I can understand why this place has such high ratings. The customer service is incredibly helpful and pleasant. The main and pretty much only server is very friendly and it's evident that he genuinely cares about the business and its customers. This made me think he might be the owner but when I asked, he clarified that he's not and that the owner is a woman. He said he simply loves his job. The restaurant is a bit outdated but has a cozy, family-owned charm to it. The menu is extensive but unfortunately, it lacks vegetarian and pescatarian-friendly options. I appreciate the staff's transparency, as I was informed that the shrimp sticks in the Chao Tom dish contain pork fat and all the soup broths are made with meat despite having tofu options as protein topping. Despite the lack of vegetarian options, I enjoyed my visit to this lovely family-owned restaurant. I like that as soon as you sit down, they give you complimentary shrimp chips and after your meal, they offer a delightful complimentary creamy tapioca dessert. It was delicious and not overly sweet. I could easily have finished two bowls. Overall, if you're a carnivore, I highly recommend making a visit and experiencing their great food and exceptional service. NoteL I do not recommend this place to vegetarians, vegans, or pescatarians at all. read more

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Great reviews and curiosity led me to try this place for lunch meeting. The place is very clean and feels new on the inside despite a little bit of a rough exterior. The service was quick and friendly, offering to move the table or booth if we needed more space. Right after ordering, some sort of shrimp chips hit the table so we had something to munch on as we waited for our food. This huge delicious bowl of seafood noodle soup for less than $15 was a winner. They checked on us to see if everything was good, refilled the drinks, and then surprise dessert at the end. The person I was meeting for lunch said that it was one of the best Vietnamese places he's tried in the area. read more

Hoang Gia - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great service and clean tables! Food was great and came decently fast considering its Christmas day and the to go and catering orders were going out read more

Hoang Gia - Great banh bot chien. Could do without the pickled carrots and raddish. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was delicious, hot, and fresh. I ordered the grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf and bánh xèo, along with sugar cane with kumquat drink. The bánh xèo was especially crispy, which is the best kind. Both dishes came with plenty of herbs and lettuce to make your own lettuce wrap. The sugar cane drink was not too sweet. The staff were friendly and fast with service. I visited this restaurant while traveling after researching Viet food in Houston and I'm very glad I stopped in. I highly recommend! read more

Hoang Gia - Bánh xèo - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My pregnant cousin and I came in for breakfast this morning, and we were honestly impressed. Right off the bat, they gave us complimentary shrimp chips to snack on while we waited for our food, which was such a nice little touch and got us excited for the rest of the meal. First thing that came out was the Hu Tieu Ap Chao, and wow--it was cooked to crispy perfection. The sauce had a nice thickness to it, and it came with a solid mix of protein and veggies. Everything was well balanced, not too oily or heavy. Then we got the tasty Pha Lau, which we let cool off while we started on the Bun Dau Mam Tom that came out at the same time. The proteins and greens on that plate were super fresh, and the blood sausage and cha were extra crispy--exactly how I like them. After all that, they even gave us some complimentary Che, which was such a nice surprise to end on a sweet note. The owner and chef checked on us more than once throughout our visit, and you can tell they really care about the experience. Yeah, the restaurant itself is small and looks a little run-down--but honestly, those are usually the best spots. You can tell the focus here is all about the food. Overall, we left full, happy, and already talking about what we're getting next time. read more

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Banh Xeo (49) and Bo La Lot (48) were tasty and freshly made. One of the best I've tried in the Alief area. Owner was friendly and communicative with good tailored recommendations. Would recommend giving it a try and would come back. read more

This mom & pop restaurant is on our list for one of the best Bun Rieu & Mì Bò Kho we've had in Houston. The Bún rieu has a lot of huyết & gặt & the bò kho meat is very tender which is a very important for a great edible bò kho. The host was very attentive & concerned when we didn't finish the egg rolls & wanted to know why . We had to explain to him that we were stuffed & taking it to go. The complimentary shrimp chips was very appreciative & yummy. The warm complimentary Taro/ Tapioca dessert was also a very nice treat. Not too sweet but just perfectly sweet & yummy. Will definitely come back to try more soon. We highly recommend this place for its cleanliness & of the table setting & decor. It's a great spot for the whole family & food selections. read more

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The food here is delicious!!! They will cook your meet fresh upon order, as you can tell from the very first bite. The service here is outstanding, the boss is so friendly and helpful! Love the vibe too, not fancy but look really clean! We will be back for sure! read more

Delicious food, huge portion, and the owner is super sweet. Makes you feel like warm hearted. 10/10

Our family all had several bánh xèo with seafoods and we were very happy. It was our first visit. Their appetizers were excellent, as it took the cook a few minutes to bring out the fresh bánh xèo to get their outstanding crunchiness/flavor. Service was excellent. The place was clean & spacious. read more

The service and food is super!!! Very good price and quality is way above average. Run by mom and pops i eat here at least once a week. Place is a little Hidden but they have so many dishes that are good i don't mine the drive since i live a bit of ways out. Bun mam is my go to but their rice is perfect as well read more

Hoang Gia - Com tam dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

"doodle while I order my noodle" I rarely give out 5 stars for a restaurant, but Hoang Gia really surpassed my expectations in a fantastic way. I've always drove past this place and always had an itch to visit, but was too afraid this place was going to be a " Point at picture to order place". However, I was able to come with a few friends (also with a wife that spoke Vietnamese) and all of a sudden it wasn't too scary. For a mom and pop shop, Hoang Gia is remarkedly clean and well kept. You'll have the errant young kid doing his homework in the corner table but there's nothing like growing up in the restaurant. Food ranges from noodle soup, appetizers, vermicelli, rice dishes, party trays and chef specials. They give you crab chips when you sit down as an appetizer. You'll also notice that the tables are covered with paper, which is perfect for my toddler to doodle while I order my noodles! :) . I ended up getting the Bun Rieu Dac Biet which came out with chili peppers, veggies to enhance my bowl of noodles. Halfway through, there was a lady that asked me if I needed more broth for my soup, which I kindly and expressed appreciation denied the ever-so kind gesture. They also gave a complimentary home made yogurt to my toddler! Towards the end they gave us some sweet taro soup to top off our taste buds for free. 1) I loved how mom and pop recognizes mom/dad needs with toddler. 2) I love how this place was a hidden gem that I finally got to try 3) Price for food was very reasonable for the amount of food you get 4) The Perks of crab chips, butcher paper counter tops for toddler to draw on, lady offering extra broth, yogurt AND dessert soup. All of which really makes my experience with them very enjoyable. Don't be afraid like I was. Great people inside with great food. Pointing to order works too, but talk to the folks! read more

This was an unsuspecting little restaurant that has a big heart. We went here because we had a friend who wanted some Bánh Hỏi, the Vietnamese woven noodles. The restaurant was clean, and pretty kid friendly. They had butcher paper covering the tables, which to me is great because then my kid could draw on the table and it wouldn't be frowned upon! The owner brought out shrimp chips as an appetizer, and I got the Banh canh soup, which was a huge portion. It was pretty good and my baby loved it. My husband got the Bun Riêu and really enjoyed it as well. It was a decent price. The owner also gave some Che for dessert, which was so sweet of him. I think my favorite part was just how aware and accommodating he was with us having a baby. He brought out an extra bowl when he heard I was planning on sharing my soup with my daughter, along with a pair of scissors. He even offered to have the onions and garnish on the side. When putting stuff down on the table he made sure to put it away from her too so that she didn't burn herself. That level of awareness is next level service and I truly appreciated it! read more

My family and I came here for dinner because we wanted their fish cooked in the oven (cá nướng). It takes 30 minutes for it to be cooked, so I recommend either calling them before arriving or waiting around for the fish to be cooked. They choose really fresh fish to cook. It seems like the fish was fried prior to cooking in the oven to get the extra crispiness, but it was super delicious to put it in spring roll. I am not one to order wonton crisp, but my family wanted it, and it was really crispy and filling with a nice dipping sauce. Their bò lá lốt was decent, but the meat was pretty dry. The owner was super friendly and had time to talk to us personally, so it was overall a great time. The ambiance is nice, nothing formal. Would come here again for their cá nướng. Of note, there are multiple numbers to their restaurant online. One of the numbers doesn't work, but another one does, but sadly I forgot which. read more

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Mình đc ng local giới thiệu đến quán này. Bò lá lốt ăn ngon duy nhất chỉ một góp ý nhỏ là mình chưa nghe vị lá lốt nhiều lắm. Bún đậu mắm tôm đc dọn lên khi còn nóng hỏi giòn tan. Đặc biệt có thể chọn giữa bún thường hoặc bún ép. Góp ý nhỏ của món này là phần mắm tôm nếu đậm đà thêm 1 xíu nữa là xuất sắc luôn. Vck mình sẽ ghé lại quán nếu có dịp. read more

Hoang Gia - Bánh hỏi và bò lấ lốt - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food here is very good and tasty, not blend and watered down for soup. The manager comes out and greets you, good service and friendly. I recommend this place to all whom enjoy Vietnamese foods. read more

Hoang Gia - Front view - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hoang gia restaurant is just the best. Honestly, the food is great, but I keep coming back for the service. The staff is so friendly and they never miss a beat. You really feel taken care of here. If you haven't been, you're missing out read more

Came here to try the Banh Canh because I heard they have over 15 different kinds and it's true! I tried one of the top 5 and it was a combo (there were too many options, I didn't know which one to try so I just picked from top 5). I got the thick broth and it was delicious! My first time having thick broth with banh canh too. The portions are a good size. I had leftovers even after splitting my bowl in two. Their Com Suong was also very juicy and tender if you're not feeling soup. Service was exceptionally friendly; she gave us shrimp chips to start on the house and chè khoai môn to end for desserts! read more

Hoang Gia - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is so good. Highly recommended . Bun dau mam tom and pha lau are the best. Service is pretty good too read more

Hoang Gia - Bun Bun Dau Mam Tom and pha lau are so goood - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Restaurant has been opened for 8 months. Great variety of entrees. I opted for the banh hoi Bo La loi and it was very tasty, moist, and fresh. I liked that the dish came with a variety of herbs. What also stood out were the complementary shrimp chips appetizer and the taro soup for dessert. The young chef came out and spoke with me and I can tell she's passionate about cooking and takes pride in what she presents to her customers. I would definitely return and recommend to others. read more

Hoang Gia - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cá chiên chuẩn giòn...ngon...không tanh. Kèm theo bún, rau, nước mắm, mắm nêm ngon Anh Chủ quán nhiệt tình, dễ thương read more

Hoang Gia - Cá chiên giòn - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We just tried this new restaurant in town for the first time. We really like their great service and delicious banh canh. ordered Hu tieu, banh canh 3 mien, Bún riêu and pennyworth drink (rau ma). In additional we got the chance to their delicious complimentary free tradicional yummy taro dessert, (chè khoai môn). I would recommend this place and come back again for sure. read more

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We love Bun Dau Mam Tom and Banh Xeo here!! Very good customer service!! Come and try here!!!

We stop by here for dinner on a Sunday night, we ordered the Bò Lá Lốt and it was delicious . My only suggestion would be to add just a tad of beef fat to the BLL so it would not be too dry. Just minor thing. The taste was good . The price is very economical . The staff was very courteous and friendly . The atmosphere is just like a regular small ma & pop VN restaurant , no plus, no minus. They also give free cup of Chè Khoai Môn as dessert . read more

Hoang Gia - Chè Khoai Môn - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My mom got takeout from here. The banh mi and the banh canh were delicious. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were the perfect consistency. read more

This is a hidden gem! The restaurant is clean, and the food is fantastic! I've tried many dishes; I like everything, but my most favorite is the cá nướng da giòn. The bún bò Huế, bún riêu, and bánh canh are exceptional! Not to mention their great service--you'll be served complimentary shrimp chips before dining and a free dessert after a tasty meal. I highly recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to come back. read more

best bánh canh in Houston. Staffs are friendly and good service. I would come back and recommend my friends/ family to come here.