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Lab C Food Kitchen - San Marcos

4.3 (74 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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baoni L.

The pho and the rice were decent. The summer roll was bad. No flavor and dry. Service was fine. Ambiance is good for a quick bite. Was definitely surprised about the high rating.

Nicholas E.

Food was awesome, very authentic and hearty broth. Excellent spring rolls with fresh grilled chicken. Really enjoyed the fusion touch to everything. Service was pretty good, my only complaint was I was brought peanut items twice after specifying I'm highly allergic. Portions were decent. I'll be back.

Blue Moon for the win
Robert M.

Came here for a mid-week date night and really enjoyed ourselves. I've gotten in the habit of doing the date night thing in the middle of the week and that should certainly be a pro-tip. Definitely avoids the crowds. We arrived and the place was maybe 1/3 full. They had a steady stream and even more take outs/food deliveries, so I knew the place was good. We just found a quite dark corner and tucked in. Started off with the A1. Shrimp & Pork fried egg roll. It was a perfect Vietnamese egg roll. You can definitely tell the national differences across the different countries and I think Vietnamese style are my favorite. Very tasty and I love the texture. We had a Blue Moon that is only second to Tsing Tao beer at an Asian restaurant. For the main course I went with the B5. Shrimp Stir Fry Noodle (Vermicelli) Bowl. It tasted very good! Glad I went with it. Next time I'll try a pork or beef. For some reason the tails are attached to the shrimp. I get it likely is much more flavorful and easier, but it is always awkward to dissect them when you are eating. I'm pretty nimble with chop sticks but I'm not a pro, so I just eat them with my hands with the tails on. But they tasted great! And the bowl was HUGE. I need to eat thru more of the menu and we will definitely be stopping by again to troll thru it.

L5. Chicken Stir Fry Plate
Greg D.

Was in town today and decided to come back. Had the chicken stir fry, spice level 1. Very good taste, temp, and presentation. A lot of food.. had to leave some.

ronald m.

Non stop laughs on a Tuesday date night. Stopped in here for dinner with my lovely fiancé for an after work date night. We were immediately greeted by the friendly staff. The entire restaurant was filled with vibrant laughter and smiles. The food was equally as good as the service and guests. I had a grilled chicken bowl. The chicken tasted flavorful and the bowl was filled with vegetables and noodles. It was really good. Check them out for sure!!!

LS1. Noodle Soup Lunch Special Combo (Pho, spring roll, Unsweet Tea) & vermicelli noodle Lunch Combo
Michelle C.

I had graduated from Texas State back in 2022. Before there were no good Vietnamese restaurants until PhoTran88 opened. That restaurant is good, but it wasn't the best. I recently visited San Marcos again and saw that PhoTran88 was closed on Sunday's. I kept looking through Yelp and Lab C Kitchen popped up. My friend and I both share the vermicelli noodle lunch combo and the pho lunch combo. I would like to say that both of these dishes were pretty spot on. I would like to say it's better than PhoTran 88 due to its quality of broth being more rich and flavorful as well as having more options especially since I saw they had Bún bò Huế too! AS WELL AS SEAFOOD BOIL which I find so interesting. I 100% recommend this place as it provides better quality and a more variety of options to choose from.

Pho
Felicia C.

I decided to try Lab C Kitchen for the first time after hitting the gym for my post workout meal LOL. The restaurant itself was pretty empty when I went, but I was also surprised that it wasn't busier given the quality of the food. I ordered the steak and brisket pho. I usually go to Pho Tran 88 for pho, but I wanted to switch it up, and I'm glad I did because this place didn't disappoint! Steak and Brisket Pho - The broth was rich, flavorful, and comforting--the kind that warms you up instantly. The portion was filling, and I upgraded to the bigger bowl, but I did feel like there could have been more noodles and meat overall. Overall, the pho was delicious, and I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

Chicken stir fry
Laura F.

This is our second visit to Lab C. This time we brought friends because the food was so good. The owners greeted us immediately and they were able to accommodate our friend with a food allergy. We started with vegan egg rolls, and fried pork dumplings. I ordered the chicken stir fry. All of the food was delicious and cooked to order. Service is amazing and friendly. We'll definitely make this one of our regular spots.

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1 year ago

Fantastic food and quick service. I loved the abundance of veggies in my bowl. Nothing fancy inside but comfortable.

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food was great ! Atmosphere was awesome it was our first time ! Will be back soon prices were great also

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Pho was real good. Fast service and nice atmosphere. _

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Delicious food and good customer service! We both enjoyed our meals and look forward to returning soon!

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1 year ago

The chicken pho was delicious and the customer service was super speedy! The vibes were also very chill. Definitely the best pho in San Mo!

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2 years ago

The food is amazing and fresh and the staff is so polite! Really excited to have this addition to San Marcos!

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2 years ago

Food was very yummy & the staff was super sweet. The prices are fair as well. Would definitely go back!

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i always come here for the fried rice and they are amazing. great service. great food. and very clean establishment.

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Amazing food so glad I got to come here. Owner was amazing I recommend to anyone who loves Vietnamese food!

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Great food, and great portions. Really get your bang for your buck. Waitstaff is friendly and attentive too.

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