Overall: 2.5/5 [take out/delivery]…read more It was the night before my husband's birthday and he was craving sticky rice so we placed a delivery order at 1:30 AM for noon the next day directly on their website through Chowbus. By 12:15 PM there was still no movement on the order so I called and no one picked up. They called back at 1:03 PM and we communicated through text from there. The experience was incredibly frustrating. They apologized for the late reply and asked if I wanted to pick up instead, but I had placed a delivery order for noon and it still had not arrived. The explanations they gave did not add up, citing slow Chowbus delivery and a broken printer among other reasons, but none of that explained why the food was not ready on time. They said the food was ready when they called at 1:03 PM, which raises the question of why it was not prepared by 11:40 AM for a noon delivery. They also mentioned waiting 30 minutes for the Chowbus driver, yet I received a text from my driver at 1:36 PM saying they were still waiting on the food. The order did not arrive until 2:21 PM, well past lunch and on my husband's birthday. To make matters worse, they informed me they did not have the sticky rice since it requires a pre-order. We had placed our order 10 hours in advance so that was confusing and disappointing since the sticky rice was the entire reason we ordered from them. No compensation was offered until I asked for it. They ultimately offered a free meal and dessert so we requested the sticky rice and their avocado ice cream and picked it up that weekend. Now for the food & drinks. Dalat Avocado Ice Cream ($8.50): This was actually really good and worth getting again. Delicious coconut ice cream with smashed avocado. I recommend sharing with a friend. Rib Pho / Pho Suon Bo ($20): The rib was the best part of the meal, tender and flavorful. The rice noodles were not fresh and the broth was just okay. Sticky Rice ($10): This was okay but nothing special. Combination Banh Mi / Banh Mi Thap Cam ($8): Not a lot of substance or flavor. Peach Tea ($6.50): They put huge peach slices in it which was a nice touch. The tea itself was just alright. Coconut Coffee / Caphe Dua ($7): Very sweet and I had to dilute it and split it into two drinks. The coconut flavor was prominent but the coconut flakes were too big and too many for my taste. Fish Cake Banh Mi / Cha Ca Da Nang ($8): I thought this was just the fish cake but it came in a baguette. The fish cake itself was pretty good and this banh mi was actually better than the combination one.

Love this family owned food truck. Went for lunch this week and everything was a 10 outta 10…read more The banh mi was so good. The pork was so tender and had a nice char flavor and the veggies were so fresh. Not sure if they make the bread is made in house, but still very fresh. The avacado coconut ice cream was made to order & perfect for the hot day. The coconut ice cream was creaming and had pieces of coconut . Paired with the avocado it was so creamy and smooth. The roasted peanuts added a nice texture creating the perfect Asian sundae. This is hands down one of my favorite desserts in Austin . I think the pricing for the banh mi $8 was fair and the coconut avocado ice cream was also fair at $8.50 & worth every penny .

We ordered food for our office from here the other day and everyone LOVED the food. I'm vegan, and…read morethis place had options for me. The tofu banh mi was so tasty. I had to triple check the tofu wasn't actually meat because of how it looked! It also came with tater tots? I've never seen that at a Vietnamese place but they were sooooo yummy. The fried eggplant bao buns were incredible too. I haven't stopped thinking of them! This is definitely a new favorite spot I will be coming back to over and over again!!

Not too impressed with what I got here. Came here for a banh mi and was pretty disappointed. I…read moreordered a beef banh mi. It was not a traditional banh mi. The meat almost tasted like it was minced and it was way too saucy...the flavor was alright but I would just call this a beef sandwhich and not a banh mi. A traditional banh mi uses dry, cold, room temperature meats paired with crisp veggies. Also the ratio to beef to veggies was way off... there was just too much meat. Found the bread to be too oily + soggy as well. Not sure about the other food items at this place...I'll try them at some point but if you're coming here for a good banh mi, go elsewhere. People who took my order were nice tho

At Pho Hub, you'll find an unassuming spot that packs some flavor! Upon entering, the dining room…read morespace is small, and it became apparent as we waited for our dine-in order, that the majority of their business must be takeout. That said, enjoying our pho in person was the right way to do it! Steaming hot and so savory, the broth really was a flavor punch I didn't know to expect! The brisket and tendon was cooked beautifully and melted with each bite. I didn't even need to add any sauce which is a huge compliment. They do have a small bar where you can grab toppings like jalapeños and limes. This didn't seem to get replenished throughout the day, and given we were there for dinner, some of the items seemed a little past their prime. From what I could see, there was only one team member managing phone, cash register, and bussing, and one person in the kitchen, so I can't fault them too much for this. Clearly a small family run business that I'll definitely come back to!

Overall: 4.4/5 Pho…read moreHub has made it into my top 5 Vietnamese restaurants in Austin. We liked everything we ordered, and the food arrived early too. Bun Bo Hue ($18.99): Wow, this was so delicious and flavorful that I didn't even need the sauce it came with. Tacos ($12.99) + Grilled Beef ($2): Came with 2 scallion pancake tacos. The beef was a bit drier than the one on the banh mi but still good overall. I didn't think the lettuce and tomato worked with the scallion pancake though. It's a good concept that just needs a little tweaking. Grilled Beef Banh Mi ($13.99): The bread was soft but the star of the show was the grilled beef. It was much fattier than the one in the taco and the flavors were phenomenal. Grilled Pork Broken Rice ($16.99): The pork was a bit drier than the beef but the flavors were fine. The egg cake tasted a little strange to me but everything else was standard.

Wow, this place is amazing!! We came here for dinner a couple nights ago and we are so glad we did…read more We got here around 6:45 pm on a friday night and it was pretty much packed. It's a pretty small restaurant, but there are a lot of tables. You can either wait and be seated or if you find any free spots, you can sit down and they will come and give you a menu. I ordered their bum bo hue $16 and it was delicious. The broth was to die for. It was super flavorful and the spice and salt levels were just right. Not too salty, not too spicy. I've tried tons of bum bo hues in CA and dallas, and I would have to say Tan My is in my top 3, which says a lot! My husband ordered their vermicelli with charcoal broiled beef rice noodle bowl $15 and he says it tastes better than Pho Bac in richardson; iykyk. Overall, 10000% recommend. They are located in a really small plaza with a really small parking lot so I would definitely recommend carpooling or getting there early. Service here was great and it was nice that the young guy would check in on us. We are so happy to have found a really good asian restaurant; we've had a lot of misses, but this one was totally worth it. Ugh, I want another bowl just by writing this review!!

the portions here are huge, and the service is friendly and welcoming. our favorite dish by far was…read morethe stir fried flat noodles (#55). it was so flavorful and def something id get again! the pho, however, was just okay. i wish the broth had a bit more depth and richness, and the beef was unfortunately pretty tough and bland. the grilled chicken over rice also wasnt quite what i expected. it didnt taste very authentic and was more like teriyaki chicken from a fast food restaurant. overall im glad i gave it a try but there is better viet food in austin

I ordered a regular Pho Dac Biet, and right away, I noticed the portions were very generous. The…read moreThai basil leaves were absolutely ginormous, and they gave us plenty of them alongside very fresh limes, which I appreciated. The bowl itself came loaded with meat--they definitely weren't skimping to save money here. The meat-to-noodle ratio felt great, and every bite actually had substance instead of leaving me fishing around for toppings. As for the broth, I landed somewhere in the middle. It wasn't quite as clear or light as I personally prefer, leaning toward a fattier, milkier undertone that almost reminded me of a Vietnamese pho take on tonkotsu. The flavor itself was undeniably very good, but the richness may have been a bit too much for me personally. One way I usually judge how much I love a pho broth is whether I want to sip the bowl down to the very end, and this one wasn't quite light enough for me to want to do that. I've had richer and deeper pho flavors elsewhere, but I still appreciated the flavor profile here and could absolutely see why this place is so popular. It feels hearty, comforting, and satisfying in a way that clearly resonates with many people. Despite how packed the restaurant was, the atmosphere ended up being surprisingly pleasant. Service moved very quickly, which honestly impressed me given how busy everything felt. Even with the crowd, I didn't dislike the spacing or setup at all--the restaurant still felt comfortable, and the sound of people enjoying their food all around added to the lively, welcoming energy rather than making it feel overwhelming. Overall, Pho Phong Lưu ended up being one of those places where I completely understood the hype, even if it didn't become my personal favorite pho spot. While the broth leaned richer than my preference, I still enjoyed the experience and definitely look forward to trying other dishes next time.

After hearing so much about this place, we couldn't wait to try it ! I got the pho Dac Biet regular…read moreand the portion was pretty generous. The soup was pretty good but I wished it was a little more herbal in my opinion. It was very easy to eat and the meat cuts were quite delicious. The inside of the establishment is clean and full of natural light which I loved. One thing I wished they had was egg noodles and that it could be substituted out with rice noodles BUT regardless, it was quite delicious and I can see why many people love this place.

Hidden gem in this food truck area. This one is located towards the end of the parking lot with…read moreauthentic Asian food. They have Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Food was fresh and delicious. Service was good and there might be a wait depending on how many people are there since they make it fresh. They have seating area under cover as well. They take credit cards too. Overall good experience!

You can learn a lot about Vietnamese food by NOT eating in an air-conditioned Western restaurant…read more * * * Com Tam Pa Phi is in a fascinating food truck park at the corner of Parmer and Dessau. The clientele here is downscale. The food is downscale. If you are looking for the Elizabeth Street Cafe, it is not here. A lot of the places are fine for what they are. But you have to get yourself into a downscale mentality. * * * Virtually every single truck has built a shack to eat the food in. You are out of the sun. You are in the shade. There is some kind of a breeze - either from an electric fan or cracks in the wall or ceiling. Housing is crude. This is rough eating. More importantly, there is no air conditioning. So it is going to get hot, shade or no shade, fan or no fan. * * * Most of the patrons are Mexican or Central Americans. They are also much much smarter than me. They would show up in their trucks - often a giant pick up truck. Someone would jump down from the passenger side ... Go into a shack ... Get their bag of food ... And take it Home. They were eating in air conditioned comfort. I was the only idiot actually eating in the shacks. I was roasting like a horned frog on a rock That said, I ate like a king I also got a huge lesson in what Vietnamese food is all about. * * * A lot of Vietnamese places are like the food trucks at Parmer and Dessau. Vietnam is hot. Vietnam is humid. Lots of street food is served outside. You eat on a folding chair. Or you eat in a shack similar to what I was eating in. In 105 degrees, things change. * * * a) In air conditioned restaurants, you get raw carrot and raw daikon and raw cucumber on the side. You ignore those and eat your main dish. Out in the shack in 105 degrees, the raw carrots, raw daikon and raw cucumbers were life savers. They were a major contrast with the hot food straight out of the fryer. Never have I enjoyed a raw cucumber so much. b) In an air conditioned restaurant, you ignore the condiments that are served at your table. You leave the Rooster Sauce and the Rice Vinegar alone. Condiments become king in 105 degrees in a shack. I was dipping my raw veggies in rice vinegar or alternatively in chili paste. They were the absolute best part of the meal. c) I will describe the two dishes I had next. Keep in mind this is downscale Vietnamese cooking. Lots of the ingredients are going to come straight out of the freezer. In a brick and mortar air conditioned place, I would be unhappy if I was served food straight from the freezer. In the shack, my meal actually worked. d) One of my two dishes was a lemon salt and pepper fried shrimp. This was straight out of the freezer and almost tasteless by itself. But dipped in chili paste, it was just divine. I chowed down my shrimp quite happily. I was starting to get addicted to that chili paste. e) The other dish was vermicelli with egg roll and grilled pork. Once again, the egg roll was out of the freezer. Once again, rice vinegar and chili paste would be the stars of the show. The pork was what you would expect from an honest but downscale lower class place. The pork was decent enough to eat. (No health violations here.) But it was definitely gristly and fatty. The pork was just acceptable all by itself. It got better - but not amazing - if it was dipped in sauce. f) In 105 degrees, iced Vietnamese coffee is GOD. They serve theirs the old fashioned way where it brews in your tin cup before you pour it over ice. The iced Vietnamese coffee extended by two hours the amount of time I could have sat comfortably in that shack. I wish I had some of that iced Vietnamese coffee right now. * * * If you ate only one Vietnamese meal in Austin, would you want it to be Com Tam Pa Phi? Probably not. Do you want to replicate the experience of eating out on a road somewhere in rural central Vietnam? Com Tam Pa Phi will do you for sure. Can you eat well at Com Tam Pa Phi? I had a great time. But frankly, the Mexicans were more on top of things than I was. If you live anywhere near the corner of Parmer and Dessau, Picking your food up from the food court and eating it in your apartment makes a lot of sense. And in your apartment, you can dip your veggies in anything you want that HEB sells.

YUM! I'm excited about this discovery! It can be hard to find gluten free food that is so fresh and…read moreyummy in the area. I had the vegetarian pho. Highly recommend! Added bonus that I met the owner and chef. He runs 10 miles a day. He shared his philosophy for feeling healthy with a strong immune system. Key is a clean kitchen and quality ingredients in food. Sounds great to me!

This place needs more love!! It such a wonderful small business with delicious food and beautiful…read moredecor. There's an actual cyclo hanging from the ceiling! I love that you can customize spice levels, I've tried the kungpao shrimp, general tsos chicken and happy family and they were all flavorful and made me come back for more. The happy family was my favorite because the beef was so tender! I like that they have a mix of Vietnamese cuisine as well as American Chinese when the craving hits this is my go to spot for halal Chinese (it's halal on the weekends) There is plenty of parking so no need to stress over that. The service is so fast and attentive and the restaurant is so beautifully decorated I wish I had one of their lamps!

Outstanding restaurant! Just ordered and devoured egg drop soup, orange peel chicken, egg rolls,…read morespring rolls and bao buns and I would eat every bite all over again...if I could. shout out to Door Dash too, food was still hot. All around great meal and since it's my birthday, it was truly appreciated. Thank you!

Always tasty and never very busy, even on a Saturday night!…read more My husband and I visited recently on a Saturday and had a very pleasant meal. We got the pork dumplings to share, then I had the egg roll vermicelli while he got the fried noodles. I think I should have gone with a meat-based vermicelli, as I missed some of that flavor, but it was all very fresh and tasty nonetheless. My husband had the pan fried noodles, which were sooo good. I forgot to take a picture of the pork dumplings until after I stuffed my face because I was so hungry but they were delicious. They've decorated the restaurant very cutely, and though it doesn't knock your socks off, I think that's preferable because the food does all the talking.