Austin's Vietnamese food scene over the years has been lacking but year after year, more authentic…read morespots are opening and my search for the best authentic Vietnamese restaurant is finally complete. Austin's 100% authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Bun Bo Hue: chewy noodles, fresh big chunks of pork and soft beef. The bowl is made the way I would make it at home, tons of meat. For less than $16, it's the best value to dollar to meal in my opinion more than pho or ramen. It is a bowl full of dark and light spicy flavors of soup. Fresh toppings on top, a big piece of pork blood cake. It's as good as Houston BBH. The banh cuon, man, taste like Vietnam. Fresh fresh fresh rice rolls, not too oily which I appreciate, nice textures of the ground pork which is nicely seasoned, sliced woodear mushrooms, and crispy onions on top. The bean sprouts are nicely steamed and sliced cucumbers add a warranted cooling taste. The nuoc mam for me I want to be saltier, garlic, fish sauce but I can add more spice from the bottles on the table. When you take in a bite of the rice roll, dipped in nuoc mam, it's a taste of Vietnam street food. Plus finish it off with a fresh blanched bean sprout. The price point less than $15 is worth it. Now let's talk about my all time favorite, banh knot. Fried little cakes filled with shrimp, a little bit of coconut milk, green onions and it's a little cup of goodness. Add some nuoc mam and it holds it in the cake. It comes with fresh lettuce, sliced cucumbers, and carrots. Roll it into a little roll, bite into the cake and bite into the vegetable lettuce wrap. It's all time goodness. A 1000% must try. Btw, the dining room and all the utensils are very clean. The plates are also spotless.

Saigon 512 is amongst the top rated Vietnamese restaurants in the Austin-Metro area! I've been…read morecoming here occasionally the past few years (before and after their renovation) and leave satisfied every time. I uploaded their recent menu items as they have a new staff and are still in the process of training them to serve their whole menu again. My personal favorites that I get on rotation each time I come are the Banh Cuon w/ Pork (Vietnamese Rice Cake), Large Banh Xeo (w/ no squid), and Com Ga Di Bo (Rice Plate w/ Boiled Chicken). I always order a side of Goi Cuon Nem Nuong with my respective entree as well. The Sugar Cane Juice is absolutely delicious, fresh, and not too sweet. The service here is always friendly, attentive, and timely. Nice relaxing atmosphere with television and restaurant music for your dining experience. Definitely recommend for all my fellow Vietnamese food lovers!

I've been coming here for a very long time (over 10 years), and it's never once been anything less…read morethan great! The quality of the food is good, the spice, seasoning, and freshness never disappoints. The service is always very fast, and everyone is kind and helpful. You can bring your family, friends, or coworkers and all will be happy. Even picky eaters have found something they enjoyed!

I've been going to Pho Viet for many years, it has been my go to for Vietnamese food. For some…read morereason it's not as good as it used to be. The egg rolls were fine but not great and the garlic chicken noodles were fine but not great. Think I'm going to pass on going back.

Cute little cafe with good food: Great bahn mi! Prices are…read moregood. Glad to have found this place.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Hands down some of the best vermicelli bowls I've ever had. It's a small space…read morewith some seating, and the sign outside is unassuming. The food is V-ery good! I tried: - the grilled pork and egg roll vermicelli bowl: the pork was tender and super flavorful; the egg roll was cut up into bite sized pieces, and added a yummy crunch - the grilled tofu vermicelli bowl: absolutely delicious! If you're unsure of tofu, try this - the tofu is marinated and has a firm, slightly crisp texture. For beverages: - the unsweetened iced Jasmine tea was super refreshing - the Thai iced tea was a 10/10! Strong tea flavor, and not overly sweet. Would love to come back and try their banh mi.

We have been getting to-go food from this place for years since it's close to our house…read more Staff were friendly and their to-go service (call in for pickup) was pretty quick, however the portion size is on a smaller scale. We've never dined in but came in to order to go once when it was not busy, and the inside smelled like a nail salon (it seems their ventilation system might not be good if the next door nail salon smells leak into their restaurant). My husband likes their vermicelli noodles, rice dish, and pho, but I prefer their Bún bò Huế (wish they had pork hocks/pork legs, and bigger chunks of blood cakes) though. All in all, it's a decent place for a Vietnamese food/noodle without having to drive further into Austin.

Extremely underwhelming quality... I had 3 hairs in my food. The meat was dry. The salad leaves…read morewere not fresh. I won't be ordering food again. I came a few years ago with a similar experience and hoped things had changed, but it hadn't.

Great Vietnamese restaurant along the North Austin / South Round Rock border!…read more I feel like I'm back in Southern California here at this Mom and Pop Pho spot. Get that traditional Vietnamese aesthetic vibes here. Great Pho, friendly service, and fairly priced. I always get the Pho Dac Biet (Combination Pho) with no tripe, added meatballs (about $2.50), and size large (about $1.50). Food comes out at a fast rate and is delicious. Definitely recommend!

Arrived too early for hotel checkin at Townplace Suites next door, so we had lunch while room was…read morebeing cleaned. About lunch time on a weekend and place was filled. Very efficient with seating, plenty of parking, nice menu even on a hot day in Austin. Vietnamese coffee was exceptional. Had two dishes, both excellent and ate only half. Very fresh sprouts, good proteins and noodles.

Overall: 4.6/5 [dine in]…read more We came on a Tuesday night and were seated right away. The staff was really nice and even offered to charge our laptop for us which was a thoughtful touch. We did not come in with high expectations but the food completely blew us away. K6. Salt and Pepper Crawfish ($19): This was fire and honestly the best fried crawfish we have had. So much better than I expected and unlike anything else we have tried. The crawfish was crispy and flavorful and came with a bowl of white rice and a lemon and pepper dipping sauce. B10. Lemongrass Vermicelli Stir Fry Combo ($17): The receipt said spicy but it was not spicy at all. The combo comes with 3 proteins including chicken, shrimp, and beef, and we added grilled pork ($5) and bi ($3) so we ended up with 5 types of meat in the bowl. The flavors were well balanced even with everything going on and the bowl was absolutely humongous. We were stuffed afterwards.

Another solid Vietnamese restaurant in Round Rock. I ordered the vermicelli bowl with grilled pork,…read moreshredded pork skin, and egg rolls. This dish was delicious. The egg roll was really tasty and crispy. Grilled pork was savory and shredded pork skin was perfection. You can't go wrong with this meal. I also tried their rice cake pancake as an appetizer but honestly, they is also another meal in itself. It will pair well with rice. Good if you enjoy eggs and rice cakes. Their Vietnamese Iced Coffee was also good. Service is super quick. The staff are all friendly. The restaurant is large and parking is abundant as it's located in a large plaza.

Food was amazing and fast at peak dinner time!! Service was good. We will be back soon!read more

Unassuming strip mall location serving delicious, well-seasoned asian fusion with delicious…read moreVietnamese food alongside samplings from other asian nations (Chinese general tsos, Thai noodle dishes, etc). Simple booths and tables on tiled floor. The decor/ambiance is nothing to write about but its is clean, the food is fresh, and the service is speedy. I would return again.

I ordered a regular Pho Dac Biet, and right away, I noticed the portions were very generous. The…read moreThai basil leaves were absolutely ginormous, and they gave us plenty of them alongside very fresh limes, which I appreciated. The bowl itself came loaded with meat--they definitely weren't skimping to save money here. The meat-to-noodle ratio felt great, and every bite actually had substance instead of leaving me fishing around for toppings. As for the broth, I landed somewhere in the middle. It wasn't quite as clear or light as I personally prefer, leaning toward a fattier, milkier undertone that almost reminded me of a Vietnamese pho take on tonkotsu. The flavor itself was undeniably very good, but the richness may have been a bit too much for me personally. One way I usually judge how much I love a pho broth is whether I want to sip the bowl down to the very end, and this one wasn't quite light enough for me to want to do that. I've had richer and deeper pho flavors elsewhere, but I still appreciated the flavor profile here and could absolutely see why this place is so popular. It feels hearty, comforting, and satisfying in a way that clearly resonates with many people. Despite how packed the restaurant was, the atmosphere ended up being surprisingly pleasant. Service moved very quickly, which honestly impressed me given how busy everything felt. Even with the crowd, I didn't dislike the spacing or setup at all--the restaurant still felt comfortable, and the sound of people enjoying their food all around added to the lively, welcoming energy rather than making it feel overwhelming. Overall, Pho Phong Lưu ended up being one of those places where I completely understood the hype, even if it didn't become my personal favorite pho spot. While the broth leaned richer than my preference, I still enjoyed the experience and definitely look forward to trying other dishes next time.

Always on the search for a good Vietnamese restaurant. Heard about this one and finally got to…read morecheck it out. Upon arrival, it was quite busy. I put my name down in the wait list and sat next door in the tea shop. They are connected. It's a decent size location and a bit noisy, but the food makes you forget how loud it is. Once we were seated, our server approached us right away. They are all attentive. We ordered the egg rolls and pho. Both were delicious. Soup is flavorful and they are generous with their steak and tendon portions. We will be back to try some more items on the menu.

Food & service are great. Reasonably priced. Dining room is clean & decorated with lots of green…read moreplants. They allow you to bring your own alcohol since they do not serve it.

I used to come here pretty often when I lived across the street from here and was feeling homesick…read more It's the only place in Austin I have found that serves banh hoi as an entree on the menu. It's one of my favorite childhood dishes! I also enjoyed their bun thit nuong cha gio many times as my other go-to order. I believe my mom enjoyed the banh xeo and pho ga when I took her here the first time she visited Austin. Service is usually quick and the music or TV was never too loud. The noise level in general does go up as it gets more busy but not overwhelming. I wish I still lived nearby to get my Viet food fix!

It's been over a decade since I've been here and honestly, inside the restaurant, it shows. The…read morebooth seats are almost all cracked and uncomfortable, but the food is the same quality as I remember. Friendly staff and good food at decent prices. Great for a quick meal.

Let's just say their 3.6 rating is generous. Clueless service. Bad food. Def won't be going…read moreback. The atx Asian food group is losing credibility because they recommend this place.