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Anyone who's had traditional Vietnamese food is going to come to expect a normal dishes from the standard spring rolls to the world famous pho. It's my first time at a vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant and I wasn't disappointed, but I also wasn't blown away in terms of value to taste, but it's a great vegetarian restaurant. The dining room is clean and I decided to walk in because nobody answered the phone but I could see why they're always busy so if you call and they don't answer just go inside in order to go. I had the Bi Cuon which was tasty the traditional Vietnamese spring roll with fresh greens and wrapped in semi hard rice paper for $6.50. I don't see the value it's too expensive to get a spring roll cut it in half to make it seem like I have four rolls for $6.50. I'd rather go somewhere else maybe Chipotle and turn my dish vegetarian with rice, lettuce, salsa, vegetables fajitas, but I understand you can't compare restaurants but I compare the food to price to value. The overall spring roll is great taste fresh love the dipping sauce I was a little worried that the vegetarian fish sauce for dipping wouldn't taste traditional, but it does tangy garlic spicy sweet a little too sweet in my opinion overall it's a great dish. The Bun Cha Gio Bi has the better value to dollar to taste for its price point. I love the fresh herbs with the fresh bouncy vegetables and when you add all the vegetables noodles and a semi too sweet fish sauce for dipping the noodles and vegetables does help by taking away the two sweet sauce. It's a great taste with the eggrolls and I had the air fry it when I took it home as long as you air fry or crisp up the eggrolls it's a good dish, it tastes traditional, and I'm a little surprised, which is awesome.
This is a great place to come if you are vegetarian or need to eat vegetarian or want to eat vegetarian. My favorite here is the salted tofu - crispy, salty, simply delicious. The last I tried is the pho. The pho soup is overall better than other pho I've tasted before, but it is not my favorite. The vegetarian ham has a great taste and texture. Not a fan of the vegetarian beef though. The tofu was ok. The caramelized fish in clay pot is ok,but it was thin and a bit too sweet. My mom loves the bun hue, and she has it everytime.
Delicious vegetarian options are in abundance here, but meat is not. Every single item on the menu here is vegetarian, but if you eat meat, you won't miss it given how flavorful and fresh the food is. I do have to mention that one could be misled with how some of the dishes are named: for example, they have a dish called Heo Quay Kho Ngũ Vị (Five Spices Roasted Pork), but it is actually an (excellent) tofu dish meant to imitate pork. There's no indication in either the Vietnamese or English name that this is imitation pork rather than real pork. Since this restaurant does explicitly label themselves as a Vegetarian restaurant, that might be obvious to most. But I think it would be helpful to label the imitation dishes as such to make it more clear for those who may not know. I came here with a big group of friends so I was able to try plenty of things. My favorites were the Mango Salad and the Five Spices Roasted Pork, and even though I ate A LOT, I didn't walk out feeling bloated or heavy. Service is friendly, the zen interior design of the restaurant is cute and photogenic, and there's plenty of parking. This restaurant is in Bellaire, and even though it's a bit further down the road from Chinatown, it is well worth the drive. Ambiance: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5
This is NOT the place to go if you want meat (even their "meat" dishes are from vegan-based). But that being said, the food is really good and the restaurant can accompany both small and large parties. Place is more for casual get-togethers. Easy to find parking (in a lot). I highly recommend getting the spring rolls and mango salad (do not skip on this one) for their appetizers. I got the roast "pork" dish and was pleasantly surprised how flavorful and crispy it was. Great portions too. Good service: Workers very attentive, food came out quickly, and came by periodically to check up on us. Just know though, you pay at the register (we were waiting for the check and did not realize that). Highly recommend for a Asian-Viet vegan restaurant!
Heard by word of mouth that Huong Sen was good, so a group of us went to check it out. I really liked how they decorated the restaurant. Service was good, accommodating a party of 9. The food was so delicious! Everything vegan. I can't decide which is my favorite. Appetizers ordered: bi cuon (spring rolls), cha gio chay (eggrolls), goi xoai (mango salad w/ crispy crackers) Entrees: Bun hue (vegan bun bo hue, spicy and portion was larger than expected), nam va dau hu kho to (tofu + mushroom, the sauce was so savory & addicting), heo kho ngu vi (crispy, fried tofu) Really enjoyed dinner and a fun outing!
My grandma is a Buddhist vegetarian and I've been on the hunt for places she can eat at. A friend recommended this place and I finally had the chance to bring my grandma! Not all of their menu items are Buddhist vegetarian friendly, but there were a good amount of items that are. The interior here is pretty spacious and there are booths that are tucked away. There's no large party tables, but we were a party of 5 and they had a table that fit us. We ordered the Cha Gio Chay as an appetizer and these were arguable my grandma's favorite--she ate 3 of these and she usually has a small appetite. These were nicely crisped and paired really well with the vegetarian nuoc mam. We also got the Bun Cha Gio which was another one of my grandma's favorites, she ended up eating most of the bowl (we family-styled the meal). The fried rice was good, though I do wish the portion size was a bit larger. It had a nice wok flavor and the rice was not soggy at all. The salted tofu was my favorite dish by far--super airy and crispy and lightly salted. The caramelized fish was also good, although on the salty side--it pairs really well with the complementary rice. Lastly, we got the snow pea leaves without garlic--these were cooked very well and were still flavorful despite no garlic. Overall, a great experience and I will be bringing my grandma back!
Always on a look out for a good vegetarian place cause my parents are vegetarian and I have a few friends that love vegetarian food as well! Came across Huong Sen on IG and decided to check them out! Boy were they way out there! I don't think I've ventured this deep into Bellaire before! Ample parking, and restaurant was fairly nice... not huge but not super tiny either! They had a lotus flower display that the kiddos loved! The menu was small but lots to choose from! I've been looking for a good mango salad and this one was delicious! Came with rice crackers and a vegan fish sauce and lots of herbs! Super refreshing! The spring rolls were also fantastic! They have things like eggroll vermicelli, vegan eggrolls, vegan pork and vegan lemongrass chicken, as well as a tamarind soup! I loved the sauce in the lemongrass chicken, and my friend loved the roasted pork dish, though I didn't like the texture as much. I wish the lemongrass chicken had more lemongrass and was slightly a little less sweet! Mushroom salad was on the sweet side as well. Kids loved the mushroom pho! Overall, great vegetarian food.. alright service, I think they were a bit overwhelmed by how crowded it was.. but good price for everything we ordered! Will take my parents next time they visit!
Huong Sen was delicious! This is one of our favorite vegetarian places in the Chinatown area. It is a few minutes further than the main Chinatown area. All items are vegetarian on the menu. We've tried multiple items on the menu and each has been tasty. My favorite is the spicy noodle soup, which contains multiple different types of fake meat in a tasty, spicy broth. Know that it does have a spicy kick to it. Know that although they take your order at your table, you actually pay for food at the register up front.
The food reminds me of temple food, where the food is made and served by priests. If you ever have a chance to be invited to a meal served by the priest, take it. The is truly the next best. I highly recommend the Mango Salad, with juliennes of carrots, mango, cucumber with bits of red peppers, egg plants and chopped bay leaves and wonton wrapper flakes. Use the shrimp crackers to scoop the salad into your mouth. Yummy!. The other dish was the Canh Chua or Sweet and Sour Soup. The soup was full of bean sprouts, button mushrooms, tomatoes, celery, tofu and okra. The traditional way to devour this soup is to pour a portion into a smaller bowl and add white rice. The broth was yummy. The service was attentive and the restaurant was quiet, a pleasant place to sit and enjoy your meal. I would definitely return.
10/10. My favorite go to place for vegetarian food. Worth the price. Soup is huge.. definitely worth it
Wow, wish they have a delicious Vietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant like this in ATL!!! OMG the Bún Huế Chay (Spicy Noodle Soup) is my fav!!! The flavor is on point & the Chile Lemongrass Sate is fire!!! The Canh Chua (Hot & Sour Soup) & Cá Kho Tộ (Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot) are flavorful as well. Even the name of this place is lovely. Hương Sen means Lotus Flower (my favorite flower), hence the beautiful Lotus interior decor. Def will come back when I'm in town to try other dishes on the menu!!
I have been to this Hương Sen restaurant a few times. Today, my friend and I came here for a late lunch. Their food always tastes so good. I like their ginger lemongrass cold tea drink; it's so refreshing. The restaurant is very small and cozy, but it has beautiful decorations and a temple interior design. Their service is always good. The owner is a very nice person. I would definitely recommend that everyone come here to try out their vegetarian dishes. You won't be disappointed.
3 months ago
Great food! Party of 4 spent around $115 (plus tips) for 4 spicy vegetarian phở (one specially requested not spicy, so adjustments allowed!), 1 fried rice, and 2 deserts (good portion size to share among 4!). Service was speedy: you pay up front after your meal but every dish and utensil was brought to us efficiently. Very beautiful restaurant! read more
The eggplant was really good. Very pretty and colorful place. Not the biggest place inside but the service was quick and pleasant. Went on Chinese New Year and it was packed with a line extending out of the door. I would come back and try more items. read more
3 months ago
Their dry sate is a must-have to pair with every dish, it keeps me coming back every time. I tried their canh chua this time, it was okay; savory and sour. Heo Kho Ngu Vi is always perfect, crispy, and hot. read more
Anyone who's had traditional Vietnamese food is going to come to expect a normal dishes from the standard spring rolls to the world famous pho. It's my first time at a vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant and I wasn't disappointed, but I also wasn't blown away in terms of value to taste, but it's a great vegetarian restaurant. The dining room is clean and I decided to walk in because nobody answered the phone but I could see why they're always busy so if you call and they don't answer just go inside in order to go. I had the Bi Cuon which was tasty the traditional Vietnamese spring roll with fresh greens and wrapped in semi hard rice paper for $6.50. I don't see the value it's too expensive to get a spring roll cut it in half to make it seem like I have four rolls for $6.50. I'd rather go somewhere else maybe Chipotle and turn my dish vegetarian with rice, lettuce, salsa, vegetables fajitas, but I understand you can't compare restaurants but I compare the food to price to value. The overall spring roll is great taste fresh love the dipping sauce I was a little worried that the vegetarian fish sauce for dipping wouldn't taste traditional, but it does tangy garlic spicy sweet a little too sweet in my opinion overall it's a great dish. The Bun Cha Gio Bi has the better value to dollar to taste for its price point. I love the fresh herbs with the fresh bouncy vegetables and when you add all the vegetables noodles and a semi too sweet fish sauce for dipping the noodles and vegetables does help by taking away the two sweet sauce. It's a great taste with the eggrolls and I had the air fry it when I took it home as long as you air fry or crisp up the eggrolls it's a good dish, it tastes traditional, and I'm a little surprised, which is awesome. read more
This is a great place to come if you are vegetarian or need to eat vegetarian or want to eat vegetarian. My favorite here is the salted tofu - crispy, salty, simply delicious. The last I tried is the pho. The pho soup is overall better than other pho I've tasted before, but it is not my favorite. The vegetarian ham has a great taste and texture. Not a fan of the vegetarian beef though. The tofu was ok. The caramelized fish in clay pot is ok,but it was thin and a bit too sweet. My mom loves the bun hue, and she has it everytime. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Delicious vegetarian options are in abundance here, but meat is not. Every single item on the menu here is vegetarian, but if you eat meat, you won't miss it given how flavorful and fresh the food is. I do have to mention that one could be misled with how some of the dishes are named: for example, they have a dish called Heo Quay Kho Ngũ Vị (Five Spices Roasted Pork), but it is actually an (excellent) tofu dish meant to imitate pork. There's no indication in either the Vietnamese or English name that this is imitation pork rather than real pork. Since this restaurant does explicitly label themselves as a Vegetarian restaurant, that might be obvious to most. But I think it would be helpful to label the imitation dishes as such to make it more clear for those who may not know. I came here with a big group of friends so I was able to try plenty of things. My favorites were the Mango Salad and the Five Spices Roasted Pork, and even though I ate A LOT, I didn't walk out feeling bloated or heavy. Service is friendly, the zen interior design of the restaurant is cute and photogenic, and there's plenty of parking. This restaurant is in Bellaire, and even though it's a bit further down the road from Chinatown, it is well worth the drive. Ambiance: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 read more
2 years ago
This is NOT the place to go if you want meat (even their "meat" dishes are from vegan-based). But that being said, the food is really good and the restaurant can accompany both small and large parties. Place is more for casual get-togethers. Easy to find parking (in a lot). I highly recommend getting the spring rolls and mango salad (do not skip on this one) for their appetizers. I got the roast "pork" dish and was pleasantly surprised how flavorful and crispy it was. Great portions too. Good service: Workers very attentive, food came out quickly, and came by periodically to check up on us. Just know though, you pay at the register (we were waiting for the check and did not realize that). Highly recommend for a Asian-Viet vegan restaurant! read more
2 years ago
Heard by word of mouth that Huong Sen was good, so a group of us went to check it out. I really liked how they decorated the restaurant. Service was good, accommodating a party of 9. The food was so delicious! Everything vegan. I can't decide which is my favorite. Appetizers ordered: bi cuon (spring rolls), cha gio chay (eggrolls), goi xoai (mango salad w/ crispy crackers) Entrees: Bun hue (vegan bun bo hue, spicy and portion was larger than expected), nam va dau hu kho to (tofu + mushroom, the sauce was so savory & addicting), heo kho ngu vi (crispy, fried tofu) Really enjoyed dinner and a fun outing! read more
2 years ago
My grandma is a Buddhist vegetarian and I've been on the hunt for places she can eat at. A friend recommended this place and I finally had the chance to bring my grandma! Not all of their menu items are Buddhist vegetarian friendly, but there were a good amount of items that are. The interior here is pretty spacious and there are booths that are tucked away. There's no large party tables, but we were a party of 5 and they had a table that fit us. We ordered the Cha Gio Chay as an appetizer and these were arguable my grandma's favorite--she ate 3 of these and she usually has a small appetite. These were nicely crisped and paired really well with the vegetarian nuoc mam. We also got the Bun Cha Gio which was another one of my grandma's favorites, she ended up eating most of the bowl (we family-styled the meal). The fried rice was good, though I do wish the portion size was a bit larger. It had a nice wok flavor and the rice was not soggy at all. The salted tofu was my favorite dish by far--super airy and crispy and lightly salted. The caramelized fish was also good, although on the salty side--it pairs really well with the complementary rice. Lastly, we got the snow pea leaves without garlic--these were cooked very well and were still flavorful despite no garlic. Overall, a great experience and I will be bringing my grandma back! read more
Always on a look out for a good vegetarian place cause my parents are vegetarian and I have a few friends that love vegetarian food as well! Came across Huong Sen on IG and decided to check them out! Boy were they way out there! I don't think I've ventured this deep into Bellaire before! Ample parking, and restaurant was fairly nice... not huge but not super tiny either! They had a lotus flower display that the kiddos loved! The menu was small but lots to choose from! I've been looking for a good mango salad and this one was delicious! Came with rice crackers and a vegan fish sauce and lots of herbs! Super refreshing! The spring rolls were also fantastic! They have things like eggroll vermicelli, vegan eggrolls, vegan pork and vegan lemongrass chicken, as well as a tamarind soup! I loved the sauce in the lemongrass chicken, and my friend loved the roasted pork dish, though I didn't like the texture as much. I wish the lemongrass chicken had more lemongrass and was slightly a little less sweet! Mushroom salad was on the sweet side as well. Kids loved the mushroom pho! Overall, great vegetarian food.. alright service, I think they were a bit overwhelmed by how crowded it was.. but good price for everything we ordered! Will take my parents next time they visit! read more
8 months ago
The food is very delicious. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Price is reasonable for a vegetarian restaurant. I will come back read more
Huong Sen was delicious! This is one of our favorite vegetarian places in the Chinatown area. It is a few minutes further than the main Chinatown area. All items are vegetarian on the menu. We've tried multiple items on the menu and each has been tasty. My favorite is the spicy noodle soup, which contains multiple different types of fake meat in a tasty, spicy broth. Know that it does have a spicy kick to it. Know that although they take your order at your table, you actually pay for food at the register up front. read more
The food reminds me of temple food, where the food is made and served by priests. If you ever have a chance to be invited to a meal served by the priest, take it. The is truly the next best. I highly recommend the Mango Salad, with juliennes of carrots, mango, cucumber with bits of red peppers, egg plants and chopped bay leaves and wonton wrapper flakes. Use the shrimp crackers to scoop the salad into your mouth. Yummy!. The other dish was the Canh Chua or Sweet and Sour Soup. The soup was full of bean sprouts, button mushrooms, tomatoes, celery, tofu and okra. The traditional way to devour this soup is to pour a portion into a smaller bowl and add white rice. The broth was yummy. The service was attentive and the restaurant was quiet, a pleasant place to sit and enjoy your meal. I would definitely return. read more
1 year ago
10/10. My favorite go to place for vegetarian food. Worth the price. Soup is huge.. definitely worth it read more
Wow, wish they have a delicious Vietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant like this in ATL!!! OMG the Bún Huế Chay (Spicy Noodle Soup) is my fav!!! The flavor is on point & the Chile Lemongrass Sate is fire!!! The Canh Chua (Hot & Sour Soup) & Cá Kho Tộ (Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot) are flavorful as well. Even the name of this place is lovely. Hương Sen means Lotus Flower (my favorite flower), hence the beautiful Lotus interior decor. Def will come back when I'm in town to try other dishes on the menu!! read more
2 years ago
I have been to this Hương Sen restaurant a few times. Today, my friend and I came here for a late lunch. Their food always tastes so good. I like their ginger lemongrass cold tea drink; it's so refreshing. The restaurant is very small and cozy, but it has beautiful decorations and a temple interior design. Their service is always good. The owner is a very nice person. I would definitely recommend that everyone come here to try out their vegetarian dishes. You won't be disappointed. read more
2 years ago
DELICIOUS Vegetarian restaurant Small, but cute and cozy place. Service was great! Everything ordered was DELICIOUS read more
4 years ago
I played vegan roulette with google maps landed here. The prices are average. everything except the service was brilliant, but to be fair she was an army of one .the other servers taking lunch during peak rush. Many vegan choices. They will also remove fish sauce from Things to make vegan. A first choice of its not during lunch hour read more
Pretty far west. My Vegan friend took me there. It's a beautifully decorated restaurant. The music is calming and the customer service is great. We shared the hot and sour soup and egg rolls. That's enough for two. The food was good but I didn't find it delicious. Maybe the vermicelli dishes are better which we might try next time. You pay at the register. read more
If you're vegetarian, Huong Sen is a fantastic spot for some authentic Vietnamese food. They've got all the classics but made it vegetarian like pho, bun bo hue, and flavorful vermicelli bowls to name a few. I tried their bun hue huong sen (vegetarian spicy noodle soup) and it was flavorful and satisfied my noodle craving even though I'm not vegetarian! The vibe inside is super calm, giving off zen buddhist temple vibes with traditional harp music playing and the sound of water. Plus, the staff is friendly and the food comes out fast. There is plenty of seating and table booths, and a big parking lot outside too. read more
The food here is excellent. It makes me forget there is a really sus massage place within 10 feet of this place. Who knows what sort of magic is happening in that facility. It's nice to be able to eat peaceful Buddhist cuisine knowing nothing shady is happening around you. This place is vegan btw. Just in case you didn't know. read more
9 months ago
I can't count the number of times I've been here. It's my go to place for vegetarian Vietnamese dishes without sacrificing traditional flavors. Every time I'm there, I'm greeted by a polite smile from one of the staff. They speak in a calm and collected manner and are very patient with explaining menu items if it's your first time. I am also obsessed with the interior. All of the furniture is basically wood or what looks like wood lol, and the leafy decorations along with Buddha sculptures take me to a place of zen and peace which reflects the vibe that they're going for. There's usually soft harp music playing in the background, similar to sounds you would hear at a temple or a yoga class. The staff members wear uniforms, which makes things look more neat and orderly. The restaurant itself is clean and well kept. Unfortunately, during this visit I was starving from the Houston humidity and wolfed down my meal before taking photos of the food lol. I ordered the bún giò chả bị (Number 11) and my mom ordered the bún Huế (Number 10). Both entree items taste amazing and fresh with good portions. The bún giò is essentially a rice noodle salad with fish sauce and egg rolls. The bún Huế is a broth noodle with pieces of "beef", mushrooms, and tofu skin. I highly recommend it for a first timer. The only thing I'd nitpick is that prices are increasing, but that's just with the cost of everything going up. Just sucks I can't get the same dish for $7 anymore. Besides that, check Huong Sen out for some awesome Vietnamese vegetarian food! read more
A vietnamese vegetarian place that has a great selection of dishes that make you wonder if you're actually eating anything meat-based. The answer? you aren't. This is tucked away from the busy-ness of the "main" bellaire area with plenty of parking to be had. We got: Spicy noodle soup: One bowl is enough to share between 3 people if you plan on getting other dishes. Solid broth, noodles, and "meats" inside Lemongrass chicken: Chunks of "chicken" in a salty sauce. Definitely delicious but on the saltier side Fried egg tofu and mushrooms: Deliciously fried egg tofu + mushrooms in a similar sauce as above. Still worth getting, as the egg tofu is perfectly fried. Service is solid and pricing is on the slightly higher side (~$12-14 per entree?) but definitely a good stop if you're vegetarian (or not!) and looking for a great place to eat! read more
Huong Sen (loosely translated to "fragrant lotus") is a Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant in a relatively quiet center that's a bit high (drive in at an angle!). Unlike many Asian eateries in Chinatown, I found the decor well thought out and zen-like. It almost has a cozy tea shop feel, but I'm perhaps influenced by the cute traditional tea pots and cups that were used as decoration and wooden accents. I have been a strict vegetarian for almost a decade now but I haven't eaten at many Vietnamese vegetarian restaurants and because of that, most of what I prefer stem from my omnivorous days. Sad, because I love Vietnamese food! Why? We also don't eat alliums and Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine (like American) does use alliums. Luckily, you can request for no alliums and my dad was with us (the Vietnamese speaker) so there wasn't much struggling involved... other than when he told our waitress to not add any onions and garlic and leeks showed up in the Hu Tieu Mi Chay... so you've got to be VERY specific. This place doesn't serve all the Vietnamese dishes that you'd find at most Vietnamese establishments. They have (off the top of my head) a few sides that are eaten with rice, hot pot, and noodle soup dishes (with one cold rice noodle dish) with some appetizers. They also have one fried rice dish. My go-to Viet dishes are com tam (broken rice served with "fish" sauce) and bun rieu (traditionally seafood - crab - and tomato based). They don't have either. I do like bun (cold vermicelli dish) but it isn't great as leftovers and as I wasn't that hungry, I passed on it. The noodle soups they do have seem to use the same base... which is probably why they offer only those. I settled on pho chay, or vegetarian beef noodle soup. Hubby got Hu Tieu Mi... which I can't really describe because I never really order it. I got it for him because it has both rice and egg noodles. I did taste it and the pho broth is more flavorful by far... hello, MSG and sugar! The hu Tieu broth was bland in comparison. My pho reminded me a little of what I remember about non-veg pho, though it's missing animal bits and flavor. So kudos to them! Coupled with the oyster sauce, fresh herbs, and lime (i would have liked more lime wedges), I was pretty content. I must say that even though they know no alliums and the soup base is safe for us, they rely on sauce additives to get to the final product - a finishing sauce, I suppose. Those sauces quite possibly DO contain alliums. This was the case for the spicy noodle soup two others in my group got ON THE SIDE. The dish tasted okay. The sauces (looked like a paste?) probably would had added oomph. In fact, my pho automatically came with vegetarian oyster sauce (tasted safe) as well as what smelled like sriracha and hot chili oil (are NOT smell safe) in a small sauce dish. I requested for another sauce dish of only the oyster sauce. If cross contamination is a deal breaker and you're also about sauce, know sauces are suspicious here. I remember restaurants keeping these condiments on the table for you to get at will, but they don't have that here. Maybe it's COVID-related or maybe they're just fancy. Okay, let's cut to the chase. Nice environment, fairly nice staff, decent tasting [mostly] allium-free renditions of some noodle soups. Menu could have more variety but it clearly didn't stop the other patrons (the place was mostly full by the time we left); I guess I'm biased since they don't sell my favorite dishes. They don't even have my favorite dessert drink. Value? It's in a smaller bowl and more expensive (average: $13/bowl) than San San, who also serves Vietnamese noodle soups (my favorite bun rieu included). Everyone at the table finished theirs except for me because I had a wonderful froyo smoothie 2 hours before (NO REGRETS). I would like to come back and try some non-noodle dishes to get a better idea of their offerings, but based on this one visit, it's not bad, if on the pricey side. I'm mostly glad there are some other places to eat at when my go-to vegetarian eatery where we can eat everything is closed (which was why we all came on this occasion, haha). I wish they switched to recyclable to-go containers though. They used styrofoam, so I take back my thought on them being fancy. read more
I cannot believe I am saying this but I have tried every single item on their menu and no pictures to show unless I expose my hangry aunts and uncles. I will take individual food photos when I can and post in the future. If you or anyone in your family who are vegetarian or "an chay," then this is your restaurant! Number one do chay (Vegetarian food) restaurant in Houston per this girl. My family and I have been coming here for years! Ambiance is relaxing, clean, nicely decorated (besides this one random chair at the booth... can you spot it?). Speaking of decor, this is the nicest Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to. Prices are reasonable. If you order any of their soup noodles, it only comes in one size but a lot. I can easily share it with another person unless I'm extremely hungry. Each one are delicious but personal favorite for their noodle soup is Bun Hue Huong Sen - it's a tad spicy but I love it, especially with the side of sate chili and fresh vegetables. For rice entree to share, my family and I enjoy their dau hu rang sate (fried tofu with chili oil) and nam xao sau ot (mushroom with lemongrass clay pot). Honestly, all their clay pots are delicious so give any a try! I have family members who don't eat vegetarian (including my tough and picky eaters, my brother and younger cousin) enjoy their clay pots. Canh chua is alright. My mom makes it better but we still enjoyed it. Another favorite, especially in hot, humid weather is bun cha goi, bi chay. Servers are always friendly and attentive. A downside are some of their hot tea pots and tea cups have chips so be careful. We usually pay at the register up front. For anyone who drives a low car, be careful cause the way into their parking lot can be quite steep and there's a lot of glass on the right side. Tip for those who 'an chay' for Buddhism reasons: be sure to check the ingredients listed, especially for the older folks who doesn't read English. There are some entrees with green onions, scallions, onions, etc. When in doubt, let the server know. read more
A friend decided to try out vegetarian restaurant and chose this one so it was the 1st time we were here. Surprisingly the restaurant decor is very nice. We really like it. On the food side it was OK. I have to admit I'm not a vegetarian person. Other people claimed that it tasted as good as the regular food and you can't tell the differences. But honestly I can tell the different lol. Of course it can't taste the same as regular food since these are vegetarian. Presentation was good, by the look it does look like a regular bun Bo hue or Mu Quang, etc.... If you like vegetarian then surely this your place. read more
3 years ago
Love it!! First time I visited it, but definitely I will go back! Love the decoration, the service was great, the waitress was attentive and helpful. Food was delicious read more
This place is perfect if you want something light or healthy. They also have more hearty dishes available. For appetizers I ordered the mushroom spring rolls and crispy rolls. Both were vegetarian and delicious! I also got a veggie bowl (I forgot the name of it) but it was packed with toppings and super tasty. My husband had the lemongrass chicken which came with a huge pot of white rice. To accompany our meal we had lemongrass & ginger tea which is served cold. Everything was great and the atmosphere in the restaurant is really relaxing and quaint. read more
4 years ago
Located in a nondescript strip mall, Huong Sen proves the adage you can't judge a book by its cover. The inside is beautiful with dark wood accents evoking temples with loads of real plants. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable and guided us in our meal selection We started with Cha Gio Chay (Vegan crispy spring rolls). Served piping hot they were quite good, but the stars of the show were yet to come. We shared Bun Hue Huang Sen (spicy noodle soup) It was spicy, tart with just a hint of sweetness. It had great noodles with tofu, tofu skin, mock ham and mock beef. It also came with a massive plate of shredded cabbage, bean sprouts and thinly sliced banana blossoms to add into the soup...plus homemade chili sauce on the side. However, the star of the show was the Nam Va Dau hu Kho To (Caramelized mushroom and tofu in clay pot) The flavor was amazing. Basically a massive umami bomb. The king of umami bombs. The tofu had been fried and acted as a sponge for the caramelized flavor dripping of the large chunks of mushrooms cooked in the cast iron pot. With the accompanying bowl of white rice we soaked up every last ounce of the caramelized mushroom sauce. The clay pot dish is going in my hall of fame and in the running for a last meal. read more
Cute little place with very nice decorations! The ambiance is suitable for not only just a casual meal but also a date. The staff was so nice and kind even though the place was fully packed when we stopped by. The food was very good. I have bun bi cha gio (vermicelli with shredded tofu & vegetarian egg rolls) & my friend had vegetarian pho. Both dishes were very on point. I'm most impressed with how the pho broth can still be so tasty without any real meat in it. The price was quite higher than San San Tofu where we normally had our vegetarian craving fixed, but I guess it justified for the experiences where San San is more like a quick grabbed meal vs. Huong Sen is like a dine-in full service restaurant. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
This place is fantastic! From the ambiance to the staff and the food, definitely a gem in this little hidden strip. Been meaning to try this place for years and finally did! The experience is one of the best. I came quite some time after lunch rush but folks were still trickling in, think old Viet aunties looking for a healthy meal and a sprinkling of a few millennials. The staff was busy with takeout orders so it was already a good sign especially even later in the afternoon when lunch was over. I had the heo kho with 5 spice and the Bun Hue. Both were spectacular and tasty. The Bun Hue was very earthy, with a medium spice level and it was served with a spicy lemongrass condiment. The flavors in this noodle soup were bold and delightful, one of the best chay versions I've had. The Heo Kho was also a delight, slight sweet flavor with a crisp exterior and chewy inside. It's amazing how they developed these dishes and the culinary level, in my opinion, is exemplary. The staff is extremely polite and thoughtful, and the setup and plates were also beautiful and added an elegance to the dining experience. Highly recommend both dishes, and hoping to return to try other items on the menu as well! read more
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6 years ago
One of the dankest vietnamese vegan restaurants I have tried thus far. And let me tell you, I've eaten at vietnamese vegan restaurants all over California, Nevada, New Mexico, Canada, Vietnam, China and now Texas. Southern Cali is known for their vietnamese vegan restaurants, especially the ones in Orange County via Westminster. This place hauls ass and has attentive staff with great service. The prices for their food are ultra fair, and the portions are wayyyyy huge. This place is comparable, even better dare I say than alot of the restaurants in Orange County California. If I lived in Houston, I swear I'd be here all the time. read more
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12345 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072
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This restaurant closed for good or will open again？? when they will open it again？thanks！?
I believe the staff is on vacation. If you look through the little metal gate you can see a paper sign on the door that says that.
Does this place serve alliums (onions, garlic, chives, etc)? If they do, can they be taken out?
Yes, they have a few dishes that they can recommend for your diet.
Can the food be made without onion/garlic/leeks/chives?
Where can I find the menu? Do they have a buffet?
No ! They are not buffer restaurant.
