We ordered food for our office from here the other day and everyone LOVED the food. I'm vegan, and this 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!! read more

Heo Eatery - Tofu Banh Mi Grilled Eggplant Bao - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not too impressed with what I got here. Came here for a banh mi and was pretty disappointed. I ordered 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 read more

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Rating: 3/5 [takeout] The reviews were mixed, which made me a bit wishy-washy about trying this place, but we decided to take a chance. Heo Eatery's food pickup is inside Bun Belly. Orders are placed through their website where they offer daily specials and deals. Unfortunately, our order was not ready within the quoted ETA of 20-25 minutes. The service also fell short overall. The person who helped us was not friendly or engaging and couldn't provide an estimated wait time, which made the delay more frustrating. We just went to Ranch 99 Market for a bit before coming back. Turmeric Fish Spring Rolls ($7): The fish was so shriveled up that you could barely taste it. I also didn't taste the turmeric marinade. While the rest of the spring roll was fresh, the filling itself was disappointing. Duck Confit Banh Mi ($11): Surprisingly very good. It didn't taste particularly authentic, but it was still delicious. The duck was juicy, and while a side of fries with a banh mi isn't typical, the cottage fries were extremely crispy and addicting. Green Passion ($6): Green jasmine tea with passion fruit and fresh lemon. Very basic and nothing special. Not something I would order again or recommend. read more

Heo Eatery - Food in the back (left to right): Green Passion, Duck Confit Banh Mi, and Tumeric Fish Spring Rolls. Food in front is from 99 Ranch Market - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I used to get this delivered from their old location and it was really good. Went to the new restaurant for the first time today and it was still really good! Note that even though the restaurant was called Heo Eatery it is inside Bun Belly, so if you see Bun Belly then you are in the right place! We got the Pork Belly Baos and the Chicken & Egg with Rice Plate. The service was quick, restaurant was clean and modern, and food was still excellent! Would definitely come here again, I also really like the Pork Rib Rice Plate and will be getting that when I come again next read more

Heo Eatery - Pork Belly Baos - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I tried Heo Eatery for the first time yesterday. It is takeout or delivery only, and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of fresh ingredients and flavors. I ordered online during lunch rush hour and my order was slightly late, but so was I. It I was graciously seated to wait for my order to be finalized, and my server shared they are a small, family owned/run business. It is located in Bun Belly, which was small but lovely. The food was excellent, and I will definitely order online again but I will come at a less busy time. read more

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Something happened over the last 6 months - came summer of 2023 and the food was good with decent service. Came back in January and it took us 45 minutes from ordering until we got our food which was a pho and ban xeo - had to check with the waiter after 30 minutes and they said the kitchen was backed up despite the restaurant only bring 60% full. Pho was incredibly bland but thankfully salvageable with enough hoisin and sriracha but the Ban Xeo was literally inedible. Never had a dish be so far off of expectations and instead had a burnt (rock hard burnt chips) mixed in with overly oily beef. Super disappointing because I'd been previously where the food and service was both 3.5 - 4 star goid but this was an absolutely disaster of an experience. Hopefully they figure out what's going on soon or else I'd struggle to imagine anyone coming back. read more

Today I waited 30 minutes for a pick up order after showing up later than the estimated pick up time. I ordered 2 banhmi sandwiches. While I waited I saw over a dozen plates of food come out. Finally after waiting for 20 minutes I asked about the food, they told me 2 more minutes. 10 minutes later, they finally brought out my two sandwiches. Some of the worst service Ive had to deal with during a pick up order. However, the Banhmi deal was very good and the sandwich was bussin. Would probably just dine in next time. read more

Heo Eatery - Leftover of my banhmi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

They are currently located in the bun belly restaurant and offer to go meals only as far as I can tell. This worked out well for me because I really just wanted to takeout a vermicelli bowl. Ordering online was a breeze and only took about 20 min to be ready. I didn't intend to buy the pork belly bun, but am glad i impulsively did so. The pork was perfectly cooked and flavored, and went well with the other fillings. The vermicelli beef bowl was delicious and substantial for a reasonable price. They didn't back off on the flavoring, which I feel like sometimes happens at other locations. Overall definitely would recommend you try them out if you're in search of some refreshing Vietnamese food! read more

Heo Eatery - Pork belly bun - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ordered through Lunchdrop and requested no jalapeños on the order. My dish came with jalapeños but I was hungry trying to eat before a meeting, so I was diligently removing them and came across a large/long piece of HAIR!! Called the restaurant and the owner at first denied it and I said I have a picture of the hair and the jalapeños and requested a refund. He said that Lunchdrop would have to resolve that or he could provide me with credit there. I won't be eating there again, especially if at first you rudely deny my claims and then just brush me off to figure it out on my own. It was the restaurants fault that my food was not edible though!! Absolutely disgusting!! Only 1 star bc no stars is not an option!! read more

Heo Eatery - Hair in my food!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I usually live for good Bahn Mi, so my friend and called ahead to order from Heo before we got there. Unfortunately, Heo was absorbed as part of Bun Belly? No one told us, making it not as easy to find-we asked people randomly and finally got a lead that it was inside Bun Belly. Even though it was way past 20 minutes, which was when she said it would be ready, half of the order, the chicken spring rolls my friend ordered, still had to be made? We were not encouraged to sit, but we were tired from the drive and looking for it, so I asked if we could sit, she said the restaurant was full, which it wasn't, but asked if we could just sit at the bar to avoid having to soak up waitstaff even though our food wasn't ready. She was very rude and wanted me to pay before even seeing the food. I said no, I'd like to pay after we eat so I can tip appropriately, and I also said I was doing a review. Then she got fake nice, but at least she was much more cool with us. The food sucked too. The pork belly in the buns was gross, like dried cat food, not soft at all, not succulent whatsoever. My tofu Bahn Mi was the most boring and somehow soggy, very disappointing for a Bahn Mi enthusiast. The chicken in the spring rolls looked like greasy cheap thigh meat, but hey some people are into that? I didn't want to even try it, it stank. It took me a week or two to muster up the courage to write this review, because I hate writing bad reviews unless someone went out of their way to be jerks to people they did not know at all that were just exploring in good natured community building. I finally realized sometimes it's important to just go ahead and warn people, so no one will think I'm actually into bad food or mean people. If you are, then this is your thing. Live and let live, but no thank you for me. read more

Food is fine. But service is slow as duck. Don't get me wrong, I get used to and love the authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Meaning I am totally fine almost love seeing grumpy waiters, but here is just different, you will see people waking in in the front and just been ignored for like 5min. Same with to go order. I understand there is staff shortage but the surrounding restaurants aren't like this. I been giving this places 3 chances, won't coming back. The new location sucks. I don't know how you people leave 4-5star reviews. Change my mind read more

Heo Eatery - Saddest bean sprouts ever - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tasty banh mi with crispy tater tots for a really good price! We picked up our sandwiches and took them to the park, and we were not disappointed. I had the tofu banhmi which is packed with flavor and zesty pickled veggies. The only thing I could have asked for to be better was a crisper bread, which I feel really adds to the sandwich. I really can't wait to try the other things they have on their menu! read more

This small establishment is a lot livelier and memorable on the interior that what initially meets the eye. The shop owner was so friendly, eagerly explaining all the items on the menu, cracking jokes while serving food, and practively offering to take our trays away when we finished. This degree of customer service is a rarity itself. The beef pho is a giant bowl of deliciousness. I always like my beef a little rarer to showcase extra freshness and this place delivered. The broth also packs a rich flavor. For drinks, the Vietnamese coffee is a good one and though the peach mojito didn't taste as minty as I expected, it was still refreshing. A wonderful hole in the wall that I recommend to anyone around the area. For UT students, it's just a short bus trip away! read more

Heo Eatery - Beef pho $9 - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We just dined here and hope to be back again! We ordered the Lemongrass Beef Rice Box, Turmeric Fish Rice Box, and beef pho. Everything was fresh and tasty with the garlic rice and veggies that accompany the rice boxes being the star of the show. I think the fish was better than the beef. Here's what I think they could do to improve (it's almost perfect!) Offer a small size of pho (for kids) or something small/kid size because the plates are large and some kids may not want to share with their family. None of their food is such that the quantity can not be reduced for a smaller portion. Having some scissors to cut the noodles would be great too (like Vietnamese Restaurants usually have) but this is certainly not a deal breaker. I had to share a bowl of pho with my 3 year old and he couldn't eat the noodles and was gagging trying to get them down. I can see why this place has such great reviews. read more

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I love Vietnamese food and have had a ton of great Vietnamese food here in Austin. This is definitely on my list of top places, but it could use a little work. While I got a lot of pork and the flavor on it was excellent, a lot of it was just fat unfortunately. Also the veggies had some pretty great flavors, more intense than other vermicelli bowls I've had before but I really would have loved more veggies. They should include an option when ordering online to add extra veggies!! read more

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I got the beef rice bowl to go. The order was ready on time and pick up is inside of Bun Belly. I would say I overall, the flavor of the beef and rice was really good. I was disappointed however, in the quality of the beef. Many of the pieces were more fat than beef and some pieces were all fat. I ended up not eating about a quarter of the meat. The vegetables were also soaked in butter, which I'm also not a fan of, especially as part of an Asian dish. I don't think the flavors go well together and the amount of butter was uncomfortable for me. I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately I don't think I'll be going back. read more

Heo Eatery - Beef rice bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Bao buns so good! Definitely a good place for the bao buns and Vietnamese coffee! Finding the location was a little hard but we found it.

Heo is nothing outstanding. Not too bad nor good either. The interior is cute with all the Vietnamese food paintings on the wall. The parking is atrocious though. I had their pho. It was okay. I have a feeling that their bowl was big, but the food portions itself weren't very large. I would rather go have Vietnamese food where the older Vietnamese people at Austin actually go to. The parking was horrible. Heo is located at a super busy part of Austin close to Lamar. You cannot get out of the parking spaces at Heo without directly backing out onto Lamar. If cars are coming, which cars always are, then you'll have to rely on the generosity of someone else on the road to let you go. If you can, park somewhere else rather than the parking designated for Heo. read more

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What can I say other than I love this place? I ordered from Heo eatery last night and it keeps getting better every time I have it. I typically order the vegetarian pho from here which never disappoints, but this time I decided to branch out and order one of their tofu rice bowls. It was one of the most thoughtful and well crafted rice bowls I have ever had. The thing that I appreciated the most was it's intentionality. Every piece of the the bowl served a unique purpose - nothing is for garnish. The tofu itself is savory and full of umami, the rice is seasoned (I could eat a bowl of the rice by itself) and it was accompanied by charred veggies and an unassuming side salad which consisted of pickled carrots and cabbage, which paired beautifully with the tofu. Also, their spring rolls are some of the best I've ever had. Pro tip: ask for an extra side of the peanut sauce to dip your meats / tofu in. It works great together! Thanks, Heo! You definitely have a new loyal customer! read more

Really enjoyed coming by for some so food to heal me on a rainy day! You order at the back and then sit yourself down, there's a condiment bar with sriracha and hoisin and napkins and utensils (they give you spoons if needed when your food comes out) Very quick service (food came out in like 5 min) and the man up front was friendly! Also they came over and clean up for you when you leave. The pho comes in a 40oz bowl but there aren't enough noodles to make it really "large" or shareable, I would say it's definitely just one serving. Fortunately for me, I only wanted a little bit of the broth and maybe a few bites so I stole from my friend. The beef inside was VERY delicious, very juicy and soft. I also got a pork belly bao and THAT was also juicy and soft. Probably one of the best pork belly Bao's I have ever had! Good size meat as well. Melted in my mouth. The pork sausage that comes in 3s on a stick was also really good! Wish there had been more sauce because it was on the saltier side but I still liked the flavor. Lastly, the fries. And the sauce was some kind of honey mustard type orange sauce but it was so good! Like tater tots but maybe a little crispier. The sauce really makes it amazing. read more

Heo Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Something happened over the past year - the quality of the food has gotten significantly worse. I bought something off their limited time menu (drunken noodles) and my usual go-to, the tumeric fish rice bowl. I'll start with the rice bowl - the rice itself was still good albeit less seasoned than I had remembered. The roasted vegetables were okay but the pickled vegetables were almost unpickled, like they were just slightly soaked in brine. The fish was the worst part. They used to give filets in this meal, but what I got seemed like fish trimmings. Just lots of bits of the edges of filets it seemed like. The fish itself tasted fine but the the texture wasn't good/appealing. The drunken noodles were just plain awful. No vegetables at all, no flavor. It just seemed like some badly done pan-fried noodles. I really want this place to be as good as it was but I don't see myself returning to this restaurant again as there are better options in the area as of late. read more

Stopped by here for dinner. It was a bit suspicious because when I walked in there was nobody inside but the owner soon walked in and took my order. I got the Pork Belly Banh Mi. It came with tater tots that were flattened and tasted so much better than regular tater tots. They also gave spicy Mayo on the side. The Banh Mi was really good. The pork belly was very soft and melted in your mouth. It also came with a very sweet and delicious sauce on top. Overall, very satisfying, worth it, and delicious! Will definitely come back again :) read more

Heo Eatery - Pork Belly Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I honestly stopped by because of their store name. Parking in front was crazy but i managed to get out, i would recommend parking in the back! I only got the Vietnamese coffee to go and it tasted different from the usual but it was alright. It for sure had an extra ingredient to it. Heeeeeeeeee Heo!! read more

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Ordered a Vietnamese coffee for pick up and they had it ready for me behind the counter once I got there. They added ice and handed it to me once I got there. And this is what I got. If your gonna pay $5 for a coffee at least fill it up to the top. read more

Heo Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Is it bad to post a bad review in times of Corona Virus? The Pho was awful. Soooooo salty. The broth tasted like it came from a cheap packet of pho. It was literally the worst Pho I've ever had. My pho didn't even look like the rest of the pictures on here which lead me to believe they were cutting corners to stay open with their ingredients. I feel like I should up my rating due to the current times...but I can't. read more

Heo Eatery - Beef Pho, extremely salty. Tasted like pho packet. They're cutting ingredients during Corona. Doesn't look like the other pics. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service from Heo Eatery. I came to order a togo and the owner I think gave me water and complimentary egg rolls for being a first time customer. Food is great and delicious. Nice ambiance and I will bring my partner back for sure. read more

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They had a couple of vegan options! I got the tofu vermicelli bowl and it tasted pretty good, but I got food poisoning after eating it, threw up 3x and had a fever. None of my other friends who are here got food poisoning though, so maybe it was just a one time occasion. They are only doing take out rn! read more

This place is THE BOMB!! The menu is short and simple, but has most of your Vietnamese favorites. The restaurant is clean, casual, and welcoming; while still feeling upscale and trendy. The food is so good and feels about as authentic as you can get. And above all, the quality is great and the prices are even better! One of my favorite lunch spots for sure. The pho and bahn mi's are my favorite. I wish they did more types of pho! Honestly, only critique I can give is the cashier could be a bit friendlier and I wish they had little containers to put the sauces in. I feel bad hogging and entire 2-3 sauces all to myself. Also only one restroom is a bit funky but whatever. All in all, this is a really incredible place and I always look forward to returning. Keep up the good work!! read more

The pork bao and fish dish are the way to go. Very tasty and on par. A little pricey but well with it. 6/18/18 @7:30 pm -I had to update my reviews and just recommend the turmeric rice dish only. I had came for dinner and wanted to tried other things on the menu and had the pork belly bun and the fermented pork. I wished I just stuck to the rice and bao. The rice vermicelli tasted like the vermicilli was left out too long and taste like straw. the pork belly was just boiled instead of grilled like the bao. Should of asked about how the meat was going to be cooked. The fermented pork was so rough and tasted like it was over cooked. Not how nem is suppose to taste. See pictures. read more

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Always drove past this place and wanted to try it out - we were not disappointed! There's limited parking spots but we came later in the evening (~8:00pm) so it wasn't too crowded. The restaurant is quite clean with power outlets at every booth. We ordered the Duck Confit banh mi and Turmeric Fish rice box. Both exceeded our expectations but if I had to choose, the fish was perfectly seasoned and made a good combination with the garlic rice and veggies. We will be coming back for sure! read more

Heo Eatery - turmeric fish rice box - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Really amazing food. I've lived in Vietnam and can say this is spot on. HIGHLY recommended!

It is simple. HEO eatery has some freaking amazing Pork Belly Banh Mi. I come to the area frequently to get my Asian groceries done (Hanyang mart, Mom's taste) and also get a hair cut (CNN hair). Thanks to Yelp, it was a delight to discover HEO eatery because now I have my quick lunch spot! The menu is pretty simple. They serve noodles (Bun, Pho), Steam buns (Bao), Sandwich (Banh Mi) and Rice Box. You can also order cold teas and Vietnamese coffee. I highly recommend Pork Belly Banh Mi ($8). It is filled with thinly sliced tender pork belly, cucumber, cilantro, pickled radish, and carrots and drizzled with hoisin sauce. The bread is super soft and toasted to perfection and provides a beautifully satisfying perfect bite feel to it. I personally like asking for the extra fish sauce- my first sandwich did not have enough sauce on it. But you can add sriracha or fish sauce depending on your preference and either way it will taste amazing!!! The sandwich is fairly big, and I can only eat half of it. The sandwich is also served with a complimentary side of cottage fries ($3- if you ordered separately), and I wish I could substitute it with something else and pay extra. I personally liked the sandwich more than the rice box. We ordered lemongrass beef, and although it was not bad, it was not as good as the Banh Mi. We will continue to come back to this cute restaurant to enjoy their delicious food. Staff is really nice, too, which always makes the experience great! read more

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Ordered through Lunch Drop and my lunch arrived as ordered - which is always good. I tried the Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi. This Banh Mi is huge!!! There is a lot of flavor and it all compliments each other. The order came with "cottage fries" which is basically tater tots - or tater rounds as they are flatter than rounds. There is also a side sauce to use for the fries which is pleasant. I am pretty sure the dipping sauce is a bit more than spicy mayo. Personally for me, I would have preferred just the sandwich and the option to add the cottage fries. The Banh Mi is plenty of food and I really didn't need anything else. There is nothing wrong with the Cottage Fries - they were good but being delivered - I try to avoid fried foods as they tend to cool down and loose that fry crunch. All in all I rather enjoyed my lunch and would order from them again. I got a lot of nosy co-workers asking me where I got my lunch from because of all the wonderful aromas emanating from my desk. There was no way I was going to share..... read more

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Heo = pork in Vietnamese or at least I think it does from what my Vietnamese friend told me! What Heo does serve is pork belly + more in a small, cute hole in the wall restaurant. As much as I love a good fatty belly, a delightful turmeric fish was calling my number that night. With my meat decided on, the next thing was to choose rice or banh mi style. This is where the decision got tough for me. Despite being a rice enthusiast, I choose the traditional banh mi sandwich style. read more

So happy to have found this spot. We got the chicken and egg rice box and the pork rib rice box and I'm not sure which one I liked better. The rice is not normal rice - it's cool rice. The friggin' protein is made in some kind of mystical marinade and it's like crispy-ish and sweet-ish but savory and super juicy. If you tell me it's not healthy I'll cry because I want to eat it once a week. Also, bonus points for keeping up with civd protocol. They gave us lots of space when we picked up and were able to do contact-free. Love this place - can't wait to go back. read more

I've been here a few times already and I have my favorites. Skip the pork belly bun and go straight to the lemongrass beef bun. I think pork belly is over-rated and it's simply dressed in hoisin sauce. My favorite is the turmeric fish rice box. You can see and taste the aroma of the turmeric fish. The rice is so different. It must have been soaked in garlic before cooking. I like it a lot. Their pickles have your Asian stables in addition to cauliflower. They also provide baked beets. Overall, the rice box option is pretty healthy. It will keep me coming back. read more

Heo Eatery - Turmeric fish rice box and lemongrass beef bun - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Really good, healthy Vietnamese food on North Lamar. I tried the duck banh mi, the beef banh mi, and the lemongrass beef rice box, and they all hit it out of the park. The rice boxes come with a ton of roasted veggies and pickled veggies and the portion is enough for two meals for $10, which is pretty great. The flavors are right on and the bread for the banh mi is super fresh and has that crackle of a good baguette with a perfectly soft inside. I just haven't had that at any other banh mi restaurant in central Austin. My friends got the cottage fries with their banh mi, which are like tater tots. I love tater tots. I also liked that the frozen yogurt is so cheap ($2!!) and it comes in three portions so you don't have to eat it all at once. I haven't tried the bao yet, but I'll be back very soon. The service was phenomenal! It's obviously a family-run place and they care a lot about serving good food. I don't normally give out five stars, but this place is great. The decor is very cute, and Heo would make a great casual date or friend hang out spot. Also, they have more parking in the back! read more

Heo Eatery - Lemongrass beef rice box and matcha green milk tea with boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here with the recommendation of a friend who had tried their sister restaurant, Bun Belly, next door. They are still doing takeout only, so I would recommend ordering beforehand then coming to pick up food. I got the pork belly Banh mi and loved it! The pork itself was really tender and not too fatty like some pork bellies are. It also came with some flattened tater tots that go well with whatever spicy Mayo sauce it comes with. I would definitely come here again and also want to try out their sister restaurant! read more

Heo Eatery - Pork Belly Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was so excited to find Heo Eatery since I love Vietnamese food so much!! I was recommended to try the pork rib rice box by my friend, and it did not disappoint. The pork rib was so flavorful and delicious and was perfect paired with their garlic flavored rice. I loved the roasted and pickled vegetables which provided a nice balance to the meat and rice! The portions are big and everything was delicious, I can't wait to come back again! read more

Heo Eatery - Pork Rib Rice Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ok Vietnamese inspired food. I expected this place to have more traditional dishes however there were a lot of items I was not accustomed with, such as mixed vegetables like zucchini and carrots, and the lemongrass pork ribs I ordered. Overall food wasn't bad however I thought the pork ribs were lacking in flavor for me. I liked the beets and the pickles but also would have preferred some sort of Vietnamese pickle. Service was good and waiter was very friendly. read more

Heo Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas