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    Heo Eatery

    4.5 (389 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    HEO EATERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pork belly bun
    Eric G.

    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!

    Hair in my food!!
    Amber P.

    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!!

    Saddest bean sprouts ever
    Yufan J.

    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

    Allie D.

    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.

    Beef rice bowl
    Irene V.

    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.

    Beef pho $9
    Ruochen W.

    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!

    Lyla A.

    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.

    Spring rolls
    Megan G.

    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!!

    Ashley C.

    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.

    Esther S.

    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.

    Pork Belly Banh Mi
    Jenna Z.

    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 :)

    Phuong O.

    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!!

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    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.

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

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    Ask the Community - Heo Eatery

    Any tofu or vegan banh mi?

    They have vegan/tofu options for their bao, banh mi, vermicelli, and rice boxes!

    I come here frequently, may I ask what all is in the golden milk tea? It's so delicious! Like why type of tea or anything else you add to it.

    Golden Milk Tea consists of "Black tea, cassia tora seeds, vanilla powder". Creamer and simple syrup are added.

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    Saigon On 7th - Grilled Pork Banh Mi

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    (389 reviews)

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    First off, they didn't offer hoisin sauce or sriracha with the pho, or even ask if we needed…read moreutensils. That was the first sign of how this experience was going to turn out. I had my boyfriend pick up the food and he forgot to check for the hoisin sauce. I can't eat pho without it, so I called the store and was told it was offered but that he must not have heard the employee asking. I tried to eat the pho anyway, and it ended up being one of the worst bowls of pho I've ever had. I'm Vietnamese, so I know what good pho should taste like. The broth was extremely bland and watered down, with no aroma or real pho flavor. Without hoisin sauce it was even worse. I tried adding seasoning to make it taste decent but nothing helped. The noodles were also hard and clumped together in one big chunk. I had to microwave them for about three minutes just to get them to separate. In the end, I gave up and threw away our 2 -$18 bowl of pho. The broth tasted worse than instant pho. Very disappointing. I should have known better than to order pho downtown.

    Overall: 4.3/5 [takeout]…read more Vietnamese Iced Coffee/Ca Phe Sua Da ($6): This was your classic strong, dark Vietnamese iced coffee. The color wasn't too light, so I appreciated that they didn't go heavy on the condensed milk. Summer Rolls/Nem Nuong Cuon ($11): These were underwhelming, pretty bland without the peanut sauce, which I thought was just okay as well. OG Banh Mi ($14): Delicious! It was one of our top two banh mi here, along with the lamb one. The bread was nicely toasted, the pâté came through, and all the flavors were on point. Garlic Butter Prawn Bún ($18): The shrimp were perfectly cooked, though the garlic butter flavor wasn't very strong. The vermicelli and veggies were so fresh and tasty together with the nuoc mam that I was able to eat the leftovers without any protein. Curry Ramen ($16): This was our first time trying curry ramen, so we didn't know what to expect. You got to choose your protein, so we went with chashu. The curry had flavors similar to oc len xa dua and was pretty good, and the ramen itself had a great texture. I still prefer regular ramen but would still recommend trying this at least once.

    Bep Co Tham - KN Kitchen - Bep Co Tham - Vietnamese Cuisine

    Bep Co Tham - KN Kitchen

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    I've ordered their sticky rice from here multiple times for takeout. It's nice and savory, features…read moreplenty of processed meat like pork floss and Chinese sausage slices. But it also has egg and scallions and pate; overall the combo is satisfying. Separate from takeout, we decided to go for an early dinner. Their Crab Vermicelli Stir Fry is surprisingly sweet, with sweetness as a prominent flavor. It features plenty of crab bits. I also grabbed a Skillet Combo. It came with two runny side up eggs, pate, two types of cured pork, beef gravy, and a handful of cilantro. The baguette came on the side, as did the mixed salad of lettuce and tomato. The salad had some dried shrimp, fish sauce, and a slightly sweet dressing. The restaurant itself is located in the Chinatown Center on N Lamar. It's a small corner shop. Lots of mirrors and glass. The staff are friendly enough. Unfortunately, they've closed, and it looks like another restaurant will be opening up in its place. The situation leaves me unsure about where to go to satisfy savory sticky rice cravings.

    I've visited this place several times, and each experience has been great. Plus, it's a…read morefamily-owned business, which adds a genuine touch to the dining experience. I recommend giving it a try. Food: The authentic Vietnamese cuisine they serve is truly comforting. Some menu items I like more than others. So far, my favorites are: A1. Grilled Pork Spring Rolls S1. Combo Banh Mi N5a. Char Siu Egg Noodle w/ Wonton (w/ soup on the side) N8a. Shrimp & Squid (w/ sauce & pork broth on the side)

    The One Pho - P8. Pho Combo- rare steak, brisket, tripe, flank, meat ball

    The One Pho

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    Service was decent, and the food came out quickly and hot. I ordered the pho combo, which came with…read morea generous portion. The flavor was on the slightly bland or mild side (very subjective, and I ddin't add extra sauce), but I appreciated that it didn't seem to have MSG. Unlike some pho places where I usually feel thirsty afterward, this felt lighter, which was a big plus. Overall, it was a decent experience. I'll be back to try their bánh mì, Thai iced tea, and Vietnamese coffee.

    This place is legit when you see that it is full of local Viet on a Sunday afternoon!…read more The menu is pretty good with authentic Vietnamese food but we normally come here for the S1 Ribeye Hot Stone Pho. They bring out the meat and noodles separately and then the soup in the stone bowl. This time the asked me if I wanted all the greens-- lime wedges, basil leaves, jalapeño slices and bean sprouts. I never eat the bean spouts but use everything else and it always seems a waste of bean sprouts when I don't use them so I was thankful to have them hold the bean sprouts. Be careful as the soup is extremely hot and the hot stone bowl keeps it that way for a while. You fill the bowl to the brim after adding all the meats and noodles. My only complaint is the noodles. They are fresh and just the right texture... very good! But for some reason the always seem to get cut up after I put them into the bowl. Not sure if they cut them before hand but they end up cut short when put them in the bowI. I prefer long slurpy noodles over cut noodles that's hard to pick up with chopsticks. Overall I still give it 5 stars and this one of the two best pho spots in the greater Austin area

    Heo Eatery - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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