Le Emperor saved our butts this past Valentines Day. While the day began with other plans, a very sick foster pup forced us to cancel our dinner reservation and order local. After a lot of back and forth my partner and I finally agreed on Le Emperor. Confined to the house, we were limited to placing an order for takeout or delivery. While I didn't voice my opinion at the time, I was concerned that the takeout experience would put a damper on the meal. I was wrong. The mango salad is now a new favorite of mine, and a dish I strongly suggest ordering. The flavors are bright, and acidic, sweet, yet savory. The dish hits all of the right notes. My husband ordered the vermicelli. It was his first experience with vermicelli and to my surprise he tackled most of the dish without adding the accompanying sauce. My salmon was equally satisfying. While we were sad to see the former business go, we're so happy to find Le Emperor a fitting replacement. We will be back! read more

Le Emperor - Even the takeout packaging was on point - Desserts Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Guuyyyyys, super disappointed!! I used to live in the area and would visit ALL THE TIME! So much that the waiter knew my order and even my favorite seat! Went back today after many months and the food was super bland. Even the char grilled pork in the spring rolls was bland and also not as meaty as I remember. I didn't have time for a large pho so I asked for a small, which in my defense most restaurants have. Welp, not this one. Apparently, it's only large or Kids portion. Needless to say, my long anticipated dinner was unsatisfactory. The only thing that was as good as I remembered, the creme brûlée!! The service as always is so pleasant, they are always so friendly and kind. The environment as always quiet and welcoming with a touch of class. read more

Le Emperor - Small TINY brisket pho. - Desserts Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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This place is very good but super expensive! Example: They tell you you're getting 6 egg rolls, but it's actually 3 cut in half - $25 They have beautiful food presentation. Very friendly staff read more

Great service & delicious food! This little hidden gem is a MUST TRY! Went with my son for a little date night of appetizers & dessert and Le Emperor did not disappoint! Went has the dumpling & grandma's egg rolls both were super yumm! My son got the chocolate and he loved it, I thought it was okay. They give you a crème brûlée spoon when you are done with your meal & it was such a nice treat! Can't wait to go back again! read more

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From start the finish, I was taken in a journey. Stepping into this restaurant, the decor made you feel like you were in another part of the world. The service was impeccable and on point. The food had my taste buds dancing and me smiling all throughout the meal. I did not even take a picture of the appetizers- shrimp spring rolls, blue crab spring rolls, and tofu spring rolls. Do not pass on this gem. The level at which they deliver freshness, flavor, and a well presentation is purely divine. I will be back again and again. read more

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You always hear "If you want great food, you have to go into the city." Finally, there's an exception. This place delivers on food, ambiance, and service--all without the usual compromises. Appetizers We started with the egg rolls and artichokes, and both were standouts. The egg rolls are Northern Vietnamese-style, served warm with lettuce wraps--fresh, balanced, and absolutely addictive. The artichokes were the star of the meal. Tart, herbaceous, crunchy, and perfectly executed. Every bite fired on all cylinders. Mains We ordered the lemongrass shrimp and the whole fried snapper. Portions were spot-on. The snapper was expertly prepared, with the fillets already removed and served alongside an arugula salad and rice. Clean, thoughtful plating. The shrimp were large and perfectly cooked, served with sticky rice and a coconut cream sauce that added just the right touch of sweetness. Truly outstanding. Service This is where everything came together. Lucas was a top-notch server--knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic. He offered thoughtful recommendations and shared a brief history of the family behind the restaurant. Food arrived promptly and hot, exactly as it should. By the end of the meal, it was hard to tell who was more grateful--us or them. Final Thoughts If, like me, you long for fresh, well-executed food from a non-chain restaurant that isn't designed to over-serve you into submission, this is the place. Support your local community and give it a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Le Emperor - Lemongrass Shrimp - Desserts Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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Upscale Vietnamese? Why not? Le Emperor fits the bill with a stylish dining room and a menu that might be fine dining in Saigon. Presentation counts here and everything ordered was picturesque. We started with Grandma's egg rolls. Elegantly plated and sliced to make eating easier, these were filled with seafood and pork. Grandma knows a thing or two about cooking. Shrimp dumplings were perfectly pursed and bursting with flavor and the president's Hanoi vermicelli was fit for a king (don't tell Trump). With well seasoned beef, amazing meatballs and grandma's eggrolls accompanying the vermicelli, this is indulgence. Declining dessert (who had room?), leads to a complimentary spoon of creme brûlée and wish that you had more room. Service is attentive and thoughtful. Definitely an experience worth repeating. read more

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We went for the first time on Saturday night. We were so impressed with the food and the presentation. Our waiter was great in giving us advice about the menu... will definitely go again... read more

I went there for lunch last week. I had a taste for Vietnamese Beef Stew, and not many place have it. Le Emperor supposedly had it, so I stopped by. This place turned out to be a very high end Vietnamese restaurant. Long story short, the food and service were great and the prices were reasonable. They also had a lunch menu, although their Beef Stew wasn't one of the offerings. As shown in the photo, the Beef Stew was served in a crock with a fresh roll. Upon finishing my meal, the server brought a spoon on a small dessert plate. The spoon had something in it covered with a shiny brown glaze. I asked her what it was, but couldn't understand her answer, so I tasted it. It was Crème Brûlée and it was delicious! read more

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This Asian resturant is so good! You got to try it... been there 5 times and it has never let me down! Oh and their menus light up !

I found this place through google and was definitely not disappointed. Upon arrival they were very tentative to us and the ambiance was very cozy . They offered a variety of different drinks from wines to mocktails . We started off with The coconut shrimp which were phenomenal 10/10. after that for our entrees we got two Le emperor Pho which were large and very flavorful they poured the broth on our noodles table side. Quan was an amazing waiter and brought the dessert menu out to us and answered any questions we had. For our dessert we got the Banana flambé which was amazing and a nice little show with the fire. Once we were done Quan brought us out the crème brûlée on the house ! He definitely made a great first impression for us and treated us amazing. The menu was well priced ...We will be back ! read more

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I'm back again. I can't say enough amazing things about this place. I have a new item however you MUST try! The "SPECIAL TEA" is sooooo good. It gives you a relaxed feeling and the presentation is just perfect. The service here is next level. Everyone is so kind. The owner steps outside the front door and waves and says hello even if I'm simply walking by. It just so happens, they have amazing food and the coolest ambiance ever. read more

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Enjoyed the experience! The wait staff was very knowledgeable about the menu. I bit pricey, but very good food read more

Le Emperor - This is the egg roll appetizer - Desserts Near Me - Cypress, Texas

The best Vietnamese food in Houston, hands down! As someone who has visited Vietnam & also eaten Pho all around the US - I have to say Le Emperor is the best Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to - in my life! I went there Thursday and went again on Friday lol The Le Emperor spring rolls are so delicious- every flavor u could desire is there. Then I ordered the veggie pho and my friend the Le emperor's pho & both were amazing bc the broth was so flavorful, savory & rich w all the flavors u want in a pho broth. Words cannot explain it - pls just try it. Also - the desserts - omg - they make a chocolate mousse cake and a lime cake - (i could cry thinking about it) - they r so delicious it honestly should be illegal. The chocolate mousse cake was like art to see and taste! Then lime cake was so refreshing and delicious and unique in flavor u cant get enough. Pls do go enjoy. Oh & look how they prepare their takeout. The to-go container is designed in a flower. =) so beautiful! My favorite restaurant in Houston/Cypress! read more

Le Emperor - The House Made Lime Cake - Desserts Near Me - Cypress, Texas

The food was exceptional, beautifully presented with great care and attention to detail. If you're looking for a spot that attracts a more mature, retired crowd, this is definitely it. I genuinely enjoyed seeing such a lively, well-dressed group of older guests enjoying their lunch both men and women. I had no idea this was such a popular hangout! The staff were warm and attentive, and I especially loved the unique touch of food being served from a cart. Sure, you might find Vietnamese cuisine elsewhere at a lower price, but here you're treated to outstanding service, elegant presentation, and a welcoming atmosphere that elevates the entire experience. This place is absolutely worth a visit, you must try it! read more

Came here early Friday evening and place was not yet packed. The waiter was really nice and gave us good customer service. Their menus were light up cool so we knew we picked the right place. We ordered: spring rolls, mango shrimp salad, red snapper, and shaking beef. All were amazing and cooked so well! The spring rolls had a crunch and the peanut sauce was creamy. The mango salad had the right amount of citrus with salty. Red snapper was cooked very well and cut for easy eating. Just a heads up to be aware of tiny bones. The beef was melt in your mouth cooked to perfection. They are on the pricier side for vietnamese food, but their style is very elevated and worth the price. The ambiance in there is also very relaxed and warm. Definitely will go back! read more

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Not only is the dining room beautiful and quiet, but the service is outstanding and the food divine. Everything we have tried -- from apps to desserts, from vermicelli to duck to fish to shaking beef -- is so full of flavor and umami. If you haven't tried Le Emperor yet, you are truly missing out. read more

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The level of Service was 5 stars. The Food quality was 5 stars. The Ambiance was 5 stars. As a visitor from out of town I asked a Local colleague for a Vietnamese recommendation and he hit it out of the park with Le Emperor. read more

Awesome! Best Vietnamese food we've had. Food was excellent, good size portions and everything tasted good. The Pho is well cooked and full of flavor, vermicelli noodles with lemongrass chicken were so good! The people are very friendly and attentive, great service. Restaurant is small but well decorated and clean. We are definitely adding Le Emperor to our regular rotation! read more

First time to visit tonight for my birthday dinner date with my husband. The food, service and ambiance were all outstanding. It was getting busy right as we were leaving for the movies. Backlit menu was so cool Starter of Artichoke Appetizer, which was wonderfully lightly fried and just the right amount of olive oil and fresh herbs I ordered the Ginger Fish Stew, which had a clear delicious collagen-full spicy tomato broth with large chunks of tilapia, pineapple, halved grape tomatoes and slides of various herbs. Not too spicy but just perfect! Finished off with a surprise dessert and firecracker We will be back read more

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Don't let this place fool you the, food is top tier. We had an amazing experience at Le Emperor from reservation to the end of dinner. The service was warm and welcoming, and our server shared a touching story about her mom making one of the dishes, which made the meal feel even more special. The backlit menus were such a cool, modern touch. The food was exceptional and thoughtfully prepared. read more

Fabulous food. So different than the usual viet food. Service and ambience makes it a perfect place to entertain or celebrate. Gone here multiple times. read more

We had been dying to eat here. My husband is Vietnamese so we love a good Asian restaurant. It said fine dining and it had an extensive menu. We ordered our food and halfway thru the meal there was a roach on the table walking around. For the price I would like my food minus the roach. Where there is one there is more. We informed the server. She apologized and said she gave us 10 off our 200 dollar meal. We did not want more food after that. Will not recommend it. read more

Le Emperor - Water glass with a roach on the side of it. The water glass also has a bug inside of it. - Desserts Near Me - Cypress, Texas

The broth is so flavorful and served hot! Generous amount of protein in each bowl, and they don't skimp on the add-ins. Very fresh food, friendly service, clean restaurant, and nice ambiance. Our new go-to spot for pho. Highly recommend! read more

Le Emperor - La Emperor Pho - Desserts Near Me - Cypress, Texas

This is actually a six-star review, it's just knocks it off of the five-star meter. The location doesn't do this establishment justice but it's not in a bad neighborhood it's just kind of off the beaten path in a sense. Parking is ample. Once you step in you are greeted by a newly opened restaurant with professionally oriented staff and nice down to earth furniture that is not cheap but don't expect to be sitting on Downy feathers. The plates are not from the dollar store like other places they really did put money into the establishment here. Not the biggest menu you ever seen but that lets them concentrate on what they actually have. I have Vietnamese staple soup Pho, Banh mi, appetizers, desserts and a few are probably missed. We started out with the edamame spicy which had a chance of vinegary spice on there, I'll have better but this is probably the least favorite thing off for the menu but it's still good. Also had the soft shell crab which was company on top of a bed of "spring mix?" accented with chili sauce. It was a really good light starter with accents of flowers on top for eye appeal. The pho that I had tasted almost like what my mother would make at home but that would take all day, you can come here and have it instantly. Mother had the duck which she approved of. And another pet peeve that they do not do here is they wash the tables with a seemingly clean rack instead of using something they just slap out of the bucket that's been there for the beginning of the week. The ambience is quite inviting with soft piano music playing in the background instead of these younger badonkadonkadonk loud music playing at other restaurants. The server attire is professional in which even the walk up and down the aisle to deliver food is proper and they deliver cart style instead of just holding dishes in their hands with their thumb in your plate. Casual date or first date? This is the place I would definitely take somebody. You can thank me later on that. There is also a Sugar Land location which I just found out about but I am content here. It's a good thing this restaurant isn't on Bellaire because the line would be out the door! And the service here just blows every other Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to out of the water. read more

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Foods delicious, service is excellent, atmosphere is amazing. All made me miss Vietnam so much read more

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We decided we wanted to try new restaurant and saw the amazing pictures on yelp and decided to try this place. When we came in, we were immediately seated by a very nice server. We ordered a ginger soda, lemon soda, spicy edamame and coconut shrimp for appetizers, all the food was freshly made and delicious! For dinner, we ordered roasted duck whole fried, snapper, old-fashioned beef, stew, and salmon . We all enjoyed our meal. For dessert, we ordered crème brûlée and the house made lime cake. Both were absolutely delicious. The food and service were top-notch highly recommend this place ! read more

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This place was a great find. The food is excellent, beautiful decor, and servers are friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great experience here, starting with the menus. They were backlit, so were easily readable! Why doesn't everyone have that? Absolutely fantastic idea. I wasn't very hungry so ate light, but portions were generous and delicious. The papaya salad was excellent. read more

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Absolutely delicious! The service is impeccable, and the ambience is perfect for a romantic dinner. I highly recommend everyone to try this exquisite restaurant! I cannot say enough. read more

Love this hidden gem near cypress! Came across this place while scrolling through Yelp, I cannot believe I didn't know of this place until now. First of all, food is amazing! Everything is perfect, from presentations, tastes, ingredients, to creativity; I can tell the chef & owners has years of experience and a long list of recipes. The owners paid great attention to details. I like their plates, utensils, furniture, interior decorations. Everything is clean, pretty, and representations of the Vietnamese culture. Service is friendly with all their waitress wearing traditional Vietnamese dress, Ao Dai. It will be nice to see the waiter wearing them too . This place made me miss my traveling days in Vietnam so much. Our family will definitely come back to try out more food from their menu while still ordering our usual favorite mango salad and banana flambé for dessert. read more

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What a gem in Cypress! So happy to see more Asian food pop up in the area, especially a Vietnamese one. I would say Le Emperor is a more elevated Vietnamese spot. It had a modern but homey feel to it. All the staff were so friendly and checked on us often. The presentation of the food 10/10 We started off with some appetizers: -The Emperor Spring Rolls (filled with crab meat which is new to me. But as a crab lover, loved it) -Soft-shell crab came with this sweet and tangy sauce that went well with it -Mango salad was nice and fresh Entrees: -whole red snapper: my only critique is I wish there was more of the tamarind sauce to pour over. They do their sauces well here -walnut shrimp 10/10 with broccoli in truffle oil. It also came with a side of sticky rice, That was a first for me but the savoriness of the rice went well with the sweetness of the walnut shrimp. I'm a fan! We finished off with some nice and decadent. crème brulee. Also forgot the mention the hot tea that was over a flame so it stayed nice and hot the entire time. That was a nice touch. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Le Emperor is such a special little gem. While this restaurant is not very big, this place is packed with an amazing family history. I heard our waiter talking about the painting on the wall with another table sitting next to us. He said that the older woman sitting in a small house at the end of the painting is his grandmother. She started a restaurant in Vietnam in 1990. Now, it has its second chain open. The other restaurant is located in Sugar Land. So neat! One of the things I loved hearing during my experience here. Now on to the food. We ordered half spring roll and half le emperor roll. (2 each) AMAZING. Freshly made sprung rolls, and the le emperor rolls were perfectly crispy. ($11.50) I had the Spicy Lemongrass Chicken. ($22) Honestly, it's not my favorite. I will definitely try their curry chicken next time. My dad tried their le emperor vermicelli dish. ($20) He really liked it. My mom tried their chicken pho and loved it as well! ($14) They said their dishes were super fresh. While this restaurant may be higher in price compared to other Vietnamese restaurants, the experience is that of fine dining with high-end quality, and the food presented is made super fresh. Highly recommended! read more

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Was in the neighborhood. Observed their high star rating. First time trying. Absolutely phenomenal. Crab spring rolls were great. Egg rolls were great. Broth was perfect. Most places add too much sugar and cloves. Her wit is perfectly balanced. Deep rich beef flavor. Best Pho in Houston read more

Le Emperor - Crab spring roll and egg rolls - Desserts Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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Everything is wonderful Food is great! Service is charming LUNCH IS THE BEST $ for value read more

Ambiance was all new looking very clean. Service was top notch, server and waiter very friendly. Food was very good. Would be definitely recommend and going back for sure. read more

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I can't believe it took us this long to find this place. It's so nondescript from the outside, we had no idea it was Vietnamese. Our favorite Vietnamese restaurant is downtown so we checked Yelp for somewhere local and saw the great reviews for Le Emperor so decided to try it out. It did not disappoint. We had the pork meatballs and Le Emperor spring rolls to start, both of which were delicious and full of flavor. We went with simple chicken vermicelli and shrimp vermicelli for our main dishes and they were tasty. Ambience was lovely and service was great. We will definitely be back. So glad we found this local gem! read more

Absolutely delicious fried artichokes. If I were rich, I'd eat them every day. Lovely little spot, extremely kind and attentive staff, and nice ambiance. read more

We recently went back to try the pho and eggrolls and they were delicious! So flavorful and authentic! Service was great as always and they were so kind to give us complimentary crème brûlée read more

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This restaurant deserves 5 stars , the waiter was very attentive and polite . The restaurant was clean and neat and the food was delicious ! Thank you !!! read more

Le Emperor - Shrimp pho - Desserts Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Great service! Food and ambiance! New little viet cuisine in this area ! Pretty tastey everything was delicious and good flavors. A little pricey for the place but I mean share things family style so you can try a variety! Wouldn't mind going back to try the vermicelli bowl or pho. The spring rolls are a great start! My favorite dish was 1) roasted duck 5/5. The crispy and portion was good ! 2) spicy lemongrass beef bottom 5/5 bombbb af lots of flavor 3) salmon 5/5 I loved it. The rice was amazing 4) shaken beef 4/5 delish but need more protein then the veggies 5) curry chicken 3/5 delish but a little too coconut milk 6) shrimp walnut 2/5 too sweet for my liking and small portion for the price read more

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