We went in on a Saturday around 2 and it was completely empty which seemed a little odd. it's cute and clean and a large space. We ordered their southwest spring roll first. I usually don't like the constant "southwesting" of everything here because it usually doesn't make sense. I don't need southwest cannoli. But here it replaces jalapenos and gives it a nice smokey flavor. Excellent!. Those will go on the "always get" list. We had the chicken hot pot and the special banh hoi. The chicken hot pot came in a cute and surprisingly clean ceramic pot. The chicken was delicious and the rice was perfect. If you've ever read any of my reviews you know Ban Hoi is my go to. It's flat rice noodles that look sort of like Wheat Chex. It comes with your filling and lettucs and you can wrap the whole thing in the lettuce or just in the ban hoi. This version comes with a literal zip loc bag full of rice wrappers and a bowl. The waitress seemed skeptical that I'd like it but I love using rice wrappers. My method was rice wrapper, lettuce herbs, cucumber olek sambal and the meat rolled up. They were the best ban hoi I've had here and I've had a lot of them. The waitress was incredibly friendly and by the time we left the place was busy with in house customers and pick ups. Great place not far from Central and Nob Hill. Worth the short drive!!! read more

We were on this side of town running errands and was looking for Vietnamese food. Nice clean little spot, there wasnt alot of decor, but they did have a TV playing in the corner. We ordered spring rolls, crepes, and spicy lemon grass soup. Nothing was bad, but I felt like it wasnt as flavorful to what I'm use to. The Bun Bo Hue was not spicy at all and it more reminded me of pho. The Banh Xeo was not it for me, it could be because my girlfriend didnt have problems with it, it was only shrimp and it makes a big difference in flavor. The fish sauce didnt have any chilies and that makes a big difference for me. Spring rolls were very average and the sauce didnt help. Overall good service and average Vietnamese food. I wasnt wowed and it wasnt terrible. Keep in mind I grew up in the Bay Area, so my expectations are high. read more

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the food was delicious really igniting my flavor profile. it was so hot and fresh all the ingredients were fresh, service was quick and exciting. they were playing traditional music with a clean and inviting presence. read more

I got the cooked beef pho and it had a flavorful, rich soup base absolutely delicious and the portion size is fantastic for the price! The only surprise was that it wasn't more crowded, because it truly deserves a full house. I'll definitely be stopping by again whenever I'm in this part of town! read more

Huong Thao - Beef Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Food was incredibly delicious! From the broth, to the noodles, to the best server. Our food was hot and full of flavor as well. I had the classic phǒ, with chili oil on the side for flavor. I'll definitely try it again. The restaurant was quiet and peaceful, but we came during the afternoon. read more

Huong Thao - Classic rare beef phǒ, with shrimp & chili oil added for flavor - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I've lived in this neighborhood for 2.5 years and had no idea this place was here.... SO FRICKING GOOD!!! Food was so fresh, tofu crispy!!! Service was great, place is very clean. read more

Huong Thao - Ice coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Wow! Let me start by saying that I was not sure what to expect since it looked not too busy and in a not too busy shopping center... that being the case, parking was easy to find. When we walked in we were greeted immediately and told to sit any place of our choosing. All spots were well lit and temp was just right all around. Bathroom was clean, which is always a plus! Finally the highlight... the food! We ordered shrimp spring rolls and a chicken bahn mi as appetizers... both were delicious. The spring rolls came with 2 HUGE rolls! The only thing I was sad about is that they did not give peanut sauce with the rolls which is my preference, but the dipping sauce offered was still tasty! As the main course, we had chicken stir fry noodles and a chicken and egg roll noodle bowl. Both were fresh and delicious! Absolutely will be returning several times over! read more

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Huong Thao - Our Go-To on Lazy, Cold Days Huong Thao is our regular Vietnamese spot, and it's perfect for a cozy, lazy day. They don't use MSG in their food and are excellent at accommodating dietary restrictions. I love the NM Spring Rolls, but my absolute favorite is the mung bean noodles. The service is always great, and the restaurant is clean and inviting. Highly recommend! read more

This place is tucked away in a small shopping center and can be easy to miss. With the numerous Vietnamese options in the city, it's a bit difficult to stand out, but Huong Thao's food is very good. The pho was hot and had good flavor. The stir fry shrimp was missing a little spice or something to help differentiate it from just sautéed shrimp and vegetables. The person who served us was very kind and attentive to our needs. I'm not sure that I would place this in the upper echelon of Vietnamese food in town, but we would definitely come back and try some of their other dishes. read more

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This restaurant is a diamond in the rough. Located in a tiny strip mall... the food is Awesome..and we visit there at least 2 x a week. The papaya salad is my favorite. Service is UNMATCHED in this small restaurant with the wait staff REMEMBERING your order! They are prompt..respectful...and LISTEN to your menu choices. Ambiance is adequate yet food and service Are OFF the Charts!!!! LOVE Huong Thai... this review is making my mouth water.... read more

I loved this place! We've tried plenty of Vietnamese restaurants around Albuquerque. Some get more attention or seem busier, but that doesn't make them better. Huong Thao is the real deal. The pho was rich, flavorful, and comforting, just like it should be. We were happy to see a gluten free menu, and my wife ordered the mung bean crepe, one of their gluten free items. It was cooked perfectly. Honestly, I almost hate to leave such a good review because I don't want them to get too busy when I want to go. Easily one of the most authentic Vietnamese meals we've had since our vacation in Vietnam! read more

Food was decent, but the costumer service is questionable, my family had to ask three times for to-go containers, the ambiance is okay. The pho broth couldve been better, and the noodle texture of the pho is rather questionable. I, myself got the wonton egg noodle soup, the broth was pretty decent. read more

Amazing all around. Excellent, always fresh food, excellent service. Excellent Gluten Free menu. We have gone here for many years & it's always excellent. Both dining room & take-out meals highly recommended. I am Celiac, & very sensitive. Over the years, I have never been sick. Ask for Tamari Sauce instead of soy sauce. The shrimp crepes are my favorite. Also, the Vietnamese coffee. My guests always rave at their meals. Very happy to recommend this restaurant! read more

Mmmk this place is pretty good and has decent prices. The value is good here. I'm a big tea drinker, it's nice to have a place that has good tasting iced tea, not bitter or old but fresh tasting refreshing tea, this place has it. The spicy level is good, it doesn't hit you fast but will make you break a small sweat by the end of your plate. They have pork stuffed boneless chicken wings as an appetizer that are very unique and worth a try. There is some stiff competition when it come to Vietnamese restaurants in Albuquerque, this isn't the best but it does have a different taste. read more

Huong Thao - 19 Spicy Lemongrass Stir Fried - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Good food bad customer service. The woman is not friendly and hires rude people. There best restaurants in the area.

Had a great lunch here with my son. Liked it enough that I chose it for my next lunch with friends. Plain but comfortable surroundings and excellent service! read more

Excellent! Especially love the wonton soup , cafe sua, and bun seo!! Food and service always fast courteous.

The restaurant is very clean and cute. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be coming back, this is going to be my new Vietnamese spot. read more

The restaurant host was nice and polite and I was glad I was able to satisfy my craving for Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crepe) here...although the crepe seemed a bit too thick and doughy and the fillings were of onions rather than white asian turnips than what I was used to. The claypot was ok. It tasted not much different from normal fried rice with grilled meats...so maybe next time..I would opt for other vermicelli dish instead. Overall though...good taste..and not expensive at all. My first venture here did its job of cutting down my craving for Banh Xeo tremendously. I would love to stop by again..possibly for Banh Xeo..and other rice noodle dishes next time! read more

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Authentic and good comfort Vietnamese Food. Lots of vegetarian options as well. Great spot and near the freeway. Restaurant can fit large group. Food and service was great. Hope to come back on next road trip! read more

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The egg rolls are very crunchy here. I loved them. Will be back to take my mom since she loves egg rolls!

Did takeout so I can't comment on the ambiance but the food was fresh and delicious and the staff was friendly and the food was ready when they said it would be. I love Vietnamese food and have eaten it in Vietnam as well as in many different restaurants in the U.S. The food from Huong Thao was up there among the best. read more

Excellent food and great service. Fresh veggies with good portions of pork on a Banh Mi sandwich and a perfect dipping sauce for the spring rolls. My unexpected favorite was the papaya salad. read more

I was in the mood for Vietnamese so I picked the place. All-vegetarian order to be described...we got the spring rolls with tofu, spicy lemongrass bun, crispy egg noodles with veggies and tofu, and the Budda clay pot. I didn't sample the Budda clay pot, but the person who ordered it loved it. The spring rolls were fresh and made to order with yummy tofu and good herbs, and eased my hunger pangs before digging in more. If you order to-go, they package the crispy noodles separate from the topping so they don't get soggy - a very nice touch! This dish was very good and savory, not really spicy at all, with large pieces of broccoli, thinly slived carrot, cabbage, etc. I love the crunch but enjoyed the spicy lemongrass bun with tofu more. Seems like most people go to Vietnamese for the pho, but I love bun, especially in the summer. This one comes with a decent veggie selection and a really excellent sauce. It's got some spice to it! All the tofu is a yummy fried then sliced version with lots of flavor and a great texture. The food was ready when I arrived and packaged well. I appreciate that they don't use styrofoam! Also, the portions are enormous and the prices are surprisingly low. Staff was very friendly. We will definitely order from here again! read more

Huong Thao - Juan Tabo. Huong Tabo. Juan Thao. Could be I'm thinking too much about the name of this Eastside Vietnamese restaurant and the street on which it sits. Still, it got stuck in my head, and I ended up coming in today with my girlfriend for lunch. Many booths to choose from; we sat at one by the kitchen entrance so as to be closer to the action. Bypassing the apps entirely, we decided to split two entrees, settling on the #17 rice noodles with grilled chicken and egg rolls (pork is also an option), and the #36 Buddha clay pot (vegetarian, and might be vegan; worth inquiring). These dishes were inspired by the recommendations of other Yelpers, and I must say, y'all the the nail square on the head. The #17 is a big plate of food: noodles, a generous serving of delicious chicken, chopped egg rolls (contains meat), lettuce, cilantro. Meanwhile, the #36 wins the veggie game: mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, cabbage, ginger, baby corn, best when eaten with rice. The food exceeded my expectations and left me feeling satisfied. On top of that, the prices are fair: each dish we ordered was only ~$9. Downside, we had a medium-long wait for our food, and the service was lackluster overall. Still, it was an enjoyable dining experience, one I wish to enjoy again. read more

Huong Thao - 17 chicken and rice noodle bowl w/ egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I went to dine in this place due to the good reviews it had! The service was really good, the server asked if everything was okay, refilled our drinks, rice, and served our food perfectly! The food was pleasant along with the affordable prices. There were some things that I didn't like including how too fried the foods were, so it was really hard to chew. Other than that, I really liked this place and I will try it again another time! read more

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Very friendly staff and now our favorite pho spot in ABQ! Our son's first time having pho and we all loved it.

When I was in high school my family ate here at least 2 to 3 times a month. Every time I come back to visit I never leave without eating here first! The food is consistently fresh and delicious. Anytime I go out for Vietnamese food, I always compare it to Huong Thao (and theirs is still the best). Friendly service and family owned. Can't recommend enough! I love the vermicelli rice noodle bowls and we always get an order of spring rolls to split! Other favorites include the dumplings and pork chops. read more

Huong Thao - Vermicelli Rice Noodle Bowl with Chicken and Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Really really yummy. Good service, great parking. We would go again. I had the classic Beef Pho. Give it 5 stars . The Papaya Salad was awesome. read more

Very disappointing. Uninspired and flavorless vegan pho. The broth tasted like it had been poured out of a box, etc. etc. Find a better place to eat. read more

Excellent food and service. They never fail to deliver amazing food! Can definitely give 5 stars!!

I had never noticed this place even though I drive by all the time. Saw the good reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Glad I did, this place is amazing! Delicious flavorful food for a good value. Try the 27 - a crispy egg noodle nest with stir fried veggies and protein of your choice in a yummy gravy. I also really like the 31 - your choice of 2 grilled meats with jasmine rice and sauce on the side. Try the pork chop and grilled pork - yum. This will be one of my new regular take out restaurants, so good! read more

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I have been to many Vietnamese restaurants in town over the years and in my humble opinion this place is the best. To those who appreciate it an outstanding pho starts with the broth. The broth here is magical. The endless choices to add to the broth are always fresh and delicious. There are also many options for those in search of things other than pho. The location is always clean and comfortable. read more

Service was excellent. Our host/server was very nice and attentive. I had been craving some pho and wasn't disappointed. Had a perfect portion of fresh bean sprouts, basil and parsley. Last few times I've had pho at other places it's a tiny portion or way too much. Broth was flavorful and beef nice and tender. My cousin had the stirfry egg noodle plate and was also delicious. read more

Nice and fresh platters. Got the spicy lemongrass noodle bowl. Has lots of chicken and nicely loaded with variety of veggies. Pork dumplings were soft but not mushy and great meat mix. Tasty plate of food! read more

Four stars with reservations, really more like a 3.5, but it's based on one to-go order, so what do I know? I guess I know how I like my phó, and I can't say it was terribly interesting. There's a lot of good phó in the 505, and I'd suggest Huong Thao go ahead and take some risks, from a spice profile angle, anyway, I didn't pick up any of the usual broth suspects: star anise, cardamom, clove. We ordered the chicken varietal -- trying to avoid too much beef these days -- and the chicken was pretty gristled, dry and tough. Oh, and they offer a small or large portion, go with the small, we still have broth in the fridge. Why I'm confident I should go back: begins with the spring rolls. Excellent, hefty and clearly loaded with very fresh ingredients. And the menu offers an enticing list of intriguing options I just gotta explore: hot pot, steamed bass, sour soup and a mung bean crepe that sounds pretty smart. To summarize, we probably didn't choose wisely, you can likely trust the stellar rating, and they need a better beer selection. read more

Another delicious visit, but service was a little slow due to a large lunch crowd. We sampled the pho, #9, (still my fave), the egg noodle soup, #10, (new second fave), and spicy lemongrass stir fried, #19. Both soups were delicious, very flavorful, and both came with many fresh additions such as bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, lime, and jalapeno. The place is still very clean, bright and welcoming, and the servers work hard! The servers were a bit outnumbered today, but they still provided a pleasant meal. read more

Huong Thao - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I found this place by accident. The restaurant decor is nicely done, the paintings are tasteful. There is a good amount of foot traffic, which means they are doing something right. The waitress has a thick Hue accent so I knew the Bun Bo Hue would be good! The waitress is friendly but not overly eager, which is a plus because I like to eat in peace. The broth is super sweet, the noodles is soft. They have pig feet in the broth and is right on point. Very crunchy but nicely done. I ordered a stirred fried combination noodles for to go and it tasted fresh the day after. They were generous with their ingredients. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced. I'd make this place a regular go to restaurant and highly recommend if you're looking for a good bowl of bun bo hue. The best Vietnamese spicy soup for the cold weather. read more

Huong Thao - Bún bò hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I had a to go order which was completed on time. I ate the combo pho which was tasty. Also ordered the spring rolls which were as massive as the pictures show. They were just so so in my opinion, the shrimp portions seemed small and not enough sauce for the amount of roll. The pho was tasty, broth had good flavor. Would order again just maybe pass on the giant rolls. read more

For the price, the food was very bland. The service was good. Their Vietnamese coffee is by far the worst I ever have had at a restaurant. For a cup of $6 Vietnamese coffee, I did not expect a water down coffee with gunks in it. read more