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Local Pho

3.7 (310 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Soup, Noodles
Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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The pork vermicelli
Malou T.

Omg! This is the most horrible Vietnamese food ever. I can't even imagine how they got these 4 star reviews. Service was fair. Beautiful well appointed interiors and very clean. But the biggest problem was the food. We ordered the pork vermicelli and was so disappointed. The pork wasn't seasoned at all and it was very tough and dry. The sauce lacked proper seasoning. Although this place provided various condiments on the table the dish should have already have the Vietnamese taste. The pork should have been barbecued with Vietnamese seasonings. The spring rolls were a very dark color and we were told they were fresh. We decided to cancel that order and got fried egg rolls instead. Unfortunately they too were very bland. So I'm not sure how this place got such a high rating.

Jeannie W.

Cute place, friendly staff. They have banh mi, pho, eggrolls and spring rolls as well as vermicelli bowls. I ordered 2 meatball pho with fried tofu added as well as the banh mi fries with a fried egg. The broth in the pho was good, the meatballs were plentiful. The banh mi fries were like a deconstructed banh mi with fries, the bf liked them. Price point was a bit on the high side, plus they forgot my vietnamese coffee. Can't say I'd be in a rush to come back as there are other good pho places that don't cost as much.

Angie G.

The food here is authentic! They toast your bun mi buns fresh and make your sandwiches fresh. I have been here a few times and enjoy the service as well. Smiling faces and really great service. They have a couple long tables so you can bring a group and eat here. They play good music and I enjoy the pho you can taste the bone broth delicious

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Charlotte G.

Pretty disappointed. I used to come here years ago before I moved here and it was pretty good, but now it's pretty sad. I ordered round eye pho and egg rolls to go. After tip/tax, it ended up being around $30. Pho was sad. Very small portion for price. Broth was not flavorful at all. Noodles were mushy. Meat was okay. I asked for extra lime and basil in my order which I did not receive. Bag of toppings include bean sprouts, one small lime wedge, and little basil. Egg rolls were good. Just like the pho, the service is also sad! No greetings when I walked in. Asked the girl working as the cashier for extra lime and basil since it was not in my order and was handed another premade bag of toppings. She also rolled her eyes when asked like it was that much of an inconvenience to grab a premade bag from the fridge. Sorry girl, maybe a restaurant job isn't for you if you can't give an ounce of customer service. For an outrageous $30, I would expect better quality and service. Maybe everything is better when dining in, but I don't think I will be returning.

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Courtney K.

Pretty good quick service. One star deducted just because I think it was a tad overpriced. For two meals and a small app it was $50.00. A bit pricy given the other Asian and specifically Pho restaurants in the area. Broth was super flavorful, interior was spacious and I was a bit sad to say we were the only customers in there sitting to eat. Is it the best I've been to? No. Is it a solid option? Absolutely!

This is a single piece of the "beef" pulled from the pho.
Seth S.

This place is horrible. My wife got the round eye beef and they actually gave her a bowl of cooked fat. We took it up to the front and the girl working the desk said she's never seen "beef" like that either, but it's what the manager or owner told her it was. I took photos to share on here, it's just such a bad experience. Stay away

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Great Pho and service. No complaints here. Especially considerate during COVID and adheres to guidelines

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Wasn't good at all. Everything was over priced and under flavored. The Pho was watery and lacked any substance.

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This place is an A+++++++. Super clean, friendly staff and excellent pho. Great veg options. The vegan pho is sublime.

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Northern Pasta 北方面食

4.3(162 reviews)
10.9 miChinatown, Sharpstown
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Wow!!! The noodles here are some of the best I've ever had. They are hand pulled, thick, chewy. The…read moreoil splashed noodles are incredible--not only are the noodles excellent, the flavor is rich and addictive with umami and subtle spice. We also loved the pork and leek dumplings and Chinese breakfast items (sweet soy bean milk, deep fried dough). Don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu--homey, authentic Chinese food. Self order at cash register area, self seating. Awesome prices. Limited indoor seating.

Their advertisement pictures on the store front's glass got me drooling so I wanted to check it out…read morewith my boyfriend, also I'm a huge fan of northern chinese food because it's my mom's hometown. The got nice wall art too, depicting the popular dishes from the north so I had my expectation and hopes up. Service is ordinary, she speaks little English but can get by ordering, we order first at the counter the sit anywhere. Braised egg is 2 for $3.50, salty but expected since it's marinated. Came out steaming hot, and yolk was not overly cooked and dry, not bad. Starting with the Chinese hamburger I felt sad and know not to expect too much from the other dishes we ordered. First the meat look different than what others have posted before, and it was kinda dry and too salty to eat. There was no other spice, only the meat juice flavor. The bun they use was stale to eat. Traditional way of making this should be the flaky oily pancake, or at least make the buns softer to eat. The mutton stew was clear and very heartwarming to drink on a cold day. But the portion is super small for the price. The glass noodles were gone in literally two bites. I had none to share with my boyfriend. This dish come with the burger bun too that you can soak them in the soup so I guess this is the extra carb make up for the less noodles. Oil splash noodle is their specialty? It was good but didn't wowed me. Noodles are chewy and well cooked, came with lots of bean sprouts. The sauce is flavorful and actually not too oily which I enjoyed more. You can add the beef for an extra charge, it's the regular braised beef, was just ok. I find it funny that their all food arts on the wall look nothing like the actual way they serve it.

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Northern Pasta 北方面食 - Inside (chairs put up at 3pm, but can bring them back down if needed)

Inside (chairs put up at 3pm, but can bring them back down if needed)

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4.5(1.1k reviews)
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$20-30 We ordered the 3 shrimp egg rolls, beef and broccoli,…read moreand the walnut shrimp. Everything we had was delicious. We highly recommend giving it a try. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Noise level Quiet, easy to talk Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot

I've been a happy patron of Hu's Cooking ever since they opened the year before the pandemic, but…read morebecause of their instant success and local renown from their excellent eats, speedy service, busy-but-not-crowded vibes (see: their 1000+ Yelp reviews) I've never felt the need to drop a review of my own - until just this week. On my most recent visit we ordered mapo tofu with pork intestines off the specials menu - a hybrid of two of my favorite Sichuan-style dishes. The blend of bouncy, savory morsels amidst tender, saucy tofu was at once revolutionary and so obvious; why hadn't I yet seen this at any other restaurant? And sure, innards may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's important for you to know that none of my past orders from the 50+ item menu have ever failed me, whether enjoyed in the restaurant or at home. Maybe you'd prefer the aromatic, classic, perfectly balanced three-cup chicken? Or the sweet-skinned duck, glazed so delicately that specks of sugar crystal threaten to jump off onto the plate as you pick up a juicy slice with your chopsticks? And if you're vegetarian, might you consider the punchy garlic eggplant or the wok-kissed string beans? I could go on. Do yourself a favor and come see for yourself, though I'd recommend parallel parking on the neighborhood streets behind the restaurant rather than the rocky parking lot, to save you some trouble. Bring friends and chow down family style - you'll need help covering as much of the menu as you can, but you'll definitely have to come back to try everything.

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Hu's Cooking - Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans

Spicy chicken, clear noodles with red pepper sauce, and stir fried green beans

Hu's Cooking - Open til 11:00pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat

Open til 11:00pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat

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4.3(78 reviews)
18.1 mi
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I walked up to the counter to order. Lady asked if it's take out or eat in. I replied to eat here…read more She said to sit down and order from the table. She brought water and menus. On the table was a holder with chopsticks, soup spoons and napkins. It was a chilly, blustery day - I so enjoyed the Henan-style lamb with noodles soup! Three kinds of noodles: wide, hand-pulled with a nice chew; thin, textured tofu; crystal. Happy with the two quail eggs. There was a nice amount of wood ear fungus, kelp? and fresh cilantro. The lamb was tender and the broth flavorful. I saved half of the soup for dinner and chowed down on the pork bun. It was hot and toasty from the bun being grilled. Had to eat it right away as the bun was crispy crunchy and the sauce inside will eventually make the bottom mushy. "Yum!"

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Henan lamb stewed noodle / ig: @joyyeats

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