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    Ho's Kitchen

    4.6 (63 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pork banh mi
    Paul D.

    I reviewed this place a month ago and now have come back for the banh mi, a French-influenced sandwich. It was the best I've had since Lang Van in Arlington. The key is always *fresh* bread and this was superb. The family that runs it only speaks Vietnamese, but the front staff are good about carrying good news back to the kitchen.

    Lunch special.
    Jana N.

    Great lunch special. I ate the pho and took the bahn mi home. Cozy place. I'll try the grilled chicken next time.

    Interior decor
    Robert P.

    Hello! We have eaten here several times. This particular time we tried the Banh Xeo and the fried chicken wings. In reverse order the friend chicken wings were great and the Banh Xeo split the jury, ranging from very good but not the best I ever had, to "just the way I like it, super crispy!!!" I will post a follow up review of our other visits and the cuisine that we tried. Of note, this is a functional dining experience. Also the service was very friendly and attentive. More to follow.

    Fried egg rolls
    cassandra a.

    I ordered the beef Pho Tai and the egg rolls from Ho's Kitchen. The egg rolls were absolutely delicious: crispy, flavorful, and surprisingly filling, which I really appreciated. I would have preferred a different sauce to pair with them, but honestly they were still 5 stars on their own. The Pho Tai was just okay for me. The portion of beef was generous, which I liked, but I felt like the broth didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping for. Overall, it was a solid first experience. I'll probably give this spot one more try to see what else they have to offer!

    Vietnamese Fried Egg Rolls with Dipping Sauce (fresh and hot).
    Jerry E.

    First time visit. I had a craving for a Banh Mi, and this would be my wife's first time eating Banh Mi. We ordered two of them, both with no Jalapeno's. Sorry, so hungry that we ate them before I had time to take a picture. They were great. My wife was apprehensive, but became a new fan. I added a little Sriracha to spice mine up a little. I work nearby, so this will be added to my work lunch places. We also had an order of Vietnamese Egg Rolls with fish dipping sauce. I usually don't care much for that sauce, but I loved it. It was a little like the clear Thai dipping sauce that I've sometimes had. A little sweet and acidic with just a little spice. Service was good, friendly and fast. Will be back soon.

    Crystal L.

    Solid selection at ho's kitchen when we stopped in for dinner last week! They've recently opened in this new development close to our house by lakeline area and we absolutely love having Vietnamese food options in such close proximity. The kids pho was pretty solid, and hubs rice plate and my vermicelli bowl were both pretty good. The waiter did not get our order right as we ordered a bahn mi to go and we ended up with yet another vermicelli bowl that we had to take to go. We didn't make a big deal but they weren't very on top of service, I had to ask for waters after we ordered to remind them, the check out was swift so I'll give them grace as they're still working out the routine. This place has potential and I hope to see them thrive and kicking off into the groove of things. I do wish there were more veggie options like tofu but everything was still fun and delicious.

    Chicken wings
    Taylor W.

    I have been here a number of times already but this is me actually putting in a review! The pho is pretty good but man.. what keeps me coming back is the chicken wings! I usually don't buy chicken wings at places that don't truly specialize in it but these was smackin' the chili oil and flakes.. geez. I can't get enough of it. The service is good as well! The workers always greet me and take their time getting my order down. I hate that the number isn't logged onto the Google maps so I can call ahead so I just took a picture of the door and call them that way. The first pic is from the very first time I went with a friend - those wings didn't last ten mins

    Pho combo - to go
    Chrissy N.

    Excited Ho's Kitchen finally opened up. We stopped by to pick up our to-go order as we were in a rush and could not do a sit down dinner. The restaurant has an outdoor space so I suppose when the weather is nice, they will have outdoor seating available too. In terms of food. Everything we got was pretty good. Flavor of the grilled pork is on point and has a nice charred flavor, as a traditional Vietnamese grill pork should. Grilled pork banh mi sandwich - 4.5/5 there's a nice ratio of meat and pickled veggies and jalapeño to sandwich. Like I mentioned earlier, their grilled pork has good flavor and the meat has a nice chew but not tough. Pho Bac biet- 4/5 I thought they have great and good meat, to noodle and broth ratio. The soup was a little bit salty for us, but was not a problem as we were eating at home and added a little bit of hot water to to balance the saltiness. To go order it came with all the side veggies and sauce. Grilled pork vermicelli - 4.5/5 very refreshing dish. Again, very good grilled pork and a plus that they have good fish sauce to go with the vermicelli mix. Thumbs up for everyone in our family who have tried it. Spoke to the owner and they said they will be making updates to the menu and will be adding more meat options for their banh mi and vermicelli in the upcoming weeks. We will return to try other items on the menu.

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    Robert H.

    I had curry fried rice with chicken on the lunch special. It was delicious. And plentiful, they don't seem to skimp on portions just because it's on special. Service was great. The hostess was very patient as I tried to decipher the menu, and checked in twice to ask about quality. The dining area is comfortable and pleasant. I'm sure I'll be back to try the other menu items!

    Pho
    Danielle E.

    Ho's Kitchen Ok! So we went for lunch earlier this week and I got the lunch special (1/2 pho and 1/2 banh mi pork sandwich for $13! Such a great deal, bc both portions were generous. The broth was savory, the noodles were fresh and not too mushy, the jalapeños had the right amount of spice and the lime added good flavor. The sandwich bread was crispy and warm. The pork was crispy and was seasoned well. The toppings were also the right portions. We went tonight for dinner and since the lunch special wasn't available at dinner time we simply split a large pho, banh mi, and a delicious plate of chicken fried rice. The rice was as good as going to a hibachi restaurant. The outdoor seating was also wonderful, as the weather has cooled off.

    Spring Rolls with Peanut sauce
    Christina F.

    Based on my local city group on FB, I tried this place out. My husband and I both enjoyed it! On a Saturday afternoon, they were quite busy. They only had a couple tables available. Other then the wall art (*which is pretty funny, when you read all the puns--see picture), they need some other artwork, as all white walls around it, looks like it is missing something. The service was spot on. They brought menus as soon as we sat. Unfortunatly their soda machine was not working, so my husband had to get Diet Coke in a can and glass of ice. I had the Iced Tea (not that great, just get water next time). Wish they offered some other choices for appetizers. Maybe some "Banh-Mi" with making from the sandwhich? Also, miss some type of wontons for soup (like pork)? But, otherwise, the food was good. I like the spring rolls more then my husband. The wrap was too chewy for him. But, I knew what to expect and liked the flavor (*was not expecting meatballs in wrap), but loved the peanut sauce served with it! My husban had the "C1" which was the rice and pork plate (*Think they need to serve it in a bowl, like they do with with the vermicilli bowl..saw at next table. It was was hard to mix the meat, vegtables and rice all on plate). I came and got a very delicious bowl (*think I might get the small next time)..of Pho. I got meatballs (not a big fan of, but ok) and rare meat (*but was cooked well in hot broth). Loved all the accompaniments ( Thai basil, bean sprouts, and lime wedge. Gave jalepenos to my husband). Then, of course, already on table was the Hoison sauce. I ate as much of it as I could! I ate all the parts and most of the broth! Great tasting broth! Will come back again!

    bethany t.

    We can't wait to go back to Ho's Kitchen!!! When we walked in we were impressed by how squeaky clean everything was, and the decor was appropriate for the space. I liked the fun chalkboard type wall, and their puns were goofy enough to bring a smile to my kiddos' faces. The service was fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, and quick. Our food was at our table in a very reasonable time frame, and everything looked perfectly cooked. Our favorite appetizers (that our kids eat as entrees) were the char grilled pork spring rolls, and the egg rolls. The flavors and textures were spot on and delicious. One of our kids begged us to keep ordering more egg rolls - they were perfectly crispy, but not so scalding hot that you couldn't take a bite shortly after you were served. I wouldn't be surprised if the next time we were there he tried ordered three orders (6 total) for just himself. The only thing that wasn't a huge hit with our table was the regular pork spring rolls - but they're supposed to have shrimp and we skipped the shrimp. It probably would have been much more flavorful with the shrimp - so that one's on us. But all the sauces all the spring rolls came with were fantastic. My husband got the large meatball pho, while my son got the small rare beef pho. The small would have been plenty for my sized appetite. All the soup components were tasty, but I have to say the broth was the star of the show. It was seasoned beautifully, and left us feeling warm and happy. We're approaching summer in Austin, but don't be surprised if you see me slurping down a hot bowl of pho in ALL types of weather. It was that good. I ordered a bahn mi, and it was honestly my favorite thing at the table. Super reasonably priced, and was a very generous portion. I had all my kids take a bite so they could enjoy what I was so thoroughly enjoying - and they agreed 10/10. The bread was excellent - soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and perfectly toasted to complement the sandwich ingredients. Everything really was stellar. Will order again. And hopefully frequently. As a family of 5, I would say they are reasonably priced for everything we got. Really no complaints here. I think it's safe to say this is our new favorite Vietnamese place in the Austin area. Check them out for yourself!!

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    I got the bun bo hue for lunch and it was really good. I enjoyed the food here. Great service as well

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    The vegetarian pho and the spring rolls with tofu were excellent as well as the service and atmosphere! I recommend this place!

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    I went back recently, and it was phenomenal. They now have vegetarian dishes. SO GOOD!

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    4.2
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    Highly recommended! Perfect for a date or a group outing. While their phở is fantastic, you must…read moretry the bún bò huế if you like your food with a little spicy kick. My go-to order: Bún Bò Huế (rich, flavorful, and spicy), and Grilled Pork Bánh Mì (perfectly toasted bread with super fresh ingredients). Why I keep coming back: The dining room is always buzzing with energy, yet the service is incredibly fast. You won't have to wait long for your food!

    Henry was a very good server. Seems to enjoy his job. I stopped in for lunch. I have eaten here…read moremany times before. It has been one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants-and one of the only places to serve the Vietnamese pancake that I love. I sat down, getting ready to contemplate the menu. I was shocked to see it was a brand new menu. I asked my server about it, and he concurred that it is a new menu, but that the owners had taken many of the former choices off. . NO more fried rice-always my grandson's favorite. Although I was disappointed when it was time to order, I chose the Mixed Protein Bun. I requested shrimp and eggrolls. It is a bowl filled with rice noodles, shredded lettuce, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and your choice of protein. It also comes with a generous portion of fish sauce. After one bite, I knew that the old chef must have left. My food was so bland. To start with, I don't think it was salted at all..... which quite often affects the flavors negatively. There were no other spices or sauce or anything tasty in my bowl. I was very disappointed. I didn't even eat a quarter of the Bun. I didn't take the rest to go and I won't be returning, unless I see that they have returned to their former style of cooking. So I'll definitely be watching the reviews. It makes me very sad to have to write a negative review, especially about a place. I have enjoyed so much in the past!!!

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    Noodle Alley

    4.3
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    I've gotten the Red Braised Beef Short Rib Noodle twice now for take out. The meat is tasty and…read moretender. I will say they used spinach instead of bok choy for the vegetable but I was ok with that. The service is super fast, too. They provide a spicy chili sauce and vinegary soy sauce if you need an extra kick of spice or flavor.

    We've been here in the past and knew more or less what to expect. There was no line when we went on…read morea Tuesday at 5pm. Ordering was easy and straightforward. It looked like they expanded their menu since the last time we ate here. We opted for a Shoyu Beef Ramen Soup and a Hot Pot Beef Noodle Soup. We grabbed our water cups and a carafe filled with iced water from their beverage fridge, and chose our table to sit at. We chose a location away from the front entrance, which faces west towards the sun. Our food was quickly brought out to us less than 5 minutes later, and our soups were very good. They have a very spicy broth for their Hot Pot Noodle Soup, which P2 really enjoyed. I was also happy with my shoyu ramen, which I thought was seasoned perfectly. The music here wasn't loud and it was easy to carry a conversation. The interior aesthetics of this place reminded me of a Japanese restaurant, despite this restaurant servicing Taiwanese fare. Unfortunately, they don't sell alcohol here. I would have loved to drink a beer here with its solid vibes. I took off a star because of the blinding sunlight that pours into the space. Each time we came, we had to be strategic on where we sat so that we or our friends didn't have to face the sun. But other than that, Noodly Alley continues to be a reliable choice for authentic Taiwanese food.

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    3.9
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    Decent Asian food with a wide variety of options, but nothing to write home about!…read more We stopped by on a Saturday night with a large group and were seated right away. The space is sleek and stylish, and service was fast--though all dishes came out at once instead of being spaced out. Heads up: the egg rolls came four per order, despite the menu and server saying two--so clarify when ordering. Of everything we tried, the Singapore Vermicelli Curry Noodles were the standout. I'd skip the Authentic Red Curry--too watery for my taste. TL;DR: Nice ambiance and quick service, but the food's hit or miss. Great for groups, just manage expectations.

    I was visiting from out of town and stumbled upon this place while looking for places to eat on…read moreyelp. I chose this place due to the wide selection of different Asian cuisines on their menu. I wanted something that would be easy for my Vietnamese parents to eat. Upon walking in, the atmosphere was cute and cozy. The decor was very beautiful and gave me japan vibes with the pretty pink tree. I can definitely see many date nights here in the future. We choose many different dishes off the menu to try and we got the Pad Thai, Vietnamese beef stew (Bo Kho), special pho (Pho đặc biệt), vegetarian pho, shaken beef, short rib pho, etc. Everything tasted authentic and delicious. The food reminded us of home and it was comforting for the cold weather. The service was great as we walked in we were greeted right away and were seated. The food came out fresh and fast. I would definitely recommend this place to all!

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    Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine

    4.3
    (303 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    I've been to this place many times and every time, I love it!…read more First of all, I just love coming here the seating and the space is so relaxing and such a perfect place to eat and talk. And honestly it's better than any fancy restaurant out there. I love the amount of plants in the space and the TV plays cooking videos and it's so nice to watch while waiting for your food! Speaking of waiting for your food, the food comes out super quick! Within 1 minute of ordering my drink, it came out! And a couple minutes after follows the food. The service is amazing as well, the servers are super sweet and are very quick to serve you and get what you need. The menu offers a bunch of things, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and the drinks! I love how the desserts and drinks are also Vietnamese (most of the time I notice restaurants tend to have the basic selection of fountain drinks and desserts, but this restaurant has a wide variety of drinks and desserts so you can try something new every time you come here!) Most of all, there's a bunch of vegan dishes which I absolutely love. The food is always delicious I've been trying the vegan dishes recently and I love them a lot (as someone who doesn't like vegan dishes normally)! The chicken pho is also so delicious it tastes better than I make it at home! So much flavor. The drinks are so good as well. They also give you a big portion and I normally have leftovers, but the portion size is amazing for the price that you pay. It's definitely more affordable and such a bang for your buck. This is definitely a spot to try and trust me, you'll probably fall in love! If I was an Austin tourist I would definitely hit up this restaurant. I could go on and on about this restaurant.

    We got a lot of food here and family styled everything. Everything was delicious! The standout dish…read morefor me was the salt and pepper calamari! SOOOO good. Probably the best calamari I've ever had. Great flavor and fresh tasting. Would come back just to get this. Service was just ok - we had a large group and we took up 2 tables that were sitting back to back. The server kept walking back and forth between our 2 tables and kept bumping into my chair/bag which was really annoying me. Other than that, I'd just like to point out that their prices are on the higher side for Viet food. It gave bougie Viet food vibes from the prices, which I thought was unreasonable since the ambiance wasn't anything special or over the top. Probably wouldn't come back unless I was craving their calamari.

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    View from the door (my lunch visible in the brown bag)
    View from the door (my lunch visible in the brown bag)
    Fine Vermicelli Wraps with Cured Pork - Banh Hoi & Nem Nuong, $17.95. Listed under appetizers but ordered as a main.
    Fine Vermicelli Wraps with Cured Pork - Banh Hoi & Nem Nuong, $17.95. Listed under appetizers but ordered as a main.
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    V Cafe

    4.3
    (150 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    A lovely spot in a strip mall that I'm told has really good Vermicelli. I didn't get the bowl, but…read morehusband and I did order some Bahn Mi and they were both great. The veggies tasted fresh and the tofu in mine was so well seasoned. He got his with pork and said that it was cooked perfectly. The fresh jalapeno in them offered the perfect amount of kick too. We were super satisfied after, great Lunch spot for sure. It seems bigger than it is, there is little seating, but I haven't see this place packed yet. They have a self-serve water station next to the cash register. The restrooms are clean as well. The servers were fast and nice. There's a donut shop nearby so we stopped in there after our meals so we could each get a little sweet treat. Go to this strip if you're in the area, you'll have a good time.

    Met a friend here last week to have lunch before we walked over to nearby salon to get our nails…read moredone. It's conveniently located in the same shopping center! We both ordered beef brisket and steak pho and it was so much we took some home. I asked just to add two vegetable items but they added carrots too, which was fine but not what I had ordered. We both enjoyed the food but it did took a while to get it even though there weren't many people there. My friend ordered a hot tea after and we had to check with the person who took our order to a few times to see when it would come. I look forward to going back and trying their vermicelli!

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    King Noodle

    3.0
    (254 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    We've lived near King Noodle for some time and always thought that this place didn't serve…read moreauthentic Asian cuisine. It turns out King Noodle started as a Vietnamese restaurant serving pho but now also serves traditional Chinese dishes not found anywhere else in Austin (that I know of). For this visit, we tried their pho. P2 wanted pho and I obliged. Our server didn't understand Vietnamese, so that was a bit of a red flag considering good, authentic Vietnamese restaurants typically have workers who spoke Vietnamese fluently. It took about 15 minutes for our pho to come out, a long time to wait from what we're used to from other Vietnamese restaurants (usually 5 min). But when we tried the broth, we were pleasantly surprised to find that it was enjoyable. I noticed that the broth wasn't as thick and packed with flavor as in other Vietnamese restaurants; it was pleasant and drinkable. I usually have a hard time finishing the pho broth because it's too rich in fat, but I liked how I could do so at King Noodle. They also added a good amount of noodles and meat. We noticed that the meat was precooked before being added to the broth, so it was hard to tell if the meat was fresh. We also tried their jasmine green tea. I would avoid it as they just use a cheap tea bag in a teapot and charge $2 for it. We were impressed at their extensive Chinese menu and would like to revisit to try out some of those dishes!

    Posting this as a heads up for anybody planning on visiting King noodle anytime soon. On Google…read moremaps it shows that it is open and on every other source it shows that it is open, but it is indeed not. Looks like it was just randomly abandoned one day. Fish tank is still on with living fish inside and condiments are still left all over the table. Hopefully somebody is tending to the live animals that are in this restaurant. I attached the paper that is taped on the front door, stating that they owe the city a lot of money in missing/late payments.

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    Tea Pillar

    Tea Pillar

    4.5
    (68 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Overall: 3.7/5 [dine in]…read more Unfortunately this place is closing down on May 24, 2026 due to failed lease negotiations with the landlord. We made the drive up north to try it before they close since they carry some Vietnamese snacks that are hard to find in Austin. Their menu is extensive covering drinks, desserts, and snacks so it took us a while to decide on our order. All their drinks are lactose free which was great to hear. The staff was nice but it did take a while for everything to come out. Peppermint Pandan Latte / Sam Dua Bac Ha ($6.95) + Crystal Boba ($0.95): We got this at 75% sweet and it was delicious. You can distinctly taste both the peppermint and pandan and it was really refreshing. Matcha Lover ($8.75): We got this at 75% sweet as well. It is a matcha latte with matcha foam, matcha pudding, and matcha mochi. We were not huge fans of this one. The foam was really thick and creamy which made it hard to mix, and the drink had a strange taste that we think came from the flour on the matcha mochi. I think it would have been better if we had eaten the mochi off the top first before mixing everything together. Popcorn Chicken ($8.75): This was okay. They used a different type of batter than what I am used to and it was pretty bland. I didn't like the chili dipping sauce either. Taiwanese popcorn chicken is still way better to me. Mixed Soft Rice Paper With Full Topping / BT Phoi Suong Full Topping ($14): This was our first time having banh trang tron with dried meat and seafood toppings. It also came with a sliced hard boiled egg instead of quail eggs. Very interesting and different. I really wished it came with tamarind sauce because that was the one flavor I felt was missing and would have tied everything together. The portion size also felt a bit small for the price.

    We ordered the Matcha lover and Lemongrass Orange Peach Black tea. Very nice setting, lovely…read morestaffs, drinks are just sweet enough for us at 1/2 sweet and do have tea fragrance nicely. Normally you can lose the tea essence with the fruity and matcha flavors. We loved these. Will stop by again.

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    Matcha cream brûlée and Earl gray milk tea - both were good!
    Matcha cream brûlée and Earl gray milk tea - both were good!
    Interior
    Interior
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    Juicy Claws Restaurant

    4.0
    (124 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Recently reopened under new ownership. I'm 99% certain that the new owners used to run the now…read moreclosed Mandala Kitchen on South Lamar. They brought a lot of their old menu with them which is great because I loved their viet food. The banh khot (turmeric pancakes) are still delicious, and their "chef's special" which is a very generous portion of fried fish filets in a tamarind sauce is a phenomenal dish, one that I'd come just to eat. The fish is fried super well and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. Don't sleep on the wings either. Good size, cooked perfectly (crispy and not dry). They're still transitioning from the old juicy claws menu so not everything on the old menu is available yet. But what is available is fantastic. The service is also friendly and kind. They're still clearly working out some kinks at the moment but give them some grace and you'll be rewarded with a really fantastic meal.

    We really enjoyed the shrimp and crab here. We asked for bread, so we could dip it in the sauce -…read moresuper yummy! The server was so chilled and helpful. We asked him to mix all the sauces into one and he did that for us. We came in late, so there weren't too many people at the restaurant. Ambiance is not very upscale because it was very nice with big pics of food plates and a seafood theme. They also have Thai food and options for your veggies friends too :)

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    Ho's Kitchen - vietnamese - Updated June 2026

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