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    Le Emperor

    4.9 (151 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Maritza Z.

    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!

    Mango sticky rice
    Jennifer B.

    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.

    Mango salad

    Great service!!! Great Vietnamese food. Clean space and quick service. Food was good must come back to try some more!

    Susan P.

    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.

    Lemongrass Shrimp
    Michael Y.

    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.

    Beef Stew
    Bryan S.

    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!

    Banana Flambé
    Jacob A.

    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 !

    Spring roll & soft shell crab
    Auston P.

    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.

    This is the egg roll appetizer
    Tambra R.

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

    The House Made Lime Cake

    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!

    coconut juice
    Andrea P.

    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!

    Spicy edamame
    Jessica C.

    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.

    Vegetable Pho, served with boiling gorgeously clear broth tableside
    L B.

    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

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    Delicious food & excellent service!! Great ambiance and very clean. Will definitely be back

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    Food is amazing! We had egg rolls, shaking beef and chicken curry. Will definitely be going back soon!!!

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    The food was excellent, the service was very good and the place was spotless. We will be back.

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    Fabulous food and service. Very consistent. Great management and staff. Unique desserts.

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    The bistro is so very cute,cozy and clean ! The service was extraordinary along with the food! I highly recommend !

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    Good service. Delicious foods. Nice designed dishes and interiors furnitures......I like music in this restaurant too.

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    2 years ago

    I ordered the chicken vermicelli bowl and it was so fresh and delicious. Service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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    I went here for lunch and had Excellent food and service!! :) I would definitely go back! Very friendly restaurant...

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    Great spring rolls. The noodle bowls were very tasty. Very helpful waiters. Nice modern decor.

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    From food to service. Everything was impeccable. Will be visiting again and Definitely one of our favorites!!

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    they had a really good variety of food and the pho had really good flavor. Their desert crembru le

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    My husband and I have been there 2 days in a row. The food is fresh and delicious and we will be back again. We give this place 10 stars

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    My first time there and I was received with love! Van made me feel like home! I never ate pho…read morebefore and she took her time to show me the menu and what was the most popular dish I with a smile on her face! The food is so delicious! Thank you, Van! Let me also add that the restaurant is very, very clean! Strongly recommend!

    We were in the mood for soup, so we searched for pho and Yelp led us here…read more First impression: it was dinner time and only one small family was dining. We were told to pick our own seats. The table we chose was clean, but the seats and floor weren't. The host kindly cleaned it up for us. We sat for quite a while before asking a staff member for water. We also requested lemons, but they never came, so we let it go. We ordered large bowls of chicken pho, and that was definitely the highlight. The portions were generous and packed with flavor, with a great balance of chicken and noodles. Midway through the meal, we ordered lemonade. The host didn't seem too happy about it and went to the back for a while. It seemed like it might be made from powder since she grabbed ice from the front machine. Then we found out it was $5, which was surprising. Service-wise, it felt a bit off at times, but you could tell they were trying. We did share a few laughs with the male waiter, which helped the experience. At checkout, we got a percentage off for Mr. Pho's 7th anniversary at this particular location, which was a nice touch.

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    Pho Bo 2 - Grand Opening Week 01/02 to 01/05

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    3.6(46 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Just a little quick back story...I was driving along my cross country road trip. I was craving a…read morehot bowl of soup. I simply Googled Pho restaurants because I find giant bowls of soup to be quite comforting. This was on a random Sunday afternoon. Well, I just happened to be here in Cypress, Texas about 25 miles away from Houston and kaboom! Pho Bo 2 was located right off Highway 290 in a giant shopping plaza. From the outside appearance Pho Bo 2 looked pretty modern. I had a good feeling that I would enjoy the food here. Upon entering, there were plenty of tables and chairs featured and best of all they were open for dine-in during this pandemic! It wasn't too crowded which I actually liked so this way I could get served quickly (though most Pho places have fast service regardless) because I was hungry! Pho Bo 2 had all your typical food, appetizers, rice, plates and of course Pho soups...lol, the only reason why I ever come for Vietnamese. They offered 40 different Noodle Soups along two pages of the menu. What stood out to me and which I've had success with in the past is Pho soup including egg noodles, pork, shrimp and my new favorite item...quail eggs. I went with Soup #37...the Hu Tieu Mi...which combined rice and egg noodles with quail eggs, shrimp and pork...and for $8.95...an absolute bargain! I also got hot tea which I believe they charged an extra $1. With tax and tip the meal cost $15. Within 5 minutes or so, the soup came out. It appeared really colorful looking with a nice brown broth to it. I also noticed large pieces of pork, shrimp, quail eggs and little green scallions which I'm a fan of. And of course buried underneath the soup were the rice and egg noodles. From my first impression, I was excited with what I received. This #37 was very good. The broth was tasty and the pork was generally lean and not too fatty. I was disappointed with the shrimp. I believe there were only 2 shrimps in the soup and they weren't deveined. Grrr...why wouldn't they take a little time to devein the shrimp? This made me feel like they weren't fully cleaned. Ah, okay so the shrimp let me down. Still, for the occasion and for desiring Pho...the soup was definitely satisfying. Although they only offer 1 size for all their soups, I was actually left yearning for a little more after I devoured the bowl. Maybe I could have found a quick appetizer to start with. Finally, for spontaneously coming across this place on my Google Maps while driving...Pho Bo 2 was a general success. If I happened to be living in Cypress, I would return here. I felt like they were reliable and good enough in terms of quality with their Pho soup. My overall experience was a positive one.

    Came by here for lunch earlier today. Food wise was good along w/ their drink options. I ordered…read morecánh gà chiên nớc mắm (fish sauce wings) and it was a bit moist and tasty. At first I thought it would come w/ rice since I ordered a shrimp dish that would come w/ it last time I came around their soft/grand opening shortly before covid hit, but I had to ask the waiter for extra rice since there weren't any when he brought the wings out. Supposedly they'll charge you for an extra bowl of rice and I don't think that was the case though. I also ordered a jasmine milk tea w/ matcha boba and it tasted less flowery which is good for my liking and I didn't even taste any matcha flavor to the matcha boba that was like crystal boba though. Something I noticed inside was that whenever other customers left after dining in, the waiter didn't clear and clean the tables right away and I understand if he was busy though. I'm thinking it was bc there weren't alot of customers when we came in and he was probably gonna wait until more people would come in later. But overall most of their food is great and hopefully I'll be here eventually to try some of their other foods. :)

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    4.5(87 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    What a yummy delight and a pleasant surprise that we stumbled upon a local pho place so close to…read moreour house! It was about an hour before closing but it didn't feel that way at all by the friendly staff and great customer service! Hubs and I were hungry and craving Vietnamese food, so we decided to give Baguettes and noodles a try and they did not disappoint! We ordered the fried egg rolls, grilled pork rice plate and pho tai (with no cilantro of course)! Everything was great!! All the ingredients tasted very fresh and everything came out piping hot! Some observations/personal preferences: it would be great if the fish sauce came out with the egg rolls to dip instead of the sweet-and-sour sauce, and I wish they had soda chanh on their menu since they offer da chanh already... Our server was super sweet! Didn't catch her name but I appreciated that she made me as close to a soda chanh as she could with what she had and it actually tasted really good! Def want to come back and try their banh mi next time!

    I was pleasantly surprised that this place had very flavorful delicious pho. Usually it's very hit…read moreor miss in cypress area to find good pho. From the many pho spots I've tried in cypress this place was top 3 for me. The broth was clean but also had the perfect amount of fat on top and it wasn't watered down or bland. The meats were good but the portion was a bit small. But that's probably because I got it to-go and they are trying to fit everything inside the tiny pho containers. I'd have to try this place some more to see if they are consistent. They had my order ready within 10 mins and it was quick checkout .

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    Baguettes and Noodles
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    Kim's Pho & Grill Louetta - P10. Bun Bo Hue - Spicy Noodle Soup

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    4.4(312 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    If you want a quiet authentic home cooked meal that is reasonable and packed with flavor don't let…read morethis tucked away restaurant fool you. The restaurant is small and there is never a lunch rush but I would think it would have more because of the prices and how it feels like my mom made me a bowl of food. In the past I've had the bun bo hue and this meal I had the Bo kho. It tastes like what I would get in Vietnam or from Alief area. If you need authentic Vietnamese in the NW area definitely give Kim's a visit! My friend had the lunch vermicelli bowl and he said it's the best in the area. The lady that served us ran the entire front of the restaurant from serving, register, and bussing. Give it a try. You won't regret it. It's small and also decorated with hand paintings to showcase the culture of Vietnam as well.

    6.18.25 Well I am now positive they are not the same owners…read moreas before. I came in to get take out. One couple were eating when o came in. I placed my order and had to repeat my order 3 times. I waited for about 15 minutes and my order came out except for my avocado smoothie. I had to tell them twice I did not get my smoothie. I had to wait for lady to make it and it was the worst smoothie I have ever had. I mean EVER! It tasted like a piece of cardboard. Even my husband would not drink it. The grilled pork was not good either. It was paper thin and had no flavor. No char-grilled marks like before. The vegetables on my vermicelli dish were like a dirty sock. I did not eat them. I ended up throwing most of my order in the trash. As I was waiting I noticed 2 tables towards the restroom that had so much "junk" on them. I began to worry about my dinner choice. (See photo) If this is what they have in the dining area I DON'T want to imagine areas that I cannot see. (I should have listened to my "little" voice and cancelled my order and left) Sad to say after eating at Kim Pho Grill for years and years; I will NOT be returning here.

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