be tasty. For this event, I'm pleased that the taste profiles of the eats/drinks were still there. The spread of the items listed earlier were all offered to the Yelpers at this event; all of which were gobbled up gleefully. Recommendations are the spring rolls, wings, and taro tea. It's always a pleasure catching up with fellow YELPERs and chatting with the owners. This location has more seating than the Oak Forest branch and both locations have drive-thrus. The residents of Spring Branch will love this spot and deservedly so. Can't say thanks enough for putting this on for us YELPERs! read more
What a great way to spend a Humo Day evening! I have tried Saigon Hustle's OG location before through TooGoodToGo, so I was really excited for this one. Fortunately we were promptly let in at start time, as waiting outside in the rain wouldn't have been fun! Immediately upon walking in, all of the food was there beautifully waiting for us. I first tried the banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) spring roll. This was such a simple idea, yet I had never seen it anywhere else before! Fusing two Vietnamese delicacies: banh xeo + spring rolls together, was truly genius. I'm definitely coming back for these. Next was the salmon spring roll. Another innovative twist - while I am not a huge fan of salmon, I know this will appeal to the salmon lovers. Upon walking to the buffet, I got a banh mi, salad, egg rolls, and lemongrass chicken. Everything tasted very fresh, the egg rolls and banh mi were very crispy. The lemongrass chicken was really moist and flavorful! I'd totally eat this as a rice dish. My only complaint here was that the pork in the banh mi was a tad salty. The chicken wings later came out, and these were definitely my favorite. Super crispy on the outside, moist and juicy on the inside. I could totally eat these as a full meal. Forget Wing Stop or any other wing chain. These were really some amazing wings. Lastly for dessert was the che Thai (fruit cocktail). My mom makes this regularly and is one of my favorite desserts, so I was excited to see this offered here. All the jellies taste as good as I remember them, but the milk was a little too sweet for my liking. Perhaps there was too much condensed milk, as the color of the milk looked lighter than the jade green color this normally looks. Saigon Hustle's concept is a fast-casual eatery, with a drive-thru option available. Super convenient if you're like me and don't want to get out of the car while in a rush! The owners mentioned having all orders out within 5-7 minutes max. While the flavors aren't exactly authentic Vietnamese, I can tell they are catering to a wider palate spectrum, which I can respect. I'll definitely be back here if I'm out in Spring Branch or their other location in Garden Oaks. Thanks to Jando, Saigon Hustle, and the Yelp Houston team for making this a great one! read more
2 years ago
Awesome event for close to year end! As a Spring Branch resident, I am always excited to support businesses in my neighborhood. Saigon Hustle is a fast, casual Vietnamese restaurant with a drive thru (which I am excited to try in the future). The food was delicious. My personal favorite was the crepe spring roll which Samantha (our amazing staff member!) said was a new menu item. I also really enjoyed the grilled chicken, wings, and fresh salad. The Thai tea and taro tea with boba were great touches too. read more
2 years ago
The place is inviting looking for group and people of all ages. It's a bit small but can handle the flow inside and through their drive through (it's adorable). They even have an affordable kids menu! Double win for me The ingredients are fresh and the staff super friendly and passionate about their product. I appreciate that! Out of everything I've tried my tops favs are the wings .... I love the crunch and that they double fry the wings. Nomnomnom Banh mi sandwiches were tasty and had soft French bread Spring rolls holy moly ... I thought I'd like the pork per my usual but their veggie spring rolls were hitting harder than pork. Just sayin. Lastly the cherry of the night was the Hanoi Beer. Never had it before until tonight and I am a fan! Highly recommend that to beer drinkers! Great event read more
2 years ago
And tonight with Elite was another great night, back to back! A pleasure to meet new Elite members. I arrvied a bit late but I was still able to try some very tasteful and nicely made samples. This will definitely be a place I will come again. Great choice to eat inside, patio or drive thru. The women owners are so amazing! read more
What a fun Wed night :) I loved hearing from Cassie and Sandy - love their love for sharing food with others, esp viet food! My first time at one of two Saigon Hustle locations and food was bombbbb. There was an entire spread for us - I especially loved their tofu, fish sauce wings, and chicken salad. I didn't get to try the banh xeo spring roll, but I did try their salmon spring roll - one of my favorite foods and they executed that perfectly. The che thai and thai tea were huge misses for me - they were vvvvv sweet. Thanks Jando, Cassie, and Sandy for hosting us! I'll definitely make my way back :) read more
2 years ago
This is as real as it gets! Authentic Vietnamese food and you don't need to drive to Chinatown. Everything was amazing and yummy! My favorite were the wings. So crunchy and flavor was on point. Saigon Hustle really outdid themselves and I enjoyed every bit of it. The owners are so nice and they were so happy to see everyone enjoying their food. Positive vibes read more
2 years ago
I really enjoyed this event! This was my first visit to Saigon Hustle and definitely won't be my last! I got there early enough to see regular patrons wrapping up their dining and to score a parking spot in their small lot. The food was fresh and delicious! I tried a little of everything and my favorites were the salad, banh mi, and taro tea! My favorite part of any Yelp is seeing friends - new, old, and just met! I enjoyed catching up with everyone. The owners and staff had amazing energy and were so friendly! Thanks Jando for this great event! read more
A bit late to my review, but the previous 42 5-star reviews really do speak for themselves. This event felt warm and welcoming as we piled into the restaurant of Cass and Sandy and were greeted with spring rolls and presented with a small buffet of Viet classics. The banh xeo spring rolls caught my attention the most. I love eating banh xeo, but it can be a messy dish. The spring roll format for it was genius as it is truly a perfect, compact delivery device. Other foods included wings, which gave Korean fried chicken flavor, tofu, charbroiled chicken (very tasty), salad, and banh mi. For dessert, we tried their che thai, which is flavored coconut milk with various jellies and canned fruit. It's a must try for anyone who likes sweets! Hearing the story of the two business owners was heart warming and inspiring. It is amazing to see more Asian Americans enter the business and restaurant space, and I wish them the best! Thank you Houston Yelp, Jando, and Saigon Hustle for putting this together! read more
2 years ago
What a refreshing event. Staff greeted us with a couple of rolls off of the appetizer section of the menu. The shrimp was one of my favorite items of the night. The other food items were located I. The center of the restaurant in an easily accessible array. We were able to enjoy the veggie & pork egg rolls, chicken wings , barn mi and bbq chicken. I especially enjoyed the taro milk tea so so good! Patio and inside seating is available. Thanks to the business owner, Jando and the entire team. read more
I was elated to hear that Saigon Hustle opened up this Spring Branch location on my side of town With that, I hopped at the opportunity to attend this event IRL. The food here is amazing and very consistent with their location in Houston. I loved that this event did not include plus ones so everyone was happy to chat, connect and share good food and drinks during the event. The free parking was a breeze for me and on busy days their drive thru appeared super convenient. I want to thank the owners, managers and staff for coordinating such a wonderful experience for us. I will definitely be back for the egg rolls and their salads are out of sight read more
Saigon Hustle in Spring Branch is a gem that blends vibrant flavors with convenience. The area is well-lit both inside and out, making it inviting day or night. While indoor seating is limited, the outdoor seating is perfectly arranged for a relaxed dining experience. The food here is incredibly fresh, and the drive-thru option adds a modern touch to traditional Vietnamese dining. My standout favorite was the Turo tea--something I had never tried before but is now a must-have for me. The Vietnamese sandwich was packed with flavor, the Thai wings had just the right balance of crispiness and spice, and the salmon roll was another delightful surprise. I'm especially impressed by their creative twist on everyday items, fusing them seamlessly with Vietnamese cuisine. Whether you're dining in, grabbing to-go, or cruising through the drive-thru, Saigon Hustle delivers an exceptional experience. Highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
I absolutely loved this event! A big thank you to Jando and the owners, Cassie and Sandy, for making it so enjoyable. The variety of Vietnamese food served was impressive--egg rolls, banh mi, chicken wings, salad, tofu, salmon spring rolls, Thai tea, taro tea, boba, and che. My personal favorites were the chicken wings and tofu! While the Thai tea with boba was flavorful, it was a bit too sweet for my taste. The ambiance was bright and inviting. I especially appreciated the outdoor seating and the convenience of the drive-thru option. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Thank you again for a wonderful event! read more
Talk about Full & Filling! This special event welcomed Saigon Hustle second location to the Spring Branch neighborhood. A mix of Vietnamese dishes were offered at the tasting includes Banh Mi BBQ Pork & Chicken, Cha Gio Pork & Vegan (so yummy), Salmon Roll, Lemongrass Tofu, Sweet & Garlic Wings, and Goi Salad. Newest menu items Banh Xeo Rolls (all time favorite) and Che Thai (pandan dessert) were introduced to us to try and I think these additions would be stellar to the business. Boba station includes Taro Milk Tea and Thai Tea was awesome because Banh Mi and Boba go hand in hand with each other. I definitely needed a second stomach to down all the food that was provided. The establishment was at max capacity, but the extra outdoor seating was very accommodating to all guests. Thank you Jando and the owners of Saigon Hustle Cassie & Sandy for a spectacular evening. read more
Rain or shine, yelpers will come out for food and an event! Thank you Yelp and the team at Saigon Hustle for putting on a great and welcoming event! This event felt very organized and the team at Saigon Hustle were prepared for the onslaught of hungry Yelpers. They provided a lot of food and bites so that we could try a lot of their offerings. My favorite bite of the night was the banh xeo spring roll, it was a great way to have all the flavors of a banh xeo with much less mess. I love the concept of having good, healthy, viet food in a convenient, ready to go package for busy on the go folks. Food wise, my one critique was that the banh mi didn't have that nice crisp exterior I love but that could be an artifact of trying to prep a ton of food and keeping it all fresh. Overall though, the team was super generous and food and flavors were great! I'm glad Yelp had an event out here as I don't come out this way often and love finding new options for food, esp close to grocery stores I like. I'm excited for the official release of the banh xeo spring roll! Thanks again to the team at Saigon Hustle, Yelp, and Jando for putting together a great event. It was a great opportunity to learn more about Sandy and Cassie's vision and to taste some of their amazing food! read more
2 years ago
Easily one of my favorite Elite events this year! Having grown up with Viet food, I'm usually pretty skeptical of modern adaptations. Safe to say that Saigon Hustle delivers in both flavor and authenticity! Everything from the tofu to the grilled pork and chicken wings reminded me of my mom's home cooked meals. I got the pleasure of speaking directly with Cassie about her concept and origin story. I arrived about 20 minutes late, and she was kind enough to make me a banh xeo spring roll to try as I had missed it in the beginning. Talk about service!! So thoughtful! My only caveat is the price point. For example, the cost of the banh mi is pretty steep compared to what you can get at competitors such as Roostar. But I'd say in terms of the quality and variety of menu items at this location (which is dine-in, unlike their Garden Oaks location), Saigon Hustle is worth a visit. I'd certainly come back for their chicken wings and banh xeo spring rolls! read more
2 years ago
Another great event by the elites of elites Yelp team! As well as Saigon Hustle for the fantastic spread of food and excellent services. The dishes presentations were terrific! There were plentiful and kept fresh throughout the event! We had the pork banh mi. Great meats it was very tender and seasoned well, great veggie ratio very refreshing , great baguettes, crispy outside and warm soft insides! The pickled daikon and carrots were perfectly balanced of sweet n sour. Only thing could make it better is more butter or pate! The banh xeo (crepe) spring rolls were delightful, not sure if there was coconuts, but it had a nice subtle sweet aroma. It is well crispy dipped in a balance fish sauce! The egg rolls were crispy, maybe need some more meats, but I guess that dish is suppose to supplement the vermicelli with grilled chicken dish. Which would makes sense! The fish sauce crispy wings were excellent! Large juicy wings were sweet and sour and a glazed of fish sauce hits all the flavor profiles. The Che Thai fruity dessert was a little too sweet for my taste. But it did taste fresh and juicy, especially the jack fruits. The salmon spring roll is different, I enjoyed it, but not something I would order. read more
Y'all are really my kind of people and I love that for us. Saigon Hustle is built off of just that: showing up and out for the people that show up for you. Good food and a cold beer with friends is its own reward, but damn, is it fun to share. The team that Cassie and Sandy have put together is just as enthusiastic in sharing these immaculate vibes and fresh, authentic Vietnamese dishes. AND there's a drive-thru. As someone that continues to scuttle through Bellaire, god bless. I also never knew that white grapes could be a beer and that peace is a Thai tea spiked with Hanoi beer, but sometimes, life allows pleasant surprises. The wings alone are worth many return trips. read more
I'll be real: this event totally changed my opinion of Saigon Hustle. I'd only tried their banh mi before at the Ella location and I wasn't the biggest fan, although I loved the concept of a fast Vietnamese place in an accessible area (AKA, I don't have to drive to Bellaire). Now that I've tried other things on their menu, I'm happy to give them a confident recommendation for Vietnamese appetizers! First off: Total luck that the weather cleared up in time for us to enjoy the outdoor seating. We were checked in very quickly and treated to an amazing spread. I met Sandy and the chef and was able to sample the salmon spring rolls while avoiding the peanut sauce (nut allergy), but I did not try the salad since it did have nuts (and also avoided the chicken since people were using the same tongs). I did get to try: Banh Xeo (crepe) spring roll: Is this genius or what??? You get to avoid the mess that's eating a banh xeo and still get all of the flavor. I can't wait for them to release this menu item. Salmon spring roll: Very well cooked and perfectly balanced in each bite. Really liked this. Egg rolls: Maintained crispiness and also well balanced with pork in every bite! Chicken wings: The first batch was not as crispy, but I tried one from the second fresh batch and they had the perfect crisp I expected. Great flavor, very reminiscent of a Korean fried chicken wing. Che: I think this is also new to their menu? And an absolutely stellar addition. It's a little sweet for me, but packed with the classical toppings - jelly, jackfruit, etc. I will definitely come back and order this. They had a variety of drinks like Hanoi beer, taro and Thai tea with Boba, and white grape drinks that were a great spread to wash down the meal. The banh mi is still not my favorite (I prefer mine crispier and with more meat) but these appetizers were amazing. I'll definitely be back for the banh xeo spring roll and che dessert. Thanks to Jando for organization and thanks so much to Sandy and Cassie for hosting us twice! read more
2 years ago
This whole thing was great. The food was wonderful and it kept coming. The staff made sure that we all got to try something and would come back and "hey, did you get one of these? Have you tried that yet?" Etc. It was great. My favorites were the wings, the fried tofu, and the salad for the "mains". The Banh Xeo Spring roll was my favorite of the two spring rolls we got to try. I never would have thought of that combo but it was great. 10/10 This was a great event and I'm so glad I got to come by. Great food, great staff. read more
Thank you so much to our hostesses for the event at Saigon Hustle- Spring Branch! This location does have a small parking lot (which I was lucky enough to park in). It's important to note that it is a one way parking lot and it isn't forgiving. The way to enter is at the front of the building and the way to exit is on the side street. Lesson learned) The set up of the food was great. The presentation of the buffet was beautiful and they had some served bites as well. I loved how fresh everything tasted. The salad and spring rolls were my favorite part. They also offer catering. I loved learning more about the owners stories and other concepts. 40 national locations is a huge accomplishment and it'll be so fun to watch you grow! I also appreciate the ability to do a fast food style drive thru. I will definitely be choosing this over McDonald's any day. We fit pretty comfortably inside and outside. I liked the patio area, which was covered, but will be even more beautiful without post-rain humidity. I will definitely be back. read more
Thanks to the team at Saigon Hustle and for Jando for setting up the event. Great to attend one last Yelp event this year and happy to try out a new (to us) spot in an up and coming area in Spring Branch. They have a dedicated lot but it's a bit small so we had to park on an adjacent street. There are both exterior (and covered) seating as well as interior seating with very clean bathrooms. We got to try out a selection of their menu including spring rolls, Vietnamese style fried chicken, as well as their grilled chicken and pork banh mi. Their dessert/ drinks were also on display with a taro drink and a Thai tea drink but they were a bit too sweet for me. Again, great to try out a swath of their offerings and to check out this spot for the first time and it's always good to see more Asian representation in our area. read more
This Yelp elite event was very well organized! They closed down the restaurant to host the private event. Initially it didn't look like there would be enough seats for everyone, but there was just enough room outside and inside. There's a covered patio with plenty of tables and seats outside. The food was well organized inside and there were 2 rounds of food so everyone had plenty to eat. First were the hors d'ouerve which were spring rolls. One was a salmon spring roll with peanut sauce and the other was a specialty banh xeo spring roll with fish sauce. Then there were options of veggie egg roll (had taro filling) and pork egg roll. They had pork or chicken banh mi with all the fixings including pickled carrots, cilantro and spicy pepper. They had viet style fish sauce fried chicken wings (really good breading and crunch, but a bit light on the flavor). Then they had a veggie salad with fish sauce dressing and chicken on the side, or lemon grass tofu. The tofu was excellent. For drinks they had Hanoi beer or white grape beer, or taro or chai tea. And for dessert they had the traditional tre with coconut milk, coconut jelly, Jack fruit. It was a stunning and delicious meal! At the end of the event, the owners Sandy and Cassie told of their story in opening up a restaurant that reflected their passion in providing fast and fresh Vietnamese cuisine-- even with a drive thru. Such a great experience and event! Thanks Jando and the Yelp elite community for setting this up!! read more
What an event to show case the Vietnamese food offer here at Saigon Hustle newest location in Spring Branch. Saigon Hustle is such a gracious host, they gave us so much food and drinks and then to go box for our left overs. I had a good time making new friends at the event and seeing old friends, and everyone was so helpful for me and Kim W. the two that are more disabled and have a hard time to move around both fella Yelp Elite and the staff at Saigon Hustle help me and Kim W. out on getting the food and drink. It was a full house but it was still manageable. The owners were very generous last night. I definitely come back and use the drive through. I love the salmon spring rolls, I don't recall if I ever have one like that before. read more
Shoutout to Women-owned businesses! We stand women doing their hustle! This was a fun and chill Yelp event. I'm glad I was able to see some familiar and new faces! This was my first time trying alot of these Vietnamese dishes and they all were tasty. My favorite tastings were the wings, egg rolls, Thai tea, and the meat that was already sliced (not sure if it was the pork vermicelli or ribeye), but they were all good and all that im familiar with. Some surprises for me were the fruit cocktail that was amazingly fun and tasty, and the white grape beer. It reminded me of a cider so I loved it! It's always great experiencing different cultures and breaking bread with a great diverse group of Yelpers. I had a great time and the staff, Samantha was so kind and helpful! Thank you Yelp & Saigon Hustle for an awesome experience! read more
I think Saigon Hustle is a great concept - a fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant. How cool is that! Even though it's branded as contemporary, the menu still remains true to its roots and traditional flavors. I had a field day with trying everything at this event. My favorite was the Banh Xeo Spring Roll. I am obsessed with the concept. Putting the Banh Xeo in rice paper makes it 100x easier to eat. Sandy and Cassie are fantastic hosts, and I am so excited for what they have in store for Saigon Hustle in the future. Thank you so much, Jando and Houston Yelp crew for putting together a wonderful event. And a special thank you to everybody for the birthday song! read more
Another wonderful event! Thank you Yelp and Saigon Hustle for providing such a large array of Vietnamese fast casual food. Fantastic service/hospitality from the proprietors and their staff; fresh ingredients; and recognizable Vietnamese dishes and flavors (chicken banh mi; crispy lemongrass tofu, for example) with some tweaks (like the spring roll take on banh xeo - slightly sweet and crunchy with what I believe was a peanut based dipping sauce - 10/10). This is a new location that was setup fairly well for this event. Even with a large crowd and this not being a huge space. we found room to enjoy our meal and for conversation with fellow Yelpers. A great evening with great people. read more
2 years ago
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