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    4.3 (720 reviews)
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    Egg drop soup, little puzzled why a Vietnamese restaurant doesn't have Vietnamese soups instead of Chinese soups. Could have been better.
    Mark F.

    Ordered the combination bahn mi sandwich which came with a small cup of egg drop or hot and sour soup. The bread on the sandwich was excellent, and you can tell it was baked fresh at the restaurant. But overall, I wasn't as fond of the sandwich because I thought it lacked some flavor that I am used to or like a lot more at some of my other Vietnamese restaurants. I had the egg drop soup which was good but again The taste was a little off, mostly likely due to the way this restaurant makes their soups. Soups. I kind of also wondered why there were Chinese type soups at a Vietnamese restaurant. I would love it if there was some Vietnamese soups as the appetizer.

    Pad See Ew

    Had the pad see ew at NG Cafe and it was amazing. Perfectly cooked noodles, great flavor, just 10/10 all around. The service was just as good. The staff were super friendly and even brought out a free bread appetizer, which was a really nice touch. Everything about the visit was great. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Dany S.

    I've been here a few times and have also ordered through Uber Eats and DoorDash, but I never got around to writing a review--until now! I usually go for the chicken or ribeye beef bánh mì, and the portions are just right--not too much, not too little. The bread is made fresh daily, which really makes a difference. I also appreciate that there's some flexibility with customization if you're not a fan of certain traditional garnishes or want to add extras. Their Vietnamese and Thai dishes are consistently good as well--I tend to stick with their curry, which never disappoints. On this visit, I stopped by for Vietnamese iced coffee and some baked goods. I tried the shortbread cookies; they weren't soft like I had hoped (their lemon cookies are soft and delicious- my husband had it from here before), but that's pretty typical for shortbread. The iced Vietnamese coffee is one of my favorites here--perfectly balanced, not overly sweet and not too bitter. The café has a nice setup with a decent amount of seating--great if you want to stop in for coffee or sit down and enjoy a meal with family. The staff are always friendly!

    It's not even 25% full and this is ridiculous.  Small slivers of chickens.
    Chris M.

    Disappointing portions despite decent flavor. This visit felt like a tale of two dishes. 2 stars = It could have been better, and it definitely could have been better. I ordered to go. On the positive side, the Pork Bahn Mi was pretty good. The bread was fresh and chewy, the veggies were tasty, and the pork had good flavor. That said, the meat portion was noticeably light. It wasn't terrible, but a few more pieces of pork would have gone a long way. The real letdown was the Chicken Pad Thai my friend ordered. Pad Thai typically runs anywhere from $13-$19 or more around town, and this place caught my attention by pricing it at the low end ($13). Unfortunately, once you opened the to-go container, it was clear why. The portion was shockingly small--maybe 25% of the container filled--and there was barely any chicken. It honestly looked like a kid-sized portion. I have actually seen this trend with other places where you get less when you order to go. At the store I inspected the order and noticed this, so I mentioned it to the staff and was met with a shrug and silence. When I brought it to my friend (who's petite and loves pad thai), even she immediately asked, "Where's the meat?" She finished it and was still hungry--and that's never happened as she eats Chicken Pad Thai weekly. She confirmed with me that she was not pregnant (lol) so I ended up sharing my sandwich with her. She said it tasted fine, but nothing special, and definitely not worth $13. While the Bahn Mi was solid, the overall experience screamed shrinkflation. The lower price point felt like a bait-and-switch once you see the portion size. We've had Chicken Pad Thai at places like Sip Saam, 888, 1618, and others for slightly more money, but with far more food and chicken. We enjoy trying new spots, but this was a one-and-done for both of us. Saving a few ounces of noodles and a couple pieces of chicken might minimally help costs in the short term, but it hurts customer trust and satisfaction long term. Fair portions matter just as much as flavor--and unfortunately, this place missed that balance. The lack of response when I mentioned the small portion size made me feel dismissed as a customer which made the experience worse. Priorities, I guess.

    Alan H.

    This place lives up to the banh mi hype with good pricing you should always order extra Togo for home ! I ordered the grilled pork banh mi, bread was fresh and crispy. Pork was umami bomb with lemongrass notes. I only wished it had more meat. The spring rolls were also in the tiny side. The surprise was the shortbread cookies, I dare you eat try to ear just one! Service is fast casual in a nice modern interior.

    Bryan W.

    NG Cafe is run by a very sweet couple and it is influenced by Viet and Thai cuisine. I got the Vietnamese egg rolls and Bun Cha Ha Noi they were great. The egg rolls were perfectly crunchy, crispy, and full of flavor. The Bun Cha Ha Noi was very unique; the pork cutlets had good texture but maybe could have had more umami. What the pork cutlets lacked was made up in the sauce as well as the rice vermicelli, which is a weakness of mine. Though a little pricey, Ng Cafe provides a nice, cozy atmosphere to chow on your favorite Thai and Viet bites.

    The BEST EVER hot and sour soup. Has onion undertones, it's never too thick and has the perfect tang.
    Mona C.

    This is definitely the best Asian restaurant in the United States. I would eat here everyday if I could. The service is always outstanding too. Family owned and operated, fresh and delicious ingredients, quality and care obviously surrounds this place. Don't skip out on the Vietnamese coffee either!

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    Angelica I.

    A very cute family-owned Vietnamese restaurant! They had a large menu and also had some unique pastries and drink selections, service was so sweet. The restaurant itself was so nice, and well kept together. Food was home cooked with love!!

    Egg Drop Soup
    Paige M.

    The food: I have ordered takeout here for years but I ordered in and switched it up for a Pork Banh Mi this time. It was delicious. I pulled off the fresh jalapeños but the jalapeño spread eventually added up and overwhelmed me. The soup and lemonade cooled me right down though. The vibe: it had been years since I was last inside and they have really switched to a cafe feel in that time with a more limited menu and different look inside. Overall I liked it and it does differentiate them others in the market. Service: the staff is always friendly and food was on the table super quick.

    Grilled Pork
    John B.

    We just had the best Bánh Mì sandwiches ever at NG Cafe in Austin (Parmer and 35). Grilled Pork and Pepper Shrimp. The owner, Angie, makes her own bread. She was extremely nice and even gave us 2 pieces of their homemade Sesame Hollow Bread when we left.

    Pork belly banh mi
    Nicolle M.

    Highly recommend!! The cafe is super cute and the service is friendly. Some tips when ordering- if you like the taste add pate to your banh mi! It adds so much to the sandwich and its a small add. Also, the shortbread cookies are AMAZING! Grab a box before heading out, you won't regret it!

    Singapore noodles
    Eddie K.

    NG cafe is a decent Vietnamese restaurant in Austin, they offer a variety of dishes (such as fried rice, noodles, etc). I ordered Singapore noodles and it tasted pretty okay, the portion is def on the smaller side. The interior feels hot and I think the AC was not working properly. Parking is widely available but the lot fills up quick, I ended up parking on the other side of the restaurant. Service is decent. Worth trying but probably won't visit again.

    Banh mi tofu
    Selena N.

    A very quaint and cute French Vietnamese cafe vibe. The music and decor are calming and inviting. The staff are kind and very friendly. We got banh mi tofu and banh mi combination. The bread was excellent you can tell it is fresh made daily. My husband felt the meat and pate was lacking a little bit in quantity. The vegetables are incredibly fresh. He said overall not quintessential viet taste but overall very good. I felt the tofu was fried very well and super fresh. We did feel price was a little high but for whatever reason food tends to be higher priced in Austin. A Costco bottle of coconut water is $5! I believe it's a $1 a bottle from Costco directly. Oh also, they give you egg drop soup or hot and sour as an appetizer when you dine in

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    Great sandwiches and soups. Homemade bread and pastries. Lemon cookies are really good. Really nice owners. Great service.

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    Ask the Community - NG Cafe

    Are they still in Business? I saw a moving & Storage truck in front of the NG Cafe and Los Chilakillers

    As far as I know they are still in business maybe they were working on something

    Are there gluten free options?

    yes, with GF note from the menu or you can alway give us a call Nguyet

    Do they accept cash? is the Vietenmese Yogurt pretty quick to come out?

    It's premade and DELISH! You must also try their homemade silken tofu pudding!

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    4.4(197 reviews)
    6.6 mi•Allandale
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    Ok. Too busy talking and didn't get pictures but trust me the food is good. We were a party of 12…read moreand they were able to accommodate us. We ordered the cheese roll, pork bely, khon wings, brussel sprouts, fried tofu, pad see ew, Massaman curry, roti, pandang beef, moo ping, tum tad, crab fried rice, pineapple fried rice and all of it was amazing. Found this place as it was a recommendation from someone who was in the Thai restaurant business and came highly recommended. I am definitely going back but would love it if the owners would consider opening a place in the Lakeway area.

    I ordered over the phone, which was an easy and quick process. They said it would be ready in 20…read moremin and it was. The restaurant itself has a lot of indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bar. It seems like a nice place to have a meal. As for the food, we ordered: Pad thai with chicken, mild spice - unfortunately this was a bit dry for me, though the taste was good. Pad see ew with chicken - I liked their version and would probably get it again. Pad woon sen with pork - typically my favorite noodle dish and I think they did a good job. Garden roll - good but not as packed as others I've had, and at a higher price point. Pineapple fried rice with pork - I liked this but was a bit on the oily side. Tom kha soup - I thought this was very good and had a decent amount of chicken and mushrooms Overall I liked everything but some items I felt I had better versions of elsewhere. It's also on the pricier side. Still, if in central Austin I think it's a solid choice for Thai food.

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    Basil fried rice is delish, with a good amount of heat. Soft spring rolls are good, glad it is just…read morea slim sliver of tofu...not a big chunk! Delivery gentlemen was nice. Negatives: - no silverware given (delivering to a hotel....hmmm shouldn't it be included ) - asked for an extra peanut sauce, not provided - description of vegetables in the fried rice would be helpful! I wouldn't have paid for extra veggies, just to get extra onions and green/red peppers. Disclaimer: did ask for no mushrooms & no eggplant, didn't know what was included. - shouldn't be required to pick a protein for dishes! I am not a fan of tofu...had to select (since vegan) and it was big chunks )....so picked them out.

    Was definitely craving some soupy noodles so I was so excited to try these curry noodles!…read more Our waitress recommended it and it did not disappoint! I got level 3 spice which definitely had a kick, and it also came with a platter of pickled greens, fresh red onions, a slice of lime, and chili oil. The soup itself was really creamy and good, with a slight Malaysian curry flavor. The noodles themselves were thin egg noodles that were slightly soggy but it also came topped with fried crunchy noodles, which provided the crisp. The spice paired well with a creamy Thai iced tea! The service was super quick and everyone was so friendly. Definitely recommend it if you're in downtown Austin!

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    Kiin Di

    4.6(275 reviews)
    12.9 mi•South Lamar District, 78704 (South Austin)
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    Loved the food truck so really wanted to check out the Brick and Mortar! Came on a Sunday to try…read moreout some delicious thai food with my thai food bestie! Ambience: Dark and moody with plenty of seating and a partial viewing of the kitchen. Service: the waitress was super prompt and also gave a lot of explanation about items on the menu in case we weren't familiar with the dish. Food: The food is probably some of the best thai food in Austin. We ordered the papaya salad which came out more in like a "thin flat noodle fashion" than what we are normally used to, it's not super spicy like most thai restuarants like to serve it but still has some robust flavors and some spice it also comes with cracklings which are super crunchy. The chinese broccolli is always a favorite of mine for the texture and the Pork Ribs dish was super creamy with a hint of spice that left you craving more. The menu is so large that we will definetly be back, i'd recommend going close to open as it's not as crowded!

    My friend and I decided to check this place out since we've heard many good things about Kiin Di…read moreeven from days it was a food truck. We got the: * Roti Dip * Soft shell crab in curry * Papaya salad I loved the roti, it was crispy and the curry was flavorful, a bit salty but they paired well. The biggest miss for me was the soft shell crab in curry, the plate came out room temp which was a bit disappointing since curry is best served warm/hot. The batter on the crab was super thick it felt like we were just eating deep fried crab that got soggy quickly as it's served in the curry. The curry had some separation almost as if the coconut milk in it had been reheated or curdled during the cooking process. I'm not an expert chef but I've worked with coconut milk enough to notice these things. The papaya salad was decent, I loved the tangy and fresh flavors (we opted for 3 spice but definitely could've amped it up). I prefer my papaya salad with more "funk" but understand that's a different style. I am sad I had to give this place only 3 stars because my expectations were high considering this is their brick & mortar. I will have to give it a try again and taste other dishes. Overall the service was friendly, got sat immediately and didn't have to wait too long for the food to come out. More parking in the back of the restaurant, be weary of the signs from other businesses.

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